You may encounter Windows 10 blue screen error after update or installing a new software or hardware equipment.
Again update bugs, corrupted system files or Software Conflicts also cause theDPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION erroron Windows 10.
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What is DPC Watchdog Violation?
Safe mode is an Inbuilt Troubleshooting feature Where windows load with minimal system resources.
So That you’re able to easily perform Troubleshooting steps to fix Windows problems.
Lets remove all external devices like flash drives, scanners, printers even external HDD and kickstart your machine.
you might connect one external gear at a time to find out the real culprit.
As it is a new version of Windows, Your old drivers may not be compatible with it.
So, It is always better to update drivers to the latest version.
Update Drivers on Windows 10
To update the driver, expand it, right-click and select update driver.
If something goes wrong with SATA AHCI controller it may causeDPC watchdog violationerror on Windows 10.
In such cases installing the defaultSATA AHCI driverhelps them fix the blue screen error.
And you will get confirmation about the driver update on the screen.
And DPC Watchdog violation can be a result of a broken update.
But Microsoft is also quick to push remedial update that fixes most things.
Windows system files can be corrupted or damaged due to reasons like power failure, abrupt shutdown, etc.
you’re able to Check the Disk Drive for errors usingWindows CHKDSK Utility.
Note:CHKDSKcommand only Check the Disk for Errors not fix them.
For Error Fix purposes we need to Add some Extra parameters.
To get started, initiate the Command Prompt program with administrative privileges.
Next, in theCommand Promptprogram window, punch in the below command and hit the enter key to execute.
As currently driveC:\is using by the Windows system, thats why the Check Disk process cant start.
It will ask you to schedule the checking in the next time when your gear reboots.
If you agree, key in Y and then press Enter.
After that, power cycle your system.
Windows will start to verify the system files.
It might take a while to complete.
hey do not turn off the computer while its checking and verifying.
Wait until 100% complete the scanning process After that windows will restart itself and start Windows normally.
I hope after performing the above methods, you didnt face DPC watchdog violationblue screenerror.
If you still need help, follow the next step.
Windows has a memory Diagnostic Tool, Which Checks Memory Errors.
This Will Restart Windows and check for memory errors.
After 100% complete the scanning process windows will restart Automatically.
You cancheck the Memory Diagnostic Test Results Here.
Think of it like a undo button for your system.
