Windows 10: Frequent crashes on my Acer ANV15-41 with DPC Watchdog Violation nvdmsys.sys. Reinstalling...

Hi everyone, I’ve been facing frequent crashes on my Acer ANV15-41 laptop while gaming. The system shows errors like: DPC Watchdog Violation nvdmsys.sys error related to NVIDIA drivers This issue happened before and I was able to temporarily fix it by reinstalling the NVIDIA drivers, but it has returned. I’ve had the laptop for only about 2 months. Has anyone experienced similar problems or found a permanent fix? I’d appreciate any help or suggestions! Thanks in advance!

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Frequent BSOD crashes - DPC Watchdog Violation

Hey all, I'm getting frequent DPC Watchdog_Violation BSOD crashes and I just cannot figure out why.

A bit of background: I bought an ACER Aspirer TC-280 Desktop in March. It ran okay for about a month then it started acting up. I had a ticking hard drive, multiple crashes etc. In Late June/early July, I had the HDD replaced by ACER. It continued to act up so the following week in July I had the entire tower replaced, with an indentical model.

This second TC-280 is the one currently experiencing frequent crashes. It will often go days without issue, and then have a crash with another one shortly after. The most recent crash was around 3:45 am on the morning of August 25, and one about 1:40 am on the morning of August 23. It almost crashed around 2:30 pm, today August 26 (frozen picture, buzzing sound) but it resolved itself.

It usually happens when watching videos on the computer. Youtube, from the HDD, doesn't matter. The screen will freeze and the audio will buzz until the blue screen pops up saying the system experienced an issue, and the code is DPC Watchdog Violation. However, it can also happen when doing something benign, for example, I had it freeze when simply scrolling through a text webpage.

I have done multiple Google searches and checked numerous forums and to try and fix this issue I have tried:

• Updating display/audio/chipset/etc drivers
• Changing from HDMI-DVI to DVI-DVI to connect my monitor to the tower because I read that HDMI can cause issues
• Turning of Fast-start up (I have since turned it back on because it made no difference)
• Uninstalling Kaspersky (anti-virus) because I read that 3rd party antivirus can cause issues

The only thing that is constant between this computer and the last that also experienced BSOD crashes is my software (most of which I have used for years on multiple systems without issue) and monitor (again, also been using for years on multiple systems without issue) and I've searched multiple times to see if a monitor can cause this issue and have come up with nothing.

I followed the steps in the posting instructions and will attach the created zip file. Any help is greatly appreciated with this issue. It is driving me insane and I know I'm going to end up with a corrupted system/HDD if these crashes continue.

 

Another DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION victim


Yet another DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION Stop Error 0x0..133 victim. I just wanted to know more information on what this is and if any remedy can be found. I have An Acer E5-721-80EE laptop that I updated from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 late last year. I also reset the laptop by reinstalling Windows 10, in order to get rid of all the Acer bloatware, and everything has been working fine. Until recently, I have become a victim of the DPC Watchdog Violation Stop Error, that I see occurs frequently to many pc users. My laptop boots up fine to desktop and generally works great, but then all of sudden my desktop freezes, and then I get a BSOD screen stating my pc has stopped working and needs to restart, stating the dreaded DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION Stop error. It doesn't happen all the time but it's starting to happen more frequently. Any debugging help from the Win10 Forum would be appreciated.

Acer E5-721 80EE 17"Laptop Win10 64bit
AMD Quad-Core Processor A8-6410
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
8 GB DDR3 L Memory
1 GB Hard Drive

 

DPC Watchdog Violation BSOD

Dear Bill F Curtis,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thank you for reaching out about the recurring DPC Watchdog Violation BSOD error you've been experiencing. I understand how frustrating it can be to encounter such issues regularly. Based on the information you've provided, it seems like the error is related to the ACPI.sys driver, specifically pointing to ACPIInterruptEventCompletion.



The DPC Watchdog Violation error typically occurs when a Deferred Procedure Call (DPC) exceeds the permitted time limit, leading to a system crash (Blue Screen of Death or BSOD). The ACPI.sys driver manages Advanced Configuration and Power Interface functionalities in Windows, which are critical for power management and device enumeration.



To further diagnose and resolve this issue, I recommend the following steps:



Steps to Resolve DPC Watchdog Violation Error:

1. Update Drivers: Ensure all your drivers, especially the ACPI-related ones, are up to date. Outdated or corrupted drivers can often cause such errors. Please download the latest adapted driver from the hardware manufacturer's website and install it.
   
2. Check for BIOS Update: Sometimes, BIOS updates include fixes for ACPI-related issues. Visit your computer manufacturer's website to check if there's a BIOS update available for your specific model. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully when updating the BIOS.
   
3. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic: Memory issues can also contribute to DPC Watchdog Violation errors. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to check for memory problems:
   
   • Press Windows key + R, type mdsched.exe, and press Enter.
     
   • Choose to restart and check for problems.
     
4. Disable Overclocking (if applicable):If you've overclocked your CPU or GPU, revert to default settings temporarily. Overclocking can sometimes destabilize system components and lead to BSOD errors.
   

If the issue continues despite these steps, it might be beneficial to consult with a qualified technician who can perform more in-depth diagnostics.

Please let me know how these steps work for you or if you have any further questions. We're here to assist you further.

Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist