Elam Driver Detected Fatal Error 0x178: How to Fix it

Keeping your software and drivers up to date can prevent this error

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When it comes to BSOD errors Elam_Driver_Detected_Fatal_Error is rare since it usually affects developers, but if you encounter it as a regular user, a few solutions could help you fix it.

How can I fix Elam_Driver_Detected_Fatal_Error?

1. Ensure your system and drivers are up to date

  1. Click the Start menu and then select the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to the Windows Update section.
  3. Click on Check for updates.
    check for updates
  4. If any updates are available, they will be downloaded automatically.

In addition to Windows Updates, update your motherboard drivers by doing the following:

  1. Visit your motherboard manufacturer’s website.
  2. Locate your motherboard and go to the Drivers section.
  3. Download the latest drivers and install them.
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2. Use Safe Mode

  1. Open the Start menu. Click the Power button, press and hold the Shift key, and choose Restart.
  2. Select Troubleshooting and then choose Advanced options.
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  3. Choose Startup Settings and then click Restart.
  4. Press F5 to select Safe Mode with Networking.
    Enable safe mode with networking
  5. Check if the problem appears in Safe Mode.

If the issue doesn’t appear, there may be an issue with one of your drivers or installed applications, so you’ll need to find it manually and remove it.

3. Restore your system

  1. Press the Windows key + R and enter rstrui.
  2. Select your restore point and click on Next.
    select restore point
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.

Once restored, check if the Elam_Driver_Detected_Fatal_Error is gone.

4. Reset BIOS settings

  1. Restart your PC.
  2. While booting, keep pressing F2 or Del to access BIOS.
  3. Once you enter, locate the option to restore its defaults.
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  4. Once restored, save changes and restart your PC.

These are just a couple of guidelines that might help you fix the Elam_Driver_Detected_Fatal_Error on your PC.

For more BSOD errors, don’t miss our article on COREMSGCALL_INTERNAL_ERROR and DRIVER_VIOLATION errors.

Recently we wrote about Error_Checkout_Required in another guide, so don’t miss it for more information.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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