DPC errors in 8.1 Windows along with IRQL not eaualn and finally Atttmepted Switch from DPC

[Sbailey7444]

For the past month or so I have received the Blue Screen and shut down of Windows 8.1 with these messages: 1) DPC Watchdog Violation, 2) IRQL Not Equal, and 3) Attempted Switch From DPC. This last one is now the most common, possibly because I upgraded every driver known to mankind, although today I received 5 times the #2 choice. About to throw this laptop in the garbage with all of the time it is taking me to reboot, reboot, etc I use Firefox for browser and seems that most of the shutdowns are with this browser, but I now run in safe mode and still shutdowns  occur. Windows and all drivers are up to date at this time. I understand this is a common problem with Windows 8.1 and 10 so why doesn't MS release a bug fig to eliminate DPC altogether???  Maybe best to buy a new laptop with fresh software and drivers and not to waste more time (over 50 hours this past week) to try and fix this DPC problem.

[Sbailey7444]

BTW have also added on Bluetooth headphones and iPhone to further complicate this matter along with all of the MS and HP upgrades and drivers. Still no resolution.

[KrazyToad]

@Sbailey7444

I would suggest you run  a System Test from F2 to confirm the Hardware Functionality and also let me know if the Notebook shuts down during the Extensive Test

- Turn it back on, then tap the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup menu screen is displayed.
- Press F2 to select System Diagnostics.
- Click System Tests

If all the Tests pass, please perform a Reset. You can follow the instructions in this Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03546603

Keep me posted how it goes 😊

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