I've been having a frustrating issue with my Framework laptop that just started about 4-5 days ago. Whenever I use it, the system freezes and eventually shows a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the stop code DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION. This is just the latest in a string of problems I've had, including UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION and CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED errors. Honestly, it feels like I can't catch a break! I've attached a link to a DMP file for analysis. I'd really appreciate any insights or suggestions to fix this issue!
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First off, you're going to want to get those dump files analyzed—they're crucial for understanding what's causing these BSODs. If you can boot into Windows (or Safe Mode), check the C:WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. If you find some, zip them up and upload them to a file sharing site like MediaFire or Catbox, as Reddit often bans certain hosts. The more dump files you have, the better it is for troubleshooting, so try to gather as many as possible!
You might want to check the Windows Event Viewer when these crashes happen. There should be error logs around the time of the crash that could point you in the right direction. Also, please share more details about your system—specs can help us better determine the issue!
I’ve got a Framework laptop with a 7640U CPU and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. I’ll check the Event Viewer logs as well and let you know!