Get the fix to the 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION error message affecting Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
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About the “0x0000003B” error
The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations.
Description and Symptoms
The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error.
Symptom 1: 0x0000003B error screen
The error usually occurs when the driver files of Microsoft IEEE 1394 devices or FireWire devices are corrupt.
A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION If this is the first time you’ve seen this Stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need. If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode. Technical Information: *** STOP: 0x0000003b (0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) Collecting data for crash dump ... Initializing disk for crash dump ... Beginning dump for physical memory. Dumping physical memory to disk: 100 Physical memory dump complete. Contact your system admin or technical support group for further assistance.
Causes of this Error
This error has been known to occur as a result of one or more of the following:
Cause 1: Corrupt or outdated device drivers
The most common cause for this error are the device drivers that became misconfigured, corrupt or outdated. That may also happen after a Windows update or a Windows downgrade from a newer system to an older one.
Fixing “0x0000003B” on Windows
Fix #1: Install Hotfix
Microsoft released a hotfix that can be downloaded from here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/980932
- Go to Microsoft Support link
- Click Hotfix Download Available
- Install the Hotfix
- Restart your computer
More Information
Support Links
- Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows – our repair and recovery disk.
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- The NeoSmart Support Forums, member-to-member technical support and troubleshooting.
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Applicable Systems
This Windows-related knowledgebase article applies to the following operating systems:
- Windows 7 (all editions)