Fixed the amifldrv64.sys BSOD error when updating the BIOS

 

There are several blue screen errors like 0x80070017 error, hal.dll BSOD error and one of them is amifldrv64.sys. Before we talk about amifldrv64.sys BSOD error, let's try to understand the following question: What is amifldrv64.sys?

Amifldrv.sys is a sys file created by MSI (American Megatrends, Inc) for foreigners. The file is usually located in the `c:WindowsTemp` folder and is 13864 bytes (13 KB) in size. It is a safe file as it currently does not contain any negative comments.

If you are attempting to update the BIOS directly from the operating system, remember that this is not the best approach and that this method alone can result in various BSODs due to conflicts between the two third-party drivers. If possible, try updating the BIOS version from a flash drive.

What causes Amifldrv64.sys BSOD during BIOS update

There are several options here. First, you update the BIOS through your computer's operating system and there are conflicts between the two. Second, Driver Checker is a threat to your computer's driver which causes some BIOS flash programs to fail.

Thirdly, crashing your computer can also cause amifldrv64.sys BSOD error. Finally, the Wi-Fi adapter driver can also cause conflicts that lead to amifldrv64.sys blue screen error. We now offer solutions to these possible problems.

Fix Amifldrv64.sys BSOD error during BIOS update

Disable driver verification

Driver Verifier is a built-in diagnostic tool present in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Its main purpose is to check both native Microsoft drivers and third-party drivers. It works by putting drivers under a lot of stress to make incompatible or outdated drivers misbehave.

Use the first guide if you can access the Windows menu, or the second if your computer can no longer boot from the recovery menu.

Disable and enable driver verification via Driver Checker Manager

1. Press Windows+R key to open the Run dialog. Then type "verifier.exe" in the text box and press Enter to open the Driver Verifier utility.
   Note: If prompted in the UAC (User Account Control) window, click Yes to grant administrative privileges.
2. In the Driver Verifier Manager window, select "Delete existing settings" (under "Choose a task") and click "Finish".
3. Since Driver Verification is disabled, restart the computer and try updating the BIOS again.
4. If you're able to complete the installation without problems this time, follow these steps to re-enable Driver Verifier.
5. Press the Windows+R key to open the Run dialog box. Then type "verifier.exe" in the text box and press Enter to open the Driver Verifier utility.
6. When you return to the Driver Verifier Manager utility, under "Choose a task" check the "Create custom settings (for code developers)" box and click "Next" to go to the next menu.
7. After proceeding to the next menu, make sure the checkboxes for Default Settings, IRP Protocol, and Forced Pending I/O Requests are checked. Then click Next to go to the next screen.
8. On the next screen, select the Select driver names from the list check box and click Next to go to the next menu.
9. When you see the list of drivers, click Vendor once to sort the list by manufacturer. Then start checking all drivers not provided by Microsoft Corporation. When you are finished with the entire list, click Finish and click OK on the final confirmation prompt.
10. Restart your computer. After restarting your computer, the driver search must be activated again.

To disable and enable driver scanning with Windows Restore, follow these steps

1. Insert the installation media compatible with your version of Windows, restart your computer and press any key when asked if you want to boot from the installation media.
2. When you reach the first Windows installation screen, click Repair your computer (bottom left of the screen). This will take you straight to the recovery menu.
3. Note: You can also force an advanced recovery menu (without the installation media) by forcing 3 consecutive computer shutdowns-restart/quit the ComComputer during the boot process.
4. From the Recovery menu, click Troubleshoot, and then click Advanced options from the list of troubleshooting sub-items.
5. From the Advanced Options menu, click Command Prompt to open the advanced CMD prompt.
6. You will then be prompted to select your account and enter the associated password.
7. After that and successfully accessing the advanced command line, type the following command and press Enter to disable driver verification: Verifier
   /Reset.
8. Close the elevated CMD prompt and restart your computer. Next time you boot, follow the motherboard manufacturer's instructions to update the BIOS version and see if the process works smoothly now.
9. Whatever the outcome, follow these steps to re-enable Driver Verifier and set it up as before.
10. Follow steps 1 to 4 to return to the elevated CMD prompt. This time, type "Verifier" and press Enter to open Driver Verifier.
11. In the Driver Verifier Manager window, select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" and click "Next" to go to the next window.
12. Next, when prompted, make sure the Scan I/O/Force delayed I/O requests (*) and PIR logging (*) check boxes are selected. When all important settings are enabled, click Next to go to the next menu.
13. When you get to the next screen, check the box for the Select driver names from list option and click Next to go to the next menu.
14. When you get to the next screen, click Vendors to arrange everything in alphabetical order, and then check any drivers that are not signed by Microsoft Corporation. When finished, click Finish to complete the process.
15. Finally, you will be prompted to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. To do this, click OK and wait for your computer to restart.
16. If you still face the same problem even after disabling driver check, below is an alternative way to fix amifldrv64.sys BSOD.

