The System Service Exception in Windows 10 is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Unlike in older versions of Windows, the BSOD now has useful information for fixing your computer.
What is System Service Exception?
A SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION error happens for a few reasons: graphic user interface errors, corrupted system files, and issues with outdated or corrupt drivers amongst others.
There are also several methods for fixing the issue. The main course of action is updating drivers and checking your Windows 10 file system for errors, but you should work through the list below until the SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION error disappears for good.
1. Update Windows 10
Check Whether your Windows 10 is up-to-date or not, by going into your Windows settings in Update & Security> Windows Update> Click Check for Updates. If there's an update then download it and if it requires restarting your PC restart it.
2. Update System Drivers
Windows update keeps your drivers up-to-date. But, some times, windows doesn't use the correct driver version for your PC hardware.
To Check your latest driver updates, type in the windows search bar for Device Manager, head down to the list and check for error symbol. If there's an error in any device drivers then right-click on them and select Update Driver. Select Search automatically for updated driver software to let windows automate the update process for you.
If it says the drivers are already up-to-date and then the problem still persists, visit your laptop brand website to download the latest drivers from their support page to make sure you're running an updated driver or not.
3. Run CHKDSK
Try Running Windows Check Disk from Command Prompt. CHKDSK is a Windows system tool that verifies the file system and with certain settings, fixes issues as it runs.
Type Command prompt in Start menu search bar, right-click on it, Open as Administrator. Next, type chkdsk /r and press Enter. The command will scan your system for errors and fix any issues along the way.
4. Run SFC
System File Check is another windows system tool that checks for missing and corrupt Windows system files. It does sound similar to CHKDSK, but it specifically checks for Windows System Files for errors.
Before running SFC command, it is best to double-check that it is completely functional.
DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management is an integrated Windows utility with a vast range of functions. In this case, DISM Restorehealth command ensures that our next fix will work properly. Follow the steps below:
1. Type Command Prompt in Windows Search bar, Right-Click on it, Open as Administrator.
2. Type: DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
3. Wait for the command to complete. The process can take up to 20 minutes depending on your system health.
4. After completion of the process, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
5. Install Official Windows Hotfix
There is an official Windows hotfix for the SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION error. However, the hotfix relates to a stop code that defines a specific SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION issue. The stop code is 0x0000003B, and it relates to IEEE 1394 devices; in other words, FireWire and similar branded versions of the interface standard.
Head to the Microsoft hotfix page and select the Hotfix Download Available link. Follow the onscreen instructions (requires email details to send the hotfix to you). When the hotfix arrives in your email account (it is instantaneous), use the link at the bottom of the page to download the file.
Once downloaded, double-click the file. The auto-extraction file suggests C:/ as the default location. However, I would add “hotfix” to the file path, (e.g., C:/hotfix) to make it easier to find the unpacked file. Next up, navigate to the extracted file, then right-click and select Run as Administrator to complete the process.
If none of the above steps work, you can use Windows 10 Reset Function to refresh your system files. Windows 10 Reset replaces your system files with a completely fresh set of files and theoretically clears lingering issues relating to your SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION error while keeping the majority of your important files intact.
Go to Settings> Update & Security> Recovery, then under Reset this PC, select Get Started. Your system will restart as soon as you hit the button, make sure you take a backup of your important files beforehand. Your system will restart then you may select Keep my Files or Remove Everything.
One of these fixes or a combination of them will resolve your SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION error, leaving your system BSOD free.
If not, there is another short solution you can try: Work your way through your recently installed programs, uninstalling each one until the issue resolves. Some programs have an unwelcome habit of causing certain system processes to crash.
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