Driver Verifier can cause these errors if there is a faulty driver on your computer which needs to be repaired. Unfortunately, Driver Verifier can also be triggered by false alarms or simply outdated drivers which are still working properly. Follow the solutions below in order to try to solve the DRIVER VERIFIER DETECTED VIOLATION BSOD on Windows.
Solution 1: Disable Driver Verifier From Starting
If Driver Verifier is enabled by default or if it has started on its own, you can always try to disable it. Disabling Driver Verifier is easy when you have uninterrupted access to all settings on your computer but things can become tricky if the BSOD appears each couple of seconds or minutes or if you are not able to access your computer at all. Luckily, there is a way to fix that as well.
Preparation
In order to perform any of the troubleshooting introduced in this article, you will need to prepare a Windows installation DVD or USB which you will use to troubleshoot the error. For older versions of Windows (older than Windows 10) you will need to use the original disc you received with the operating system. However, for Windows 10, you can create it in no time.
Now it’s time to use this recovery media to fix your computer. WINDOWS XP, VISTA, 7: Windows Setup should open prompting you to enter the language along with time and date settings. Enter them correctly and choose the Repair your computer option at the bottom part of the screen. Keep the first radio button as your choice when prompted with Use recovery tools or Restore your computer and click on the Next button. Choose Command Prompt when prompted with the Choose a recovery tool screen.
WINDOWS 8, 8.1, 10: You will see a Choose your keyboard layout screen so choose the one you want to use. The Choose an option screen will appear so click on Troubleshoot » Advanced Options » Command Prompt. Verifier /reset
Since Driver Verifier is a trustworthy tool, it’s quite possible that one of your drivers has indeed malfunctioned and it’s only a matter of time before other weird errors begin to take place on your computer. That is why it’s important to update all of your drivers as soon as you are able to boot into your computer without constant BSODs.
Note: If you are using Windows 10, latest drivers are often installed alongside other Windows updates so make sure you keep your computer up to date. Windows Update is run automatically on Windows 10 but you can check by following the instructions below for a new update.
Bonus Solution: If the Problem Appears with a Steam Game
If the BSOD error appears when trying to run a Steam game or while trying to perform additional actions such as installing an update or an extension to the game, users have reported that verifying the game’s cache can generally help and solve the problem instantly, preventing the BSOD from appearing again. Make sure you check this out! Verifying the integrity of game cache is an option available solely to Steam users who have downloaded the game from there. This is quite a good fix since this option will search through your game’s files in search for a broken one and it will also automatically download any missing or corrupt files. Follow the steps below in order to achieve this.
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