Let’s fix this. Follow these steps in order. Do not skip the BIOS section—that is almost always the solution.

If the error persists after adjusting CPU and BIOS settings, consider these factors:

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: ePSXe is sensitive to PC overclocking. If your computer's CPU or bus speed is pushed beyond factory specs, the emulator may crash at random intervals.

Run the "Run BIOS" option from the main menu. If it loads the Sony startup screen, your BIOS is working. 2. Change the CPU Mode

The most common cause for this crash in modern versions of ePSXe (like 2.0.5) is that the CPU overclocking setting is not properly initialized by default. Open the application. Navigate to the Options menu at the top. Hover over CPU Overclocking .

The error message typically indicates that the emulator core has crashed due to a video driver conflict or a corrupted memory card/save state .