Windows 10: Computer Crashes whenever I play a game.

Hey, I'm having issues with my computer while playing games.


Here is a dump from Whocrashed.


crash dump file: C:\Windows\Minidump\011221-6984-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: watchdog.sys watchdog+0x3AD0
Bugcheck code: 0x119 0x2, 0xFFFFFFFFC000000D, 0xFFFF9B02E4822960, 0xFFFFA18F64F17830
Error: VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR
file path: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\watchdog.sys
product: MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System
company: Microsoft Corporation
description: Watchdog Driver
Bug check description: This indicates that the video scheduler has detected a fatal violation.
The crash took place in a Microsoft module. Your system configuration may be incorrect. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver on your system that cannot be identified at this time.

It started crashing after an old hardrive I moved into the computer somehow took control during a crash and made itself the C: disk and the computer went back to windows 8.1 I had the disk in to move some old photos that I wanted to save to my new Hardrives. After the computer booted in windows 8.1 I turned off the computer and pulled the hardrive returning the PC to Windows 10.

But now I crash whenever I try to play anything.

I've tried a bunch of things but nothing seems to work.


Things I've tried

Updating drivers including video was unable to find/do anything with watchdog drivers

disabling fast Boot and Hybrid sleep

Error checking the C: disk

Command prompt CHKDSK C: /F /R


I think it might also be the power supply but I'm unsure.

Any help would be appreciated.

:)

 

i have a gaming laptop that crashes during games

Hi,

A corrupted profile is one of the possible reasons why your computer crashes when playing a game. For us to provide proper resolution, we need to collect more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

• When did the issue start?
• Are you having this issue with all of your games?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
• Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this concern?
• Were you able to play a game before without any problem while the charger is plugged in?

 

Computer crashes while playing games

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that how frustrating it can be when the PC crashes while playing games. I certainly appreciate your efforts taken towards resolving the issue.



For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC?
   
2. What is the make and model of the PC?
   
3. What happens when you try to run a game?
   
4. Does the PC crashes only while playing games?
   
5. Do you receive any stop code or error message when the PC crashes?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the article
Troubleshoot blue screen errors



In addition, you can check if Windows is up to date. Refer the article
Keep your PC up to date and see if that helps.



If you receive a Blue Screen error, please share the dump files with us in order to assist you further. I have sent a private message to you, please share the dump files through the message.



Please get back to us with the detailed information to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

all games crash!

I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
What happens?
If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
What X1800XT model do you own exactly?