It's hard to use a computer that's displaying the DPC Watchdog Violation Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. But don't give up-we've got all the solutions below that will help you get back into your computer in no time.

How to Fix a DPC Watchdog Violation Error

This error could point to a hardware compatibility issue, but you don't need to open your computer just yet. Here are some potential solutions to try first:

1. Unplug any external devicesyou're currently using, such as portable hard drives, printers, scanners, smartphones, digital cameras, and other unnecessary devices.

   If the DPC Watchdog Violation error goes away after doing so, you know that it's one of those pieces of hardware. Plug them back in, one by one, to see which one caused the error.

   Then, update your drivers, plug the device into a different USB port, or format the drive.
   

2. Run the SFC /Scannow command to fix any corrupted system files. Once it's complete, see if the error repeats itself.

3. Run the chkdsk command to fix any errors with your storage drivers. This process can fix problems with an SSD that might be causing the DPC Watchdog Violation error in Windows 11.

4. Update your SATA AHCI driver, either through Device Manager or with a free driver updater tool.

5. Update Windows 11 to see if there are any patches out for a bug that's causing this error.

6. Check for a firmware update. If you suspect that your SSD is the problem, the manufacturer's website might include a firmware update that you'll need to install. You can usually find these on the support page.

7. Revert to a previous restore point, if you have one, to get around all sorts of problems, including this one.

8. Reset Windows 11 to its factory defaults. This will wipe all the software from the computer, which could include deleting whatever software conflict is to blame for the Windows 11 DPC Watchdog Violation error.

   Be sure to try all the above steps first. If you're sure that a reset is what you want to do, back up your important files if you can.

9. Remove the hardwarethat's causing the error. If you think your main boot drive is to blame, install a new hard drive and put Windows 11 on it.

Causes of the DPC Watchdog Violation Error

The DPC Watchdog Violation error is most commonly caused by hardware compatibility problems, most often with PCs with an SSD and external devices, but it doesn't always happen when you install a new component.

This error can also occur when you're missing a driver, or with software conflicts between different applications.

The specific cause of your DPC Watchdog Violation error will be hard to pin down, but there are several fixes to try, which may reveal what the problem was in the first place.

FAQ

• How do I fix the DPC Watchdog Violation error in Windows 10?

  The above fixes should work for earlier versions of Windows. First, unplug all of your devices, and then check for driver updates. As a last resort, reinstall Windows.

• How do I fix an "Attempted Switch from DPC" error?

  The "Attempted Switch from DPC" error is another issue that gives you the Blue Screen of Death; its error code is 0x000000B8, and it usually happens when third-party software is interfering with Windows. To fix it, you may have to start up your computer in Safe Mode, and then go toSettings  ?> System ?> Apps & featuresand uninstall the apps that may be causing the error.