Windows 10: dwm and QmlRenderer causing my computer to crash and run my fans at 100% speed

SPECSProcessor IntelR CoreTM i9-9900K CPU @ 3.60GHz, 3600 Mhz, 8 Cores, 16 Logical Processors BaseBoard Product MEG Z390 ACE MS-7B12 GPU Gigabyte 2080 superRAM: 32.0 GB 31.9 GB usableAfter a while of playing a game my monitors will go black and my computer will start running all my fans at 100% speed. I have tried re-seating the ram and running memory diagnostics.9:16:12Faulting application name: dwm.exe, version: 10.0.22621.2506, time stamp: 0xdef1fe51Faulting module name: dwmcore.dll, version: 10.0.22621.3447,

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What is causing dwm to crash?

Hello, matt__thomas

Thanks for posting your report here.

Based on the information provided in the crash log, the crash of dwm (Desktop Window Manager) is caused by an exception with the error code 8898008d. The error message states: "No HW rendering device is available for this operation." This suggests that the crash is related to a problem with the hardware rendering device, which is responsible for rendering graphics on the screen.

If we need to dig deeper into this issue, can you please share additional information such as:

1. What rendering software is currently running before the crash occurs? If it is rendering software, can you describe the name of this software.
   
2. As of now, can you share the hardware information of the current PC? For example, the hardware of your GPU/CPU/RAM/motherboard. The version of Windows 11(Press Windows+R to call run window > Type winver.exe > then take a screenshot of version and attach it here.)
   

From the log analysis results, the following are some possible causes:

1. Graphics driver issues: The crash may occur due to outdated or incompatible graphics drivers. It's recommended to update your graphics drivers to the latest version compatible with your system. Assuming that the latest driver has been installed before and caused dwm.exe to crash, please try to Roll back driver version.
   
2. System resource limitations: Insufficient system resources, such as memory (RAM) or GPU memory, could cause dwm to crash. Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for running graphics-intensive applications and consider closing unnecessary programs or upgrading your hardware if needed.
   

In this regard, factors that may need to be considered include software issues and hardware issues, such as:

• Graphics hardware problems: There could be an issue with the graphics hardware itself, such as a malfunctioning GPU or insufficient hardware resources. In such cases, troubleshooting or replacing the graphics hardware may be necessary.
  
• Conflicting software: Certain software applications or utilities installed on the system could interfere with the operation of dwm, causing it to crash. Try to identify any recently installed software or updates and uninstall them to see if the issue is resolved.
  

The following are some discussions about the dwm.exe program in the Microsoft Learn community. Some users have solved the problem by re-plugging the graphics card, replacing the PSU, and removing the PCIe cable or USB-C device. You can try them one by one. and see if these steps work for your situation.

DWM Crashing randomly causing Black Screen - Microsoft Q&A

If the problem persists, you can also try to upload the newly generated dump file to the your cloud drive and post the link here to share with me, which will help us discuss how to proceed next.

Best regards,



Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Computer Fan Speed Running Loud When Not In Use

Hi,

When a desktop fan creates noises, it could be due to several factors. Accumulated dust, wires are hitting the fan's blade or the fan is adding heat causing the system to make an effort to cool the system. At this point, we'd like to ask the following to have
a better understanding of the situation:

• Are you using a desktop computer or a laptop?
• To avoid repetition, can you provide us with all the troubleshooting steps that you've done so far?
  
• Which version or build of Windows device are you using? To verify your Windows, press Windows + R to open the Run window. Type winver and press Enter. A new window will open showing the version and build number of your Windows device.
• Were there any changes, recent updates, and newly installed applications on your device that may have affected your computer's behavior?
  

 

Windows 10 fan speeds

I appreciate your reply, however thats not the case.

As I mentioned, when I look at whats running in my system, my computer is hardly working. It is not running anything but windows 10 and yet the fans are spinning at max. Temperature CPU% - 9 %, Memory - 20% yet the fans are speeding at 100% When I look at
speed fan, the system temperature is normal. In fact better than it was when running windows 7. It is the obvious fact that when I install Windows 10 the fans remain at 100%.