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Summary: The content discusses troubleshooting methods for fixing the “System Thread Exception Not Handled” error in Windows 10, covering issues related to incompatible drivers, driver malware, outdated drivers, and system memory problems. The methods include booting in Safe Mode, updating or rolling back drivers, using DISM and SFC for Windows error repair, employing System Restore, identifying defective drivers, and renaming faulty drivers. It suggests trying these methods sequentially and mentions a data recovery tool as a solution for data loss.

When you boot up your Windows 10 operating system, you may encounter an unwelcome blue screen displaying the message “System Thread Exception Not Handled.” This is a frequent error that can manifest either during system startup or when attempting to reboot.

In this blog, we shall discuss some troubleshooting methods to fix this common Windows error.

Reasons for the “system exception” error

Before starting with the solutions, let us understand some of the reasons for this error.

  • The driver is not compatible with the Windows version
  • Driver malware issues
  • Outdated or incompatible driver
  • System memory issues
Fix “system thread exception not handled”

There are various manual methods available to easily rectify this error.

Method 1: Boot in Safe Mode

This is ideally the initial hit and trial method to fix the issue. You can boot the PC in Safe mode in different ways depending on whether you can sign in to your system or not.

  1. Boot into Safe Mode from Settings
    • Go to Settings from the Start button.Start button
    • Select Update & Security; click on Recovery.click on Recovery
    • Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
    • The Choose an option screen will appear. Select Troubleshoot>Advanced options>Startup Settings. Click on Restart.
    • Once the system reboots, press F5 to boot the system in Safe Mode with Networking.
  2. Boot into Safe Mode with Restart
    • Hold the shift key and power button. Then select Restart.
    • Once your PC restarts, the Choose an option screen will appear.
    • Select Troubleshoot>Advanced options>Startup Settings. Click on Restart.
    • Once the system reboots, press F5 to boot the system in Safe Mode with Networking.
  3. Boot into Safe Mode without Sign-in
    • Hold the power button for some time (10 seconds) to switch the PC off.
    • Press the power button again.
    • Once the system starts, there will be a manufacturer’s logo; press the power button again for 10 seconds.
    • Start the system from the power button.
    • If this is done correctly, the system will boot into Windows Recovery Entertainment.
    • The Choose an option screen will appear.
    • Select Troubleshoot>Advanced options>Startup Settings. Click on Restart.
    • Once the system reboots, press F5 to boot the system in Safe Mode with Networking.
Method 2: Update or Roll Back Drivers
  1. Update Drivers
    • Click Windows key + R and type devmgmt.msc. Hit Enter.Hit Enter
    • Expand Display adapters.Expand Display adapters
    • Right-click on the installed driver and click on Update driver.Click on Update driver
    • Click on the automatic drive searching option.Click on the automatic drive searching option
    • It will search for the latest drivers to install them if not installed.
  2. Roll Back Drivers
    • On Device Manager, right-click on the driver and select Properties.select Properties
    • Under the Driver tab, select Roll Back Driver.Select Roll Back Driver
    • The windows will roll back to the earlier driver version.
  3. Uninstall Drivers
    • On Device Manager, expand Display Adapters.
    • Select Uninstall device from the right-click menu.Select Uninstall device
    • Check Delete the driver software for this device and then click on Uninstall.click on Uninstall
Method 3: DISM and SFC to fix the Windows error
  1. How to run DISM
    • Open Command Prompt as AdministratorOpen Command Prompt as Administrator
    • Type DISM/Online/Cleanup-image/ScanHealth; press Enter.press Enter.
    • Once the scanning is over by the Windows, type DISM/Online/Cleanup-image/RestoreHealth.type DISM/Online/Cleanup-image/RestoreHealth
    • Windows will fix all the issues while scanning.
  2. How to run SFC
    • Use Command Prompt as an administrator.
    • Enter sfc/scannow.
    • This will take time, while Windows will repair all the corrupt files.
Method 4: Use System Restore

The Windows System Restore feature can be helpful in fixing many issues.

  • In Control Panel search for Recovery.
  • Click Open System Restore.
  • Select a restore point. Click on Next.
  • Click on Finish.
Method 5 Find the Defective Driver
  • Press Windows key + R and type eventvwr.Press Windows key + R
  • Select the Windows Logs menu, expand it and select Settings.select Settings
  • Search for the thread, system_Thread_exception_not_handled. Click on the issue to find out the faulty driver.
Method 6 Rename the defected driver
  • Open File Explorer and select C drive.
  • Search for the faulty driver.
  • Press F2.
  • Replace the filename with .old.
  • Press Enter and restart the system.

Summary

The methods described above represent typical approaches for resolving the Windows 10 error known as “System thread exception not handled.” These techniques can also serve as diagnostic tools for addressing various other common blue screen errors in the Windows 10 operating system. Initiate the troubleshooting process by employing the initial method and performing a system restart. If this initial step fails to resolve the issue, proceed to the subsequent solutions. In the event that data loss occurs as a result of this error, consider utilizing Kernel for Windows Data Recovery as a potential solution. It helps you fix system file corruption and recover lost, deleted, or missing data from inaccessible Windows drives and partitions. But if you face data loss due to this error, you can try Kernel for Windows Data Recovery. It helps you recover the lost, deleted, or missing data from inaccessible Windows drives and partitions.

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