Windows 10: Watchdog Violation and other errors

Okay. I'm at my wits end here. Around the beginning of January I started experiencing crashes with a variety of error messages. Service Kernel, Watchdog Violation are the two that I seem to remember. I ran sfc /scannow with no problems detected. So, it didn't fix whatever issue I ran into. Finally broke down and bought a new SSD.


After reinstalling windows 10 and dealing with crashes while installing the drivers for my video card Windows crashed. This resulted in everything breaking. I couldn't even boot past the BIOS screen. In an attempt to troubleshoot the hardware, I disconnected everything. Working my way through the four RAM sticks, individually and together I was able to get the single POST beep. Next I added one video card and was able to boot up into windows. I then added in my wireless card, again able to boot into windows and perform the necessary updates and driver installations.


I then reconnected my second video card (SLI). Again, without issue. So, my thought was that through process of elimination, I had determined that my optical drive was the problem. To confirm this, I reconnected it as well. But, everything worked fine.


That was about three weeks ago. Now, I'm back in the same boat. Service Kernel, Watchdog Violation blue screens. I attempted to run sfc /scannow from the repair command prompt which only resulted in another BSOD. Startup Repair can't fix whatever problem I have. I've also tried restoring windows, but that just results in a BSOD.


There were no driver updates prior to this latest crash. I haven't added, or removed any hardware, or programs.


I'd appreciate any help.

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Help! Watchdog Violation

More info on that BSOD

How to Fix DPC_Watchdog_Violation Blue Screen error

 

DPC watchdog violation

Hi Kathy,

To assist you further, kindly answer the questions below:

• Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Have you tried the troubleshooting steps on this
  link that was provided by Billion Debbarma on September 19, 2015 and see if you will still encounter the same issue?

Regards.

 

dpc watchdog violation

Hi Steven,

DPC Watchdog Violation is a common error caused by SSD drivers in
Windows 10. In order for us to effectively assist you with your concern, we just have a few questions for you:

• Were there any changes made to your computer prior to the issue?
• Were you able to install all pending updates on your computer?
• Have you tried restarting your computer?
• Have you tried running the System File Checker tool?
• What troubleshooting steps have you already performed?

Regards.