Using System Restore

Note that amifldrv64.sys is usually associated with MSI Live Update Agent and the associated BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) is usually displayed after BIOS update failure. If this happened in your scripts, you probably can't start your computer properly.

In this case, using the System Restore utility is a viable solution to restore your computer to the state it was in before the BIOS update was attempted. If you have already tried this unsuccessfully or do not have a suitable recovery snapshot, continue to the next solution.

Remove MSI Live Update program

If the BSOD is pointing to the files amifldrv64.sys or NTIOLib_X64.sys but the BSOD is not occurring during boot (you are skipping the boot sequence), it is very likely that random BSOD crashes are caused by MSI Live Update.

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Several users affected by this issue have reported that after uninstalling the Live Update program, they finally managed to prevent BSODs.

If you get rid of it, you'll lose the ability to automatically update BIOS and chipset drivers, but if you get some stability, it's better than frequent BSOD crashes.

Here is a quick guide on how to uninstall MSI Live Update program:

1. Press Windows+R key to open the Run dialog. On the next screen, type "appwiz.CPL" and press Enter to open the Programs and Features menu.
2. In the Programs and Features menu, scroll down the list of installed applications and locate the MSI Live Update program.
3. If you see it, right-click on it and choose "Remove" from the new pop-up menu that appears to remove it.
4. In the uninstaller, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation, and then restart the computer to see if the frequent BSODs stop on the next boot.

If the problem persists then move on to the next method described below.

WiFi-Adapter installieren

If the problem occurs immediately after a BIOS update (or after a failed attempt), you should also check the wireless adapter driver. It turns out that a failed BIOS update can also affect the WLAN driver.

We were able to identify multiple user reports, each of which confirmed that this particular culprit was causing the issue. Reinstalling the wireless adapter driver via Device Manager fixed the problem.

Here is a quick guide to reinstalling the WiFi adapter driver via Device Manager to stop any BSODs pointing to amifldrv64.sys or NTIOLib_X64.sys:

1. Press Windows+R key to open the Run dialog. Then type "devgmt.MSC" and press Enter to open Device Manager. If prompted, click Yes to open Device Manager with administrator privileges.
2. In Device Manager, scroll down the list of installed devices and expand the Network adapter drop-down menu.
3. Then, in the list of available subtitles, right-click on the entry associated with your WiFi driver and choose Properties from the newly appeared pop-up menu.
4. In the WiFi driver properties window, select the "Driver" tab in the top menu, then click "Uninstall device" to remove it from your computer.
5. If prompted, click Remove again to confirm the operation, and then wait for it to complete.
6. When the process is complete, restart your computer to allow the operating system to replace the missing WIFI driver with a generic equivalent.
7. On the second reboot (once your internet connection is working again), Windows will update the WiFi driver to the latest version according to the motherboard manufacturer.
8. After reinstalling your WiFi driver, repeat the action that caused the BSOD to check if the problem is resolved.

frequently asked Questions

Can a BIOS update fix BSODs?

In some situations, an outdated BIOS can cause a BSOD error due to certain incompatibilities. So try a BIOS update.

How to fix BIOS update error?

1. Reset the CMOS.
2. Try booting into safe mode.
3. Change the BIOS settings.
4. Flash the BIOS again.
5. Reinstall the system.
6. Replace the motherboard.

What is amifldrv64 sys?

sys is a sys file created by MSI (American Megatrends, Inc) for foreigners. The file is usually located in the c:WindowsTemp folder and is 13864 bytes (13 KB) in size. However, some Windows users suffer from the blue screen of death associated with amifldrv64.

Will a factory reset fix the blue screen of death?

A factory reset of a Windows PC only fixes a few minor driver issues. Resetting your PC won't fix serious problems like outdated drivers. Even if the cause of BSOD is hardware related, restarting your PC will not help.