How to fix dot4.sys error (BSoD Error) in Windows 10

What is dot4.sys error – Blue Screen of Death (BSoD error) in Windows 10?

If you are experiencing ‘SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION BSoD Error – dot4.sys error’ on Windows 10, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy automatic and manual methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION BSoD Error – dot4.sys error’: It is one of many common Windows problem considered as Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error. This error prevents you from accessing or opening your Windows desktop. It is also known as System Crash error. This BSOD error is usually appeared in the middle of your work on computer or during Windows boot/reboot.

However, you are not alone who are facing this error, many users already reported about this issue and explained that they were unable to access their Windows 10 desktop comfortably due to this BSoD error.

dot4.sys error –BSOD is appeared with message saying ‘Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you’ along with Windows Stop Code SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION and SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION and dot4.sys. The possible reason behind this issue can be corruption in files or components associated with device drivers in Windows 10. Corrupted or outdated, or incompatible drivers can cause this type of problem.

You should make sure there is no issue with hardware device attached/connected/integrated into your computer and its connection. Also, make sure drivers for all hardware devices in your computer is up-to-date. If not, then driver update is necessary for such hardware. Updating all Windows 10 drivers can resolve this error and improve performances as well.

Another possible reason behind dot4.sys error can be corruption in system file or registry, problematic hardware like hard drive, malware or viruses attack in your computer, incomplete installation or uninstallation of programs, improper deletion of files/applications and other reasons. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix dot4.sys error – SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION BSoD Error in Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix ‘dot4.sys error BSOD’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’

‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs, malware or viruses issue, system files or registry issues, and other types of issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.

Method 2: Run SFC Scan, DISM Scan, and CHKDSK Scan

You can repair your system files with SFC scan, repair hard disk image with DISM scan, and repair hard disk drive issue with CHKDSK scan in order to resolve this BSOD error in your computer.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Admisntrator’

Step 2: Run SFC Scan. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute

Step 3: After that, run DISM Scan. Type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Step 4: Now, run CHKDSK Scan. Type the ‘CHKDSK C:’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute

Step 5: Wait to complete the process. Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 3: Update Windows 10 drivers

This issue occurs possibly due to corruption in device drivers files. You can fix the issue by updating the drivers.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Device Manager’

Step 2: Expand each device category one-by-one and look go device showing ‘Yellow Exclamation Mark’ on it. Right-click on device and select ‘Update Driver’

Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Once done, reboot your computer to save the changes and check if the trouble is resolved.

Update Windows 10 drivers [Automatically]

You can also try to update your all Windows drivers with ‘Automatic Driver Update Tool’. This software will automatically find the latest updates for all Windows drivers and then install then into your computer. You can get this tool through button/link below.

Method 4: Run system scan with ‘SpyHunter Antivirus Software’

Malware or viruses attack can cause corruption in system files or registry, or can cause several other issues. You can fix the issue by running system scan for malware or viruses with ‘SpyHunter antivirus software’. This software offers you to find and remove all types of malware or viruses in computer. You can get this tool through button/link below.

Method 5: Update Windows 10 OS

Updating Windows 10 OS can fix the issue in your computer and improve the performances. Let’s try.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10

Step 2: Go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click on ‘Check for updates’ button.

Step 3: This will download and install the latest available Windows Update in your computer. Once done, reboot your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Perform System Restore

If the issue is still persist, then you can try to fix the issue with ‘System Restore’. You can restore your PC to a restore point when everything was working well.

Step 1: Type ‘System Restore’ in ‘Windows Search Box’ and open ‘System Restore’ from results appeared

Step 2: In the opened window, click on ‘Next’, select a restore point when everything was Working well and then hit ‘Next > Finish’.

Step 3: Wait to complete the process. Once done, reboot  your computer and check if the problem is resolved.

Conclusion

I hope this article helped you on How to fix SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION BSoD Error – dot4.sys error in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.