DPC watchdog violation
DPC watchdog violation
Hello everyone, I came across this DPC watchdog violation issue on my laptop for the first time. It occurred after I installed Windows 10 from the Dell website and used their drivers for my Dell Precision 7720. I even disabled Windows 10 in the registry to avoid conflicts with the drivers from the website. I’ve noticed similar problems when installing through the Dell site, especially during forced Windows updates. I’m wondering if it’s better to let drivers install via the Windows update instead of using the Dell website, since updates will always happen that way. Thank you for your advice.
Additional notes.
Where did you obtain the installer for the operating system? Did you set up the OS in offline mode (without an internet connection)? While disconnected from the internet, after installing the OS, it is recommended to install all necessary drivers for your platform using an elevated command with the most recent versions, such as right-clicking the installer and selecting Run as Administrator. After installing all drivers, reconnect to the internet and allow the OS to perform an update.
I saved the OS from Microsoft site using a specific method and adjusted the resolution. I installed the OS offline, then used Dell Precision’s automatic installer to set up drivers, which suggested suitable ones. After that, I installed architectural software such as Revit and AutoCAD. When launching Revit, the computer would freeze and a DPC error appeared. If I follow your advice to run Windows Update after installing drivers from Dell, will that update process risk corrupting the already-installed drivers from the Dell site? Should I download the drivers individually instead of using the automatic installer on the Dell website? In my experience, I began with downloading Intel HD 630 and the Nvidia graphics card from their site and installed them. Then I went to the Dell website to install drivers. Was it correct that I downloaded both Intel and Nvidia drivers separately from outside the Dell site, or should I have completed everything through the Dell platform? I noticed the Nvidia Quadro P3000 listed on the Dell site wasn’t the latest version available on the Nvidia website. I would value your suggestions, thank you.
I download and install all drivers myself, which helps me bypass third-party apps that notify you about pending updates. I compare the latest available version with the one I'm using. Before formatting and reinstalling the OS, I often save the drivers on a pen drive.
I have just completed a fresh Windows installation. Before that, I had downloaded the newest Intel graphics driver and the latest Nvidia driver from the Intel website. I noticed the versions available on Dell were outdated, which led me to suspect those older drivers were causing the video driver error and the watchdog violation. After installing the OS, I permanently disabled Windows updates through the policy editor and registry settings. Then I installed the Intel driver first, followed by the Nvidia driver, and restarted the PC. After that, I installed Revit and AutoCAD, and tested the system by running intensive rendering tasks in Revit for about two hours. The PC never encountered the video driver error during this test. Previously, it had failed within just five minutes before a blue screen appeared. My concern now is whether installing only these two graphics drivers will keep the PC stable, as I fear older versions might cause issues. I’ve experienced frequent blue screens after installing OS and updating drivers, especially when using Revit. I’m worried about needing to install additional drivers like Framework 3.0 or 3.5, which require downloading from Windows Update. What should I do to avoid these blue screens and ensure a smoother experience?