0x000000C4_
Driver Verifier Detected Violation
The error 0x000000C4 on Windows 10/11 indicates a specific failure categorized as "Driver Verifier Detected Violation" under BSOD (Blue Screen). This guide walks you through the most likely causes and the correct fix order.
What Actually Happened
Windows kernel halted due to: Driver Verifier caught a driver breaking kernel rules it is actively monitoring for.
Symptoms
Blue screen appears with stop code DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
Common Causes
- Kernel condition: Driver Verifier caught a driver breaking kernel rules it is actively monitoring for
- Outdated or conflicting third-party driver
- Overheating or failing hardware (RAM/SSD)
How to Fix It
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01
Boot into Safe Mode and roll back recently installed drivers
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02
Run memory diagnostic:
mdsched.exe -
03
Run system scan:
sfc /scannow && DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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Root Cause Breakdown
Stop code DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION (0x000000C4) triggered a bugcheck to protect memory integrity.
Should You Worry?
Urgent. Save work frequently to avoid data loss.
Power-User Tip
Check minidump logs in C:\Windows\Minidump to identify the failing .sys file.
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