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DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

DPC Watchdog Violation

What does this error mean?

A deferred procedure call (DPC) routine took too long to execute, usually caused by storage or driver issues.

How to fix DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION?

Update storage drivers (SATA/AHCI). Check hard drive health with chkdsk. Update chipset drivers. Disable fast startup. Check for SSD firmware updates.