When it comes to operating systems, Windows 10 completely stands out from the list. Microsoft has finally reached the point that they successfully made an operating system that is accepted worldwide. Errors and bugs are a regular kind of thing now, where users have become used to it. In Windows 10, BSOD issues encounter without any warning which freaks out users, some BSOD errors get fixed easily but some are completely opposite to it.

There are different types of BSOD errors, that can encounter anytime from nowhere. Several users reported that they are facing an UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION BSOD error in Windows 10. It will not allow any user to access their PC normally. If you’re facing the same issue, then just follow the troubleshooting guide that we have managed to provide you that will help you to fix the BSOD error in your Windows 10 PC.

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What is UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION? And when does it Occur?

UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION is one of the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors in Windows 10. Users have reported that there are several reasons that can cause this BSOD error to occur, following are some of those:

• UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION No bootable device: This error encounters when your system unable to boot normally due the faults in the hard drive on which the Windows 10 operating system is installed.
• UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION SSD/Hard drive: This error encounters due to the SSD and Hard drive storage issue, it is advised to check the SSD or hard drive storage device whether they are working properly.
• UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION critical process died: It can easily get fixed; we have mentioned the solution below.
• UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION during gaming: It can also occur when you are doing gaming, a simple restart can be able to fix the issue.
• UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION HP, Aus, HP, Toshiba, and Lenovo: These users are mainly facing the issues on their system.

We have noticed a thread on the Reddit community related to the UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION error. And we come to the conclusion that this BSOD error mostly occurs due to hardware issues than a software issue. Faulty hard drives or SSDs, Graphics cards, and other hardware such as RAM. We have also covered solutions if the error is due to software issues.

Troubleshooting guide to fix UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION error in Windows 10.

Follow the troubleshooting methods mentioned below to fix the BSOD error particularly, if one method works for you then stick to it. Else, move on to the next fixing method.

Restart Your System

When you are running Windows 10 operating system on your PC, and something goes wrong, a simple restart can easily fix the issues. That’s what Microsoft has itself suggested doing so to its users. UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION error could be due to a software glitch or a bug. This glitch or bug might not allow making communication between hardware and the software which is why resulting in the BSOD issue.

Just press the restart button located on the cabinet. Your system will hardly take 10-15 seconds to turn on again. Once done, see if the issue has been resolved, a simple restart can fix small glitches and bugs so it’s worth trying.

Inspect Your System Hardware

As mentioned, this BSOD error mostly encounters due to hardware issues. It could possible that you have not installed the hardware such as RAM, Graphics card, Hard disk, or SSD properly. Improper half-away inserted hardware also causes the issues. Dissemble your system carefully without damaging the hardware components. And do the following for the specific component accordingly:

RAM

RAM (Random access memory), check whether you have installed the RAM properly. Sometimes a properly installed RAM can also cause the issue. Just remove the RAM by pressing that switch, clean the RAMs make sure there should be no dust on them. While installing the RAM, make sure you install it properly.

Graphics Card

Some graphics cards are heavy in weight such as RTX 3090 or RX 6900 XT. Due to the weight, it weighs down so it cannot be situated on the motherboard properly which somewhere remains partially installed. Use a GPU sag, it works as a supported from the below so that GPU cannot be drawn down by the weight. Install the GPU properly and you are good to go.

Hard Drive and SSD

Many users reported that they experienced an UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION error due to the faulty hard drive or SSD in which Windows 10 operating system was installed. Install Windows 10 on another SSD or hard disk and see if this works. Users also mentioned that reconnecting the hard drive worked for them, just unplug the hard drive from the SATA cable and connect it back again properly. Also, try another STA cable yours might have become faulty.

Scan Corrupted System Files

The BSOD error could be due to the corrupted system file. If there are no faults in the hardware, then it could b due to the software issue. Here, we will scan the corrupted file system in the Windows PowerShell command-line terminal. Here’s how to do that:

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Start menu and select PowerShell (Admin), or search it in the start menu search bar.

Step 2: Once the PowerShell window is opened, then type the following command and press Enter.

sfc /scannow

The command will scan the entire file system and find problematic files and will fix them automatically. The process will take some time, if it finds any problematic file, just hit Y apply the command, and press enter.

