Blue Screen of Death: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED
If you are encountering the SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED error, it means a critical issue has occurred in your Windows operating system. This blue screen error (BSOD) often results from problems related to drivers, hardware, or system configuration issues.
Main Causes of SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED
- Faulty Drivers: Outdated or incompatible drivers are common reasons for this error.
- Hardware Issues: Faulty components such as RAM, graphics card, or hard drive can trigger the error.
- Software Conflicts: Third-party applications or incompatible software may interfere with system processes.
How to Fix SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED Error
Here are several methods you can try to resolve this issue:
1. Boot into Safe Mode
To troubleshoot the problem, first try booting into Safe Mode to disable unnecessary drivers and services:
- Restart your computer and press
F8
orShift + F8
during boot. - Select Safe Mode from the options menu.
2. Update or Roll Back Drivers
If the error is caused by a faulty driver, try updating it to the latest version or rolling it back to a previous one:
- Open Device Manager by pressing
Win + X
and selecting the appropriate option. - Locate the problematic device, right-click on it, and choose Update Driver or Roll Back Driver.
3. Run System File Check and Disk Check
Use built-in Windows tools to scan and repair system files and hard disk errors:
chkdsk /f /r
Run this command in an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator) to detect and fix disk issues.
4. Use System Restore
If the error started after recent changes, try restoring your system to a previous state:
- Press
Win + R
and typerstrui.exe
. - Select a restore point and follow the instructions to revert your system to a stable configuration.