Once a system service exception error triggers, the system usually activates the stop message or stop error screen, also known as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), with the prominent text "SYSTEM\_SERVICE\_EXCEPTION."This article covers all of the best ways to fix the blue screen system service exception error message.

How to Fix the Blue Screen System Service Exception Error

Here are the best, proven solutions for the stop code system service exception error message. We recommend that you work through these fixes in the order listed; we've arranged them from easiest and fastest to more complex and time-consuming.

It's a good idea to restart your Windows 11 device after applying each fix to ensure that the solution worked fully and prevented the blue screen system service exception error from triggering again.

1. Restart Windows 11. It's possible that the BSOD system service exception error was a one-off glitch triggered by a once-in-a-lifetime combination of user activity, system processes, and connected hardware. In this case, a basic restart performed after the restart from the BSOD could potentially clear it all up.

2. Remove connected hardware and restart. If a connected device triggered the stop code system service exception error, you may be stuck in a BSOD restart loop that will keep returning you to the blue screen instead of your Windows 11 desktop.

   In this case, unplug all of your connected hardware from the USB and other ports, turn off any connected Bluetooth devices, and perform a system restart again.
   

   You can experiment with this tip by restarting Windows with different devices connected to work out which hardware is causing the error. Once you pinpoint the problematic device, connect it to your computer after the restart, install the latest version of its associated software, and update its drivers.

3. Restart Windows 11 in Safe Mode. If you find yourself stuck in a restart loop that keeps returning you to the BSOD, use the option to restart into Safe Mode, and then apply the following fixes from there.

4. Update Windows 11. Performing a basic Windows update will improve the functionality of your device and download any important driver, software, and security updates.

5. Install optional Windows 11 updates. Open Settings and selectWindows Update>Advanced options>Optional updatesand install any available driver and software updates.

6. Update all of your Windows apps and games. It's possible that an out-of-date app is causing a conflict that's triggering the blue screen system service exception error message.

7. Update Windows 11 drivers. From the Device Manager, look for any yellow exclamation marks over device icons that could indicate the need for a device driver update. If you see such a mark, update the driver for that device. 
   

   If you get the BSOD system service exception error again, pay attention to any warning messages on the blue screen. Take a photo with your smartphone so you don't forget it. Sometimes the error text will specifically mention which device driver is causing the conflict.

8. Use a driver updater app. If you can't see any prompts to update device drivers within Windows, but you see on the BSOD that a particular driver is causing the error, you may want to try a dedicated driver updater app that can scan your device for any required updates.

9. Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. Open Windows 11's Command Prompt, enter "dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth", and pressEnter. The DISM will scan your computer for any missing or corrupted files in the Windows Component Store and replace them with new versions.
   

   The DISM tool can take several minutes to complete.

10. Run System Scan several times. With Command Prompt still open, run the System Scan tool. This process will scan your system for and replace any damaged or corrupted system files.

    While you may get messages that corrupted files were found and fixed, keep repeating this process until no more corrupted files are found and you get the message, "Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations."

    For this step, you only need to restart your computer after you receive the final confirmation message. You don't have to do it after each scan.

11. Scan for malware and viruses. Computer viruses and malware have also been known to cause BSOD system service exception error messages.

    If you're stuck on the BSOD or unable to perform a scan once Windows 11 starts up, there are a number of bootable antivirus tools that you may want to look into.

12. Update the BIOS on your computer. An out-of-date BIOS may also trigger stop code system service exception errors. While this is an unlikely cause if you use a first-party Windows device such as a Microsoft Surface, you may want to check the current BIOS. and see if an update is available if you use a computer or computer parts that aren't directly manufactured by Microsoft.

13. Perform a system restore. A system restore will return your computer to a previously saved state created before a recent change or update without affecting any locally saved files.

    If you think a recent system update is the reason for the error, and none of the above fixes have worked, it's worth giving this a go before attempting the next two, more serious, strategies.

14. Reset Windows 11. The Reset This PC feature lets you reinstall all important system files while preserving your saved files and data. Another option is to start anew by deleting all of your files with a system-wide refresh.

15. Reinstall Windows 11. This process will return your Windows 11 computer to its as-new state by erasing everything and reinstalling the Windows 11 operating system from scratch. This option is an absolute last resort, and you should only do it if none of the above solutions have worked.

Causes of the SYSTEM\_SERVICE\_EXCEPTION Windows 11 Error

The most common cause of the BSOD system service exception error is an incorrect or out-of-date device driver. However, a couple of other causes are possible, including.

• Conflict caused by connected hardware.
• Out-of-date apps and other software.
• Corrupted system files caused by a recent change.
• An out-of-date BIOS.
• Computer virus or malware.

The SYSTEM\_SERVICE\_EXCEPTION Windows 11 BSOD screen is sometimes accompanied by the 0x0000003B error code or the specific file, often a device driver, that triggered the error.