About this tag
The tag 'unexpected' on WindowsForum.com covers various Windows issues involving unexpected behavior, such as unexpected shutdowns, restarts, and errors. Common topics include BSOD errors like UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION, unexpected shutdowns during gaming or startup, and installation errors with code 2908. Users often seek help analyzing minidump files to diagnose the cause of unexpected crashes. The tag also includes cases where a computer performs an unexpected memory check or displays a drive selection menu. These threads typically involve troubleshooting hardware, drivers, or system files to resolve the unexpected behavior.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 11 What happened, my computer did something unexpected?

    Hi I booted my computer yesterday and I got a drive selection menu. This has never happened before. The only selection was Windows 11. I selected it and got a message that said running memory check, and then in about 3 seconds it booted to Windows 11, and that was it. However, it took less...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • boot computer drive selection error hardware memory check performance troubleshooting unexpected windows 11
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. R

    Windows installation error.

    I am attempting to install TurboTax2021 on my Dell XPS8900 SSD drive. I first tried to install from the CD and then from the downloaded software which TurboTax suggested I download, and both times I get a message saying "The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package...
    • Ron Leinweber
    • Thread
    • advice code 2908 dell download error installation net framework package software ssd support system file checker troubleshooting turbotax unexpected update user help windows xps8900
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. preflixeddd

    Windows 10 windows 10 stuck on 100% on UNNEXPECTED STORE EXEPTION laptop windows 10

    windows 10 stuck on 100% on UNNEXPECTED STORE EXEPTION laptop windows 10
  4. Zaw Lin Htet

    Windows 10 Kernal Data Inpage Error

    I encounter BSOD with errors such as kernal data inpage error,critical process die,unexpected store exception error.I did everthing I found online and it did not work.I don't know what to do next. Please help me.
  5. H

    Windows 10 BSOD on Lenovo Yoga

    Hi, I've got a BSOD with two different error messages: Unexpected_Store_Exception, and Critical Process Died. I downloaded the diagnostic tool and the compressed file is attached. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer.
  6. A

    Windows 7 System restarts unexpectedly during certain games, reading as a HDD error.

    Hello, My computer has been restarting unexpectedly while playing certain games, but never does so during normal usage. Windows keep reading it as a HDD error, but I'm not too convinced it is. I've included the dump file from the most recent crash, so can someone tell me if I need to get a new...
  7. X

    Windows 7 BSOD when starting Windows. Help please!!!

    Hi friends, Since 2 or 3 weeks ago, I have faced a strange problem with my Desktop PC. I have Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1 with 4 GB RAM. Each time I start my computer, I have to wait longer than usual. Moreover, I am not successful in my first attempt to start the computer: It just...
    • xavi345
    • Thread
    • bccode blue screen boot issues bsod crash desktop error ram recovery repair service pack shutdown startup support system error technical troubleshooting unexpected windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  8. Flicktron

    Windows 7 Assistance Needed: Analyzing Minidump Files for Unexpected Shutdown Issues

    Hi, I had read in another thread to save what was in the minidump folder to a zip for somebody to analyse and see what the reason was for the unexpected shutdown. I hope that I did it right and somebody is able to help. Thanks in advance
  9. Drew

    How very weird...

    Today (22/2/12) this Forum site loads/opens fine in Windows 8 but, not in Windows 7... just gets "403 Forbidden". What an unexpected surprise when it came up on Win8 whilst, it won't on Win7. Very strange... :confused:
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • 403 forbidden access denied browser issues forum loading issues tech support unexpected user experience windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Feedback Forum
  10. A

    Windows 7 Unexpected system shutdown

    hii All I was woring on my acer laptop with A few windows open and loud music. Suddenly everything just become still and even i could not move the cursor. I tried ctrl+Alt+del but nothing happened. Situation continuid till 4 to 5 min and then finally sytem restarted by itself. Why this...
  11. C

    Windows 7 BSOD before login screen

    So basically my computer was working perfectly fine, nothing wrong, up till one point when my IPv4 network just turned itself off from time to time, but it still worked fine. But today when I started up my computer, I got a BSOD at the login screen while I was typing in my password. It just said...
  12. julio99

    Windows 7 System Shutdown Errors

    I took a look at my Reliability Monitor to see if I was still getting shutdown errors and sure enough, I still have them. Alls I do is shut down the computer via the start menu / shutdown box. If I go to the Reliability Monitor the next day I notice that I have a critical error without a number...
    • julio99
    • Thread
    • critical diagnostics error failure monitor reliability shutdown troubleshooting unexpected windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. cybercore

    Man left red-faced after rude email about ex forwarded across country

    A property surveyor inadvertently copied his ex into his conversation with a male friend – after he had referred to her as a ‘******* ****’. Now the exchange, which took place last Wednesday, has been passed to office inboxes across the country. The surveyor meant to send his...
    • cybercore
    • Thread
    • cc blunder communication email forwarding email mistake embarrassment ex-girlfriend friendship fulham fc funny incident gossip humor miscommunication mistake property surveyor relationship drama serious trouble social media unexpected urban workplace
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  14. D

    Windows 7 Randomly and unexpectedly

    I've been experiencing this problem since the beggining of the year. I've had this computer for about 2 years now. It's really frustrating, hope someone here can help. :pray:
  15. T

    Windows 7 Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown

    I could sure use some help. It seems evertime I return to my PC, it has recovered from an unexpected shutdown. Strange - it happens so often that I expect it.
  16. R

    Windows 7 Help Needed: Persistent Unexpected Shutdown Issues and Dump File Analysis

    Link RemovedI thought the problem of unexpected shutdown had gone away but now it is back Can anyone solve the problem from this dump file.
  17. J

    Windows 7 unexpected error occured setup

    i have windows 7 home premium 32bit which i bought online and DL to my computer. the setup completed and restarted, but after seeing the new windows logo i get an error that reads "The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed . To...
  18. T

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Crashes after 4-5 Hours of Idle time

    I am running a dell xps m1330, 2.0 ghz 32 bit intel core duo, and a geforce 8400M GS video card. After I installed windows 7 after a random but lengthy set of computer idle time (ie 4-6 hours). I will come back to the computer, boot it up, and it will tell me that it has suffered an unexpected...
    • trav16
    • Thread
    • boot computer crash degradation dell diagnostics driver issues event log geforce hardware idle kernel-mode nvidia performance shutdown system troubleshooting unexpected windows 7 xps
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. G

    Windows 7 Windows installation encountered an unexcepted error

    Hello everyone.. When I try to install Windows 7 BETA, this message appears Windows installation encountered an unexcepted error. Verify that the installation sources are accessible, and restart the installation. Error code : 0xC0000005. I dont know why this problem appears.. I use Windows...
  20. Hhgduy

    Windows 7 Error booting up?

    "The Computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered a unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed. To install windows, click OK to restart the computer then restart the installation" It says that almost no matter what i do! please help. I'm installing in a 20 gig partition, second OS...