How to Fix ERROR_ALERTED 739 (0x2E3)

The ERROR_ALERTED with error code 739 (0x2E3) indicates issues in either Windows apps or a third-party app. This error might appear due to system file conflicts, missing registry keys, or corrupted system data.

First, try restarting your system, as rebooting your device can resolve some system conflicts. Next, press Windows + X and select Event Viewer. Head to Windows>System, and look for warnings or errors related to disk drives to understand the cause of the BSoD.

How can I get rid of ERROR_ALERTED?

1. Check for Windows Updates

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. From the left pane, click Windows Update.
3. In the Windows Update section, click Check for updates.
4. If an update is available, click Download & Install to ensure all the updates are installed.
5. Go to Advanced options.
6. Select Optional updates.
7. Select all updates and click the Download & install button.
8. Reboot your computer to install the updates when prompted.

2. Run a full malware scan

1. Press the Windows key, type windows security in the search box, and click Open from the list of options.
2. Click Virus & threat protection.
3. Choose Scan options.
4. Select Full scan and click Scan now.

The scan will take some time to complete, and if there are any infections found, remove them and check if the ERROR_ALERTED BSoD error appears again.

3. Run System File Checker

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and click Run as administrator from the list of options to launch Command Prompt with administrator rights.
2. Type the following command to restore or repair corrupted system files and hit Enter: sfc /scannow
3. Wait for the scan to complete, then restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

4. Run the DISM tool

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and click Run as administrator from the list of options to launch Command Prompt with administrator rights.
2. Copy & paste the following commands one by one to run the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) to repair the Windows image files via Windows update and press Enter:
   • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. Wait for the scan to be executed, then reboot your PC to save the changes.

5. Update/reinstall the device drivers

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run console.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to launch the Device Manager app.
3. Expand each system component category one by one and search for a driver that has a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside.
4. Once located, right-click it and select the Update driver option from the context menu.
5. Select Search automatically for drivers.

Windows will find and install the best driver version available for your device. If it cannot locate the driver, you can visit the device manufacturer’s website and install the latest driver manually. On the other hand, you can rely on a third-party driver updater tool to ensure all device drivers stay up-to-date.

If you still see the ERROR_ALERTED BSoD, try reinstalling the problematic drivers using the following steps:

1. Relaunch the Device Manager app, right-click the problematic driver, and select Uninstall device from the context menu.
2. Click Uninstall to confirm.
3. Navigate to Action, then choose Scan for hardware changes from the drop-down menu.

Reinstalling the device drivers can help you fix other blue screen errors such as ERROR_PAGEFILE_QUOTA_EXCEEDED; check out this guide to learn in detail.

6. Reinstall the affected app

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Click Apps from the left pane, and choose Installed apps.
3. Locate the affected app, click the three-dot icon, and select Uninstall from the context menu.
4. Click Uninstall to confirm.
5. Now, go to the app’s official website, then download & install the application.

Reinstalling an affected app can help with other BSoD errors, like ERROR_BAD_CURRENT_DIRECTORY; read this guide to learn more.

7. Restore your PC to the previous version

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
2. Type sysdm.cpl and click OK to open the System Properties window.
3. Go to the System Protection window and click the System Restore button.
4. Select Choose a different restore point on the System Restore wizard and click Next.
5. Choose a restore point created before ERROR_ALERTED appeared, then click Next to proceed.
6. Click Finish.

Windows will restart and restore your system settings to the chosen point. If it fails and you see System Restore did not Complete Successfully after the restart, it could be due to corrupted system files or conflicting drivers; read this guide to learn more.

To conclude, you can fix the ERROR_ALERTED issue by ensuring Windows is up to date, repairing the system files and image files via DISM scan, updating or reinstalling device drivers, reinstalling the affected app, or restoring your PC to an older version.

Do you think we missed a step that helped you fix the issue? Feel free to mention them in the comments section below. We will add it to the guide.