I'm having a frustrating issue with my PC. Every time I try to start it up, I get a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the stop code DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION before I can even reach the Windows logon screen. Because of this, I can't access the desktop or even boot into Safe Mode without going through recovery options first.
Here's my setup:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 4500
- **Motherboard:** MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi
- **RAM:** 64GB DDR4
- **Storage:** 500GB MSI M450 M.2 SSD
I've tried getting into recovery, so I'm leaning towards it being a driver issue. I've run chkdsk and sfc scannow from the recovery command prompt, but neither found any problems. I've also collected a minidump file that might help diagnose the issue.
2 Answers
I agree with DriverDetective42! A single dump file can be tricky to analyze, but updating your drivers is crucial, especially if they are out of date. If updating doesn't work, you might want to try booting into Safe Mode after disabling the WiFi driver to keep your system stable while you troubleshoot further. Just keep an eye out for any slowdowns or crashes after that!
It looks like you're dealing with a driver issue. From the minidump file provided, it seems that the crash is linked to mtkwl6ex.sys, which is part of the AMD WiFi drivers. The version you have seems to be outdated (from June 2022). I recommend downloading the latest drivers from your motherboard's support page and installing those. Once you've done that, see if the BSODs continue.
Also, as a quick fix, try disabling your WiFi router temporarily to see if that helps you boot without crashing.
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