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DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION Error in Windows 10 & 11 [Fixed]

Here how to fix the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error

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Updated onMay 14, 2024

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BSoD errors are one of the most serious errors that you can encounter, and it’s common for these errors to crashWindows 10& 11 and restart your PC to prevent damage.

These types of errors can be serious; therefore, today we’re going to show you how to fix DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error.

What causes the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error?

There are many causes for the DRIVER DMA VIOLATION error, but we will highlight the most important here:

Now that we know the reasons behind the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION stop code let’s apply the solutions below to fix it.

How do I fix the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION BSoD error?

1. Update your drivers

Every PC requires drivers in order to work properly with hardware, and if your drivers are outdated or just not compatible with Windows 10, you’ll probably encounter the Driver Verifier DMA error.

Many users tend to download their drivers manually since Device Manager doesn’t always download the latest drivers.

However, there’s a faster and better way to update your drivers. Withthird-party driver updater software, you can automatically update your drivers easily and safely.

2. Run SFC and DISM scans

The System File Checker and DISM scans will help you fix all the problems with the system files and disk issues.

3. Update your SSD firmware

After downloading and installing the firmware update, check if it can fix the dead SSD. For many users, it did the trick, and we recommend you update the SSD firmware.

If you have Windows 10 installed on your SSD, we suggest that you update your SSD firmware.

Outdated firmware can sometimes cause DRIVER VERIFIER DMA errors and other BSoD errors, so be sure that you update it.

4. Update your BIOS

Sometimes outdated BIOS can cause Blue Screen of Death errors to appear, and if your BIOS is outdated, we advise that you upgrade it to a newer version.

For more information, we also have a complete guide onhow to update your BIOS on Windows 10.

5. Perform System Restore

Windows stop code DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION can be caused by certain third-party software, but you can easily fix it by performing aSystem Restore.

6. ResetWindows 10

If System Restore didn’t fix the problem, you might have to performWindows 10 reset.

Before you start resetting your PC, we strongly suggest that you create a backup for your important files since this procedure will delete all files from your Cpartition.

You might also need a bootableUSB flash drivewith Windows 10 in order to complete this step, so be sure to create one. To perform Windows 10 reset, do the following:

7. Check for faultyhardware

Hardware issues are a common cause for BSoD errors. Therefore we strongly advise you to check if your hardware is working properly.

Several users reported that DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error was fixed after replacing the faulty RAM, so be sure to check your RAM first.

If RAM is not the problem, check if all other hardware components are working properly.

How do I fix the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error on Windows 11?

Luckily, Windows 11 is not so different from the older version, so all the solutions from our guide also work on the new OS.

Blue Screen of Death errors such as DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION can create many problems, but you can easily fix this error using one of our solutions.

DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION Error in Windows 10 & 11 [Fixed]#

What causes the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error?#

How do I fix the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION BSoD error?#

1. Update your drivers#

2. Run SFC and DISM scans#

3. Update your SSD firmware#

4. Update your BIOS#

5. Perform System Restore#

6. ResetWindows 10#

7. Check for faultyhardware#

How do I fix the DRIVER VERIFIER DMA VIOLATION error on Windows 11?#