I've been facing an issue with my laptop where it randomly crashes, showing an error message that says "There is a problem and the device needs to be restarted. Automatic restart." The error code is CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT. This happens when I'm doing something as simple as typing in an Office file, and the laptop is running on battery, currently at 88%. This isn't the first time this has happened, but it seems to occur more frequently after I've just started up the PC. I tried using the advanced settings to restore it, but all I got was a bluescreen with a reference to C:WINDOWSSystem32LogfileSrtSrtTrail.txt, which didn't help when I tried to follow the path. Can anyone help me figure out what might be wrong and how I can fix it?
3 Answers
You might try slightly raising the VCore in the BIOS settings. Just be cautious with this step; too much increase can lead to overheating if the CPU isn’t managed properly. Is your laptop running hot often? That could also be a sign of degradation in the CPU.
Definitely check the RAM first. If it’s faulty, that could be causing the CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT errors. If you haven’t done it yet, run a memory test and see if it points to any issues.
First off, you’ll want to check your system's RAM and monitor the temperatures. If you’re not sure how to check the temperatures, you might need to install a program, as the Task Manager doesn't show all the details. Also, keep an eye out for any overheating issues as those can contribute to system instability.
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