Error during Windows Startup linked to Wi-Fi adapter.
Error during Windows Startup linked to Wi-Fi adapter.
Hey there. I've noticed a strange problem with my family member's PC. It seems the USB Wi-Fi dongle is the culprit. They're using Windows 10 with all the latest updates. Whenever the PC tries to connect to the Wi-Fi adapter for online access, the task bar's Wi-Fi indicator changes from four solid bars to a disconnected globe. After that, it reverts to four bars, then the whole system freezes and eventually triggers a BSOD with a DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION error. It only works properly when connected via a LAN cable. Once they plug in a USB Wi-Fi adapter, the PC freezes again and crashes, showing the same BSOD message. I've tried a new Netgear dongle, but it still freezes and crashes every time. Running 16GB RAM on an Intel Core i7-6800K with a GIGABYTE GA-X99-Ultra Gaming board. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks.
Remove the driver then locate an alternative from reputable sources such as Lenovo or Intel, and install those instead. Often you can search online about the chipset, Wi-Fi USB dongle usage, and use different drives. You might also attempt an older driver version to determine if it resolves the problem. Edit: A recent search and summary across several pages suggest the USB Wi-Fi device is likely the cause. You could also consider updating your BIOS and chipset drivers for your motherboard.
I had already updated the bios to the karat version before you replied. It looks like the fix was successful so far. All the drivers linked to the chipset I installed came from the gigabytes website for the board. The bios update seems to have resolved the problem.