The most common cause is a conflict with drivers—especially if graphics or storage drivers are old. Other possible reasons include problems with memory, antivirus programs, or recent updates that aren’t working right. Now that we’ve outlined the main reasons for this BSOD crash on Windows 11, let’s go through several methods that have been confirmed to work by other users facing the same issue.
1. Uninstall Media-Related Apps (if applicable)
It appears that one effective fix for the INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP BSOD is to uninstall all media-related apps. While there’s no official explanation for why this works, many community members suspect that old dependencies used by legacy apps like VLC and the Media Feature Pack conflict with Windows 11’s newer file-sharing protocols. If you encounter this problem when accessing certain parts of Windows 11, follow these steps to uninstall legacy media players like VLC, BS Player, and the Media Feature Pack:
2. Reinstall All USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Drivers
This BSOD can also happen if your USB 2.0 or 3.0 drivers are corrupted or incompatible with your system setup. To address this, you’ll need to open Device Manager and reinstall all drivers listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers. This method has helped many users resolve the issue, especially when every attempt to update Windows 11 led to the same BSOD.
3. Uninstall Capture Software & PowerDVD (if applicable)
If this BSOD appears during a Windows 11 upgrade or when installing updates, and you have no other media programs installed, check if you have PowerDVD or a capture program like Avermedia on your system. Media capture and CD/DVD burning software are known to interfere with Windows feature updates. Uninstalling them can help resolve BSODs like INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP.
4. Run a CHKDSK Scan
In some cases, the INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP BSOD may be caused by bad sectors on your hard drive, leading to crashes when the operating system needs to access affected data. Users who encountered this BSOD while moving or managing files have reported that running a CHKDSK scan completely resolved the issue. Note: CHKDSK (Check Disk) scans for drive errors and automatically attempts to fix them if you use the /f parameter. This method can also help if you get the BSOD during a Windows update.
5. Update Your BIOS Version
Some technical users have found that an outdated BIOS firmware can cause the INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP BSOD, especially if your motherboard hasn’t had a BIOS update since Windows 11 launched. If you are still facing this BSOD, you may need to update your BIOS to the latest version provided by your motherboard manufacturer. Note: BIOS update steps vary between motherboard brands. Review your manufacturer’s official instructions for BIOS updates.
6. Run SFC and DISM Scans
Another potential cause of the INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP BSOD is system file corruption. Windows uses many core files, and if one is damaged, it can trigger crashes during routine tasks.
7. Perform a Repair Install
If SFC and DISM scans did not resolve the problem, your system may have deeper corruption that requires resetting core Windows components. At this point, you have two main options: If you don’t mind wiping your OS drive, a clean install is straightforward and only takes a few clicks (just remember to back up anything important first, because everything on the drive will be deleted). If you want to keep your files and apps, choose the repair install option. This process is more involved and requires installation media, but you’ll keep your apps, settings, and personal files. Only Windows system files will be reset.
