I'm encountering a DMA Driver Verifier violation on my Windows 11 laptop, and I'm feeling pretty stuck. I read that I could disable driver verification, but I can't find any options for that in my BIOS; the only settings I see are for Secure Boot and Virtualization, which I've disabled without any success.
Previously, I managed to run the command 'verifier /reset' in the command line, but it didn't change any settings. After doing a reset (while keeping my personal files), I got the system to work briefly, but now it BSODs within seconds of logging in. I can access Safe Mode, but it seems my machine is in S Mode, which limits what I can do. Even in Safe Mode with Command Prompt, I can't execute commands due to a restriction that only allows Microsoft verified apps. I also tried Safe Mode with Networking, but there's no Wi-Fi available.
I'm at a loss about what could be causing this violation or how to diagnose it further. I'd like to know how to disable the DMA feature if possible, and I also want to get out of S Mode, but my time in the system is too limited. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Have you checked if your motherboard is running the latest BIOS version? Sometimes these issues arise from older hardware that doesn't play nice with newer Windows updates. Take a look at the external devices you have connected, like USB devices, printers, etc. That could also be a factor.
You definitely need to provide the dump files as the bot suggested. The DMA (Direct Memory Access) violation indicates that some device is trying to access the memory in a way that Windows doesn't allow for security reasons. Those dump files will help pinpoint the issue, so try to get those uploaded for analysis.
First off, it's important to back up your data before making any changes to your BIOS settings or disk, as you might run into data loss. As for the BSOD, getting dump files is crucial. You can check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any crash logs that might help diagnose the issue better. If you have any, zip that folder and upload them to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe. Having multiple dump files can really help in finding the root cause of the problem.
It's a newer HP laptop, so I doubt the hardware is outdated, but I’ll check the BIOS version as soon as I can. I don’t have much attached, just the basics like a mouse and a keyboard.