How to fix
“BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure” Pop-Up
on Windows

Hello. When I browse the Internet with Chrome, I keep receiving “BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure” error pop-up, which locks the screen and prevents me from doing anything. I have to force my web browser to shut down, but when I reopen it, I receive the same message again and again. Isn't it fake? Could you please help me to remove it? Thanks!

“BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure” is  Tech-Support-Scam alert, which is also known as error code 0x000000CE. In all of the cases, it shows up on the screen during the web browsing session and, while it hasn’t been developed to affect a particular web browser, the vast majority of victims have been using Google Chrome browser. “BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure” error informs a PC owner about the critical condition of the Window’s health due to which personal information may be damaged or lost. To prevent this from happening, the victim is urged to contact Microsoft-certified technicians by dialing a given telephone number, which, at the moment of writing is 1-844-552-7825, but may vary.

The “BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure” pop-up is FAKE. Security experts refer to such and similar alerts as support scam pop-ups, which also fit into the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). To be more specific, Error 333 BSOD on Chrome or another web browser is directly related to the ad-supported application, a.k.a. adware. This type of applications is seldom installed by PC owners purposely. We believe that you haven’t installed it for a reason as well. Usually, adware-type programs are distributed in one pack with various freebies. Freeware attachments tend to be pre-checked, so the only chance to deselect them is to opt for Advanced or Custom installation option. Otherwise, by choosing Quick installation method, you inadvertently agree to install the freeware and its attachments alongside.

WINDOWS WARNING
0x000000CE DRIVER_UNLOADED_WITHOUT_CANCELING_PENDING_OPERATIONS
WINDOWS HEALTH IS CRITICAL DO NOT RESTART
PLEASE CONTACT MICROSOFT TECHNICIANS
BSOD: Error 333 Registry Failure of operating system – Host: BLUE SCREEN ERROR 0x000000CE
Please contact Microsoft technicians at toll-free: 1-844-552-7825
To immediately rectify issue to prevent data loss

"BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure" scam has been developed by scammers with an intention to trick people into calling a high-priority telephone number. Unfortunately, but a minute of a conversation with a pretend-to-be Microsoft technician might cost you a lot-lot money. By the way, the frauds may try to convince you that your PC cannot be damaged in an easy way, so you’d better provide information that is necessary for establishing a remote connection with your computer. Please, DO NOT provide any personal information about you online frauds because they may connect to your PC without your permission and steal your credit card details and other personal information. All in all, BSOD: Error 333 Registry Failure with a bug check 0x000000CE should be fixed immediately, but not by calling for supposed technicians. To remove this fake alert, you should uninstall the adware completely and reset your web browser. Luckily, this is easy:

How to Fix "BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure" Pop-Up?

Remove a potentially unwanted program/-s from the system

To remove the pop-up from your web browser, locate the ad-supported application on the system and delete it completely. You can do that with the help of [d1], which will uninstall PUPs automatically or perform manual removal steps:

1. Open the list of programs that have been recently installed. For this purpose, navigate to:
   Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > Add/Remove Programs (Windows 7, XP).
   Right-click on Win key > select Control Panel > Uninstall a Program (Windows 8, 10).
2. Carefully check what programs have been recently installed. The best way to do that is to sort the programs by date. Select unknown programs and click Uninstall. To confirm the removal, click OK/Uninstall.

Reset Google Chrome

Once you delete the unwanted programs from the system, don't forget to reset your web browser. That's because "BSOD Error 333 Registry Failure" rogue alert is prompted by a malicious web browser extension or a plug-in managed by the ad-supported application that you have just removed. Unfortunately, but web browser extensions are not removed along with PUPs, so its important to reset web browser:

1. Open Google Chrome and then look for a Menu button (three bars located in the top right corner). Click it, select Tools on a drop-down menu and click Extensions.
2. Locate suspicious browser extensions and click on the trash icon placed next to them. Confirm the removal by clicking Remove.
3. Click Menu button again and select Settings.
4. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings option.
5. Open Advanced settings and find Reset settings button. Read all information provided in the notification and, if you agree with all conditions, click Reset.

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