Windows error Unexpected store exception error mainly occurs due to hardware failures.

Here at Bobcares, we have seen several such Windows-related errors as part of our Server Management Services for web hosts and online service providers.

Today we’ll take a look at the causes for this error and see the fix.

What causes Unexpected Store Exception error in Windows

Many Windows users come across the blue screen of death (BSOD) problem. This BSOD error comes up with hard to decipher error names, one such example is the ‘Unexpected Store Exception’ error.

The Unexpected Store Exception error occurs mainly due to hardware failures, such as a faulty hard drive or graphics card, or by other essential hardware components in the PC, such as system memory.

Most commonly, this error occurs due to hardware failure. But in some cases, it can occur due to driver updates as well.

How to fix Windows error: Unexpected Store Exception

Here are some fixes our Support Engineers provide to our customers to resolve this error.

1. Check your System Hardware

It’s hard to find the exact cause of this error message. So it is necessary to check the hardware components first.

So check the hard drive for any errors. Before that, make sure to take a backup of the files because if the system drive fails, then it is not possible to recover the contents.

Also, check the hardware components like graphic cards, system memory, and so on.

2. Scan for any corrupted files

After checking the hardware and if there is no problem with the hardware then go ahead to check if there are any corrupted files.

You can test this using the Windows built-in system file checker (sfc) command. Here are the steps to use it if you are using PowerShell.

• First, right-click the start menu and click PowerShell (Admin). Then open a PowerShell window. Then type sfc /scannow and press enter to begin the scan.

It will take some time for the scan to complete. The sfc tool automatically fixes any problems it detects.

3. Run the Check Disk Utility

If the sfc command finds no problem then you can make use of the chkdsk utility. The chkdsk allows you to scan the system drive to look for any errors.

Also, chkdsk tool find the minor errors. It helps in fixing the file system, bypass bad sectors, and many more. Here are the steps to use it if you are using PowerShell.

• First, right-click the start menu and click PowerShell (Admin). Then open a PowerShell window. Then type chkdsk /r to schedule a scan, then hit the Y key to confirm.

The chkdsk tools run a boot scan. It means you would need to reboot your PC and let it scan the drive. If there are any issues then it should fix them.

4. Check for Windows and Driver updates

Sometimes, outdated drivers or software will also cause this error to occur. So, you can consider checking for Windows update and also check for any available updates for the hardware.

These Windows software and drives updates come up with some important fixes and improvements for the PC that will avoid the BSOD errors. Check for both Windows and driver updates from the Windows Settings menu.

In order to access this menu, right-click on the start menu icon and click on the Settings option. Now click Update & Security > Download to start downloading and installing any updates.

5. Reset or Reinstall Windows 10

After trying everything, if you are not able to find any issues then you can try to reset or reinstall the Windows. This will sometimes wipe off the underlying issues with the system configuration.

• If you wish to reset the Windows then right-click on the Start menu and open Windows Settings. Here click on the ‘Settings’ menu and within it click Update & Security > Recovery > Get started.
• Now you’ll have an option to keep your files (‘Keep my files’) or wipe off the hard drive and start fresh (‘Remove everything’).

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Conclusion

In short, this error occurs due to hardware failures. Today, we saw the solution provided by our Support Engineers.