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How To Fix CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION Blue Screen Errors (0x000000F4)

	Error Number:	Error 0xF4
	Error Name:	CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION
	Error Description:	The CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION bug check has a value of 0x000000F4. This indicates that a process or thread crucial to system operation has unexpectedly exited or been terminated.
	Hexadecimal:	0x000000F4
	Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
	Software:	Windows Operating System
	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11

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Typically, 0x000000F4 errors manfest as a blue screen error (BSOD) and are caused by attempting to load a corrupt or missing Windows 10 device drivers, or having defective hardware associated with the driver. The primary way to resolve these problems manually is to replace the 0xF4 file with a fresh copy.

Classic CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION Problems

CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION issues generally involve a Blue Screen of Death error, also known as "BSOD" or "Stop" error:

"Windows unexpectedly shutdown due to problem with CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION."

":( CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION caused an error. Your PC needs to restart."

"0x0A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION"

STOP 0x01E: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION

STOP 0x050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION

CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION errors that cause a Blue Screen of Death often follow new installation of software (Windows) or related hardware. Mostly, CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION-related errors are experienced during the Windows install process, while a Microsoft Corporation-related software or hardware is loaded, during a Windows-related device driver load sequence, or Windows shutdown/startup. Recording Blue Screen CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION errors associated with Windows is crucial to locating faults and relaying back to Microsoft Corporation for repair options.

Creators of CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION Difficulties

Firmware, driver, hardware, or software problems can all cause CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION-related Blue Screen errors. These could be related to either Windows software or Microsoft Corporation hardware, but it is not necessarily the case.

Especially, CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION-related errors are created by:

Incorrectly configured, old, or corrupted Windows device drivers. (very common)

Invalid CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION or corrupted Windows-related registry key.

Corrupt and/or virus-contaminated CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION.

New Microsoft Corporation-related hardware install creating CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION conflicts.

Damaged system files (eg. CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION) after failed driver or Windows install.

Disk drive corruption causing CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION STOP error.

Memory (RAM) corrupted from CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION BSOD.