How to fix System Service Exception Error in Windows 10?

System Service Exception Error in Windows 10

The blue screen of death (BOD’s) is an error that can occur in all versions of windows. This is called the system service exception. It is caused due to driver incompatibility or because of a software that is not compatible with the windows.

The good thing is this error usually has the name of the file which caused the crash in the first place. In this article, we will tell you how you can fix system service exception error in windows 10.

Examples of System Service Exception Error

• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION Windows 10
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION netio.sys Windows 10 
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION Windows 7
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION Blue Screen 
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION 00000000`c0000005
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION VirtualBox 
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION 0x0000003b 

Methods to Work with System Service Exception Error in Windows 10

1. Disable WebCam

Hardware can cause system service error. The webcam on your PC/ laptop can be the reason for the error. If the screen shows SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (ks.sys) error you can disable the web camera with the help of the instructions mentioned below.

Step 1: Press the Windows key and X simultaneously and click on device manager. 

Step 2: Locate WebCam and right-click on it. Then click on disable.

There is a chance that the cause of the error is another piece of hardware. In that case, you will have to do a little exploring.

2. Uninstall Virtual Clone Drive

Virtual clone drive can cause SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (ks.sys). To fix this error you can uninstall virtual clone drive.

• Remove Cisco VPN and BitDefender
• BitDefender and Cisco VPN can be the cause of SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (ntfs.sys). You must remove these programs and install the latest version of these programs.

3. Remove MSI Live Update and Xsplit

If SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION error occurs while playing video games you and either update or simply remove Xslplit. You will also have to remove MSI live as it causes a system service exception error in windows 10.

4. MacAfee Antivirus Software

If the blue screen of death is showing SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (ks.sys) error the reason can be the third-party anti-virus software in your pc. Users have reported that MacAfee anti virus can be the cause of the error as the error went away after uninstalling the software. Here is how to uninstall 

5. MacAfee Anti-virus Software,

Step 1: Uninstall the software from settings

Step 2: Download this tool after you have uninstalled the antivirus software.

Step 3: Run the tool to completely remove the software from your device.

If the error occurs in the case you using another antivirus, you can remove the software temporarily and see if the issue still persists.

6. Update Drivers

Updating your GPU is the solution you need in case your graphics card driver is out of date. You can follow the instructions mentioned below to update your GPU.

Step 1: To open device manager type divicemngr in the search box.

Step 2: expand display adapters.

Step 3: Go to Update drivers after right-clicking on graphics card.

Step 4: your PC will automatically start searching for new drivers for your GPU. Wait while this is happening.

Step 5: Now restart your PC.

7. Run Troubleshooter

Windows 10 users can use the in-built troubleshooter. It is similar to sfc/scannow and it deals with the system problems like BDOS. Follow the following steps to run the troubleshooter.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Got to update&security and then go-to troubleshooter.

Step 3: Locate BSOD and run the troubleshooter.

Step 4: Do as the instructions on the screen tell you and then restart your device.

8. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Step 1: To open the memory diagnostic tool, type memory diagnostic tool in the search box.

Step 2: When the dialogue box appears select “restart now and check for problems”.

Step 3: Wait while the process finishes.

9. Check Hard Drive

The problem here can also be corrupted hard therefore we will take a look at everything.
Follow these instructions to check your hard drive

Step 1: Go to “command prompt”

Step 2: Type what is mentioned in the picture and now press enter.chksdk/f c: 

Step 3: Restart your computer after the process is completed.

10. Run SFC Scan

The SFC scan is used to solve many system issues included BSOD. Here is how you run an SFC scan.

Step 1: Type CMD in the search box.

Step 2: Enter sfc/scannowsfc/scannow and press enter.

Step 3: Restart your computer after the process is complete.

11. Update BIOS

If the system service exception error in Windows 10 is still not fixed we will go for our last and tricky option. This method is a little serious and for that matter dangerous as well.

If you don’t know what exactly you are doing you cause serious damage to the motherboard. So, we suggest you take the help of an expert if you want to go through with this method.