{"id":136660,"date":"2023-05-29T03:54:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T03:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=136660"},"modified":"2025-08-06T08:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:57:58","slug":"fix-exception-access-violation-error-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-exception-access-violation-error-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] \u2013 Exception Access Violation Error on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Sometimes, memory-related errors make certain applications inaccessible and display a strange error message like the <strong>Exception Access Violation<\/strong> on your screen. What could it be?<\/p><p>The <strong>Exception Access Violation<\/strong> error is a common Windows error message, which has affected many Windows users. It is a memory-related error, which prevents applications from running due to insufficient read\/write permissions while accessing the system memory.<\/p><p>This error message could occur due to some issue with the application or a problem with RAM modules. As it is a memory-related issue, this error message could also occur due to unoptimized memory allocation. Let&rsquo;s read further for more details.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-generates-the-exception-access-violation-error?\">What Generates the Exception Access Violation Error?<\/h2><p>As mentioned before, the Exception Access Violation error is a memory-related issue. Hence, there could be many reasons behind its occurrence. Here are some possible causes behind this error message &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incompatible hardware\/software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware \/ Virus infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupt application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty RAM modules<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-the-exception-access-violation\">Methods to Fix the Exception Access Violation<\/h2><p>In this section, we will look at some handy ways you can use to troubleshoot the Exception Access Violation error on your Windows PC.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-check-for-malware-infection\">Method 1: Check for Malware Infection<\/h3><p>Many users experiencing the Exception Access Violation error observed that a fake Chromium browser is generating this error message on the PC. This could be due to a malware infection and hence, it is advisable to run a detailed scan of your computer using the antimalware software installed in your computer or Windows Defender.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-add-the-problematic-application-to-the-data-execution-prevention-exception\">Method 2: Add the Problematic Application to the Data Execution Prevention Exception<\/h3><p>This is another quick way to resolve the Exception Access Violation error on your Windows computer. Doing this will prevent the Exception Access Violation error message from popping up randomly or while launching a specific application. To do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + S<\/strong> and type <strong><em>View advanced system settings<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the result.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-highlighted-text-search-bar-open.jpg\" alt=\"open advanced system settings\" class=\"wp-image-136663 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-highlighted-text-search-bar-open.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-highlighted-text-search-bar-open-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-highlighted-text-search-bar-open-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-highlighted-text-search-bar-open-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>System Properties<\/strong> windows, under the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab, click on <strong>Settings<\/strong> in the <strong>Performance<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"411\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-advanced-performance-settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"go into system properties settings\" class=\"wp-image-136665 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-advanced-performance-settings-1.jpg 411w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-advanced-performance-settings-1-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-advanced-performance-settings-1-150x170.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Performance Options<\/strong> window, click on the <strong>Data Execution Prevention<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the &lsquo;<strong>Turn on DEP for all programs and services except for those I select<\/strong>&rsquo; option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then click on <strong>Add <\/strong>and browse for the .exe file of the application that you wish to launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-data-execution-tab-2nd-option-add.jpg\" alt=\"turn on Data Execution Prevention to fix the exception access violation error on windows\" class=\"wp-image-136666 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-data-execution-tab-2nd-option-add.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-data-execution-tab-2nd-option-add-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-data-execution-tab-2nd-option-add-150x194.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-open.jpg\" alt=\"click on open\" class=\"wp-image-136667 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-open.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-open-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-open-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have selected the application, click on <strong>Apply<\/strong> and <strong>OK<\/strong> in the <strong>Performance Options<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This should help you get rid of the Exception Access Violation error. Now you should be able to run the program without any problems.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-disable-uac\">Method 3: Disable UAC<\/h3><p>Sometimes, enabled <strong>User Account Control (UAC)<\/strong> settings can lead to the generation of the Exception Access Violation error message on Windows computers. Users can fix this issue by turning off the UAC. Here are the steps to do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WIN + Q<\/strong> and search for <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>. Launch it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Security and Maintenance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-security-maintenance.jpg\" alt=\"open control panel\" class=\"wp-image-136668 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-security-maintenance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-security-maintenance-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-security-maintenance-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-security-maintenance-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Change Users Account Control settings<\/strong> in the left pane.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-third-option.jpg\" alt=\"open UAC settings\" class=\"wp-image-136669 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-third-option.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-third-option-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-third-option-150x155.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move the slider all the way down to <strong>Never notify<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-never-notify-ok.jpg\" alt=\"change the UAC settings to fix the exception access violation error\" class=\"wp-image-136670 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-never-notify-ok.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-never-notify-ok-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-never-notify-ok-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restart<\/strong> your computer and check if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note<\/strong> &ndash; Disabling UAC could be a <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.sei.cmu.edu\/blog\/the-risks-of-disabling-the-windows-uac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">bit of security risk<\/a>. Hence, you should be careful while following the above-mentioned steps for disabling UAC. To be safe, you can also temporarily disable the UAC to test the problematic application and then turn it back ON.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-check-if-the-file-is-not-marked-as-read-only\">Method 4: Check If the File is Not Marked as Read-Only<\/h3><p>In some cases, the Exception Access Violation error code is displayed when you try to open an app using its shortcut. This is because the file is set to read-only mode. You can check the properties to make sure that this is not the case. And if this is the case, you can change the settings. To do so &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the affected program&rsquo;s shortcut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar.jpg\" alt=\"click on app properties\" class=\"wp-image-136671 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar-150x231.