Windows 8: Fix "Dpc WatchDog Violation" error

Windows 8 is known to have an annoying error that causes a blue screen and displays the message "Dpc WatchDog Violation". Fortunately, however, there is usually no deep problem behind this, so you can quickly fix the cause yourself.

What to do about the "Dpc WatchDog Violation: guide for Windows 8

Bluescreens ring alarm bells for most users, because a sudden computer crash can be very worrisome. However, most of the time the error message "Dpc WatchDog Violation" on Windows 8 and also on Windows 10 points to a relatively simple hard disk driver problem. By updating the driver software, you can already prevent the problem.

Update hard disk driver

1. First, open the Device Manager. The fastest way to do this is to press Windows key + R at the same time. In the dialog box, then type without quotes "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
2. In the Device Manager, now unfold the menu "Drives" by clicking on the small arrow to the left of the entry.
3. Here you can now see your hard drive or hard drives. If you have installed several, you should update the drivers of all hard drives, so that the error "Dpc WatchDog Violation" is fixed safely.
4. Right-click the hard drive.
5. Now select "Update Driver".
6. Let Windows search for a suitable update. However, if Windows does not find any current software, you should download the driver manually from the manufacturer.
7. Finally restart your PC.

The error "Dpc WatchDog Violation" under Windows 8 is also known as error code 0x133 or 0x00000133.