The DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION blue screen error is a stop error which is also identified by the error code 0x00000133 bug checks. This error signifies that the DPC watchdog violation error was implemented as it identified a DPC (single long-delayed process call) or the computer system spent much more time on one or more DISPATCH_LEVEL interrupt request level (IRQL).

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However, this error might be caused due to various other reasons including, unsupported SSD firmware, old SSD driver models, due to hardware unsuitability issues, or system files. In case, if any user is using the SSD in on their Windows computer system, we recommend you to first ensures that the firmware version of the SSD and also confirm that the updated version is installed on your system.

Symptoms of BSOD Error Code 0x00000133

Following symptoms of BSOD Error code 0x00000133 are as follows:

● Crashes the active program window.
● While working with the system, it displayed a Stop error 0x133 DPC_WATCHDOG-VIOLATION.
● When the issue is identified, Windows has been automatically shut down to stop damages to your system.
● While running the same program, your system appeared with the same error 0x00000133.
● Windows computer runs sluggishly and also respond slowly to inputs.
● Computer system freezes for a few seconds.

Causes of BSOD Error Code 0x00000133

There are various reasons behind the occurrence of this error, but some most important and popular are listed below:

● Corrupted or damaged device drivers.
● Incorrectly configured device drivers.
● Any malicious program, malware or viruses has corrupted system files.
● It is caused by a damaged or corrupted hard disk.
● Error Code 0x00000133 caused due to issue in RAM or memory corruption.
● After installing the new hardware, the driver has conflicts.

Underneath in this article, we will teach you by providing a few effective steps which help you in fixing the error code 0x00000133. The steps are discussed below.

Steps to Fix DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Blue Screen Error

To fix this error without any error, follow the steps in an exact series to avert problem and unwanted errors and glitches. We recommend you to perform a full system scan to detect the problem relate to viruses or any malicious programs. Here how to fix it:

Solution-1: Turn off Fast Startup

By turning off the Fast Startup, you can be able to troubleshoot the error code 0x00000133. Follow the given steps:

1. Click on the ‘Start’ logo to launch the Start menu.
2. In the start menu, click on the ‘Control Panel’ tab to launch it.
3. After that, press the ‘Change Settings’ icon which might be not available.
4. Next, uncheck the ‘Turn on Fast Startup’ box appears on the screen.
5. Restart your computer system to save all the changes.

Solution-2: Update System Driver

Probably, updating the system driver might help you in fixing the problem or error. However, you can easily repair or update Windows driver by applying a manual solution, or you can also choose any professional system driver updater tool for updating it. Here we can do it manually.

1. Hit the Windows + R tabs all together on the keyboard to launch the ‘Run’ search box.
2. Under the run search box, enter ‘msc’ and hit the Enter tab.
3. After that, look for the ‘IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers’ and click to expand it.
4. Next, right-click on the driver and then choose ‘Update Driver from the given list.
5. Lastly, from the list choose the method by which you update the selected driver.
6. Finally, restart your computer system to apply all the changes.

Note: To update all system drivers, repeat the aforementioned steps.

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