Ошибка driver pnp watchdog windows 10

by Ivan Jenic

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Updated on August 8, 2023

Did you get the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) with the stop code Driver PNP Watchdog error? If so, don’t panic; this post is meant for you.

Windows users reported getting Driver PNP Watchdog error while installing Windows updates. During the process of updating their Windows 10 OS, the update is initiated and then freezes while displaying the BSoD with the Driver PNP Watchdog error.

Meanwhile, the reasons for this error include malware or viruses, damaged PC registries, outdated drivers, or faulty hard drives, among others.

If you are embattled with Driver PNP Watchdog error, you may not be able to install important updates because of the error. However, Windows Report will show you several methods on how to fix Driver PNP Watchdog error.

How can I fix the Driver PNP Watchdog error?

In this article

• How can I fix the Driver PNP Watchdog error?
• 1. Repair PC Registry
• 2. Run Automatic Repair
• 3. Run CHKDSK
• Further solutions to get rid of Driver PNP Watchdog error
• 4: Run a full system scan
• 5. Install Microsoft Hotfix
• 6. Run the Windows Updates troubleshooter
• 7. Update system drivers
• 8. Reset this PC
• 9. Rerun Windows Update

1. Repair PC Registry

Due to several issues, the system files may be corrupted leading to a damaged Windows registry. Although, sometimes the windows registry may be bloated thereby causing Driver PNP Watchdog error.

Therefore, you need to repair your Windows registry by using System File Checker (SFC). The System File Checker utility program authenticates the veracity of all system files and fixes files with problems when possible.

Here’s how to run an SFC scan on Windows 10:

1. Go to Start > type cmd > right-click Command Prompt > select Run as Administrator.
2. Now, type the sfc /scannow command.
3. Wait for the scanning process to complete and then restart your computer. All corrupted files will be replaced on reboot.

In addition to running SFC Scan, you can also use DISM to fix Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem. Deployment Image Servicing and Management is a tool that is used to scan and resolve issues of corrupted system files as well.

Here’s how to run DISM in Windows:

1. Press Windows key + X and run Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Copy and paste the following command on the command line:
   • exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
3. In case the DISM can’t obtain files online, try using your installation USB or DVD. Insert media and type following command:
   • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess
4. Ensure you replace “C:RepairSourceWindows” path of your DVD or USB.

Note: Ensure that you replaced the repair source path with your own.

3. Run CHKDSK

Some Windows 10 users were able to fix Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem by performing CHKDSK on your hard drive. Unwanted files or folders which occupy your disk space can cause the Driver PNP Watchdog error as well; therefore, you need to free up your hard disk.

Here’s how to do this:

1. Go to Start > Type “command prompt” >Right-click on it, and select “Run as administrator”.
2. Now, type CHKDSK C: /F.
3. Then, type CHKDSK C: /R in the Command Prompt and hit Enter key.
4. After the CHKDSK process finishes, restart your PC.

Further solutions to get rid of Driver PNP Watchdog error

4: Run a full system scan

Viruses and malware can cause the Driver PNP Watchdog error; therefore, you need to scan your Windows 10 PC for viruses and malware so as to remove them.

You can either use Windows’ built-in antivirus Windows Defender or any third-party antivirus to run a full system scan.

However, we do recommend that you use specialized software. This free tool will scan and remove malware that could be responsible for Driver PNP Watchdog error from your computer.

Once you download the software, install it and run the system scan. The software will detect any malfunctioning or suspicious activity on your device and deal with it accordingly.

Meanwhile, if you still get Driver PNP Watchdog error while running Windows update, you may proceed to the next solution.

5. Install Microsoft Hotfix

Several Windows users reported success in fixing Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD simply by installing Microsoft Hotfix as reported by some Windows users.

Here’s how to do this:

1. Go to the Microsoft Support.
2. Now, Click on Hotfix Download Available menu
3. After download, Install the Hotfix by following the prompts
4. Restart your PC afterward.

6. Run the Windows Updates troubleshooter

Windows 10 OS has several troubleshooters to fix several issues. Meanwhile, for the purpose of the Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem which takes place during Windows Update, we recommend that you use Windows Update troubleshooter.

