Windows Driver Kit: Driver Development Tools
Bug Check 0xF4: CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION
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.
Parameters
The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| 1 | The terminating object type:
0x3: Process
0x6: Thread
|
| 2 | The terminating object |
| 3 | The process image file name |
| 4 | Pointer to an ASCII string containing an explanatory message |
Cause
Several processes and threads are necessary for the operation of the system. When they are terminated for any reason, the system can no longer function.