DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION: 7 easy steps to avoid the dreaded BSOD 🚀💻
Most Windows 11 issues, including the dreaded BSOD (Blue Screen of Death), can be easily fixed. You just need to know the real cause of the problem and act accordingly. Recently, it has been reported that many Windows 11 users are facing a BSOD error titled 'DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION.'
Si te acabas de encontrar con el error DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION en Windows 11, ¡no entres en pánico! ✌️ Este error de BSOD se puede corregir fácilmente siguiendo nuestros métodos recomendados. Así que, ¡vamos a ver cómo solucionar ‘DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION' on Windows 11!
1. Update your Windows 11
The 'DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION' error is usually the result of an operating system bug. Microsoft has already fixed this flaw in an update.
Therefore, if you are using an outdated version of Windows, it is essential that you update your Windows 11 to fix the problem.
To update your Windows 11 PC, go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. This will download and install any pending updates.
2. Update Windows with Optional Updates
If updating Windows 11 didn't fix the problem, you should consider upgrading with optional updates. Here's how.
1. Click the Windows 11 start button and select Configuration.
2. When the Settings app opens, navigate to Windows Update > Advanced Options.
3. In the advanced options, click on Optional Updates.
4. Install any available optional updates.
This will download and install all available optional updates. After installing these updates, restart your PC with Windows 11 to resolve the BSOD error.
3. Disable Driver Verifier
Disabling Driver Verifier has helped many Windows 11 users fix the 'DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION' error. Therefore, you can also try disabling this feature on your PC. Here's how.
1. Open Windows 11 search and type Checker.
2. Right-click on Verifier and select Run as administrator.
3. In the Driver Verifier Manager, select the option Delete existing settings and click on Finish.
Don't forget to restart your Windows 11 PC after making the change.
4. Run SFC/DISM Scan
SFC and DISM scan aims to find and replace files Corrupt system files. So, if you're receiving the 'DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION' BSOD error due to corrupted system files, you can fix it by running these two commands from the command prompt.
1. Type CMD in Windows 11 search. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. When Command Prompt opens, run this command:
sfc /scannow
3. If the SFC command returns an error, run these commands one by one:
4. Once the task is complete, type exit at the command prompt and press enter.
After running these commands, restart your Windows 11 PC. This will likely resolve the BSOD error.
5. Run the CHKDSK utility
Los sectores defectuosos en el disco duro también pueden causar el error BSOD ‘DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION’. En este método, ejecutaremos la utilidad CHKDSK para resolver el problema. Aquí te contamos cómo hacerlo.
1. Type 'Command Prompt' in Windows 11 search. Then, right-click on CMD and select Run as administrator.
2. When Command Prompt opens, run this command:
chkdsk /r /f
3. After executing the command, type Y and press Enter.
You'll need to wait until the scan is complete. Once it's finished, restart your Windows 11 PC to resolve the BSOD error.
6. Check for Faulty Hardware
Los dispositivos de hardware como impresoras, escáneres, etc., tienen sus propios controladores, que pueden interferir con los controladores ya instalados en tu sistema.
This conflict often causes the BSOD in Windows 11. Therefore, it is recommended to disconnect any hardware you have recently connected to your device.
You can also reconnect peripherals one by one to determine which ones are problematic. 🔌❌
7. Perform a System Restore
If you're still experiencing the 'DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION' BSOD error, it's time to restore your system to a previous restore point. Here's how to do it in Windows 11.
1. Type 'Recovery' in the Windows 11 search. Then, open the app Recovery from the results list.
2. When the Recovery application opens, click on Open System Restore.
3. Next, select a restore point of your choice.
4. Once done, click on Finish to confirm your restore point.
Así es como puedes realizar una restauración del sistema en Windows 11 para solucionar el error BSOD DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION.
8. Reset Windows
If none of these worked, your only option is to reset your system. Make sure you back up your important information before doing so. Here's how to do it.
1. Click the Windows 11 start button and select Configuration.
2. When the Settings app opens, click on Update and security.
3. On the next screen, click on Recovery.
4. Next, click on Reset PC en la sección «Restablecer este PC.
5. On the "Choose an option" screen, select Keep my files.
6. In the next prompt, select Cloud download.
Finalmente, haz clic en el botón Restablecer para restaurar la Windows 11 Setup a sus valores predeterminados.
You'll need to wait for the reset process to complete. Once complete, use your device normally; you should no longer experience the BSOD error. 🎉
These are some of the best methods to fix the 'DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION' BSOD error in Windows 11. If you need more help troubleshooting the Windows BSOD error, let us know in the comments! Also, if you found this guide helpful, feel free to comment below. 😊
