Exception Breakpoint has been reached, Error 0x80000003

Windows is a feature-rich operating system with several tiny components coming together. This raises a good probability of the different types of errors that a user may encounter. One such error is A breakpoint has been reached, 0x80000003 which a user can encounter upon their execution of any random file. But one thing is obvious that this file would be an executable file and the other thing is obvious this error is caused due to some Registry files conflicting with the execution or and drivers missing or not compatible with the hardware to run the program.

The exception Breakpoint, A breakpoint has been reached, (0x80000003) occured in the application.

You could see the Exception Breakpoint has been reached when shutting down, in processes like LogonUI.exe, Adobe, OneDrive, Minecraft, Sims, Teams, etc.

This Windows Executive STATUS message is a warning. If given an option, you need to choose one of the options from the message box. If you are running the application in an end-user environment, rather than in a development environment, you need to contact the supplier of the running application about this message, as this should not happen when a finished program is running.

Exception Breakpoint has been reached, Error 0x80000003

There are a few things you could try and see if they help you fix the problem.

1. Run chkdsk
2. Run System File Checker at Boot time
3. Run that file in Clean Boot State
4. Run a scan to check Memory issues
5. Contact the developers of that particular software

First of all, we would recommend you to create a System Restore point. Because we will be playing with registry files and modifying some really critical Windows settings. Having done this, we will continue on our quest of fixing error 0x80000003.

1] Run CHKDSK

Maybe you need to run CHKDSK so that it can fix and recover any damaged segments on the drive. In an elevated CMD run the chkdsk /r command.

2] Run SFC /SCANNOW and DISM Tool

Run System File Checker offline. This will repair corrupted or damaged Windows files. You will need to run this command from elevated CMD, i.e., command prompt launched with admin privileges.

The DISM tool may help you to fix some Windows corruption errors. Run DISM to repair Windows System Image.

3] Boot Windows in a clean boot state

Boot in Clean Boot State and try to execute the same file. Once in Clean Boot State, troubleshoot and try to identify and disable the process and see if that works.

4] Run a scan to check Memory issues

The Memory Diagnostic Tool lets you check for possible memory problems, including testing the Random Access Memory (RAM) on your computer. The tool helps you figure out bad memory, memory issues, and usually takes 20 minutes to complete.

Using the Memory Diagnostic Tool is pretty straightforward. Save all your important work. Then, hit WINKEY + R to open the Run window. Now, type in the command mdsched.exe in the Run window. Reboot your computer.

After a reboot, perform a basic scan or go for the ‘Advanced’ options like ‘Test mix’ or ‘Pass count’. Hit F10 to start the test.

I hope the tests throw up something useful.

Read: How to find & fix Memory Leaks manually.

5] Contact the Developer

If nothing mentioned above works for you, you can try contacting the software developer that is throwing this error.

You can search the Internet for their official support channel and discuss this error there.

All the best!

What is Breakpoint exception?

A breakpoint exception is a debugging tool that pauses a program’s execution when specific errors or exceptions occur. It allows developers to examine the application’s state at the moment the exception is thrown, facilitating efficient troubleshooting and debugging of the software’s code.

Why does my Outlook say a Breakpoint has been reached?

Your Outlook might display “a breakpoint has been reached” due to memory issues like leaks. To fix this, use the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. This checks for memory leaks that could cause error 0x80000003, ensuring your system optimally uses memory and potentially resolving the Outlook error.