0xc0000417 Unknown Software Exception: How to Fix it

The affected app may contain coding errors or bugs, causing this error

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Exception unknown software exception (0xc0000417) is one of Windows users’ frequent errors. It is because it can affect any app running on the system and can be challenging to resolve without proper directives.

Consequently, users are left asking questions about what to do to fix and prevent the 0xc0000417 error. Hence, this article will discuss easy steps for fixing the issue.

What is the error code 0xc0000417?

What causes exception errors?

How do I fix the 0xc0000417 unknown software exception?

Before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps, we recommend you go through these preliminary checks:

1. Allow the app through Windows Defender Firewall

Allowing the app to prompt the 0xc0000417 exception error through Windows Firewall prevents it from checking or delaying its processes.

You can check our guide on what to do ifWindows Firewall is blocking other app featureson your PC.

2. Run System Restore

System Restore will backdate the PC to an earlier point. It retracts recent changes after the restore point, recovering the PC to the previous point and fixing issues causing the 0xc0000417 error.

Also, read our guide on how to fixRestore Point if it’s not workingon your PC.

In conclusion, you may be interested in our detailed guide on how to fix theException unknown software exception (0xe0434352)error on Windows 11.

Should you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

0xc0000417 Unknown Software Exception: How to Fix it#

What is the error code 0xc0000417?#

What causes exception errors?#

How do I fix the 0xc0000417 unknown software exception?#

1. Allow the app through Windows Defender Firewall#

2. Run System Restore#