Windows 10: 24H2 Update for Windows 11 created Driver PNP Watchdog boot loop

I tried to install the 24H2 update for Windows 11. It downloaded and installed, then began the after installation reboot. After some spinning, it went to the blue screen of death with a stop code: Driver PNP Watchdog. It said "your device ran into a problem and needs to restart. We'll restart it for you." Now that's all it will do. Just boot loop to that blue page and restart itself over and over. It's an HP Envy laptop. Please help.

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Windows 10 Optiplex 3040 USFF - Error PNP DRIVER WATCHDOG infinite loop

I have Ultra Small Form Factor Dell Optiplex 3040.

There were serious issues with previous installation, so reinstalled WIndows 10 from USB I created using Microsoft Tool. Installed fine, worked good, so plugged a WIFI dongle TP-Link TL-WN422G. Unfortunately all it has are WIndows 8 drivers (however it installed fine). Regardless, the dongle worked for an hour and I've updated drivers ...

Or rather I left it to update drivers. I had to go out for a bit.

Upon return computer is locked in endless reboot loop - restart, automatic repair, error PNP DRIVER WATCHDOG, restart... Exactly same thing happens when trying to boot from installer USB again.

I explicity choose USB from Boot menu list (tried with Legacy and UEFI, same result), wait for reaction several minutes, but it goes to either PNP DRIVER ERROR or Automatic Repair. Factory reset is out of question as drive was cleaned.

There is a Data wipe option in Bios, but the drive is 500GB 2.5" spinner, so it will take tiiiiiimmme to complete. Last time i did it it took 11 hours. Thus reluctant, also don't want to use another activation on that key.

Basically the only interactive moment in the whole loop is BIOS - I can enter BIOS, can enter Boot Menu and that's about it.

First time see something like this. Can this be hardware fault? Dell Diagnostics are a PASS. But no way to break the loop. What would be the next step?

 

Subject: Technical Assistance Required - DRIVER PNP WATCHDOG Error (BSOD) display 'DRIVER PNP WATCHDOG'.

Subject: Technical Assistance Required - DRIVER PNP WATCHDOG Error

Dear Microsoft Support,

My name is Salmaan, and I am experiencing a persistent issue with my computer, an HP Pavilion, which I need your help to resolve. My system repeatedly encounters a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) displaying the error 'DRIVER PNP WATCHDOG'. This issue occurs every time I attempt to restart my system. Despite attempting several troubleshooting steps such as rebooting in Safe Mode, updating drivers, and utilizing Windows Recovery Environment, the problem persists.

I would appreciate your guidance on the following:

1. What are the potential causes for this specific error?
   
2. What are the correct steps I should follow to resolve this issue?
   
3. Are there any specific tools or resources you would recommend for applying these solutions?
   

I look forward to your expert advice to resolve this matter promptly. Thank you for your support.

Best regards, Salmaan

 

PNP DRIVER WATCHDOG

I have been trying to install the April2018 Update but I get a blue screen with the Stop Code PNP DRIVER WATCHDOG. Is there a workaround?