There are a lot of errors that appear on Windows 10. These errors are typically fixed by updates and patches. One of the common Windows 10 errors is Unhandled Exception. Usually, the OS of Windows is designed to deal with this error. This error happens when the program code is unable to correctly manage exceptions. To learn how to fix the unhandled exception error in Windows 10, read on.
Perform a Virus Scan
You can perform a virus scan by following these instructions mentioned below:
- Open Settings.
- After that, reach the section of the ‘Update & Security’ option.
- You should choose the ‘Windows Security’ option through the left side panel.
- Reach the right pane and choose the ‘Open Windows Defender Security Center’ option.
- Now, choose the ‘Virus & threat protection’ option, then select the ‘Quick scan’ option.
Run a Clean Boot
You can run a clean boot by following these instructions mentioned below:
- Open the Run command window.
- Thereafter, insert ‘msconfig’ into it and select the OK button.
- You should reach the ‘System Configuration’ screen and choose the tab of Services.
- Then mark the ‘Hide all Microsoft services’ box.
- Go to the ‘Disable all’ option and click on it.
- You should click on the tab of a Startup and choose the ‘Open Task Manager’ option.
- You will get the startup items to list relevant to the system. Choose each and select the Disable button.
- Now, shut the Task Manager once you are done with every item of Startup and then hit the OK button.
- Finally, reboot the system.
Perform an SFC Scan
You can perform an SFC scan by following these instructions mentioned below:
- Open the Run command window.
- Then insert ‘cmd’ into it and select the OK button then hit the Enter key to invoke the Command Prompt.
- After that, choose ‘Run as administrator.’
- Later, input ‘sfc /scannow’ in it then select the OK button.
- It will take some time to finish the scan process.
- Now, reboot the system.
Run the Hardware Troubleshooter
You can run the hardware troubleshooter by following these instructions mentioned below:
- Tap the Windows and I keys simultaneously to launch the Settings app.
- Go to the ‘Updates and Security’ option and choose the Troubleshoot option.
- Reach the section of ‘Hardware and Devices’ and then click on the ‘Run the Troubleshooter’ option.
- Now, follow on-screen steps and allow the procedure to complete.
- Finally, reboot the system.
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Source: How to Fix the Unhandled Exception Error in Windows 10
