How do I fix the Win32k power watchdog timeout error?
1. Use specialized BSOD repair software
The fastest way to fix Win32k power watchdog timeout is to use a specialized software that can fix BSOD errors automatically.
Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD (as it is commonly known), is a stop or exception screen error that appears whenever your Windows PC is affected by a fatal system error.
The colored screen (blue, red, black, pink) that is associated with this problem has become a synonym for issues on Windows, and entails a system crash or a state in which your operating system can no longer run safely.
BSoD errors can appear because of a variety of causes including malfunctioning hardware, corrupt drivers, problematic DLLs, power supply issues, or even overheating of specific components of your PC.
Hardware issues that cause BSoD can be obviously resolved by replacing/repairing the damaged components, but resolving this issue when software is the fault can be very tricky and potentially dangerous for your system.
To avoid any unwanted issues by attempting a fix on your own, we recommend that you use a specialized Windows repair software, and the best option for this task is by far Restoro.
This powerful and yet compact software enables you to resolve BSoD errors with just a few clicks of your mouse and without the need to worry about any other side effects.
Next, we will present you with a step-by-step guide that will allow you to successfully set up Restoro, and start resolving a great variety of issues, including the dreaded BSoD:
- Download and install Restoro.
- Launch Restoro
- Restoro will now compile data about your PC.
- Restoro will now compile data about your PC.
- Wait for it to find any system stability issues and possible malware infections.
- Once the scan is complete, Restoro will show you a summary of your PC’s current status.
- Once the scan is complete, Restoro will show you a summary of your PC’s current status.
- Press Start Repair.
- Restoro will now start downloading and replacing and faulty registries, DLLs, and any other damaged files it may have found during the scan.
- This is possible thanks to the online libraries that is uses for comparison, replacing damaged data with its perfectly functional equivalent.
- Restart your PC for all the changes to take effect.
Your PC should now work perfectly fine, and you will no longer have to worry about slow response times, BSoD errors, or anything of the sort.
Disclaimer: This program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.
2. Roll back updated device drivers
- Right-click on Start and select Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager section click on the device to rollback.
- Select Properties and then the Driver tab. Click on Roll Back Driver.
- Click Yes.
- Restart computer.
After rolling back your drivers, check if the Win32k power watchdog timeout error is still there.
3. Check and remove third-party apps
- Press Windows key +R to open Run, and type in appwiz.cpl.
- Press Enter and find the program to uninstall.
- Right-click on that program and select Uninstall.
- Follow the required steps to remove that program.
Windows users have reported that certain third-party apps can cause the Win32k power watchdog timeout error. If you notice that such a program will launch this issue, then uninstall it, and then restart your computer.
In the category of software that may cause this error are the virtual image managers such as VirtualBox or Daemon Tools, for example.
The best way to remove applications is to use a dedicated uninstaller software, such as IOBit Uninstaller.
With this software, you’ll remove the application and all of the files and registry entries associated with it.
4. Disconnect any new hardware device
It is possible that your recently connected hardware can cause the error Win32k power watchdog timeout. That will occur if you have new hardware devices that were installed improperly.
This is why we recommend you disconnect any new hardware from your computer. If you don’t know which device caused this error, disconnect all external devices and peripherals, except mouse and keyboard.
Restart your computer and verify if the Power Watchdog error still appears.
This post was written by Milan Stanojevic and was first posted to WindowsReport
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