Fix System Service Exception Windows 10 With Effective Workarounds

System Service Exception is a blue screen of death that can trigger on any Windows version. But, today we are going to explain this issue specifically for Windows 10 users. 

This problem can occur due to a good number of reasons like driver incompatibility or incompatible Operating System, and more. 

Unless you are aware of the possible reasons, you won’t be able to resolve the issue on your own. Therefore, have a close look at this article to fix System Service Exception error in Windows 10. 

Troubleshooting Methods to Fix Service Exception Windows 10:

Nail down through the following solutions and try them out to fix the issue. 

Method 1: Disable the Webcam on Your Device

Hardware such as a built-in or external webcam can cause System Service Exception error. So, disable the webcam by the instructions given below. 

1. Press Windows logo key and ‘R’ simultaneously on the keyboard to open the Run application. 
2. Then, type ‘devmgmt.msc’ into the search field of Run application and click ‘OK’ to open Device Manager. 
3. Locate the webcam on the Device Manager window, right-click on it and choose the ‘Disable’ option from the context menu. 
4. Click ‘OK’ on the resulting popup to confirm your action. 
5. After disabling the webcam, restart Windows to ensure that you aren’t stuck with the blue screen of death. 

Method 2: Temporarily Uninstall the Third-party Antivirus

Some of the antiviruses like McAfee are proved to be causing System Service Exception error. Thus, use this solution to ascertain whether the third-party antivirus is the actual cause of this problem or not. 

1. Click the Start menu, type ‘control panel’ into the Windows search box and press ‘Enter.’
2. As the Control Panel opens, click on the ‘Programs and Features’ and select ‘Programs.’
3. Then, click the ‘Uninstall a program’ link and find out the antivirus you want to remove. 
4. Right-click on the antivirus software and select on the ‘Uninstall’ option. 
5. Click ‘OK’ on the confirmation dialog box and wait until the uninstallation is over. 
6. After receiving a confirmation message, restart Windows to ensure that it is starting normally. 

Method 3: Run System File Checker Tool

We would recommend you to run an SFC scan to fix the corrupted or missing system files on your PC. This built-in tool is effective in resolving various problems including the BSOD issue. 

1. Go to Windows search bar or press Windows key and ‘S’ simultaneously to make it appear on the computer’s screen. 
2. Type ‘cmd’ into the search bar and press ‘Enter.’
3. Select Command Prompt(Admin) from the search result to open an elevated command. 
4. Then, type ‘sfc/scannow’ into the elevated command and press ‘Enter’ to launch the System File Checker. 
5. Wait until the tool scans your PC and fixes the problems. 

Method 4: Update Device Drivers

Outdated graphics card driver can lead to System Service Exception Windows 10. Hence, follow the given instructions to update the graphics card driver. 

1. Open the Run application, type ‘devmgmt.msc’ in it and click ‘OK’.
2. On the Device Manager window, navigate to ‘Display Adapters’ and expand this section. 
3. Locate your graphics card, right-click on it and select the ‘Update driver’ option. 
4. Your computer will look for a new driver and install it automatically for the GPU. 
5. After installing the latest driver, restart the system to check the status of your problem.

Method 5: Run Microsoft’s Built-in Troubleshooting Tool 

This troubleshooting tool works more or less like a System File Checker to resolve various system issues. 

1. Open the Settings app and select ‘Troubleshoot’ under the ‘Update and Security’ section. 
2. Find BSOD and click ‘Run the troubleshooter’ link. 
3. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter and fix the system service exception error windows 10. 

Method 6: Undo Recent System Changes

The recent changes like adding new hardware or software might cause this blue screen error. So, perform a system restore to cancel the recent system changes by the following steps:

1. Click the Start menu, type ‘system restore’ into the Windows search box and press ‘Enter.’
2. Choose System Restore from the Windows search results and tap the ‘Next’ button on the popup dialog box. 
3. Select a time period on the new window to restore the system to it. 
4. Then, click ‘Yes’ on the resulting popup to confirm the start of restoring your system. 
5. Wait for a few seconds and your PC will automatically restart to restore your system to the selected time period. 
6. You won’t experience the same error when Windows will restart afresh. 

Method 7: Check the Hrad Drive

System Service Exception error Windows 10 can occur due to an incorrect configuration of the hard drive. So, check the hard drive to ensure that it is completely alright. 

1. First, launch the Run application and then enter ‘cmd’ in it. 
2. Select Command Prompt(Admin) from the search results to open an elevated command. 
3. Then, type ‘chkdsk /f C:’ into the elevated command and press ‘Enter’ to execute the command. 
4. After the process is finished, click the ‘End’ button and restart the PC. 

Method 8: Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Windows Memory Diagnostic tool is a built-in tool to check the RAM memory of a computer. 

Thus, you can too use this tool to scan the RAM memory of your PC. 

1. Type ‘memeory diagnostic’ into the Windows search box and press ‘Enter’ to launch the Memory Diagnostic tool.
2. Select ‘Restart Now’ on the windows popup to let the tool check for problems in the RAM.
3. Then, restart the system to ensure that you have fixed the problem entirely. 

Method 9: Update the BIOS

An older version of BIOS might interfere with your Windows Operating System and cause the System Service Exception error. Hence, updating the BIOS to its latest version can be a great fix. 

The steps mentioned below describes how to update BIOS to its latest version. 

1. Plug your PC to a reliable source of power and turn on the system. 
2. Whereas, laptop users need to ensure that their laptops are fully charged before starting the update process. 
3. Then, type ‘msinfo’ into the Windows search bar and press ‘Enter’ to access the System Information window. 
4. Note down the BIOS version of your PC as stated on the System Configuration window. 
5. Users of custom-built computers are also necessary to make a note of the model name of their PC in order to update the BIOS. 
6. If you don’t find the BIOS version, then search for it on the internet. 
7. To look for the BIOS version, you will need to provide the manufacturer’s name, computer’s model name, and the BIOS. 
8. However, the motherboard name is essential for custom-built systems. 
9. After getting the BIOS file, check whether the version number in the BIOS file matches with that of the actual BIOS number or not. 
10. The BIOS requires an update if the file shows a higher BIOS number than the actual number. 
11. Hence, click the ‘Download’ button next to the latest BIOS version to download the BIOS update file.
12. After finishing the download, double-click on the downloaded ZIP file in order to open it. 
13. Then, go to the ‘Extract’ tab and select the ‘Extract All’ option to open the BIOS file. 
14. Then copy-paste the file into the flash drive plugged into your PC and click the ‘Boot’ tab. 
15. In the end, go to the ‘Advanced’ tab and select the ‘Start Flash’ option under it. 

Note: Updating BIOS is a risky affair and thus, we would prefer you to take the support of a computer expert for this purpose. 

Solution 9: Perform a Clean Boot

Services and applications running at the startup or background might conflict with Windows and result in system service exception. 

Therefore, perform a clean boot to remove these conflicts so that Windows can boot properly. Here’s we have discussed how to perform clean boot your PC. 

1. Click the Start menu, type ‘misconfig’ into the Windows search box and press ‘Enter.’
2. On the System Configuration window, navigate to the ‘Services’ tab and select ‘Hide all Microsoft services’ option. 
3. Then, tap the ‘Disable All’ button below and select ‘Task Manager.’
4. Close the Task Manager window and click the ‘OK’ button. 
5. In the last step, reboot your PC to check whether it boots without system service exception error or not. 

Hope, you have got some idea of how to deal with system service exception on Windows 10. If you aren’t tech-savvy, then consult with a technical expert for further assistance.