How to Fix the INVALID_PROCESS_DETACH_ATTEMPT Error?

I’m facing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the error INVALID_PROCESS_DETACH_ATTEMPT on my Windows system. The error appears randomly and causes the system to crash or restart, sometimes interrupting my work. What troubleshooting steps or fixes are recommended to resolve this error?

Also, If the system becomes unstable or fails to boot properly, what are the best ways to recover important data before performing advanced fixes or reinstalling Windows?

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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December 17, 2025 at 6:59 am

That error usually points to a driver or low level system component misbehaving, and on Windows 11 I’d start simple. Make sure all Windows updates are installed, then update or roll back recently changed drivers, especially graphics, storage, and antivirus drivers. If you’ve ever enabled overclocking, virtualization tweaks, or memory tuning in BIOS, reset everything to defaults and update the BIOS for your exact CPU and motherboard. Run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to rule out system file issues. If the crashes stop in Safe Mode, that’s a strong sign a third party driver is the trigger.

If the system won’t boot or becomes too unstable, your best move is to protect your data first. Use Windows Recovery to open Command Prompt and copy files to an external drive, or boot from a Linux live USB to grab your files without stressing Windows at all.

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