Windows Update triggering a blue screen error (DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION)
Windows Update triggering a blue screen error (DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION)
Gather complete system details and share any (all) BSoD crash logs for analysis
You're looking for crash dump files from a BSoD crash that happened about two months ago. Since you paused updates then, you might need to check your system logs or use tools like Sysinternals to retrieve them. Also, keep an eye out for the Windows update reminder today, as it may prompt you to share system specifications soon.
Looking for quick crash reports instead of full files? Usually, system failures during major upgrades stem from outdated BIOS or driver versions—not always. These crash logs can uncover more details about what went wrong.
Here are the details in a revised format:
The system specifications include Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processor, 38°C CPU temperature, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X with 12GB RAM (dual-channel, 1197MHz), C.X370M-G motherboard, 14nm Summit Ridge technology, and 8192MB of memory. The graphics card is a WXGA display with 1366x768 resolution at 60Hz. Storage is 931GB using Western Digital WDC WD10EZRX-00A8LB0, operating at 43°C. No optical drives were found. Audio features include AMD High Definition Audio Device.
I’m hoping this update won’t need a motherboard BIOS upgrade. Shouldn’t the operating system handle that? It’s not clear if OS and BIOS are related, as they seem to be separate components. I’ll proceed with the update only when I need to replace the CPU to a Ryzen 3700X, which should be supported by this board (their site mentions it).