How to fix exception access violation error in Windows 11 or 10

Sometimes while trying to run an application on your Windows 11/10 system, you may encounter Unhandled Exception Access Violation error. This means that a specific part of the application code tried to access the protected memory access code, but failed. In this case, access is denied and you encounter the software error. While the problem is mostly due to a software glitch, the error can also appear due to a corrupt RAM module.

Some of the Exception Access Violation errors you may encounter are: Java Exception Access Violation, Kaspersky Exception Access Violation, Visual Studio Unhandled Exception Access Violation, Exception_access_violation in module ntdll.dll, odbc32.dll o Exception Access Violation World of Warships, Overwatch, Minecraft.

In this post, we will discuss some possible solutions that can help you fix exception access violation error on your Windows 11/10 PC. Let’s see how:

Method 1: Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

DEP or Data Execution Prevention is a feature that takes care of your system security by preventing any viruses or other external threats from harming your PC. In addition, it also keeps an eye on whether programs on your PC are using RAM safely and not causing harm. Therefore, if any program is found to execute code in a way that is harmful to your system, DEP forces the program to close. But, if you trust the program, you can add an exception to DEP and disable the feature for that specific program. Let’s see how:

Step 1: Press the Earn + R keys simultaneously on your keyboard to start the Run command window

Step 2 – In the Run command text field, type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the System Properties window.

Step 3: In the System Properties window, select the Advanced tab and then under Performance section, click Settings.

Step 4: The Performance Options dialog box will open.

Here, go to the Data Execution Prevention tab and select the radio button next to Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those you select.

Step 5: Click on the Add bottom button.

In the Open window, browse the list and locate the program for which you want to disable DEP.

Step 6 – Select the program and click Open to add it to the Data Execution Prevention exception list.

press Apply and later OK to save the changes.

Now exit the System Properties window and you should not encounter the unhandled exception access violation error on your Windows 11/10 PC while trying to run a program.

Method 2 – Disable antivirus and settings exclusions

Sometimes certain issues like exception violation errors can arise because the antivirus software on your system may be blocking the program. In such cases, all you need to do is disable the antivirus temporarily and check if this helps to fix the problem. So, for example, if you’re using Microsoft Defender’s built-in Antivirus, you can disable it to check if it helps fix the problem. Follow the instructions below to disable Windows Defender:

Step 1: Search Protection against viruses and threats in the search box

Step 2: Click Protection against viruses and threats.

Step 3: Next, on the right side of the window, scroll down a bit and in the Virus & threat protection settings section, click Manage settings.

Step 4: In the next window, go to the right side and turn off the Real-time protection option.

Step 5: Now, scroll down to the Exclusions section and click on the Add or remove exclusions link below it.

Step 6: Next, navigate to the right side again and click on the Add an exclusion button.

From the list, select the folder and find the game or program you are having problems with and select it to add it to the exclusion list.

Once done, close Windows Security and check if you can now access the game or program without seeing the exception error.

Method 3 – Disable User Account Control

You may meet him Exception Access Violation error due to a fault in the User Account Control. In this case, you can try disabling the User Account Control and see if it helps to get rid of the error. Let’s see how:

Step 1: Press the Earn + R shortcut keys on your keyboard to open Run I send.

Step 2 – In the search bar of the Run command, type user account control settings and press OK.

Step 3: This will open the User Account Control Settings window.

Now on the left side, move the slider down to set it to Never notify.

Press OK to save changes and exit.

Now try running the program and you should not encounter the exception access violation error.

Method 5 – Make sure the file is not set to read-only

If the file is set to read-only, this can also create issues when opening a software, app, or game. Let’s see how to fix this problem, removing the read-only status:

Step 1: Go to the desktop or find the shortcut of the program that is showing the error, the right button of the mouse on it, select Show more options, and then select Properties.

Step 2 – In the Properties dialog, go to the General tab and scroll to the bottom.

Now, next to the Attributes section, uncheck the box next to Read only.

press Apply and later OK to save changes and exit.

now, try to run the program and check if the problem is fixed.

Method 6 – Use compatibility mode

If the program is not running in compatibility mode, this could be the reason why you are encountering the unhandled exception access violation error. This is especially true for older programs. Therefore, using compatibility mode can help eliminate the error. Let’s see how:

Step 1: Go to the program shortcut on our desktop or wherever you are, the right button of the mouse in that.

Step 2: Then click Properties on the menu.

Step 3: In the Properties window, select the Compatibility tab and then go to the Compatibility Mode section.

Check the box next to Run this program in compatibility mode and select an earlier version of Windows from the dropdown menu.

press Apply and later OK to apply the changes.

Now, check if the Exception Access Violation error is fixed.

Method 7: Run the Hardware Troubleshooter

If all the above methods fail, you can try running the hardware troubleshooter that helps fix common hardware issues. You can also use this method before proceeding with other methods to make sure that the problem is not related to any hardware issue. Here’s how to run the troubleshooter:

Step 1: Press the Win + X keys together on your keyboard and click run to open Run command window

Step 2 – In the Run command window, type cmd in the search bar and hit CTRL + Mayús + Intro shortcut keys on your keyboard to launch the command prompt window with administrator rights.

Step 3 – In the elevated Command Prompt window, run the following command and press Enter:

msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic

Step 4: This will open the Hardware and Devices window.

Go to the Advanced option below and click on it.

Step 5 – Check the box next to Apply repairs automatically and press Next.

Step 6 – The troubleshooter will now start to detect any issues that might be causing the error.

If it finds any problem, it will fix it automatically.

Now go back and try running the program and it should work normally.

Alternatively, try running your antivirus software to scan for any possible malware that might be causing this error. If you find any problem, you can get rid of it using the software. However, if no issues are found, unplug the headphones and plug them back in to check if this helps to fix the problem. If nothing works, you can try to uninstall the app and then reinstall it to check if it works now.