The System Service Exception stop code is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 10. Although rare, many users still report facing the System Service Exception error in the latest version of Windows. Unfortunately, many users don’t know how to fix this error. So in this article, we will tell you why the System Service Exception occurs and several ways to get rid of it.
What is a System Service Exception error in Windows 10?
Unlike other BSODs on Windows 10, the System Service Exception error or SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION is tricky to fix because this error has several potential causes.
A System Service Exception error happens due to causes such as Corrupted System Files, Corrupted or Outdated Drivers, Graphical User Interface (GUI) errors, amongst other reasons.
Given the number of different causes, there are various solutions to fix the System Service Exception error in Windows 10. Some of the solutions may fix your Windows BSOD, while others might not.
How to Fix a System Service Exception Error in Windows 10
1. Update Windows
The first thing to check after you face the System Service Exception error is to check whether you have the latest version of Windows installed on your device. Microsoft regularly issues bug fixes and other improvements to Windows 10 via software updates.
If you are lucky enough, all you may have to do to fix the System Service Exception Error is to update Windows. To check whether you have an update available, follow the given steps.
- Go to Settings on your Windows device.
- Click on “Update and Security.”
- Check under the “Windows Update” tab to see whether you have any pending updates.
- If an update is available, click on “Download and Install” or click on “Restart Now” if Windows has automatically downloaded the update.
2. Update Device Drivers
Updating Windows also updates your Device Drivers. Automating the process of updating drivers keeps them from getting outdated. However, drivers can also sometimes cause the System Service Exception error when the wrong driver version is installed or if the driver isn’t updated properly.
To check the last automatically updated drivers, follow the given steps.
- Go to Settings on your Windows Device.
- Click on “Update and Security.”
- Under “Windows Update,” click on “View Update History.”
- Scroll down a bit and click on the arrow next to “Driver Updates.”
- Determine the driver you think is causing the BSOD
- Open “Device Manager.”
- Check for an error symbol next to the driver you think is causing the BSOD.
If there is no error symbol next to the Driver, then the Driver is probably not the issue. However, if you find an error symbol next to the Driver, then follow the given steps to update it.
- Find the Driver next to which the error symbol is present.
- Click on the arrow next to the section to view all the drivers.
- Right-Click on the Driver. and click on “Update Driver.”
- Restart your device.
You can also use third-party software to update all your drivers at the same time. IOBit’s Driver Booster and Snappy Driver Installer are the two of the best third-party tools to update all your DriverDriver at the same time and fix your System Service Exception Error.
3. Run CHKDSK
CHKDSK or Windows Check Disk from the Command Prompt is a Windows System Tool that verifies the file system with specific settings and fixes issues. It helps with many Windows BSODs like System Service Exception error, DPC Watchdog Stop Code, and more.
To run CHKDSK, follow the given steps.
- Open the Windows Start Menu.
- Search for Command Prompt.
- Right-Click the first option and click on “Run as Administrator.”
- Type “chkdsk /r” and press Enter
Windows will now automatically detect and fix any problem it finds.
4. Uninstall problematic apps
Many users have reported apps that care causing the System Service Exception error, and uninstalling these apps may help:
- Virtual CloneDrive
- Xsplit
- BitDefender
- Cisco VPN
- Asus GameFirst
- McAfee Antivirus
If you have any of the following apps, we recommend uninstalling them. To uninstall an app, follow the given instructions:
- Go to Settings on your Windows device.
- Click on “Apps.”
- Now, under the “Apps & Features” tab. Locate the given apps.
- Click on the App you want to uninstall and then click on “Uninstall.”
- Restart your computer.
If any of the given apps were causing the System Service Exception error then the above method might help.
5. Run SFC
SFC or System File Check is another Windows System tool to check for Corrupted Windows System Files. It differs from CHKDSK because SFC scans only for Windows System Files while CHKDSK scans for all the files on your device.
DISM or Deployment Image Servicing and Management is an integrated Windows utility with many functions. For example, the DISM RestoreHealth command is used to check whether SFC will run normally.
To run DSIM RestoreHealth and then SFC, follow the given instructions:
- Open the Windows Start Menu.
- Search for “Command Prompt.”
- Right-Click on the first option and click on “Run as Administrator.”
- Type “DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth” and then press Enter.
- Wait about 20 minutes for the command to run entirely.
- After the command is completed, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.
6. Disable Google Update Service
Some users reported the “Google Update Service” to be causing the System Service Exception error. Disabling this service might help fix the error.
To Disable the “Google Update Service,” follow the steps below:
- Use the Windows Start Menu or press the “Windows” + “R” buttons on your keyboard to start “Run.”
- Type “services.msc” and press Enter.
- Scroll down until you find “Google Update Service.”
- Right-click on it and click on “Properties.”
- Click on the Arrow next to startup and select “Disabled.”
- Now, click on “Apply” and restart your computer.
7. Reset Windows
If none of the above methods work for you, your last resort is to Reset Windows 10 completely. Resetting Windows 10 replaces your system files with a new, fresh set of files. In addition, it helps fix the System Service Exception Error and fix other errors such as “Bad System Config Info.”
To Reset Windows 10 on your machine, follow the given steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on “Update and Security.”
- Click on the “Recovery” Tab.
- Under “Reset This PC,” click on “Get Started.”
Your device will immediately reboot after clicking the “Get Started” button, so make sure that you have backed up all your essential files in the cloud or an external drive. After the device reboots, you can select “Keep My Files” or “Remove Everything.”
A complete Windows 10 Reset will fix the System Service Exception error.
System Service Exception Error is Fixed and Gone!
One of the above methods or a combination of them will fix the System Service Exception error on your Windows 10 Machine. You may also need to try all the methods if you are not sure of the cause for the System Service Exception Error. You can also try to uninstall all your recently installed items one by one to fix the issue.
If you have other fixes for the System Service Exception error, you can write about them in the comments below.
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