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>General<\/strong> tab and navigate to the <strong>Attributes<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at the <strong>Read-only<\/strong> attribute. If it has a checkmark, uncheck it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-attributes-read-only-apply-ok.jpg\" alt=\"uncheck read only option to fox the exception access violation error\" class=\"wp-image-136672 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-attributes-read-only-apply-ok.jpg 359w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-attributes-read-only-apply-ok-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-attributes-read-only-apply-ok-150x226.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relaunch<\/strong> the application.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This should stop the Exception Access Violation error occurring on your computer while trying to launch a specific application.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-check-the-ram-modules\">Method 5: Check the RAM modules<\/h3><p>If the RAM modules present inside your computer are either improperly seated or are faulty, then the Exception Access Violation error message could be a result of that. You can check the memory modules by examining them for any physical damage like damaged pins or improper seating.<\/p><p>You can also use two methods to check the memory modules &ndash; first, by using the <strong>built-in troubleshooter<\/strong> in Windows and second, by using <strong>MemTest86<\/strong>, a memory testing freeware. Let&rsquo;s use both methods one by one to check the integrity of the memory modules &ndash;<\/p><p>To use the <strong>Windows Memory Diagnostic<\/strong> tool:<\/p><ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + Q <\/strong>keystroke and look for the <strong>Windows Memory Diagnostic<\/strong> tool.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-app-open-2.jpg\" alt=\"open memory diagnostic tool in windows\" class=\"wp-image-136673 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-app-open-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-app-open-2-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-app-open-2-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the tool by clicking on <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Restart now and check for problems (recommended)<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-first-option.jpg\" alt=\"run memory diagnostic tool to resolve the exception access violation error\" class=\"wp-image-136674 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-first-option.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-first-option-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-first-option-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>If you encounter errors, run the <strong>auto-troubleshooter<\/strong> and fix them. Once the troubleshooter finishes removing the errors, restart your computer and check if the resolved the Exception Access Violation error has resolved.<\/p><p>Using <strong>MemTest86<\/strong>:<\/p><p>This is the second method where you will be checking the RAM modules using a freeware. Simply follow the steps below &ndash;<\/p><ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your <strong>web browser<\/strong> and <strong>download<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memtest86.com\/download.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MemTest86<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memtest86.com\/downloads\/MemTest86_User_Guide_UEFI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">instructions<\/a> to create a <strong>media creation tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run <strong>Memtest86<\/strong> by following the instruction as per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memtest86.com\/downloads\/MemTest86_User_Guide_UEFI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">manual<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-6-run-the-problematic-application-using-compatibility-mode\">Method 6: Run the Problematic Application Using Compatibility Mode<\/h3><p>If the application that you are trying to run generates the Exception Access Violation error message, it could be due to incompatibility with the current OS. You can fix this issue by running the application in Compatibility mode. Here are the steps to perform this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the problematic application&rsquo;s shortcut or executable file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and then click on <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar-1.jpg\" alt=\"click on properties\" class=\"wp-image-136675 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar-1.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar-1-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-firefox-properties-remove-stellar-1-150x231.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Compatibility<\/strong> tab and then go to the <strong>Compatibility mode<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkmark the &lsquo;<strong>Run this program in compatibility mode for:<\/strong>&rsquo; option and select the OS from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-compatibility-check-box-apply-ok.jpg\" alt=\"run app in compatibility mode to fix the exception access violation error\" class=\"wp-image-136676 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-compatibility-check-box-apply-ok.jpg 361w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-compatibility-check-box-apply-ok-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-compatibility-check-box-apply-ok-150x224.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Apply<\/strong> and <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Running an incompatible application using the compatibility mode can help you resolve the Exception Access Violation error message on your Windows computer.<\/p><p>Some other methods you can use to fix the Exception Access Violation error &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove plugins or add-ons from the app which is generating this error pop up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check in-game settings and optimize them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the hardware troubleshooter to rule out any chances of hardware damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uninstall &amp; reinstall the problematic application<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lost-data-due-to-the-exception-access-violation-error?\">Lost Data Due to the Exception Access Violation Error?<\/h2><p>Windows users are accustomed to common errors that pop up randomly and cause temporary trouble. If not fixed in time, these errors sometimes tend to create serious problems causing system crashes and even data loss.<\/p><p>We know how it feels to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-find-lost-missing-files-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lose your personal files and data<\/a>. If there has been data loss due to the Exception Access Violation error on your windows PC, do not worry as we&rsquo;ve got you covered.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"614\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 916 \/ 614;\" width=\"916\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/WDR-Walkthrough_EN.webm\"><\/video><\/figure><p>You can use a renowned and powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a> like <strong>Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/strong>. This software provides you the right tools to recover your lost data easily from any kind of storage device. Using this software, you can recover almost any file type and can handle a wide range of data loss scenarios like system crashes, unbootable system, accidental deletion, formatting, and more.<\/p><p>Last, but not the least, this software comes with a simple and intuitive UI that enables even novice users to easily get their data back.<\/p><p>Still unsure how it works? Worry not, try it for yourself and see the magic.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional-Blog.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-it-up\">Wrapping it Up<\/h2><p>Just like any other software, Windows OS is not immune to occasional bugs &amp; errors. The Exception Access Violation error is one such error that pops up randomly and affects our work. With a list of employable methods mentioned above, you are now well-equipped to deal with this error and resolve it in no time. 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