Windows 8 BSOD - "DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION"

[Mrmii21]

As of recent, I have been frequently receiving bluescreen errors with my Windows 8. After some time, my computer will randomly freeze and crash with the error "DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION".

From what I have searched, this may be a problem with outdated drivers, but I have checked, and all of my drivers are updated. I have also kept my system regularly updated from the PC settings.

I have not been able to find a solution, and this has only been happening since today. Can someone please help?

Also, PLEASE do not post anything regarding how Windows 8 sucks, I'm sick of people who post that

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[hodot]

the cia is watching you

i mean srs watchdog would scare the poop outta me

[Mrmii21]

the cia is watching you

Stop, please
I'm not even doing anything bad
I'm just working with Flash

Edit:
Saw dat ninja
No, "watchdog" is something Win8 has that is supposed to... terminate suspicious programs, I guess? I think that's what I read.

[hodot]

Stop, please
I'm not even doing anything bad
I'm just working with Flash

mrmii have you ever seen me post on here

i'm 90% sarcastic and 10% sarcastic

[Mrmii21]

mrmii have you ever seen me post on here

i'm 90% sarcastic and 10% sarcastic

Ok ok fine I understand

Let's return to topic please

[Blockzillahead]

A cyber criminal in Chicago has hacked you.

eh? ehh??? yeah that's right.

[xSetrox]

but with all of this aside, lets get serious
from here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-system/dpc-watchdog-violation-windows-8-solved/8ce8fa54-9e1b-4b57-98b2-4dbb2a25864e

Method 1: Temporarily disable NOD32 Antivirus and scan your computer with Microsoft Defender Offline.
 
 
Step 1: Disable antivirus software or any security software installed on your computer temporarily.

Warning: Security software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
 
Step 2: Scan and Run Windows Defender Offline.
 
Windows Defender Offline can help remove such hard to find malicious and potentially unwanted programs using definitions that recognize threats. Definitions are files that provide an encyclopedia of potential software threats. Follow the steps given in the link here. Download the appropriate file depending upon the bit version of your computer.
 
What is Windows Defender Offline?
 
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline
 
Important: While scanning the hard drive if any bad sectors are found, the scanner tries to repair that sector, any data available on that might be lost.
 
 
The file is ntoskrnl.exe, and it's a core operating system file. If it's corrupt or missing you have a major problem. Quite often though, this error is a symptom of a different problem. You stated that you made no recent changes to hardware/software, but have you accounted for driver updates and updates to programs like your antivirus software? There is also the possibility that you may be experiencing a hardware failure, this is not uncommon in a new system.

Method 2: Let us perform Automatic repair and check if the issue is resolved.

Follow the steps to perform automatic repair:
 

a. Boot the computer using the Windows 8 bootable DVD.
b. On theInstall Now screen click on Repair your computer.
c. You will then see a blue screen and an option to choose.
d. Click on Advanced Options and then click on Troubleshoot.
e. Click on Automatic Repair and follow the prompted instructions.

Method 3: Uninstall the drivers from device manager and install from the Manufacturer’s website.
 
Follow the steps given here to uninstall the drivers from the device manager.
 
a) Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
b) Select Device Manager.
c) Find and double-click driver from the left panel to uninstall
d) Right-click the device, and click Uninstall.
 
You can download and install the drivers from the link given here.
 
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=N56VZ&os=30
 
Feel free to write to us if you still face this issue. We will be
happy to assist you.

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[TomTheGeek²]

i get this from time to time from a USB extension.

nothing bad for me.