Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA caused by HeapDriver 3.sys

Description:
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (HeapDriver 3.sys) Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error:
The crash occurs when the Windows kernel attempts to access an invalid memory address in non-paged RAM (memory reserved exclusively for core system operations). Because HeapDriver 3.sys is a third-party kernel driver—typically installed alongside PC boosters, emulators, or driver updating utilities—removing the file and cleaning up its service stops the crash loop.
Key steps in the resolution process:
Boot into Safe Mode: Force restart 2–3 times during startup to launch Automatic Repair, then select Safe Mode to bypass non-essential drivers.
Remove the Driver File: Delete HeapDriver3.sys directly from C:\Windows\System32\drivers.
Clean Up Driver Services: Run Command Prompt as administrator and execute sc delete HeapDriver3 to prevent Windows from trying to load the missing service.
Uninstall Related Software: Use Control Panel (appwiz.cpl) to remove recently installed driver tools, emulators, or system optimizers.
Repair System & Disk Integrity: Run sfc /scannow, DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, and chkdsk /f /r to fix damaged system files.
Future Prevention: Avoid third-party driver updaters, keep drivers updated through official manufacturer channels, and maintain System Restore points prior to installing system-level utilities.