The Windows Update troubleshooter, on the other hand, fixes issues arising from recent Windows updates and it’s only available on Windows 10 PCs only.

Here’s how to run the troubleshooter:

• Go to Start
• In the search field box, type ‘Troubleshooting’ without quotes
• Click Troubleshooting
• Click View all in the left pane
• Select Windows Update
• Click Next to run Windows Update Troubleshooter, then follow the instructions on the screen

If you still cannot fix the Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem after running the Windows Update troubleshooter, you may consider resetting your Windows 10 PC.

7. Update system drivers

Outdated system drivers can cause system errors and most especially Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD errors. Moreover, Driver PNP Watchdog error is related to ‘driver’; therefore, you may have to update all your system drivers without using Windows Update. This is because Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem emerges while running Windows Update.

To cut a long story short, you need to use third-party programs to update your ol’ system drivers. We strongly recommend a dedicated driver updater tool to automatically download all the outdated drivers on your PC. Using such a tool is time-saving and safer.

The best driver updater software automate the whole process and come with additional optimization and restore features.

8. Reset this PC

This is an advanced recovery option that reinstates your PC to its factory state. Here’s how to reset your Windows 10 PC:

1. Hard power off your PC 3 times until the Advanced Recovery environment appears.
2. Choose Advanced options.
3. Now, select Troubleshoot.
4. Hence, Click Reset this PC.
5. Choose whether you want to keep or delete your files and apps.
6. Click Reset to proceed

9. Rerun Windows Update

There are instances where Windows Update process is halted or disrupted by the background process causing Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem.

Therefore, we recommend that you rerun the Windows update. In order to do this, restart your PC after getting Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD error, ensure your PC is connected to an uninterrupted power source before proceeding with Windows Update.

Follow these steps to run Windows update:

• Go to Start>type ‘settings’ > launch Settings.
• Go to the Update & Security menu.
• In the Windows Update window, check for updates and install the available updates.
• After the update is complete, restart your Windows PC.

In conclusion, all of the solutions we mentioned above can potentially fix the Driver PNP Watchdog BSoD problem. Therefore, if you have any questions concerning the solutions we mentioned above. Let us know by commenting below.

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You can see our troubleshooting BSoDs sections for articles on other error codes that show when a Blue Screen of Death is displayed.

Make sure to visit the great Windows 10 Errors Hub for guides and troubleshooter on anything related to the latest Windows operating system.

DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG — это одна из ошибок BSoD (синий экран смерти), которая появляется во время установки обновления. Это означает, что во время процесса система зависла и в конечном итоге вышла из строя, столкнувшись с синим экраном. Таким образом, синий экран говорит о том, что Windows собирает дополнительную информацию о проблеме, чтобы автоматически решить ее. Он также отображает код ошибки внизу, который можно использовать для ручного поиска решения. Однако Windows не всегда решает такие проблемы, даже если это удается, ошибка будет сохраняться и появляться время от времени. DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG может быть связан с несколькими причинами, такими как проблемы с драйверами, обновлениями, дисками и конфигурацией. Таким образом, вам придется потратить некоторое время на тестирование каждого из перечисленных ниже решений, чтобы исправить досадную ошибку.

Автоматическое восстановление

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1. Сканирование на наличие вредоносных программ.

Прежде чем мы начнем, я бы порекомендовал просканировать ваш компьютер на наличие вредоносных программ. Вредоносное ПО — предвестник всех бед. Различные инфекции могут изменить настройки, повредить или даже удалить жизненно важные сегменты. Таким образом, вы должны выполнить сканирование предпочтительной утилитой защиты от вредоносных программ. Чтобы сэкономить ваше время, мы прикрепили ссылку для загрузки антивируса Norton, который легко обнаруживает подозрительные приложения и угрозы, которые могут использовать вашу систему не по назначению.

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2. Запустите средство устранения неполадок Центра обновления Windows.

