How To Fix Exception Access Violation Error on Windows 10

Exception_Access_Violation Error on Windows 10

One of the following causes the Exception Access Violation Error:

• Problem handling memory by an app
• Problems with RAM
• Hardware problems

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The most common cause of the Exception Access Violation issue is hardware failure, although it should not be ruled out. If the Exception Access Violation error persists after you’ve tried all of the solutions suggested here, get your system’s hardware, particularly the RAM, evaluated for damage.

1. Add Data Execution Prevention exception for app

If you get the Exception Access Violation error every time you open a specific app, you can create an exception to prevent the error from appearing. It won’t fix the problem, but it will allow you to use the app.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Paste this in the location bar: explorer shell:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE} and tap Enter.
3. In the column on the left, click Advanced System Settings.
4. Go to the Advanced tab.
5. Click the Settings button in the Performance section.
6. Go to the Data Execution Prevention tab.
7. Select Turn on DEP for all programs except those I select.
8. Click the Add button at the bottom.
9. Select the EXE of the app that causes the error.
10. Click Apply and then launch the app.

2. Turn off User Account Control

You can disable user account control to hide the error, but you should do so only when you need to use the app. Permanently disabling User Account Control is not a good idea.

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Go to User Accounts>User Accounts.
3. Click Change user account control settings.
4. Drag the slider to the bottom and click Apply.
5. Run the app now and the error message will not appear.

3. Create options.ini file for the app

You can build a settings file that could be able to fix the app’s problem. This fix is only for games, not for other programs that may display the problem.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Paste this %AppData% in the location bar and tap Enter.
3. Open the folder for the game that is triggering the error.
4. Right-click in an empty area and select New>Text Document.
5. Rename it to: options.ini (change the extension when prompted to).
6. Open the file and paste the following in it:

AudioLOD = Low
HasSeenLogoMovies = yes
IdealStaticGameLOD = VeryLow
Resolution = 800 600
StaticGameLOD = VeryLow
TimesInGame = 1

7. Save the changes and open the  game.

4. Check file attributes

A specific file may be the source of the Exception Access Violation issue. You’ll notice since the error message will state so. Check the file’s characteristics if the error notice is accompanied by a file name.

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the file.
2. Right-click the file and select Properties from the context menu.
3. Uncheck Read-only.
4. Click Apply.
5. Run the app. 

5. Run app in compatibility mode

If you’ve recently upgraded Windows 10, or if the program itself has updated, the problem could be due to the update. The problem can go away if you run the software in compatibility mode.

1. Create a shortcut for the app you’re trying to open.
2. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties from the context menu.
3. Go to the Compatibility tab.
4. Select ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’
5. Open the dropdown and select Windows 7 or 8 (you will need to experiment a little here).
6. Click Apply.
7. Use the shortcut to open the app.

6. Uninstall and reinstall the app

It’s possible that the app has been tampered with. This can happen if the app has been updated and the update is unstable, or if your machine hasn’t been properly shut down. It’s simple to solve by uninstalling and reinstalling the software.

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Go to Programs>Uninstall a program.
3. Select the app you’re trying to open and click the Uninstall button.
4. Once the app has been uninstalled, download and install it again.

7. Run hardware troubleshooter

Hardware issues could be at blame for this error. The Windows 10 hardware troubleshooter can help you fix or identify some hardware issues.

1. Tap the Win+R keyboard shortcut to open the run box.
2. In the run box, enter msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic and tap the Enter key.
3. Run the troubleshooter and apply all fixes that it recommends.

8. Disconnect and reconnect peripheral devices

The Exception Access Violation error could be caused by one of the peripheral devices you’ve linked to the system, notably Bluetooth devices. Disconnect them and then reconnect them.

9. Check for hardware problems

If your problem hasn’t been remedied by this time, you should have the hardware tested for problems. After stress testing the RAM, have the system physically examined for any damage or loose wires. Take it in for repairs if you don’t know how to check for hardware damage.

Conclusion

An app will be unable to operate due to an Exception Access Violation error. It may or may not indicate which file is generating the error, but the above solutions should resolve the issue.