{"id":1337,"date":"2024-02-25T03:20:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T03:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2024-02-25T16:50:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T16:50:42","slug":"dpc-watchdog-violation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/","title":{"rendered":"[Solved] DPC Watchdog Violation Error in Windows 10 [2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Windows\u00a0bluescreen we are discussing this time is,\u00a0<strong>DPC Watchdog Violation<\/strong> is one of the most commonly seen error messages on Windows 10 and Windows 8.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION problem appearing on your screen.<\/p>\n<p>So in this article, we are sharing the best method to fix the error &#8220;DPC watchdog violation&#8221; easily and simple steps to solve this error.<span id=\"more-2765\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1363 size-full\" title=\"How to Easily Fix DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10 [Solve]\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/How-to-Easily-Fix-DPC-Watchdog-Violation-Error-In-Windows-10-Solve.jpg\" alt=\"How to Easily Fix DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10 [Solve]\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/How-to-Easily-Fix-DPC-Watchdog-Violation-Error-In-Windows-10-Solve.jpg 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/How-to-Easily-Fix-DPC-Watchdog-Violation-Error-In-Windows-10-Solve-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<div id=\"52116-11\">\n<p>First, the blue screen\/bluescreen is an error bug this check has an error code 0x00000133.<\/p>\n<p>DPC\u00a0stands for Deferred Procedure Call.\u00a0Watchdog\u00a0refers to a bug checker, which typically monitors or tracks Windows programs and your PC&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<p>And the\u00a0Violation message\u00a0is your PC watchdog (aka bug checker) being overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe because the DPC is running too long, or your system is stuck at an interrupt request rate (IRQL) from DISPATCH_LEVEL or higher.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5b2e5;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffccff;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>We Recommend Using This Tool for Various PC Issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This tool fixes common computer errors, protects you against file loss, malware, and hardware failure, and <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-speed-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bup-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">optimizes your PC for maximum performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Quickly fix PC problems and prevent other problems from occurring with this software:<\/p>\n<p>1. Download this repair tool for PC.<\/p>\n<p>2. Click <strong>Start Scan<\/strong> to find Windows issues that might be causing PC issues.<\/p>\n<p>3. Click <strong>Repair Al<\/strong>l to resolve all issues (requires update).<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66387a6dd846b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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are the Causes of DPC Watchdog Violation in Windows 10?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#How_To_Fix_DPC_Watchdog_Violation_Error_In_Windows_10\" title=\"How To Fix: DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10\">How To Fix: DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_1_Check_Your_Cables\" title=\"Solution #1: Check Your Cables\">Solution #1: Check Your Cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_2_Replace_the_iastorsys_Driver\" title=\"Solution #2: Replace the iastor.sys Driver\">Solution #2: Replace the iastor.sys Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_3_Check_Your_Hard_Drive\" title=\"Solution #3: Check Your Hard Drive\">Solution #3: Check Your Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_4_Update_Your_Drivers\" title=\"Solution #4: Update Your Drivers\">Solution #4: Update Your Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_5_Update_Your_Operating_System\" title=\"Solution #5: Update Your Operating System\">Solution #5: Update Your Operating System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_6_Run_a_Full_System_Scan\" title=\"Solution #6: Run a Full System Scan\">Solution #6: Run a Full System Scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_7_Check_for_Software_and_Hardware_Incompatibilities\" title=\"Solution #7: Check for Software and Hardware Incompatibilities\">Solution #7: Check for Software and Hardware Incompatibilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_8_Remove_Recently_Installed_Software\" title=\"Solution #8: Remove Recently Installed Software\">Solution #8: Remove Recently Installed Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Solution_9_Run_System_Restore\" title=\"Solution #9: Run System Restore\">Solution #9: Run System Restore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/dpc-watchdog-violation\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_DPC_Watchdog_Violation\"><\/span><strong>What Is DPC Watchdog Violation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WatchDog is a mechanism in Windows that checks to see if the computer hardware and peripherals are responding correctly.<\/p>\n<p>When this is not the case, a BSOD and Stop code DPC Watchdog Violation type crash may occur.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the description of this crash:<\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">The DPC watchdog detected an extended execution time at an IRQL equal to or greater than DISPATCH_LEVEL.\r\nThis could be due to an unresponsive driver or unresponsive hardware.\r\nThis bug check can also occur due to overheating processors (thermal issue).\r\nThe crash occurred in the Windows kernel. This issue may be caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time. \"<\/pre>\n<p>This severe Windows crash can have two sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A driver for a bugging and unresponsive device.<\/li>\n<li>A hardware problem on a device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Causes_of_DPC_Watchdog_Violation_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>What are the Causes of DPC Watchdog Violation in Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, this problem coincides with other DOSSs and all have a common cause.\u00a0If you visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official Microsoft website<\/a>, you will find information about this error, and it is so:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-quote su-quote-style-default\"><div class=\"su-quote-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">This error check indicates that the DPC watchdog was executed either because it detected a single long-running delayed procedure call (DPC), or because the system spent more time on a request level. interrupt (IRQL) of DISPATCH_LEVEL or more. The value of parameter 1 indicates whether a single DPC timed out, or the system spent a longer cumulative period at IRQL DISPATCH_LEVEL or greater.