Symptoms
Assume that you have a Windows Server 2012-based computer that has many third-party drivers installed. In this situation, the computer may crash intermittently. Additionally, you receive the following Stop error message:
DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)
Note Not all "DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)" Stop errors are caused by this problem.
Cause
This issue occurs when one or more drivers' DPC routines exceed the DPC Watchdog's time-out period.
Resolution
After you install the update, the DPC watchdog time-out period is extended. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix Download Available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The "Hotfix Download Available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows Server 2012.
Registry information
To apply this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates For more information about the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error, go to the following Microsoft website:
General information about the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error
Additional file information
Additional file information for Windows Server 2012
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File name |
Amd64_651ce94e7f84a4bf8768c17854844baa_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20572_none_46a39beef3054585.manifest |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
710 |
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Date (UTC) |
30-Nov-2012 |
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Time (UTC) |
17:57 |
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Platform |
Not applicable |
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File name |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-disabledpcwatchdog_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20572_none_e1e7aa3c4f18079d.manifest |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
855 |
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Date (UTC) |
30-Nov-2012 |
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Time (UTC) |
07:30 |
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Platform |
Not applicable |
