DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION(0x133) whenever i turn my computer on

Question

Whenever I turn on my pc, it would always get crashed with this error for at minimum one time(sometimes even 3 times). The computer will then try to diagnose but to no avail(it says that it can not connect to the internet). I really need help, I have tried everything that is suggested online but can't seems to fix the problem.

Answer 1

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If you are unable to get into Windows

Are you able to force your PC into the Recovery Environment using these steps.

Start your PC, just as Windows attempts to load (spinning dots), press and hold Power Button for 5 - 10 seconds to perform a Hard Shut Down

Do this twice

On the third start Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt... etc.

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If you are able to get into Windows:

Please check to see if your PC is producing any minidump files, I will check those to see if they provide any insight into a potential cause of the system crashes.

Please do not upload a very large Memory.dmp file.

Open Windows File Explorer.

Navigate to C:\Windows\Minidump

Copy any minidump files onto your Desktop, then zip those up.

Upload the zip file to the Cloud (OneDrive... etc.), then choose to share those and get a share link.

Then post the link here to the zip file, so I can take a look for you

Answer 2

The DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (0x133) error typically occurs due to a faulty driver that fails to complete its work within the expected time frame. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check for Driver Issues: If a driver is mentioned in the stop error message, try disabling it to see if that resolves the problem. Additionally, check for updates for your drivers, especially for graphics and storage drivers.
2. Use Windows Debugger: If you have access to the Windows Debugger, you can analyze the memory dump file (usually located at C:\windows\memory.dmp) to identify the faulty driver. Refer to the relevant documentation for guidance on how to do this.
3. Event Viewer: Check the Event Viewer for any error messages that might provide more context on what is causing the issue. Look for critical errors that occurred around the same time as the stop code error.
4. Compatibility Check: Ensure that any new hardware you have installed is compatible with your version of Windows. You can refer to the Windows 10 specifications for more information.
5. Safe Mode: Booting into Safe Mode can help you troubleshoot the problem by loading only essential drivers. You can access Safe Mode by going to Control Panel > Settings > Update and Security > Recovery > Advanced startup.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to consider further diagnostics or even a system restore if the problem started after a recent change.

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References:

• Common Windows stop errors
• Avoiding DPC Watchdog timeout problems in StorPort Miniports