14 Fixes for ‘Unexpected Store Exception’ Error in Windows 10 and 11
BSOD errors impede the normal working of a Windows PC. One such BSOD error is ‘unexpected store exception’ which indicates an underlying issue with system hardware like hard disk, RAM, or graphics card. But driver bugs and corruption can also cause this obnoxious BSOD error on a Windows PC. This post will discuss fourteen methods to resolve this issue and make your system functional again.
Table of Contents
1. Restart System
Before trying out any advanced fixes,restart your Windows PC. It will clear the cache, free up memory, and close and restart all the core system services. After that continue using your PC for some time and check if the ‘Unexpected Store Exception’ error reappears.
2. Disable Fast Startup
The Fast Startup feature can be the reason behind BSOD errors. While it is a handy feature that ensures faster boot times, you must disable it to rule out such a possibility. Here’s how:
1.Press theWindowskey, typecmd, and pressCtrl + Shift + Enterkeys at once.
2.The User Account Control window will open. Click on theYesbutton.
3.Type the following command and pressEnter:
4. Closethe Command Prompt window.
3. Use Device Manager to Identify a Troublesome Device
If a device malfunctions, Windows can encounter BSOD errors. You can use Device Manager to identify any malfunctioning device. Here’s how:
1.Press theWindowskey, typedevice manager, and pressEnter.
2.Scroll down the device list and look for ayellow warning signagainst a device. If that is the case, right-click on the device and select theUninstall deviceoption.
3.Click on theUninstallbutton.
- Restartyour PC. Windows will load the available drivers for all connected hardware devices including the one you uninstalled.
4. Use Startup Repair
You can use Startup Repair to resolve the ‘Unexpected Store Exception’ error in Windows 11. Here’s how to do it:
1.Press theWindowskey and click on thePowericon.HoldtheShiftkey and click on theRestartoption toopen Windows Recovery Environment.
2.Click on theTroubleshootoption.
3.Now click onAdvanced options.
4.Click on theStartup Repairoption.
Wait for the tool to find and fix issues with your PC.
5. Run the Memory Diagnostic Utility
Windows has an inbuilt utility to checkissues with the RAM. So, you can use it to find faults with the installed RAM sticks. Here’s how to do it:
1.Press theWindowskey, typememory diagnostic, and pressEnter.
2.Click onRestart now and check for problemsoption.
Your PC will restart and boot to the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool page. It will check for memory faults, if any, and then automatically boot to the desktop.
6. Run a Check Disk Scan
The majority of users facing this error code shared that it was due todisk errorsor a faulty hard disk installed in their system. The easiest way to identify and fix issues with hard disks is by using theCheck diskutility in Windows. Follow the below-mentioned steps:
1.Press theWindowskey, typecmd, and pressCtrl + Shift + Enterkeys.
- Closethe Command Prompt and restart your PC.
Windows will conduct an extensive check disk scan and attempt to fix issues with the hard disk.
7. Disable Antivirus for Sometime
An anti-virus program can also be the reason behind the issue. So, disable it temporarily to rule out this possibility. Here’s how:
1.Press theWindowskey, typevirus & threat protection, and pressEnter.
2.Scroll down to theVirus & threat protection settingssection. Click on theManage settingsoption.
3.Click on the toggle below theReal-time protectionoption to disable it.
4.The User Account Control window will launch. Click on theYesbutton.
5. Closethe Windows Security app.
8. Disable Sleep Mode
If disabling Fast Startup has no effect, you must disable the Sleep mode using the Command Prompt. Here’s how:
1.Press theWindows key + Rto open theRun dialog box. Type the following command and pressEnter:
2.Click on theChange settings that are currently unavailableoption.
3.Uncheck theSleepoption. Click on theSave changesbutton.
4. Closethe Power options window.
9. Disable File History
File History is a fairly new feature introduced in Windows 8 to offer an additional local backup option. But many users fixed the issue by disabling it. Here’s how:
2.Click on theTurn offbutton to disable File History.
10. Reinstall GPU Drivers
Latest GPU updates can introduce bugs that end up causing a BSOD error. If your GPU was working fine before the update, you must remove and reinstall the previous version of the GPU driver. Here’s how:
1.Press theWindowskey, typeinstalled apps, and pressEnter.
2.Locate the GPU driver in the list. Click on themeatballsbutton and then click on theUninstalloption.
4.Wait for the GPU driver to uninstall from your PC.
5.Visit the GPU manufacturer’s website and download the previous version of the driver. Install it on your PC and check if the BSOD error still occurs.
11. Disable Components Overclocking
Overclocking can result in a boost in overall performance but at the risk of overheating and potentially damaging your components. So, if you use anoverclocking utilityto boost your GPU (MSI Afterburner) or have overclocked the CPU or RAM using the BIOS, you must revert to the default settings.
12. Use SFC and DISM
SFC and DISM scans can fix inherent issues with Windows Component Store and replace corrupt files with a backup copy. Here’s how to run both of these scans:
4.Now, execute the following command:
5.Wait for the scans to complete and then restart your PC.
13. Remove a Recent Update
If the BSOD error arose after installing a Windows update, you must remove it from your system using the Settings app. Here’s how:
1.Press theWindowskey, typeuninstall updates, and pressEnter.
2.Find the latest update that you installed using the list. Click on theUninstallbutton.
3.Click on theUninstallbutton once again.
4. Restartyour PC.
14. Reset Your PC
If all the above fixes resulted in despair, you must take a harsh step and factory reset your PC. You can check our guide onwhat happens when you reset your PCand preserve your personal files while doing so.
Fix the Bothersome BSOD Error
‘Unexpected Store Exception’ indicates an issue with the hardware but can also be due to corrupt driver or system files. Start with basic troubleshooting methods to find faulty hardware and fix issues using Windows in-built tools. If the problem persists after a reset, you might have to change the faulty hardware.
Abhishek Mishra
Abhishek likes to tinker with operating systems and is always hunting for apps that can improve his Windows and Android experience. He devotes his spare time to keeping track of the latest developments in anime and cinema. But he occasionally goes for short rides if the weather is forgiving enough.
