Windows 10: Window 10: DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION

I'm trying to get to the bottom of the blue screen error I'm getting on my Alienware 15 R4: DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION.

It seems to happen spontaneously, sometimes under heavy load, sometimes when just downloading something.


As far as I can tell the built-in windows 10 'verifier' is not configured to test anything, so it doesn't seem this is caused by some inadvertent stress-test being run.

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

http://m.hexus.net/tech/features/software/85085-how-clean-install-windows-10-usb-drive/