DISM /Image:C:\ /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
| Cause | Likelihood | |-------|-------------| | Faulty graphics driver | High | | Corrupt system file or update | Medium | | Antivirus/security software conflict | Medium | | Faulty hardware (RAM, SSD/HDD) | Medium | | Incompatible driver (audio, network, chipset) | Low-Medium |
Check for Windows updates
Fast Startup acts as a hybrid sleep state that helps your PC boot faster. However, it can cause Windows to reload a corrupted or unstable driver kernel state into memory during boot, triggering the exception loop. Open the and click Power Options . Click Choose what the power buttons do in the left sidebar.
New updates sometimes deprecate old APIs that drivers rely on. Rolling back restores compatibility. system thread exception not handled new
Download from a trusted source and download the latest official driver from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel.
Locate the device you recently modified (e.g., Display adapters). Right-click the component and select . Go to the Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver . Perform a Clean Driver Installation Click Choose what the power buttons do in the left sidebar
Open and run:
Find your exact motherboard model name (you can find this by typing msinfo32 into the Windows search bar and checking ). Download from a trusted source and download the