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>What you are saying here is that Windows 8, and Windows 10 basically stop working because it could not get a response from a hardware component, its driver, or an associated software program.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, the hardware component in question is a drive, and Windows crashes when the hard drive becomes unreadable (similar to unplugging the hard drive data cable when it is in use).\u00a0In some cases, the problem may be a hardware incompatibility or even a viral infection.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a short list of causes of DPC Watchdog Violation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The hard drive becomes unreadable<\/li>\n<li>SSD firmware is not up to date<\/li>\n<li>Old or damaged drivers<\/li>\n<li>BIOS, which has not been updated<\/li>\n<li>Material incompatibility<\/li>\n<li>The hardware was not installed correctly<\/li>\n<li>Overclocking not correctly executed (in this case BIOS reset)<\/li>\n<li>Malware infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Fix_DPC_Watchdog_Violation_Error_In_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>How To Fix: DPC Watchdog Violation Error In Windows 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/How-to-fix-DPC-Watchdog-Violation-Error-in-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"How to fix DPC Watchdog Violation Error in Windows 10\" width=\"620\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/How-to-fix-DPC-Watchdog-Violation-Error-in-Windows-10.png 620w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/How-to-fix-DPC-Watchdog-Violation-Error-in-Windows-10-300x90.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Check_Your_Cables\"><\/span><strong>Solution #1: Check Your Cables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For example, the first thing to do is to check all data\/power cables on your computer&#8217;s hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, if they are not properly connected, the system may read that the hard drive is unavailable and crashes.<\/p>\n<p>If all cables are intact and properly connected, you can go ahead and check the status of the hard drives.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Replace_the_iastorsys_Driver\"><\/span><strong>Solution #2: Replace the iastor.sys Driver<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft suggests replacing the driver that causes this error message, i.e. the iastor.sys driver, with the\u00a0<strong>storahci.sys<\/strong> driver.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click the Start icon&gt; to select Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Extend the IDE ATA \/ ATAPI controller.<\/li>\n<li>Select the controller with SATA AHCI in the name (e.g. standard SATA AHCI controller). To verify that you have selected the correct seller controller, right-click the controller, go to Properties, click the Driver tab, and then click Driver Details. Check if iastor.sys is a listed driver and click OK.<\/li>\n<li>In the Drivers tab, select Update Drivers<\/li>\n<li>Select Browse My Computer for the driver software.<\/li>\n<li>Let me choose from a list of device drivers on my computer.<\/li>\n<li>Select Standard SATA AHCI Controller.<\/li>\n<li>Click Next, then click Close and <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-restart-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restart the PC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Check_Your_Hard_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Solution #3: Check Your Hard Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a number of utilities that you can use to check all aspects of the <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-check-hard-drive-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health of your hard drives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the best tools, you can install to check the status of your hard drive, see this list.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an SSD, you might want to check if there is a firmware update (if you haven&#8217;t updated it from the start).\u00a0If you update your SSD firmware, you will likely lose all data.<\/p>\n<p>To quickly check for errors on your hard drive, follow the steps below (for Windows 10 and Windows 7).<\/p>\n<p>In Windows 10, you can run a hard drive scan at the command prompt.<\/p>\n<p>Start the command prompt as administrator and type\u00a0<strong>chkdsk C: \/ f<\/strong>\u00a0followed by Enter.\u00a0Replace C with the partition letter of your hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t use the \/ f parameter, chkdsk displays a message saying that the file needs to be repaired, but doesn&#8217;t fix any errors.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>chkdsk D: \/ f<\/strong>\u00a0detects and repairs logical problems affecting your disk.\u00a0To resolve physical issues, also run the \/ r parameter.<\/p>\n<p>In Windows 7, go to hard drives&gt; right click on the drive you want to check&gt; select Properties&gt; Tool.\u00a0Under the &#8216;Error Checking&#8217; section, click Check.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Update_Your_Drivers\"><\/span><strong>Solution #4: Update Your Drivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Updating all the drivers on your computer is another option if you have stumbled into DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION.<\/p>\n<p>Check your components for their manufacturers and models, then check their websites for compatible Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 drivers.<\/p>\n<p>If there are no drivers for Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10, contact them. for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Also in the update section, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-tell-if-motherboard-is-going-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check your motherboard<\/a> developer&#8217;s website for BIOS updates.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes when a BIOS gets old and you add new hardware or new operating systems, it might not work properly.<\/p>\n<p>We strongly recommend\u00a0<strong>TweakBit Driver Updater<\/strong> (Microsoft and Norton approved) to automatically download all obsolete drivers to your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: Some features of this tool are not free.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Update_Your_Operating_System\"><\/span><strong>Solution #5: Update Your Operating System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure that you are running the latest updates for the Windows operating system on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: Microsoft is constantly <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-update-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">updating Windows<\/a> to improve system stability and fix several issues.<\/p>\n<p>Installing the <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/windows-update-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest Windows updates<\/a> on your computer can also help you fix the &#8216;DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION&#8217; error.