Could driver incompatibility with other software or the OS lead to an unhandled exception error, and what's the fix?

Yes, driver incompatibility with other software (like specific security suites, monitoring tools, or even other hardware drivers) or the operating system (especially after major Windows updates) can absolutely lead to unhandled exception errors. The fix often involves identifying the conflicting software. Try performing a 'clean boot' (disabling all non-Microsoft services and startup items) to see if the driver installs without error. If it does, re-enable services one by one to pinpoint the conflict. For OS incompatibility, ensure your Windows version is fully updated, or revert to a previous Windows build if a recent update caused the issue.