The STOP 0x00000006 error will always appear on a STOP message, more commonly called a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).
STOP 0x00000006 Errors
One of the errors below or a combination of both errors may display on the STOP message:
The error may also be abbreviated as STOP 0x6, but the full STOP code will always be what’s displayed on the blue screen STOP message.
If Windows is able to start after the error, you may be prompted with a “Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown” message that shows:
How to Fix STOP 0x00000006 Errors
Restart your computer if you haven’t already done so. The blue screen error might not occur again after rebooting if the cause was temporary, which is the case with some computer issues. Verify that the computer’s case is properly closed. On a desktop, make sure the cover is properly snapped or screwed and on a laptop, make sure all panels are properly attached and screwed in. Some computers are designed to produce warnings when the case isn’t properly closed. While not common, that warning may sometimes actually be an error, like the STOP 0x00000006 error. Scan your computer for viruses and other malware. A frequent cause of the 0x06 BSOD is a virus infection. Locating and removing that virus with antimalware software is often the fix. Uninstall any McAfee products using their MCPR Tool, assuming, of course, that you have any of their software programs installed. You might have to do this from Safe Mode, assuming you can even get in there. Perform basic STOP error troubleshooting. If none of the ideas above solved the problem, try the generic BSOD troubleshooting in that link. The root cause of the 0x00000006 BSOD you’re getting must be less common than most.
Some computers are designed to produce warnings when the case isn’t properly closed. While not common, that warning may sometimes actually be an error, like the STOP 0x00000006 error.