Use chkdsk To Fix Errors

We are again going to use Windows PowerShell (Admin), but this time we will run chkdsk command that will scan your drives present on the system completely, and look for errors and bad sectors. This command is helpful when you encounter any BSOD errors on your computer.

Step 1: Open Windows PowerShell(Admin), by doing a right-click on the start Start menu icon.

Step 2: Type the following command and press enter.

chkdsk /r

Let the process finish, if there are any issues on the drive it will you know. Also, you will need to restart your system when the process is finished.

Update Your Display Drivers

Outdated or corrupted display drivers (graphics drivers) also cause BSOD issues. If that’s the case, then we need to update the display drivers to the latest version.

Step 1: Do a right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager, or search it in the start menu search bar.

Step 2: Click on your Display adapters in order to expand the list, this will make visible your graphics card drivers, just right-click on it and select Uninstall device.

Step 3: Restart your system and the graphics drivers will be installed automatically.

If this fails, then visit the manufacturer’s official website and download the correct drivers for your graphics card accordingly.

Check for Windows Updates

Your software might be outdated due to which is causing BSOD issues on your computer. Try to check if there’s any Windows update available, you can also check for the driver update with that along.

Step 1: Visit the start menu and open Settings.

Step 2: In the settings menu, select Update & Security.

Step 3: Select Windows Updates from the right navigation bar, and select the Check for Updates button.

Step 4: Once the updates are available, click on the Download button or Download and Install.

Updates file will begin to download and then it will be scalable to install the file on your system.

Disable Your Antivirus

Antivirus might be interfering with the system files, just try t disable the anti-virus on a temporary basis. Here’s how to do that:

Step 1: Visit the start menu and open Settings.

Step 2: In the settings window, visit Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.

Step 3: Under Virus & threat protection settings, click on Manage settings.

Step 4: Turn off Real-time protection.

In case if you are using a third-party anti-virus such as Quickheal, or NetProtector, then disable it or uninstall it temporarily to see if this works.

Turn Off Fast Startup

Fast startup is a built-in feature in Windows 10 which is enabled by default. This feature is used to boot your system as quickly as possible, due to which your system won’t get time to boot properly. Also, it causes some required drivers not to load which can cause an UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION error. So we need to turn off or disable the fast startup feature in Windows 10.

Step 1: Visit the start menu and open Settings.

Step 2: In the settings window, select System > Power & sleep.

Step 3: Select Additional power settings under Related settings.

Step 4: Click on the Choose what power buttons do.

Step 5: Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Step 6: Uncheck Turn on fast start-up (recommended).

Step 7: Click on Save changes.

Check Your BIOS Configurations

BIOS is different for every motherboard, so it is not possible to mention the process in the steps. As mentioned, the UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION error might be due to the hard drive. If the hard drive is working without any issues then it’s your BIOS configuration might be causing the BSOD issue. When your enter BIOS, make sure to set SATA configuration from IDE or RAID to AHCI. You can also refer to the motherboard manual for further instructions.

Also, consider upgrading your BIOS, an outdated BIOS can likely cause the issues. Some users reported that BSOD issues appeared when they have upgraded their BIOS and downgrading the BIOS fixed the issue.

Reset your Windows 10

If nothing is working out and you still keep on getting the BSOD error. Then the last thing you can do is reset your Windows 10 computer. Don’t worry, this will not lose any of your personal data as you have the option to keep your files, or to delete them completely. Here’s how to perform a reset.

Step 1: Visit the Start menu and open Settings.

Step 2: In the settings window, click on Update & Security > Recovery > Get started.

Step 3: ow you will get to see the option whether to keep or delete the files, select Keep my files, and you are good to go.

Furthermore, wait for the process to finish, follow the on-screen instruction if prompted.

What if Nothing Works?

All the troubleshooting methods mentioned above are valid fixes. At this point, the UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION issue should be get resolved and you should be able to access the computer normally. But even if you are unable to fix the error then we advise you to re-install the entire Windows 10 operating system by creating a backup of your precious data. Else, it’s time to show your machine to an expert.

That’s it for now, hope this helps! Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Till then stay tuned for more info.

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