7 Methods To Fix Pfn_list_corrupt Error On Your Windows 10

How To Fix Pfn_list_corrupt Error On Your Windows 10

Easy Method To Fix Pfn_list_corrupt Error On Your Windows 10 

It should be noted that if you get a Pfn_list_corrupt error on your Windows 10 PC, it will also lead to a blue screen of death issues. 

This will also restart your PC. In other words, you're in an infinite loop and you don't know what to do. 

If this is the case and you are facing this issue, fix the pfn_list_corrupt error in this article.

Fix Pfn_list_corrupt error in Windows 10

1. Update Windows

If you want to fix the Pfn_list_corrupt error in Windows 10, it is recommended to update Windows first. 

You may be using the version of Windows 10 that is causing these issues, and new updates are available that already contain the fix for the issue. 

Anyway, it is always advisable to update Windows as soon as the update arrives on your PC so that you can stay up to date without any errors. 

• To update Windows, go to Settings> Updates & Security and click Check for Updates. 

If an update is available on your PC, you can also view it or download and install it.

Update Windows 10

Then check if the Pfn_list_corrupt error is displayed again. If so, follow the other solutions described below.

2. Update Drivers

Your version of Windows may be fine, but the problem is due to an older driver running on your PC. 

In this case, it is recommended to update the driver as soon as possible so that you can remove the pfn_list_corrupt error from your PC. 

• Go to Device Manager and select the driver with the yellow exclamation mark next to it. 
• This indicates that updates are available and need to be updated.
•  When you click Update Driver, you can automatically select Find Driver and the rest will be done by your PC. 
• Wait for the driver to be installed and the PC to restart for the changes to take effect.

Update Driver

3. Run the BSOD Troubleshooter

As already mentioned, the pfn_list_corrupt error causes a blue screen on Windows 10. 

One thing you need to know is that a built-in BSOD fixer is available for Windows 10 to help you solve the problems you are facing. 

• To open this BSOD troubleshooting, go to Settings> Update & Security. 
• Select Troubleshoot from the menu on the left, select Blue Screen, and click Troubleshoot. 
• Follow the instructions on the screen. The troubleshooter will tell you what the problem is and even fix it.

4. Run SFC scan

Windows has a utility called System File Checker that looks for system files and tells you if there is a problem with those files. 

• To run the SFC scan, you need to open an administrator prompt. Right-click on the Start button. 
• Then enter the following line in the CMD window:

sfc/scannow

• Wait for the result to be displayed. If there is a problem, the solution will be applied automatically and you do not need to do anything. 
• When all is done, restart your PC.

5. Run DISM

Performs DISM, which stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management, similar to the method used to perform SFC scans prior. 

To do this, open Command Prompt As Administrator by right-tapping on the Start button.

Paste the following command and then press Enter:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

• Wait for the scan to be finished and then restart your computer for changes to take effect.

6. Check your Hard Drive

You need to check your hard drive for errors as the problematic hard drive may be causing the problem you are having with the Pfn_list_corrupt error. 

•  To do this, hold down the Shift key and restart your computer. 
• This opens up advanced startup options. 
• Now you need to select the Troubleshoot option and then the Advanced Options. 
• From there, select Command Prompt from the list of options. 
• In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one at a time, and then press Enter after each command.

bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd

bootrec.exe /fixmbr

bootrec.exe /fixboot

• Restart your PC after executing these commands and see if the problem gets fixed or not.

7. Disable Microsoft OneDrive

Some users have told me that disabling Microsoft OneDrive solved the problem, but here it seems to be due to Microsoft's own app. 

For this reason, we recommend that you also disable the Microsoft OneDrive app so that you can completely fix this Pfn_list_corrupt error. 

• You must use the Local Computer Policy window to disable Microsoft OneDrive. 
• Press the Windows + S key combination at the same time and type Edit Group Policy to open the first result.  
• When the Local Group Policy Editor opens, go to Local Computer Policy on the left and access Computer Configuration. 
• Select Administrative Templates, click Windows Components and then click  OneDrive.
• On the right side, double-click to open Do not use OneDrive for local storage. 
• Select Enabled, click Apply and then click OK to disable OneDrive. 
• This will disable OneDrive and fix the error as well.

Conclusion

This article described all possible solutions to fix  Pfn_list_corrupt errors, from checking hard drives to run SFC and DISM to disabling OneDrive. 

However, if that doesn't work, there should be a hardware problem that is causing this error. So visit your local computer repair shop and show them this error message and let them check what's wrong with your PC. 

Also, please share this article with friends and family who are running Windows 10 and are facing BSOD due to Pfn_list_corrupt error so that they can fix it.