How to fix Blue Machine Check Exception screen error on Windows 10

Machine Check Exception blue screen error is a serious Windows system error. This article will guide you some ways to fix this error on Windows 10.

Machine Check Exception error (MCE) is an error related to the system hardware. However, this error-stop code does not provide information about the cause of an error such as WHEA other blue screen errors Uncorrectable Error.

However, we can also find some basic causes of MCE errors:

1. System error related to hardware
2. The problems and stresses are too great due to overclocking
3. Memory related issues
4. Hardware problem
5. Old or broken driver

1. Update the driver

One of the ways to fix Machine Check Exception is to update the old system driver. These outdated drivers are now rarer on Windows 10 because Microsoft has updated the system drivers themselves. However, this does not mean that Microsoft updates everything and does not ignore any drivers. You can check for updated drivers in the Updates & Security section of Settings .

Press Windows + I key to open Settings , then select Update & Security> View update history . Now type device manager in the Start menu search bar and select the appropriate results, search the error icon list. If you don't see an error, the driver is not the cause of the Machine Check Exception error.

You can use the third tool to update all system drivers at the same time. Refer to the article The best computer driver update software.

2. Check hardware

The next remedy is fast hardware testing. You need to pay attention to check the location of RAM, CPU radiator can be put in place or GPU has not moved, etc. . Because of Machine Check Exception error is closely related to system hardware, so you need Check that the recently installed parts or other hardware have been moved.

And while testing the hardware, you can also clean them. Please remove dirt and dust accumulated in the fan. You can use compressed air to blow away dirt from the radiator fan and GPU fan.

1. 8 things to do when cleaning the computer

3. Reset the overclocking system

Overclocking is another distortion on system hardware. If done correctly, you will see a dramatic increase in system performance. However, this overclocking puts pressure on the system hardware, even if it is within reasonable limits of advertised hardware. Overclocking reset can fix Machine Check Exception error.

1. Instructions for overclocking the CPU

To perform a reset, you need to access the system BIOS or UEFI menu by turning it off, then on again and press the access key to the BIOS / UEFI menu (usually F2, F1, F10, DEL or ESC). BIOS and UEFI settings vary depending on the manufacturer but the menu title is usually the same. You need to find the Overclocking option in the Advanced menu , Performance, Frequency or Voltage. Find this menu and reset the overclocking option to return to the initial state and check if the Machine Check Exception error has been corrected.

1. Things to note when using UEFI instead of BIOS

Reset BIOS / UEFI settings

If after clearing the BIOS / UEFI overclocking settings still does not solve the problem, you can try to reset the whole BIOS.

4. Run CHKDSK

Windows Check Disk is an integrated Windows utility running from Command Prompt. CHKDSK identifies system files and fixes problems during execution.

Type the command prompt in the Start menu search bar, then right-click on the appropriate result and select Run as administrator . Another faster way is that you can press the Windows + X key, then select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu. Refer to the article How to Open Command Prompt under Admin on Windows.

Next type chkdsk / r and press Enter . This command will scan the system for errors and fix problems.

5. Run SFC

Next, run the System File Check (SFC). SFC is another Windows system tool that checks for missing and corrupted files. Does it sound like the CHKDSK tool? However, not so, the SFC tool checks the Windows system file while CHKDSK scans the entire hard drive for errors. Before running the SFC command, you should carefully check whether it works well or not.

DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management, is an integrated Windows utility with many features. In this case, the DISM Restorehealth command ensures that this fix works well. Follow the steps below.

Step 1 . Type Command Prompt (Admin) in the Start menu search bar, then right-click it and select Run as administrator.

Step 2 . Type the following command and press Enter: DISM / online / cleanup-image / restorehealth .

Step 3 . Waiting for the command process to complete, it may take up to 20 minutes depending on your system's 'health'.

Step 4 . Once done, type sfc / scannow and press Enter .

6. Check RAM using MemTest86

MemTest86 is a free and independent memory testing tool for x86 machines. You just need to start MenTest86 from the USB flash drive (or boot disk) and have it check your system RAM. This test process can take up to several hours depending on your RAM capacity. To be careful, you can run MenTest86 at least twice. However, many people report that this tool can detect serious RAM problems after a short time.

Download the image to create a boot CD (ISO format) to burn MenTest86 ISO to USB flash drive, you can see a list of USB boot creation tools in the article 20 best USB boot creation software.

Write MemTest86 with the tool of your choice, then turn off the system. Reboot the system while pressing the button for the Boot Selection menu (usually F10, F11, DEL or ESC), then select the MemTest86 USB drive to boot. Memory test will automatically start. If a RAM error is detected, you can perform a search on the network and fix the error.

7. Reset Windows 10

If the above doesn't solve the Machine Check Exception error, you can use the Windows 10 Reset feature to refresh the file system. This feature will replace corrupted system files and it will theoretically remove all Machine Check Exception issues while keeping the important files intact.

Go to Settings> Update and Security> Recovery , then in Reset this PC , select Get started . Your system will immediately reboot, so make sure to back up important files before proceeding to reset the system. When the system restarts, you can choose Keep my files or Remove everything .

I wish you all success!

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