Recurring 0x1E bugcheck in nt!ExpPoolTrackerChargeEntry on Windows 11 25H2 (26100.8655), not fixed by KB5094135

Pat Gordon 90 Reputation points
2026-06-16T05:45:47.4066667+00:00

My Alienware 18 (model AA18250) on Windows 11 25H2 has been blue-screening repeatedly for about five weeks, and I would like it escalated since the latest cumulative update did not fix it.

Failure signature (consistent across 15+ dumps since early May):

  • Fault bucket: AV_nt!ExpPoolTrackerChargeEntry
  • WER failure hash: 6f13343d-8edf-14f9-0269-6df067c74f57
  • Bugcheck 0x1E (KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED, parameter 1 = 0xc0000005). The same function also surfaces as 0x3B, 0x23, and 0x135 depending on which subsystem trips it.
  • Triggered by many unrelated processes (explorer.exe, svchost.exe, Registry, and others), which points to the shared kernel pool allocator rather than any single third-party driver.

Analysis already done:

  • Faulting instruction is lock xadd qword ptr [r14+r8], rbp, where r8 (expected to be a PoolTrackTable entry pointer) holds different invalid values on each crash. Different garbage each time indicates a software race, not a hardware bit-flip. Caller is nt!ExpAllocatePoolWithTagFromNode+0x52.
  • ETW kernel tracing shows a burst of roughly 700,000 registry/file kernel events per second immediately before each crash (normal heavy load is 10,000 to 50,000 per second), under filesystem-filter pressure.
  • Hardware ruled out: Windows Memory Diagnostic passed two passes, Dell ePSA passed, and NVMe SMART is clean.

Why I am posting: KB5094135 (build 26100.8655, installed 6/13/2026) did not resolve it. It has recurred on this build with the identical signature on 6/14, 6/15, and 6/16.

Request: escalation to the kernel / pool-allocator team referencing failure hash 6f13343d-8edf-14f9-0269-6df067c74f57, confirmation of whether a fix is planned and in which build, and any supported interim mitigation. I can provide minidumps and the ETW capture on request.

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 86,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-21T03:43:15.5766667+00:00

    Hi, thank you for patiently waiting. As per checking and analyzing the DMP files you have, there is an error tcpip.sys, this is actually a Windows Driver Framework that is associated with the drivers, which allows communication between hardware and connected devices. The issue happens when there is new hardware that is not calibrated to what the software is used to, and it is pointing out on the Network interface card. In this case, kindly follow the steps below:

    Method 1. Roll back the network driver:

    -Press the Windows key + X

    -Go to Device Manager

    -Expand the Network Adapters

    -Look for the Wireless driver that was installed

    -Right-click and click Update Driver

    -Select Browse my computer for drivers

    -Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

    -Choose an old driver or another driver name, then select it and hit next until it installs.

    -Restart the PC and check.

    If the issue persists, run the following command in Terminal (Admin). Follow the steps below to do so.

    These sets of commands will reset the internet connection and recalibrate the internet settings you have.

    Press Windows Key + X.

    Click on the Terminal (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (admin)

    Type the following commands, and hit Enter after each command:

    netsh int tcp set heuristics disabled
netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
netsh int tcp set global rss=enabled
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns

    Restart the PC and check.

    If the same issue follows the methods below:

    Do a clean boot:

    A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program.

    • In the search box on the taskbar, type msconfig and select System Configuration from the results.
    • On the Services tab of System Configuration, select Hide all Microsoft services, and then select Disable all.
    • On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select Open Task Manager.
    • Under Startup in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then select Disable.
    • Close Task Manager.
    • On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select OK. When you restart the computer, it's in a clean boot environment.

    Troubleshooting reference:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd

    Note: If the issue persists, I suggest contacting a local technician to physically check the device for any hardware-related issues.

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  2. Lester Bernard Reyes 86,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-16T09:58:27.23+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

    Can you please upload and share the Minidump files on your PC so I can further examine the root cause of the issue?

     

    Press Windows key + E (To open File Explorer)

     

    Click "This PC" > then follow the file path:

     

    C:\Windows\Minidump

     

    Copy the Minidump files and save them to another location, like the Desktop or Documents.

     

    Then please upload it to Cloud storage like OneDrive or any cloud storage you are using, and please share the shareable link here.

    To upload and share the link using OneDrive:

    Go to this link: https://onedrive.live.com/, then upload the file.

    Then, provide the shareable link by following the steps from this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-onedrive-files-and-folders-9fcc2f7d-de0c-4cec-93b0-a82024800c07

    Note: This is a public forum. I may respond shortly, but I apologize in advance for any delays. I am simply a fellow user trying to provide helpful insights and information.

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