Если вы один из тех людей, у которых при обновлении системы появляется синий экран, то этот метод вам подходит. Просто следуйте инструкциям ниже:

1. Щелкните левой кнопкой мыши на Меню Пуск в левом нижнем углу экрана и выберите Настройки, Вы также можете использовать Windows + I сочетания клавиш.
2. Затем выберите Обновление и безопасность.
3. В открывшейся вкладке перейдите в меню левой панели, найдите и нажмите Устранение неполадок.
4. После этого найдите Центр обновления Windows и нажмите на него.
5. В раскрывшемся меню нажмите на Запустить средство устранения неполадок кнопку.
6. Подождите, пока Windows найдет проблемы и исправит их. После завершения перезагрузите компьютер и попробуйте установить обновление снова.

3. Приостановите автоматические обновления.

Еще один хороший способ избежать появления ошибки — временно отложить автоматические обновления. Обратите внимание, что это не устранит проблему полностью, однако отложит ее на некоторое время.

1. Щелкните левой кнопкой мыши на Меню Пуск в левом нижнем углу экрана и выберите Настройки.
2. Выберите Обновление и безопасность, затем перейдите на правую панель.
3. Нажмите Дополнительные параметры ссылку.
4. Перейдите в Приостановка обновлений раздел, затем щелкните Выберите дату.
5. Когда появится раскрывающийся список, вы можете выбрать дату для отсрочки автоматических обновлений.

4. Запустите проверку системных файлов (SFC).

Иногда ошибки BSoD могут быть вызваны повреждением файлов. Поэтому мы просканируем вашу систему на наличие поврежденных или отсутствующих данных, которые могут вызвать проблему. Для этого:

1. Открытые Командная строка , введя cmd во вкладку поиска рядом с Меню Пуск кнопку.
2. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по Командная строка , а затем выбрать Запуск от имени администратора.
3. После открытия введите sfc /scannow команду и нажмите Enter.
4. Когда процесс восстановления будет завершен, перезагрузите компьютер.

5. Поврежденные фрагменты диска

Часто оборудование может быть повреждено сторонними программами, вредоносным ПО или собственным вмешательством. Следовательно, этот конкретный метод подразумевает сканирование локального диска на предмет потенциальных ошибок и исправления их. Для этого мы должны запустить консоль, как и раньше.

1. НАЙДЕМ Командная строка , введя cmd в поле поиска. Затем щелкните правой кнопкой мыши и выберите Запуск от имени администратора.
2. В черной консоли вы должны вставить chkdsk /f /r C: команду и нажмите Enter. При необходимости замените «C» буквой вашего жесткого диска.
3. Система выполнит сканирование на правильность конфигурации и физические ошибки, после чего автоматически исправит их.

6. Обновите драйверы

Наконец, название ошибки может логически указывать на проблемы с драйверами. Хотя это не всегда так, устаревшие или неисправные драйверы действительно могут вызвать эту и подобные ошибки. Таким образом, вам необходимо найти и установить новые драйверы, если они есть. Если вы хотите сделать это автоматически, вы можете предоставить эту задачу для IObit Driver Booster, который обнаружит устаревшие или отсутствующие драйверы и в результате заменит их. Вот кнопка для загрузки утилиты.

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Инструкция по ручному обновлению:

1. Щелкните левой кнопкой мыши на Меню Пуск и выберите Диспетчер устройств.
2. Если вы не знаете, какой драйвер вызывает проблему, обновите их один за другим. Щелкните на каждый из них правой кнопкой мыши и выберите Обновить драйвер. Иногда неисправные драйверы помечаются желтым треугольником.
3. Позвольте Windows найти новые драйверы и загрузить их, следуя инструкциям на экране.

Надеемся, наше руководство помогло вам перестать сталкиваться с ошибкой DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG. По сути, все проблемы BSOD имеют аналогичные решения, все сводится только к мелким деталям, которые могут отличаться друг от друга.

Ошибка Driver PNP Watchdog возникла не сама по себе. Я разбираю ноутбук ASUS k540l. Компьютер запускался с бесконечной диагностикой. Этот драйвер чаще всего показывает ошибку шлейфа клавиатуры. Так и оказалось. Я разобрал ноут и очистил контакты шлейфа от пролитой воды им компьютер заработал без ошибки.

