Older emulators like ePSXe rely on specific Windows libraries. If your system is missing the or Visual C++ Redistributables , the core will stop immediately upon trying to render video.
Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding and fixing this error. What is the "Core Stopped" Error? epsxe core stopped check the section 316 repack
If you have a BIOS file, select it. If not, try toggling the option off and then on again to reset it. Older emulators like ePSXe rely on specific Windows