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How to fix error 0x0000003d in Windows 11
Bug Check 0x0000003D: INTERRUPT_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED — An interrupt exception was not handled.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x0000003d |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 40 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark. These indicate problematic drivers. Right-click the device and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'. If that fails, visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest driver.
- 2 If you recently installed new hardware, try removing it and see if the error stops. If it does, the hardware is incompatible or faulty. Check the manufacturer's website for compatibility with Windows 11.
- 3 Press Windows key + R, type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This repairs corrupted system files that might affect interrupt handling. Wait for it to complete.
- 4 Open Command Prompt as administrator and run 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'. This repairs the system image.
- 5 Boot into Safe Mode (hold Shift while clicking Restart). In Safe Mode, open Device Manager and uninstall any recently installed drivers. Then restart normally and reinstall the correct drivers.
- 6 If the error persists, check the system event log for the specific device causing the interrupt. Press Win+R, type 'eventvwr.msc', and look for errors under Windows Logs → System that mention 'interrupt' or 'IRQ'.
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