Параллельно с этим я провел общую чистку ноутбука от пыли, заменил термопасту.

В этом случае с ошибкой Driver PNP Watchdog не нужно торопиться переустанавливать Windows или искать какие то слетевшие драйвера. Знайте — ошибка эта возникает лишь вследствие механических повреждений, как и в моем случае. Компьютер выдал ошибку после пролития жидкости на клавиатуру. Чтобы устранить неисправность, не нужно обращаться в сервисные центры. Достаточно разобрать компьютер и прочистить все контакты. Как только Вы проделаете эти манипуляции — ошибка больше не будет беспокоить Вас.

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Summary: Windows system error called Driver PNP Watchdog has found its way to the newest Windows 11 version. This troublesome error affects the OS, system apps, and Windows update installation process. However, the error is fixable with the solutions given in this blog.

While using your system, you don’t want to bump into any problems. However, a lot of problems are inevitable and may occur at any moment. One such issue is –the Driver PNP Watchdog error. This error is causing Windows 10 and 11 users to face different setbacks, such as system freezing, boot-up error, app crashes, problematic Windows Update installation, BSODs (Blue Screen of Death), etc.

However, there is no need to stress over this error, as some proven fixes will help you combat it and let you access the system and its data.

What is Driver PNP Watchdog Error?

Driver PNP Watchdog Windows 11 error is related to PNP drivers that support physical, logical, and virtual devices on machines. This error occurs when a system driver fails to complete the PnP operation within a specific time. It usually contains a bug check value of 0x000001D5. However, it can also appear with a bug check value of 0xc1900101.

The error arises with BSoD (Blue Screen of Death), a common Windows OS problem. There could be many reasons for this error, including malware/viruses, invalid or damaged PC registry, outdated system files, drivers, etc.

You may encounter the error message – Driver PNP Watchdog on boot or while installing Windows updates. It may cause system freezing, hanging, boot-loop, startup error, OS crashing, or even epic failure.

How to Fix Driver PNP Watchdog Error?

Despite all the challenges you may face due to this error, you must have the knowledge to overcome and solve the problem. Here, we’ve provided effective methods to solve Driver PNP Watchdog error. You can go through the fixes and apply them as you find suitable.

#1 Run Windows Troubleshooter

Driver PNP Watchdog Windows 10 /11 error may hinder the Windows Update installing process. However, you can give a shot to Windows Troubleshooter to fix the problem. Follow the given steps to run the troubleshooter.

• Open system Settings by pressing Windows + I and then open Update & Security.
• Next, in the left panel, locate Troubleshoot and open it.
• Choose ‘Run troubleshooters automatically, then notify me’ from the drop-down given on the right.

• Once done, your system may restart automatically. If it doesn’t, reboot it and check if the issue is solved.

#2 Run Windows Defender to Full Scan your PC

As stop code Driver PNP Watchdog can occur due to malware or viruses, try running a complete scan using the Windows Defender Program. This Windows built-in antivirus program helps you identify any malware or virus in the system and guides you to remove them. To run Windows Defender, follow the given steps:

• Open Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I and go to Update & Security.
• Next, select Windows Security from the left and click Virus & threat protection from the right panel.
• Now, click Scan options.

• You’ll see the scanning options as ‘Quick scan,’ ‘Full scan,’ ‘Custom scan,’ and ‘Microsoft Defender Offline scan.’
• Choose Full Scan from the given options and then click Scan now.

• Let the process finish, and then restart your PC. Now check if the error is fixed.

#3 Repair Invalid/Damaged Windows Registry

Sometimes, corrupted system files on your system may lead to an invalid or damaged Windows registry. You can try the System File Checker (SFC) utility to repair the registry and fix the issue. This utility checks the integrity of protected system files and replaces the corrupt or damaged ones with the correct versions.

• On your system screen, locate the Search bar and type cmd.
• Right-click the Command Prompt and choose the ‘Run as administrator’ option.

