How to fix BSOD SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (win32kbase.sys) error?
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- 15 minutes
- Advanced
Applies to Windows
Once in a while, my computer screen goes blue and I see this message that I need to restart my computer because win32kbase.sys error occurred. However, after a recent update, when I‘m playing games, the error keeps appearing every day. It‘s getting annoying already. Any solutions?
SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (win32kbase.sys) is the BSOD (“Blue Screen of Death“) error message displayed when the respective file win32kbase.sys file is damaged or deleted. It is an essential element of the registry system since its function is to manage the proper cooperation of the hardware and the drivers of your device. The overload on CPU might also trigger the appearance of this message. Unexpectedly occurred terrifying Blue Screen disrupts your work, and you might lose your unsaved work or documents. If this phenomenon is frequent, working with a computer becomes a tiresome activity. Therefore, we would like to present several options to repair this error. After implementing one of this method, you can continue working with the device without any concerns.
Option 1. Launch System Launch Checker (SFC)
- Open Command Prompt. Click Start button and type Command Prompt.
- Choose Run as Administrator.
- Type sfc /scannow and press Enter button.
- If the system finds the issue, it will automatically solve it.
Option 2: Run System Update Readiness (DISM) Tool.
1. Repeat the first two steps of the former method to launch Command Prompt.
2. In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press the Enter key after each command:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Type Exit and then press Enter to close the Administrator Command Prompt. Keep in mind that this method requires more time to complete, so be patient.
Option 3. This software is not only effective in guaranteeing the efficiency of your registry, but it is also a reliable application fixing damaged or corrupted files.
Option 4. Proof-check your hardware.
According to Appuals, if a speedy computer is essential for your work, you should take a good look at your hardware. Carefully examine whether all essential parts are in their respective places. Occasionally, cleaning your device from inner dust might be useful as well. In addition, software might be another thing you might look for the issues. Alternaively, overclocking might be at fault. If you modifies some parts in your hardware in order to boost the computer’s performance, it might have had a negative impact on the system. Therefore, it is likely to have triggered SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (win32kbase.sys). In that case, try to revert to lower requirements gradually by finding optimal parameters which would not overload the device but maintain its fast-speed processes.
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