Before you begin
Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.
Work through these checks
0 of 3 complete01Disable Driver Verifier via cmd
- Disable Driver Verifier via cmd
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
02Update the offending driver
- Update the offending driver
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
03Perform clean install of drivers
- Perform clean install of drivers
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
Possible causes
- Buggy device driver
- Driver Verifier active configuration
- Incompatible hardware driver
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