• Further, click Yes (if prompted) to confirm the action.
• Now, in the Command Prompt window, type sfc/scannow and hit Enter.

• The System File Checker will initiate scanning and check for corrupted/damaged files.
• If you’re a Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 user, first run DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and then run the SFC command.

• Once the process is completed, proceed with the SFC command.
• Don’t interrupt the process. Instead, wait until the scan is done and then reboot your system.

#4 Uninstall the Malicious Apps/Software

Sometimes, the issue may occur after installing a particular application/software on your system. That application or software may be incompatible with the system or corrupted or malicious. You can try to uninstall such apps/software and see if the problem is fixed.

• Press Windows + I to open system Settings.
• Navigate to Apps > Apps & features and locate the app/software you recently installed.

• Right-click on the app and click Uninstall.

• If the app is a Windows Store app, you may get a confirmation pop-up box; click Uninstall to proceed.

• If it is a classic Win32 App, you will see Programs & Features page in the Control Panel. Here, locate the app and click Uninstall, given in the toolbar.

#5 Adjust System Services

System Services confirms that your system runs and performs at optimum level. However, Driver PNP Watchdog Windows 11 error may occur when a service is faulty. Therefore, try to adjust the system services with the following steps to overcome the issue.

• In the Search bar, type cmd and run Command Prompt as an administrator.
• In the Command Prompt window, type the below commands and hit Enter.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop appIDsvc

• Let the process complete. Once done, close the window.
• Now, open File Explorer and follow This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Windows > System32 > Catroot2.
• Right-click on Catroot2 and rename it to Catroot2.old.
• Next, open the Command Prompt window, and run the given commands.

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

net start appIDsvc

• Once completed, exit the window and open Windows PowerShell as administrator.
• Type the following commands and hit Enter.

wuauclt.exe /updatenow

• Wait until the process is done and reboot your system to check if the error is gone.

#6 Reset your system to Factory Settings

Restoring your system to the factory settings may resolve the Stop Code Driver PNP Watchdog error. However, doing so will uninstall the apps, services, files, drivers, etc. All the changes made to your system will be lost. Therefore, take a backup of your data before performing this method. To reset your PC, follow the given steps:

• Press Windows + I to open system Settings. There, select Update & Security.
• Next, choose Recovery and click Reset PC.

• Enter admin credentials, if required.
• On the next prompt, you’ll see two options – Keep my files and Remove everything. Then, choose to Remove everything for the process to work efficiently.

• Now, choose Local reinstall from the given options.

• Next, you can proceed with the current settings and click Next. Else, you can click Change Settings.

• If you select ‘Change settings,’ you will get the options to Clean data, Delete files from all drives and Download Windows.
• All these options will cause data loss. It is advised to back up your system data first and then proceed. If you already have a backup, choose Clean data; it will only remove your files. Proceed by clicking Confirm.

• Finally, proceed with resetting the PC and wait until the process is complete.

So these are some methods you may try to resolve Driver PNP Watchdog errors on Windows 10 and 11. However, there is a risk of losing data in some methods, such as adjusting system services or resetting the PC. Make sure you first back up your system data before performing these methods.

But what to do if you forget to back up as well? Don’t worry! You still have a chance to restore your  data. You may use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to recover data after a factory reset.

FAQ

1. Can RAM cause Driver PNP Watchdog Error?

Primarily, the causes behind Driver PNP Watchdog errors are malware/viruses, damaged PC registry, or outdated system files. Additionally, corrupted or damaged RAM may cause different types of BSoD errors.

2. Why Does DPC Watchdog Violation Occur?

The DPC Watchdog Violation may occur due to multiple reasons, including

• Faulty or corrupt hard drive
• Unsupported SSD firmware
• Hardware incompatibility issues
• Outdated, corrupted, or faulty device drivers
• Corrupted system files
• Corrupt/incompatible software installed on the system

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3. Can I recover data after Driver PNP Watchdog Windows Error?

Yes, you can use reliable data recovery software such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional to recover data from BSoD affected system. The software can quickly restore files, folders, documents, emails, and other data.