I've been dealing with the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION blue screen error for several months now. It used to happen rarely, but now I'm facing it daily, sometimes multiple times a day. I've tried various solutions like clean installing drivers with DDU, performing a clean install of Windows, and even switching to Linux, but nothing has worked. I've also reached out to both Windows and Nvidia tech support, but their responses were just basic troubleshooting tips. I took a peek at the minidump files, and it seems like there's some issue with nvlddmkm.sys. If anyone could help analyze the minidump file, I would appreciate it! You can find it here: [https://files.catbox.moe/oqa3rc.zip](https://files.catbox.moe/oqa3rc.zip). Interestingly, I have the same laptop as my friend, who hasn't experienced any issues, so I'm at a loss and really need some guidance.
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How’s your system holding up since you upgraded the RAM? The nvlddmkm.sys file usually points to GPU driver issues or hardware failure. Make sure you have the latest graphics drivers installed, but if the newest ones are unstable, rolling back to an older version might be a good idea. Let me know how that goes!
To get a better grip on the BSOD, you’ll need the minidump files. If you can access Windows, check the folder C:WindowsMinidump for any dump files. If you find them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. It's helpful to have multiple dump files for a thorough analysis, so follow this guide to ensure you're set up for small memory dumps: [Configure Windows 10 to Create Minidump](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5560-configure-windows-10-create-minidump-bsod.html). Good luck!
I upgraded the RAM after the error started, and no, it hasn't helped at all. I also tried older drivers but still keep getting those blue screens. It's so frustrating!