How to Fix ERROR_INVALID_LDT_OFFSET
Use the Event Viewer to look for warnings or errors related to LDT
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Key notes
The ERROR_INVALID_LDT_OFFSET with error code 563 (0x233) with an error message Indicates that the starting value for the LDT information was not an integral multiple of the selector size, appears when Local Descriptor Table (LDT) in your system has an issue where its starting value is not properly aligned with the memory structure.
The Local Descriptor Table is a data structure used by the Windows operating system to manage memory segments in a process. The error could appear due to outdated drivers, malware, corrupted system files, virtualization conflicts, or hardware issues.
How can I fix ERROR_INVALID_LDT_OFFSET?
Before moving with the detailed steps, follow these measures:
- Run a malware scan using a reliable antivirus tool
- Restart your computer
- Press Windows + X and select Event Viewer, go to Windows Logs> System, and look for critical errors related to memory loss and LDT
- Reset the BIOS/UEFI settings if your system is overclocking
1. Update or Rollback drivers
- Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
- Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open the Device Manager window.
- From the list of system components, go to each category one by one, expand it, and look for a driver with a yellow triangle and an exclamation point inside it.
- If found, right-click it and select Update driver from the context menu.
- Select Search automatically for drivers.
Now, Windows will try to update the driver to the latest version. If it fails, you can visit the device manufacturer’s website and download the latest version manually. Alternatively, you can download & install a reliable third-party driver updater tool to ensure all the device drivers are up to date.
If there is no update available, chances are the latest version of the driver is working well for your device, follow these steps to Roll Back the driver to the previous version:
- Open Device Manager again and locate the drivers related to graphics, storage controllers, and memory.
- Right-click the driver and select Properties.
- Go to the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver.
- In the following window, choose the reason for rolling back and click Yes.
2. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
- Press the Windows key, type memory diagnostic, select the first result, and click Open to launch Windows Memory Diagnostic.
- Select Restart now and check for problems.
Windows will restart and start testing RAM for issues. During the reboot, the tool runs a series of tests, and you will get a progress bar to monitor the progress. Depending on the RAM’s size, the process could take some time.
Your PC will restart once the memory scan is complete, and the test results should appear on the desktop. If you can’t see them, head to Event Viewer to view the results. To resolve any errors found, try reseating the RAM and rerunning the scan. If the errors persist, you might need to replace the faulty RAM or its memory modules.
3. Disable Hyper-V
- Press the Windows key, type control panel in the search box, and click Open to launch Control Panel.
- Select Category for View by and click Programs.
- Click Turn Windows Features on or off.
- Look for Hyper-V and remove the checkmark next to it.
- Click OK.
- Select Restart to save the changes and check if How to Fix ERROR_INVALID_LDT_OFFSET reappears.
Disabling Hyper-V can also help you fix the WslRegisterDistribution Failed with Error: 0x80370114; check out this guide to learn more.
4. Run the SFC scan
- 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.
- To repair or restore damaged system files, copy & paste the following command and hit Enter:
sfc /scannow
- Restart your computer to let the changes take effect.
5. Run the CHKDSK scan
- 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.
- Copy & paste the following command to run the chkdsk utility on the desired drive to scan and repair any file system issues. Don’t forget to replace C: with the affected drive letter, and press Enter:
chkdsk C: /f
- If the drive is already in use, you will be prompted to schedule a scan after the restart; type Y and hit Enter.
- Now save all your work and restart your computer to initiate the scan.
6. Restore your PC to an older version
- Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
- Type sysdm.cpl and click OK to open the System Properties window.
- On the System Properties window, go to the System Protection tab and click the System Restore button.
- Select Choose a different resort point on the System Restore wizard and click Next.
- From the list of restore points, select the one created before the ERROR_INVALID_LDT_OFFSET and click Next to proceed.
- Click Finish.
Windows will restart and restore your system settings to the selected version. If Windows fails to restore, and you see System Restore did not Complete Successfully message after restart, it could be due to corrupted system files or conflicting drivers; read this guide to learn more.
7. Reset your computer
- Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
- Click System and select Recovery.
- Under Recovery options, look for Reset this PC and click the Reset PC button.
- On the Choose an option screen, select Keep my files option.
- Choose Cloud download on the How would you like to install Windows screen.
- On the Additional settings, Click Next.
- Click Reset on the Ready to Reset this PC page.
The process will start, and a fresh copy of Windows will be downloaded from the cloud. The reset will delete apps, settings and drivers while preserving your personal files. Once the system will reinstall Windows, your PC will restart and you will have to setup to make the system ready to use and reinstall third-party apps and programs.
In conclusion, to fix the ERROR_INVALID_LDT_OFFSET, you can update or rollback drivers, run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, disable Hyper-V, run the SFC and CHKDSK scans, restore your PC to an older version or reset your computer.
If you have face any other BSoD errors related to LDT like ERROR_INVALID_LDT_DESCRIPTOR 564 (0x234); read this guide to learn more. We also have a guide on Error Invalid Variant so don’t miss it.
In our recent guide we wrote about ERROR_FLOAT_MULTIPLE_FAULTS, so feel free to check it out for more information.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the BSoD error, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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