Windows 10: Been getting DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Errors for quite some time now, what should I do?

I'll be playing some videogames or just browsing when my computer will randomly freeze up for 10-20 seconds then show a windows BSOD error. I don't remember then exact code for the error but I know its a DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION. I tried to do a memory diagnostic, I completed the diagnostic and was never shown any results on the user end. I have swapped out my CPU, GPU, and RAM all in the past couple of months, so I'm just clueless of where to begin troubleshooting and I don't have any spare parts to test with. What should I do?

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DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

Hi Mattie,

The DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION blue screen error can be caused by a variety of hardware, firmware, driver, or software issues. Now, you mentioned that you already changed the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers to standard. Did you update the driver as well? And also,
are you getting the same blue screen error when you play other games? Or is it only occurring when you play a particular game?

For the mean time, if you haven't tried any further troubleshooting steps, we suggest that you perform the suggested steps from this article:

Troubleshoot blue screen errors.

Let us know how this turns out for you.

 

DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

Hi,

It is possible that the error DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION may occur if the iastor.sys driver is incompatible with Windows 10. To isolate your issue, we'd like to gather more information:

• Have you made any recent changes before this issue occurred?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Any response will be highly appreciated.

 

DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Error in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience caused to you in accessing the operating system, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• Have you made any changes to the computer (Hardware/ Software) prior to this issue?
• What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
• Are you able to boot the computer to Advanced recovery options?
• When exactly you get this issue and how often?

This error may occur due to the iastor.sys driver, which is not fully compatible with Windows 10.

OR

This issue occurs when one or more drivers' DPC routines exceed the DPC Watchdog's time-out period.

I suggest you to refer to the below post, check if your issue matches with the same.

If so, try the troubleshooting steps mentioned by Anannya Podder
on October 5, 2015 and check if it resolves the issue.

Blue screen Error: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION


Hope it helps. Reply to the post with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.