Windows 10: Turning on Memory Integrity in Windows 11 causes a DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error ... ?

Hi,My Windows Defender reports that Memory Integrity is turned off, and that my PC may be vulnerable as a result. No driver compatibility problems are reported. However, when I toggle the switch and reboot the machine as prompted, I get a "DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION" error and complete system crash. A reboot gets me back to my desktop, but Memory Integrity is turned off again. How can I resolve this issue?

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Memory integrity not turning on

Hello,

See if this fix helps you:

Fix: Can't turn on Memory Integrity in Windows 11

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

 

Can't turn on Memory Integrity

Hello R. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

There are a rising number of cases of Memory Integrity recently. Here is what is resolving most cases:

1) Make sure Secure Boot and TPM are enabled to get the full stable Security benefits of Windows 11:

https://pureinfotech.com/check-enable-tpm-secur...

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/tpm-2-0...

2) Then Troubleshoot Core Isolation Memory Integrity issues here:

https://allthings.how/how-to-fix-incompatible-d...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/core-isolation-a...

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-memory-integrity-...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/why...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/memory-integrity... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

https://allthings.how/how-to-fix-incompatible-d...

3) Drivers which are already added to Windows System 32 driver folders can be surgically removed following this guide:

https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/complet... (You DO NOT need the driver updater app, just follow the steps)

4) After reviewing all of these best resources you may decide to disable this feature for now. The best guide for this is here:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/enable-or-disable...

You can consult with MVP Shawn Brink who is often the best expert for the subjects he writes about, in the Comments section of this tutorial.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Memory Integrity Won't Turn On

Thanks for your reply.

I've joined the Windows Insider Programme and updated my laptop to 22H2 as this appeared to be the only thing listed that I didn't currently have. It's installed, but when I tried to switch on Memory Integrity from the settings it still scans for incompatible drivers, doesn't seem to find any and then says it needs to restart. And again once I press restart it gets to the Medion logo (just before the windows screen appears) but just hangs there.

On the suggestion you've linked above, Option 2 is "Refresh or Reinstall Windows Defender". Now if I follow this step and delete the Windows Defender folder in the registry as suggested, do I need to reinstall or will Windows do this automatically when I restart? I don't want to go deleting the folder and then finding that I've shot myself in the foot so to speak.

**Update**

I tried Option 2 and unfortunately this hasn't worked either, my laptop still hangs on the Medion logo without loading Windows after reset. I have to hold the power button to turn off and restart, then it loads Windows succesfully but still with Memory Integrity off.

Option 3 doesn't seem to be the problem as it's not detecting any incompatible drivers.