How to Fix Memory Integrity is Disabled

Memory integrity is an integral part of Windows system and data security. However, it can be disabled to improve device performance. Typically, gamers disable this feature if they experience mediocre gaming performance. If memory integrity is intentionally disabled, it can be easily enabled again.

This article covers more about disabled memory integrity issues and how to turn it back on.

Memory integrity disabled in Windows

Memory integrity provides system protection against the most sophisticated attacks. It is accessible on Windows 10 and 11, and it is possible to enable or disable it. It is enabled in Windows 11 by default. Since it protects critical processes on your PC, especially when there is a serious malware infection, disabling it is not ideal.

Sometimes the feature is disabled due to other issues within the system.

The memory integrity status can be verified through the Windows Security application. If your memory integrity is disabled, you can enable it by following these steps in Windows 10 or 11:

1. Press the Windows key.
   
2. Type “Windows Security” and choose the top result under the “Best Match” p.
   
3. Choose “Device Security” on the “Security at a Glance” screen.
   
4. Under Core Insulation, click “Center Insulation Details”.
   
5. Enable memory integrity by turning on the switch.
   

You can turn it off again by turning off the same switch. When it is off, you will have to reboot the system. You will receive a notification to restart and apply the changes to the taskbar.

If this doesn’t work, you may have another problem.

Incompatible memory integrity driver error

If you have an incompatible driver error, you need to uninstall recently installed drivers from third-party sources. Once you remove the drivers, follow the steps below.

1. Navigate to the “Windows Security” app and open it.
   
2. Select “Device Security” located in the sidebar (left).
   
3. Go to “Core insulation details”.
   
4. Enable “Memory Integrity”.
   

You may receive an error notification about incompatible drivers when trying to enable memory integrity. If you receive such a notice, you must:

1. Click the “Check for incompatible drivers” option. Take note of the device that is causing the problem.
2. Once you identify the problematic driver, right-click the Start button and select “Device Manager.”
   
3. In the “View” tab, select “Show hidden devices.”
   
4. Look for the device that has a triangle (yellow) and the exclamation point or the problematic drivers as indicated by Memory Integrity.
   
5. Right-click on the identified device and select “Update Driver.”
   
6. If this doesn’t solve the problem, right-click and choose “Properties” instead.
   
7. On the “General” tab, look at the “Device Status” box.
8. Write down the error code and then go to Official Microsoft Support Documentation Page. All errors related to device manager are listed here.
9. Find the code information and then apply the recommended fixes.

Use third-party programs to locate and uninstall incompatible drivers

Third-party programs may be the solution if “Device Manager” does not show any incompatible drivers. A good option is automatic executions. It can identify incompatible and corrupt drivers and uninstall them.

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2. Unzip the file.
   
3. Right-click the executable file to run it as administrator by selecting “Run as administrator.”
   
4. Navigate to the “Drivers” tab.
   
5. If there are any drivers with problems, they will be highlighted and easy to locate.
6. When you find them, uncheck the box to disable them. If there is an error while disabling any of the drivers, right click on it and delete it.
7. Visit the official website and install the latest drivers.
8. Restart the device and allow Windows to update automatically.

Uninstall relevant apps

If you are unsuccessful even after removing incompatible drivers, you should get rid of installed software and applications from the same manufacturers as the removed drivers. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Right click on the “Start” button.
   
2. Select “Apps & Features.”
   
3. Look for any software developed by the same manufacturer in the list of installed applications.
   
4. When you find it, select the three vertical dots next to the software and choose “Uninstall.”
   

Uninstalling such applications should resolve disabled memory integrity issues. If not, there are more things to consider.

Enable DEP

The DEP or Data Execution Prevention option must be activated. This setting protects the Windows system by blocking the launch of any executable code in secure memory areas. To check if DEP is enabled and configure it accordingly, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the “Windows Security” app.
   
2. Select “Application and browser control.”
   
3. Scroll to and select “Exploit Protection Settings.”
   
4. Make sure “Data Execution Prevention” is enabled.
   

Do a Windows update

Ensuring that an updated version of Windows is installed on your device can fix disabled or grayed out memory integrity. Updating your version of Windows may fix this issue without requiring any further action. To check the status of your Windows version:

1. Click “Start” on your device.
   
2. Go to settings.”
   
3. Select “Windows Update.”
   
4. Click on the “Check for updates” option.
   
5. If updates are available, download and install them on your device.

Repair any corrupt system files

One of the problems that could be caused by disabled memory integrity is missing or corrupted system files. To check and fix system errors, run a DISM and SFC scan.

To run DISM and SFC scans:

1. Select the start button and type “Windows PowerShell.”
   
2. Open it as administrator by selecting “Run as administrator.”
   
3. Type “sfc /scannow” and press “Enter.”
   
4. While PowerShell is still open, run the command “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” and press “Enter.”
   
5. Once the scans are complete, restart your PC.

This should resolve the issue with the memory integrity function. It should now be possible to enable and disable it.

Reset security app

If the security application has some issues, it may interfere with security functionality, including memory integrity. Here you need to reset the security application in Windows. Before you go this route, keep in mind that resetting Windows security reverts any security customizations you’ve made.

The process here is the same as resetting other Windows applications. Doing so could resolve disabled memory integrity.

1. Press “Win + I” to open Settings.
   
2. Select “Applications.”
   
3. Click “Installed applications.”
   
4. Scroll to find the security app.
   
5. Click on the dots and select “Advanced Options.”
   
6. Scroll to “Reset.”
   
7. Repair the application and try to fix it.
   
8. If it doesn’t work, please “click reset” and confirm.

Keep your Windows device secure with memory integrity

The Windows Integrity feature must be enabled to ensure that your device is safe from malware attacks. When disabled, your devices and data stored within the system are vulnerable. The disadvantage is that the performance of the device may be affected.