Kernel Thread Priority Floor Violation: 3 Ways to Fix it

ASUS drivers are the common cause of this error

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Published onNovember 7, 2024

published onNovember 7, 2024

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Fix all BSoD events and keep computer safe and clean:

Fortect will find the cause of BSoD and fix it. Here is how to do it with 3 easy steps:

Kernel_Thread_Priority_Floor_Violation 0x00000157 is a BSOD error, but it’s not a common one. However, you can still fix it by following the instructions from this guide.

How can I fix Kernel_Thread_Priority_Floor_Violation?

1. Remove ASUS software and Kaspersky

The issue seems to be related toASiO.sysand ASio64.sys, so removing ASUS software can help. A few users suggested removing the Kaspersky antivirus, so you can try that as well.

2. Update your drivers

It seems that Intel driver iaStorAV.sys is responsible for this issue, and after updating it, the problem should be gone.

3. Check your hardware

Kernel_Thread_Priority_Floor_Violation error is often caused by incompatible or outdated drivers, but in some cases, you might have to replace your hardware to fix it.

This isn’t the only kernel error you can encounter, and we wrote aboutKernel_Security_Check_Failure on Windows 11as well asKernel_Stack_Locked_At_Exiterror.

Before you go, you might also want to check out ourKernel_Mode_Heap_Corruptionarticle for more solutions.

Kernel Thread Priority Floor Violation: 3 Ways to Fix it#

How can I fix Kernel_Thread_Priority_Floor_Violation?#

1. Remove ASUS software and Kaspersky#

2. Update your drivers#

3. Check your hardware#

Kernel Thread Priority Floor Violation: 3 Ways to Fix it

How can I fix Kernel_Thread_Priority_Floor_Violation?

1. Remove ASUS software and Kaspersky

2. Update your drivers

3. Check your hardware