1. When the computer is stated and a Windows Protection Error is received displaying the following options after the Power On Self Test (POST) is completed, the error may identify the device which caused the anomaly and sometimes not. Depending on the manufacturer of the motherboard BIOS/CMOS, the error may be listed on the display indication the applicable item in a section which requires editing. In some instances, the action may require nothing more than opening the BIOS/CMOS, Saving, and then restarting the computer. In some instances, it may require nothing more than the user muddling around in a section and getting things set right. But other times, the action required at #2 below may be necessary:
Press F1 (or equivalent key) for Setup
Press F2 (or equivalent key) to load defaults and continue
2. Please note that you may minimize the amount of time to locate the origin of this type error message as well as other error messages by first focusing on any obvious changes that occurred just before the error message is received. If new software or hardware was installed, the installation process itself or the person performing any hardware installation may have performed some action that caused the problem either with the new hardware or accidentally dismantling some other device or the same situation may occur if outdated software or hardware was removed. If changes occurred, revert to the original configuration, be sure everything is tight, seated properly, and observe if the problem is resolved. The article [Q263466] explains how to create a Bootlog.txt file, how to examine it, and to perhaps identify the error.