<\/p>\n<p>To access the Windows Update area, all you need to do is enter the Update in the search box. This method works on all versions of Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Then go to Windows Update, check for updates and install any available updates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_6_Run_a_Full_System_Scan\"><\/span><strong>Solution #6: Run a Full System Scan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should constantly scan your computer for viruses, even if you don&#8217;t have the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are suffering from this problem, you should scan your computer deeply and look for malware hiding there. There are a lot of great antivirus programs.<\/p>\n<p>Which can do a great job of finding all types of malware and other bugs? This article tells you which antivirus program we recommend installing on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, you can also scan your device with <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-turn-on-windows-defender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Defender<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To perform a full system scan in Windows 10 Creators Update:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Start<\/strong>&gt; type &#8216;<strong>Defender<\/strong>&#8216;&gt; double click <strong>Windows Defender<\/strong> to start the program<\/li>\n<li>In the left pane, select the <strong>shield icon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the new pane, click on the <strong>Advanced Analysis<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Full scan<\/strong> option to start a full system scan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_7_Check_for_Software_and_Hardware_Incompatibilities\"><\/span><strong>Solution #7: Check for Software and Hardware Incompatibilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows run on newer operating systems.<\/p>\n<p>However, some older programs may malfunction or even cause serious errors, like the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error.<\/p>\n<p>You can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix some of the most common issues.<\/p>\n<p>In Windows 10, on the Settings page, select Update &amp; Security, then Troubleshoot. Under &#8216;Find and fix other problems, select and run the program compatibility troubleshooter.<\/p>\n<p>Material incompatibility is also taken into account. If you have built a new computer and installed Windows 8, Windows 10, and nothing else, and you are getting this problem, then some components may not work well with each other or with the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>In this scenario, you should do more research on the individual components and if you cannot find anything useful, you should contact the workshop for technical assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Check for hardware that was not properly installed. Usually, the memory is not installed correctly and some part does not make contact.<\/p>\n<p>To check memory, carefully remove and reinsert the DIMMs to make sure you hear the click and they are seated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_8_Remove_Recently_Installed_Software\"><\/span><strong>Solution #8: Remove Recently Installed Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you recently installed new software on your computer, try uninstalling the appropriate tools.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes third-party software can cause serious problems on your computer, including the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Start<\/strong>&gt; Type <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>&gt; select the last added program&gt; click Uninstall.<\/p>\n<p>Then restart your computer and check if the problem has been resolved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_9_Run_System_Restore\"><\/span><strong>Solution #9: Run System Restore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the problem occurred after you installed a driver or changed something in your computer&#8217;s software, you should perform a point-to-point system restore before making any changes and see if the problem persists.<\/p>\n<p>This is something you did or installed, it should fix your Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10 DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION issues.<\/p>\n<p>If the problem started recently, run System Restore.\u00a0If this problem occurs after installing new software on your computer, this tool will help you remove recently added applications and programs.<\/p>\n<p>The System Restore option allows you to restore the previous system configuration, which works well, without losing any files, except for some customizable functions and settings.<\/p>\n<p>When System Restore is enabled, follow the instructions below (Windows 7 and 8.1):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Search&gt; Type System\u00a0<strong>Properties&gt;<\/strong>\u00a0open System Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>System Protection<\/strong>&gt; click on <strong>System Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click Next&gt; select the desired restore point in the new window.<\/li>\n<li>After selecting the desired restore point, click Next&gt; Finish.<\/li>\n<li>Your PC restarts and the recovery process begins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After the procedure is complete, check if the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error still exists.<\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 provides a number of advanced recovery options that users can use to clean up the operating system installation.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a Windows 10 user, you can also use the &#8216;Reset this PC&#8217; restore option.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Settings&gt; Update &amp; Security&gt; click on Recovery in the left pane.<\/li>\n<li>Click Start under Reset this PC&gt; choose to keep your files.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you still have problems on your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Personal_computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PC<\/a> or just want to avoid them in the future, we recommend you download this tool (100% safe and tested by us) to fix various PC issues like file loss, software malicious, and hardware errors.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you find this manual helpful, and if you still have problems, or know of any other way to fix the DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION error in Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10, please leave us a comment and we will get back to you within the shortest time possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Windows\u00a0bluescreen we are discussing this time is,\u00a0DPC Watchdog Violation is one of the most commonly seen error messages on Windows 10 and Windows 8. If you are experiencing the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION problem appearing on your screen. 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