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12-13-2016 07:36 AM
Recently i have reinstalled windows n facing this issue. System restarts with this error DPC_WATCHDOG VIOLATION.. Want to know what the error is about and how to resolve this.. Please do help me out
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12-13-2016 04:45 PM
Welcome to the HP Forums!
Thank you for posting your query in this forum, it's a great place to find answers.
I reviewed your post and I understand that you are getting a watchdog violation error on your computer.
I’d love to help!
In windows 8, Microsoft has introduced a bug checker called a watchdog so basically when it detects a procedure running too long it gives an error. Usually, this error occurs when you do not have the updated drivers for the hardware devices on the computer.
I recommend you to install HP support assistant from the below link and install it and it will automatically detect and install all the latest drivers for your computer.
Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!
To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help. If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles.
Take care.
Cheers!
The_Fossette
I am an HP Employee
12-13-2016 04:45 PM
Welcome to the HP Forums!
Thank you for posting your query in this forum, it's a great place to find answers.
I reviewed your post and I understand that you are getting a watchdog violation error on your computer.
I’d love to help!
In windows 8, Microsoft has introduced a bug checker called a watchdog so basically when it detects a procedure running too long it gives an error. Usually, this error occurs when you do not have the updated drivers for the hardware devices on the computer.
I recommend you to install HP support assistant from the below link and install it and it will automatically detect and install all the latest drivers for your computer.
Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!
To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help. If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles.
Take care.
Cheers!
The_Fossette
I am an HP Employee