Fixing DRIVER_RETURNED_STATUS_REPARSE_FOR_VOLUME_OPEN Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) Error

The DRIVER_RETURNED_STATUS_REPARSE_FOR_VOLUME_OPEN bug check typically results in a value of 0x000000F9. This error signifies a problem with a driver managing volume reparse points, which are essential for various file systems and volume operations. Initially, try disconnecting all peripherals except the keyboard and mouse, then restart your computer. Additionally, you can review the System Logs via Event Viewer for more detailed information regarding the problem.

How do I fix the DRIVER_RETURNED_STATUS_REPARSE_FOR_VOLUME_OPEN?

1. Update/Reinstall problematic drivers

1.1 Enter Safe Mode

1. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
2. Press the Power button again to turn it back on. When you notice the first sign of Windows starting, hold the Power button for 10 seconds to turn it off again.
3. Repeat this twice, and on the third attempt, allow the device to start completely.
4. The Automatic Repair mode will appear.
5. Click on Advanced options.
6. At the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.
7. Select Advanced options.
8. Click on Startup Settings.
9. Choose the option for Safe mode with networking and then select Restart.

1.2 Update/Reinstall Drivers

1. Press Windows + R to launch the Run window.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and hit OK to open the Device Manager.
3. In Device Manager, you will find a list of categories for different hardware components.
4. Expand each category and look for any device that has a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark. Right-click the device and select Update driver.
5. Choose Search automatically for drivers.
6. Follow the prompts displayed on-screen as Windows searches for and installs the driver.

If no updates are available, you should reinstall the driver by following these steps:

1. Access the Device Manager, locate the category for the problematic driver, right-click it, and select Uninstall device.
2. Click Uninstall to confirm the action.
3. After uninstalling, click Action from the main menu and choose Scan for hardware changes.

If multiple drivers are causing issues, repeat the steps for each driver accordingly.

If you wish to install a driver manually, you can visit the manufacturer’s website. Alternatively, employing a third-party driver updater tool can assist in obtaining the latest driver versions safely.

2. Restore Your OS to a Previous Version

1. Restart your computer in Automatic Repair mode using the steps outlined in 1.1, then select Advanced options.
2. At the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot .
3. Select Advanced options.
4. Click on System Restore.
5. Select Choose a different restore point in the System Restore window and click Next.
6. Select the restore point dated before the DRIVER_RETURNED_STATUS_REPARSE_FOR_VOLUME_OPEN event and click Next.
7. Click Finish and wait while Windows reboots and restores the selected version.

This restoration process may take some time, so refrain from turning off your computer. If it restarts successfully with the prior version, navigate to Settings, click on Windows Update, and select Check for Updates. If updates are available, click Download & Install to update your system.

If you encounter the System Restore message indicating it wasn’t completed successfully, consider looking for solutions in external resources.

If none of the aforementioned methods resolve the DRIVER_RETURNED_STATUS_REPARSE_FOR_VOLUME_OPEN issue, a reset or reinstallation of the operating system may be necessary.

If you found additional steps that assisted you in resolving the DRIVER_RETURNED_STATUS_REPARSE_FOR_VOLUME_OPEN error, please share them in the comments below so we can update our guidelines.

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