How to fix Unhandled Exception Has Occurred error on Windows 10

The Unhandled exception has occurred error is not related to a specific application, making it harder to resolve. Some users also see an error that says Unhandled exception has occurred in your application . If you click Continue , the application will ignore this error and try to continue. If you click Quit , the application will close immediately.

If you see this error while using a particular application, you should troubleshoot the problem with that application. But how? This article will guide you through some ways to fix the Unhandled exception has occurred error on Windows 10.

Instructions to fix Unhandled Exception Has Occurred error on Windows 10

• What does the error "Unhandled Exception Has Occurred in Your Application" mean?
• How to fix Unhandled Exception Has Occurred error
  • 1. Update operating system and applications
  • 2. Scan your computer for malware
  • 3. Troubleshooter
  • 4. Install .NET Framework
  • 5. Run the .NET Framework repair tool
  • 6. Uninstall and reinstall .NET Framework
  • 7. Perform SFC scan
  • 8. Perform Clean boot and access Safe Mode

What does the error "Unhandled Exception Has Occurred in Your Application" mean?

An exception is an unexpected event or situation when a computer program is running. Think of it as an unexpected crash or error that interrupts the work you are doing.

Windows has built-in exception handling features whenever errors like this occur. However, sometimes a computer program or application does not handle exceptions properly.

You may encounter the error "Unhandled exception has stopped in your application". while working on applications or playing games. You may also experience this feature while opening files or when you first start your PC.

This error can occur if the .NET Framework is corrupted, some files are corrupted, or malware is present on your system.

When this happens, you'll see a Microsoft .NET Framework window pop up on your PC screen, warning you that "Unhandled error has occurred in your application" . Annoyingly, this window will continue to appear even after you close it and won't stop appearing until you fix the error.

So, let’s explore the fixes that you can try to quickly fix this error and get the app running smoothly again.

How to fix Unhandled Exception Has Occurred error

1. Update operating system and applications

Updating Windows 10 to the latest version may fix some system bugs. Press Win+ Ito open Settings and click Updates & Security .

In Windows Update, check if there are any updates available, if there are updates, restart your computer.

If this error occurs when using a specific app, update that app. If it is a Windows Store app, open it and click the Download icon to search for and install app updates.

Restart your computer again and check if the error is gone.

2. Scan your computer for malware

Windows Defender runs in the background to scan for malware . If you use a third-party antivirus or anti-malware software, open it and perform a full system scan. Follow the on-screen instructions if the software finds anything.

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3. Troubleshooter

Windows 10 comes with some built-in troubleshooting options that you can use to find and fix problems in Windows and Microsoft apps. Press Win+ Ito open Settings and search for troubleshooting Windows Store apps , select Find and fix problems with Microsoft Store apps .

Follow the on-screen instructions. If it finds something it will try to fix it or provide a solution.

• 20 Useful Troubleshooting Tools for Windows 10

4. Install .NET Framework

Do you have .NET Framework installed on your computer? It is free software from Microsoft that compiles and executes programs written in different languages. It provides interoperability between different coding languages. If not, just click on the link below and download the latest version, then install it.

https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework

5. Run the .NET Framework repair tool

While there are many third-party tools that can repair the .NET Framework , you should try the official Microsoft tool first. Download and install the .NET Framework Repair Tool using the link below. Run it to see if it detects any problems. Restart your computer when finished to check again.

6. Uninstall and reinstall .NET Framework

This error is usually related to the .NET Framework. In fact, due to the complex nature of this software, it is prone to many errors. Windows 8 and above users should skip this step because there is no way to uninstall the .NET Framework on newer versions.

Open Control Panel and click Uninstall a program . You will see a list of applications installed on your computer. Look for .NET Framework , you may see more than one .NET Framework, right click on them and select Uninstall .

Reinstall .NET Framework using the link above in section 4.

7. Perform SFC scan

System File Scan or SFC will search for corrupted files and fix them for you. If the Unhandled exception has occurred error is caused by a corrupted file, SFC will find the culprit. To perform an SFC scan, open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and type the command below.

sfc /scannow

8. Perform Clean boot and access Safe Mode

Follow the instructions in the article How to perform a Clean Boot on Windows 10 / 8 / 7 to perform a Clean boot and the article How to enter Safe Mode Windows 10 when starting up to enter safe mode.

Good luck!