How to Fix STOP 0x00000078 Errors

A troubleshooting guide for the 0x00000078 STOP code on a Blue Screen of Death. You may also see this BSOD as PHASE0_EXCEPTION or 0x78.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 29 words · Thomas Wells

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The blue screen error may not occur again after rebooting.

Otherwise,perform basic STOP error troubleshooting.

Causes of the STOP 0x00000078 Errors

STOP 0x00000078 errors are likely caused byhardwareordevice driverissues.