KMode Exception Not Handled is one of the common errors that many Windows 10 users get. It’s a blue screen of death (error) which happens due to many reasons. Today, in this article we will cover why this error happens and how you can fix it easily.
BSOD (blue screen of death) errors are part of a journey to getting the real PC experience, those who have never faced these errors are missing out on lots of frustration. Just kidding, we hope that you have to never deal with Windows errors but they are inevitable. Sooner or later, if you work on PC a lot, you will have to face these errors and fix them on your own.
What Exactly is the KMode Exception Not Handled Error?
Explaining what the KMode Exception Error will require us to go to the depths of the computing software. Simply, this error happens when apps overwrite each others memory. This causes errors and crashes the software which in turn creates a full system crash or blue screen of death.
Other times, some software has been corrupted but the Windows isn’t able to find the file which is causing the problem. The Windows Error Handler just doesn’t know what’s wrong, but it feels (or knows) something is, so it causes the total failure.
Usually, the reason for this error is because of a faulty driver. There are also other reasons but most of the time it’s the drivers that need to be fixed. Below are methods you can use to fix this error.
4 Methods To Fix The KMode Exception Not Handled Error
Disable Fast Startup
One of the reasons for this error can be Windows 10 Fast Startup feature. This Windows feature is used for quick boot from Windows shutdown or hibernation. While it is certainly a helpful feature but because of this, any driver that your device already had will be loaded again and again.
Many times when you disable this feature, your system stays up for longer & it may also fix this issue permanently.
Here are the steps you will have to follow to disable Fast Startup –
- First up, on the Windows search bar enter “Control Panel”. Then open the Control Panel.
- After that click on the “System & Security options”. Then select “Power Options”.
- There will be lots of options available you will have to select “Choose what power buttons do”.
- Click on settings that are currently available.
- Below the “Shutdown Settings”, all you have to do is untick the “Turn on Fast Startup” option.
- At last, click on “Save Settings”.
This is the easiest method on this list, it should solve your issue. However, if it doesn’t work you can try the other options on this list to solve the KMode Exception Not Handled Error.
Make Sure To Update Your Drivers
The biggest and most common reason as to why people get this error is due to old drivers. Old faulty divers are the usual suspects who create this issue. Fixing this is easy – you will have to update your drivers. But the question is How? We are here to help…
Updating the drivers is a little inconvenient as it also depends on the system you are using, thankfully Windows indicate you what the problem can be. Usually, when the BSOD error comes you will see the message – “Error: Kmode_Exception_Not_Handled“. This is the driver which is causing the problem and needs to be updated.
Now, there are two ways to update the drivers. The first way is to find out the driver and click on auto-update when working on normal mode, but if it shows BSOD error then we have the second way which is to update the driver in the safe mode.
We recommend that you update the drivers in the safe mode to get it done without any hassles. For that, you will have to go into the safe mode first which is pretty easy – Interrupt your boot 3 times and the 4th time you will enter the safe mode. To interrupt the boot press power button and turn it off before it boots.
When you are in the Safe Mode, follow these steps –
- Go to the Windows Search bar, enter “Device Manager” and open it.
- When you are in the Device Manager, find other devices.
- Right Click on other devices and select “Update Driver” from the drop-down options.
- Just wait patiently until the drivers get updated.
- The last step is to restart your computer. Do it!
After restarting your computer you won’t find this error again. This method is a bit long and takes much time as you also need to have a good internet connection. This will help you fix this error and works almost every time.
Check If Your’s RAM Is Working Perfectly
Even after you follow the above method and this error isn’t then you’re bound to have some other hardware or software issues. Apart from the drivers, your RAM can also cause this issue. To know whether it’s your RAM causing the problems or not you should follow these steps –
- Go to Windows Search Bar and enter “Windows Memory Diagnostics”, then open the application.
- Click on “Restart and Check for problems” when you’re ready for it.
- Let the scan happen. If there’s a problem with your RAM it will be shown.
If you have a problem with RAM then you will need to change the RAM Stick. You can try to reinstall the RAM Stick to make sure it wasn’t loose. But if it doesn’t work then you will have to change it, there’s no way around it.
Allow The Windows To Fix Itself
This may not sound right but Windows has a feature by which it can repair itself, all you need to do is to give it some commands. The tool which Windows uses to repair itself is the SFC (System File Checker) tool. This tool can be helpful in getting rid of the KMode Exception Not Handled Error.
Here’s how to use the SFC tool –
- Open Cmd, Click Windows + R then type Cmd.
- Type the command – sfc / scannow and press the enter button.
- Let the process continue. After it’s finished restart your computer.
When you open your computer again and the annoying error is gone, you will know that the method worked!
Final Words…
After trying all these methods the KMode Exception Not Handled Error should be solved. However, if the problem still persists and you aren’t able to solve this problem then there’s only one way left to solve it i.e, by doing a new installation of Windows 10 on your PC. It should solve the problem, make sure to make a backup before doing a reinstall.
If it doesn’t work then the fault would be due to the old BIOS version. You will have to update your BIOS depending on the motherboard you have. To do it – first, you will have to search on how to update your [driver name]. This will fix your issue surely.
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If you follow all these steps I’m sure that the KMode Exception Error will be gone. You will be able to use your computer without any kind of irritations. You won’t be facing this error ever again.
So, which method did you use to get rid of the KMode Exception Not Handled Error? If in case, you face any other issue with your PC let us know, we will try to help you out. Cheers!