Event ID 51 — Disc Error during pagination operation

Windows encountered an error of input/output on storage.

Source of event

Disk — storage category.

Possible causes

• Unstable disc or controller
• Cable or SAN
• Storage Timeout

Verifications to be carried out

1. Identify the disc concerned
2. Control events 129 and 153
3. Checking storage health

Useful orders….

Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName='System'; Id=51} -MaxEvents 20

To be retained….

An Event ID must always be interpreted with its source, its full message, its timing and the context of the system. The same number may exist in several providers of events.