How To Fix The Crypto_Self_Test_Failure Error

Reader Question:
“Hi Wally, I have a Windows 8.1 laptop and I’ve been seeing this blue screen that says STOP 0×00000123, and then the computer restarts. How do I fix it?” – Mario H., United Kingdom

Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health and performance:

Step 1 : Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool (WinThruster for Win 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 – Microsoft Gold Certified).
Step 2 : Click “Start Scan” to find Windows registry issues that could be causing PC problems.
Step 3 : Click “Repair All” to fix all issues.

Setting up weekly (or daily) automatic scans will help prevent system problems and keep your PC running fast and trouble-free.

Wally’s Answer: The Crypto_self_test_failure error appears when Windows starts to load. Encryption is handled by a driver software in Windows. It fails to function when it is damaged. The computer shuts down immediately as a safety mechanism, to prevent loss to the software or hardware of the computer.

Problem

The computer restarts immediately after showing the CRYPTO_SELF_TEST_FAILURE error, also known as the STOP 0×00000123 error. It appears when the computer is turned on and Windows starts to load. Here, we will share how you can get rid of it.

Cause

This error results when the mandatory algorithm self-test fails. These are pre-operational steps performed whenever the computer starts.

Solution

Here are some ways to fix the Crypto_self_test_failure error:

Install The Latest Windows Updates

All you need to do to install Windows updates is:

Click Start > type Update > Click Windows Update
Click Check for updates
Click Install updates (and follow the instructions on the screen)

It is as easy as that. You should install all critical and non-critical updates.

Uninstall The Last Driver Or Hardware Device

You can resolve the Crypto_self_test_failure error by remembering what you did last time that might have caused this error to appear. Maybe you connected some new hardware to your computer and it’s not getting along.

You can uninstall the driver by following these steps:

Press Windows Key + X > click Device Manager
In the Device Manager window, right-click an arrow next to the device whose driver you want to uninstall. This is the device that you recently attached to the computer and the error started to appear after that.
Right-click and click Uninstall to remove the driver.

If it’s a critical driver like the display driver then you should uninstall it from Programs and features.

Press Windows Key + X > click Programs and Features
Right-click a program from the list and click Uninstall to remove it from the computer.

Use Refresh or Reset To Fix The Error

CRYPTO_SELF_TEST_FAILURE - Reset your PC -- Windows Wally

Windows 8 allows you to reset and refresh your computer back to a working condition. To learn how to use the Refresh and Reset features, click here.

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Is Your PC Healthy?

I always recommend to my readers to regularly use a trusted registry cleaner and optimizer such as WinThruster or CCleaner. Many problems that you encounter can be attributed to a corrupt and bloated registry.

Happy Computing!

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