Windows 10: How to solve DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION with an external SSD?

Hello.I have an issue regarding my newly built PC, i encounter the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION every time i try to play a game from an external SSD. I've tried most recommended fixes and it doesn't seem to change. All relevant drivers are up to date and i never have the problem without the external drive. The drive in question is a Samsung T7 1GB and i will list my PC specs below. Thankyou for any help or advice!CPU: Ryzen 5600GStock CoolerMainboard: ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMINGRAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2 x 8GB, 3200 MHSSD: WD Blue SN570 250 GBGPU: Gigabyte 3060 Ti

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External SSD

I have recently bought external SSD, I want to know what are the things i need to take care of before using my external SSD? Any tips and suggestions are welcome. Thank you for your support.

 

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

Hi Robin,

The error DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION may possibly occur due to the iastor.sys driver
which is not fully compatible with Windows 10. To isolate your issue, we'd like to gather more information:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• What is the exact error message you received?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
article to troubleshoot blue screen. It will let you choose if the error happened while upgrading to Windows 10, after an update was installed or while using your computer.

If you choose While upgrading to Windows 10. It will let you expand
Remove software to uninstall software or Remove hardware to unplug unnecessary external hardware.

If you choose After an update was installed. It will let you expand
Stop error that lets you get to the desktop to uninstall an update or
Stop error doesn't let you get to the desktop start your Windows in safe mode to uninstall updates. You need to remove unnecessary external hardware.

If you choose While using PC. It will let you expand
Check for updates to update your computer. Remove software to uninstall software or
Remove hardware to unplug unnecessary external hardware.

Keep us posted if you need additional help.