Can I Fix the PHASE1 INITIALIZATION FAILED BSOD Error
When I boot my computer up, I always get a BSOD that says phase 1 initialization failed, and it repeats. How can I fix this error?
Best Answered by
Cici· Answered on Jul 10, 2025
Before diving into the workable solutions, let's check the possible causes for this error:
- Corrupted or Incompatible Drivers
- BIOS Issues
- Damaged Windows Registry
- Corrupted System Files
The first thing you should do is check and update your Windows/driver to the latest version. To address the PHASE1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED BSOD error, you can try the following solutions:
Way 1. Run Boot Up Repair
via EaseUS Partition Master
Download EaseUS Partition Master Professional and follow this guide to apply Boot Repair via this extensive startup problems rescuer:
📌Detailed Guide: How Do I Fix Windows 10 BSOD
via Command Prompt
If you don't want to download this tool, you can try the Startup Repair of Windows.
Step 1. In the Advanced options menu, select "Command Prompt."
Step 2. Enter the lines below:
- bootrec /fixmbr
- bootrec /fixboot
- bootrec /rebuildbcd
Way 2. Run Windows Startup Repair
📌Detailed Guide: [Quick Steps] How to Enter Startup Repair Windows 10
Way 3. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
📌Detailed Guide: How to Run SFC and DISM
Way 4. Check for Hardware Issues
You can run CHKDSK commands to check if there is a bad sector on your hard drive.
If you have a system restore point from when your computer was working correctly, use it to revert your system to that state.
