Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • About the “ KERNEL SECURITY CHECK ERROR“ The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations. Description and Symptoms The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. Symptom 1: KERNEL SECURITY CHECK ERROR error screen The error is usually triggered when the kernel detects a corruption of data and, in most cases, it can be triggered by a USB-related problem or by a corrupt driver or device. On Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 systems, the error screen looks like this::( Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you.