Windows 10: BSOD dpc_watchdog_violation when playing games.

Discus and support BSOD dpc_watchdog_violation when playing games. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I started getting a BSOD when gaming, in my case this was valorant. Can happen within a few minutes of loading into a match. I have factory reset my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by James_CHRIS, Jun 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM.

  1. BSOD dpc_watchdog_violation when playing games.


    I started getting a BSOD when gaming, in my case this was valorant. Can happen within a few minutes of loading into a match. I have factory reset my system and updated my bios and more. I have tried taking out my ram and putting it back in. When I boot my system I have the motherboard diagnostic light for CPU and DRAM on together for less then 3 seconds before they turn off. Here is my minidump file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h7h9kd_EW6cud86zh34Q_HMfV-ReKPCF/view?usp=sharing

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  2. zSam Win User

    DPC_Watchdog_Violation BSOD help when playing games

    Hi, my PC recently got this DPC_Watchdog_Violation BSOD while I was playing games like CS:GO or GTA5. The BSOD comes unexpectedly in between 5 mins~2 hours of gaming it's really annoying.

    FYI I've tried checking system files (sfc scannow), switching SATA/AHCI controllers both Intel and Windows default driver still got the BSOD.

    Any help is appreciated, thanks.
     
  3. BSOD When playing games

    Hi Jackson,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    Please share the information requested below:

    • Does the BSOD occur while playing a particular game?
    • Is the game downloaded from Windows Store?

    I suggest you to update the Graphic Card drivers by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

    Refer the link below for more information:

    Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jun 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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  4. Elysian1 Win User

    BSOD dpc_watchdog_violation when playing games.

    DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION BSOD. After restart, laptop freezes and is unresponsive when running games.

    Got a BSOD and DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error code. After force shutdown, laptop freezes and is unresponsive whenever playing games.
     
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