Hi, Oana-Georgiana Secuian
Welcome to Microsoft Community.
We understand that you are experiencing a blue screen issue while playing War Thunder, and from the blue screen log you provided, the error code is "CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT". This usually occurs when one or more processors in a multi-core system are having problems and they are unable to respond to clock interrupts within the allocated timeframe.
Possible causes:
-Hardware problems (such as RAM failures, component overheating, or hardware failures) may trigger such errors.-Software conflicts (especially those involving drivers or low-level system processes) may also cause this problem.-Malware or corrupted system files may cause unexpected behavior leading to a blue screen of death.
It is recommended that you can try the following steps:
I. Hardware check:
Run a diagnostic on your RAM using Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool or other trusted software.And use specialized software to check the temperatures of key components such as the CPU and GPU to make sure they are within safe operating limits.II.Software updates:Make sure all device drivers (especially those for motherboard chipsets and network adapters) are up to date. Please visit your hardware manufacturer's official website to download the drivers corresponding to your hardware model and system version.
III.Malware Scan:
Perform a thorough malware scan using Windows Defender or a reputable antivirus program.
**IV. Repair your system:**1. Search for CMD, find the command prompt, and choose to run in administrator mode.2. Enter the following commands one by one, and be sure to execute the next command after the previous one is completed.DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealthDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealthDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthSFC /Scannow3. After the scan is complete, you can check the scan information to see if the problem has been detected and fixed.V.Clean Boot: Try to perform a clean boot to determine if any third-party applications are causing conflicts:1. Tap Windows+R and type msconfig2. Open System Configuration and select the General tab - Selective Startup.3. Remove the check from Load startup items.4. Go to the Services tab - click Hide all microsoft services in the lower left corner, and then click Disable all.5. Click OK and restart your computer. (Be sure to select Hide all Microsoft services first and then click Disable all, otherwise it may cause unforeseen problems such as not being able to access the system.)Check to see if the problem still recurs.*Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background service is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.**These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get back on track.*VI. Repairing the systemIn order to rule out problems caused by Windows system components, you can repair your system directly through Media Creation Tool, which is not a reinstallation of the system, it will repair your system without deleting files or applications. However, if you have important data on your computer, we still recommend backing it up in advance.Once you have completed your backup, follow the steps in the guide below:Download Windows 11Visit the site above and select Download Tool Now - Run the Media Creation Tool - Select Yes - Select Accept - Select Create Installation Media for Another Computer - Select DVD ISO File - Save As Local File.If you want to download version 23H2 of Windows 11 then you can follow the link provided by volunteer host Ramesh in the link below to get the ISO and then follow the same stepsDownload iso of windows 11 that is older than the newest update (a - Microsoft CommunityRun the local WINDOWS. iso file - Right click - Mount - Select Run setup.exe - Select Don't use for now - Select Keep personal files and settings - Select Next - Wait for WINDOWS Repair to finish installing - Restart your WINDOWS computer.Disclaimer: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides:How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft CommunityIf these steps do not solve the problem, after our inquiry, this is more common among War Thunder gamers, which is related to the game itself, we recommend you to consult the game official directly.
Best Regards
Nicholas.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
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