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.
| Important Info If You Have Received a STOP Code |
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If you received a blue screen error, or stop code, the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from data loss. For information about how to recover from this error, see Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows. |
CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION Parameters
The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen.
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1 |
The terminating object type: 0x3: Process 0x6: Thread |
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2 |
The terminating object |
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3 |
The process image file name |
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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.

