Windows 10: Multiple BSOD in last 24hr, Driver power state Failure and DPC watchdogs violation, what...

I was playing my pc last night and all of a sudden my pc seemed to have crashed, I believe it was a blue screen but I wasn’t able to see a BSOD when my pc started back up I had a bunch of purple dots all over my screen, I then reset it again which got rid of them but it has constantly been crashing and bluesceening since, I have 2 error codes that have been the last 2 that have popped up; I have also swapped my ram slots from 1-3 to 2-4 which seemed to stop it for a little bit, but I can no longer connect to my internet which was one of the things that happened last night along with the blue s

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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 Outdated or corrupted drivers can often cause such errors.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

 

BSOD - with DPC Watchdog violation plus Driver Power State Failure


Sigh... a brand new build on new components. Have a dual boot - works brilliantly in Win 7 (no errors) but fails mostly upon boot up in Win 10.

Crash dump analysis shows 7 dump files with 6 DPC Watchdog violations and 1 one Driver Power State Failure. Using WhoCrashed shows module ntkrnlmp.exe as likely culprit.

I am at a loss. Machine works great in Win 7 but is all sadness and woe in Win 10.

The debug file is loaded - and now?

Your help will be appreciated.

 

DPC Watchdog Violation and Driver Power State Failure BSODs

I'm getting BSODs in a consistent manner, usually whenever I'm using PhotoShop or HitFilm Express; and usually either 'DPC Watchdog Violation' or 'Driver Power State Failure'.

Typically my mouse will freeze for a few seconds, after which it will run fine for a few seconds and then freeze up completely, and finally crash with a BSOD.

It's happened a few times while playing games, but usually only when I have Chrome open as well. I can use PhotoShop or HitFilm if I make sure to close any other programs beforehand, although if I leave the computer for a few minutes, with PhotoShop or HitFilm running, when I come back and start to work again it will BSOD.

Has been happening for a while now, and so far this is what I've tried:
- Updated drivers
- Reinstalled potential problem drivers
- Updated BIOS
- Performed a chkdsk /r /f on both drives
- Performed a sfc /scannow
- And finally, as a last resort, I did a 'remove everything' PC Reset.

The reset seemed like it solved it, but the next day BSODs started occurring again.

Computer is an MSI GE62VR 7RF Apache Pro laptop.

OS: Windows 10 Home
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.80GHz
RAM: 16GB
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

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