Solved: Unexpected store exception Error on windows 10

This error mainly occurs due to corrupt drivers, which need to be updated or reinstalled.

Getting unexpected store exception blue screen error after windows 10 update. The blue screen error has disrupted many users sometimes after installing new apps or games on Windows 10. This error typically indicates a problem with the system’s memory or drivers, and it may cause your system to crash and restart unexpectedly. There are many potential cause this Windows 10 BSOD such as corrupted system files, antivirus programs, outdated hardware drivers etc. Whatever the reason, In this article, we will explore few effective solutions to help you resolve the “Unexpected Store Exception” blue screen error and stabilize your Windows 10 system.

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Unexpected Store Exception in Windows 10

There are several reasons that cause “UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION” blue screen error in Windows 10. Corrupted or missing system files related to the operating system mostly lead the “Unexpected Store Exception” error. Again Problems with the computer’s memory, such as faulty RAM modules, Or Outdated, incompatible, or malfunctioning device drivers can trigger the “Unexpected Store Exception” error. Faulty or failing hardware components can also contribute to this blue screen error on Windows 10.

Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches and clear out any minor issues causing the blue screen error. Lets first remove all external devices connected to your PC and restart Windows. This will fix any new device driver conflict causing the issue.

Note: If UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION error occurs frequently and due to this windows fail to start normally. We recommend boot into safe mode which starts Windows in a diagnostic environment and allows to perform the troubleshooting steps below. Otherwise, you can directly apply the steps below.

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Check latest Windows updates installed

Microsoft regularly releases cumulative updates with different bug fixes. Whenever you face problems with Windows 10, we recommend checking for updates and install the latest Windows updates that may bring the bug fix for this problem.

It’s crucial to ensure that your Windows 10 system is up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft.

  • Press Windows + I to open settings,
  • Click Update & Security then Windows Update,
  • Now click check for updates button
  • Let Windows check for and install the latest updates on your device (if available)
  • Restart windows after completing the process.

Also, we recommend temporarily disabling antivirus software and VPN if configured.

Run Memory Diagnostic Test

Memory problems can trigger blue screen errors on Windows 10. Running a memory diagnostic tool can help identify and resolve any issues related to your system’s memory.

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  • Press the Windows key and type “Windows Memory Diagnostic.”
  • Click on the “Windows Memory Diagnostic” app from the search results.
  • Choose the option to restart your computer and run the diagnostic test.

Memory Diagnostic Tool

  • Your computer will restart, and the memory test will commence. The test may take some time to complete.
  • Once the test is finished, your computer will restart again.
  • Check if the “Unexpected Store Exception” error continues to occur after the memory diagnostic test.

Update Display driver

Outdated or incompatible device drivers can contribute to blue screen errors. Especially Display driver incompatibility causes different blue screen errors to include UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION. We recommend check and update installed drivers.

  • Press the Windows key + X and select “Device Manager” from the menu.
  • In the Device Manager window, expand the categories and locate any devices with a yellow exclamation mark indicating an issue.
  • Right-click on the device with the exclamation mark and select “Update driver.”
  • Choose the option to search for updated drivers automatically. Windows will search online for the latest drivers and install them if available.
  • Repeat this process for all devices with driver-related issues.
  • Restart your computer after updating the drivers and check if the blue screen error persists.

For the best practice go to the website of your manufacturers like NVIDIA, AMD or Intel. Go to the section called Drivers. And download the latest definitions from there. After the download has been completed, just install the driver and reboot your computer

Reinstall display driver

Alternatively, you can reinstall the display driver by following the steps below.

  • Press Windows + X select device manager,
  • Then expand the display drive, right-click the installed driver and select uninstall.
  • Click yes when ask for confirmation and restart windows.
  • On the next start windows automatically install the display driver or install the latest driver you have downloaded from the Manufacturer’s website.

Run System File Checker

Corrupted missing system files could also cause this unexpected store exception error. Run the system file checker utility that scans your system and has it automatically attempts to repair any problematic files.

Search for the command prompt, right-click and select run as administrator.

  • Type the command sfc /scannow and press the enter key.
  • This will initiate the scan if found any corruption on system files the SFC utility automatically restores them with the correct one.
  • You only have to wait for 100% complete the scanning process
  • Restart windows after completing the process

Run sfc utilityIf you get Windows resource protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them then try following the command dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth. 

Turn Off Fast Startup

Fast startup is a feature that is enabled by default on up-to-date Windows 10 systems. With this, your computer uses a type of hibernation in order to give you quicker boot speeds, especially on hard disk drives. While great, it can cause some drivers to not load properly, which can lead to UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION error. As such, it’s worth disabling fast startup to see if it gets rid of the error.

  • Open control panel
  • Search for and select power options,
  • Then Choose what the power buttons do from the left-hand panel.
  • Once here, click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
  • Untick Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes.

Enable Fast Startup Feature

Check Disk Errors

Another possibility that stands for this error is the disk corruption which causes the problem at startup. Running a disk check can help identify and repair any file system or disk-related issues. You may run chkdsk C: /f /r command (assuming Windows is installed on C:) to fix this disk corruption.

  • Press the Windows key and type “Command Prompt.”
  • Right-click on “Command Prompt” in the search results and select “Run as administrator.”
  • In the Command Prompt window type chkdsk C: /f /r and press enterkey.

check disk errors

  • You will be prompted to schedule a disk check for the next system restart. Type “Y” and press Enter.
  • Restart your computer, and Windows will perform a disk check during the startup process.
  • After the disk check is complete, your computer will restart again.
  • Check if the “Unexpected Store Exception” error persists after the disk check.

Perform a System Restore

If the above steps didn’t resolve the issue, you can try performing a System Restore to revert your computer’s settings to a previous point in time when the error was not occurring.

  • Press the Windows key + R  type “rstrui” in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the System Restore wizard.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to select a restore point from a date and time when the error was not occurring.
  • Confirm your restore point selection and start the restoration process.

System restore confirmation

  • Once the System Restore is complete, your computer will restart. Check if the “UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION” error is resolved.

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