1. Disable Driver Verifier
- Boot into Safe Mode.
- Open Command Prompt (Admin).
- Run: verifier /reset
- Restart your PC to disable Driver Verifier and stop aggressive driver testing.
2. Update or Roll Back Drivers
- Open Device Manager and update outdated drivers.
- Install certified drivers from manufacturer websites.
- Roll back recently installed drivers that may be causing violations.
3. Repair Corrupted System Files
- Open Command Prompt (Admin).
- Run: sfc /scannow
- Run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Restart after both scans complete to restore corrupted system components.
4. Test RAM for Memory Issues
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic (mdsched.exe).
- Restart and let the scan complete.
- Test RAM sticks individually if errors appear.
- Replace faulty memory modules.
5. Uninstall Conflicting Third-Party Software
- Boot into Safe Mode.
- Uninstall recently added:
- Debugging tools
- Virtualization software
- Overclocking and tuning utilities
- Antivirus or kernel-monitoring programs
- Restart normally and check stability.
6. Check Disk and File System Integrity
- Open Command Prompt (Admin).
- Run: chkdsk C: /f /r /x
- Restart and allow the scan to finish.
- Fixes file system issues that can disrupt driver behavior.
7. Reset BIOS/UEFI Settings
- Enter BIOS/UEFI during startup.
- Select Load Optimized Defaults.
- Disable all CPU/RAM overclocking.
- Save and exit to restore stable hardware settings.
8. Perform a Clean Boot
- Press Windows + R - type msconfig.
- Hide all Microsoft services - Disable all.
- Disable all startup apps in Task Manager.
- Restart and monitor system behavior under minimal load.
9. Install Latest Windows Updates and Firmware
- Open Windows Update and install all available updates.
- Install optional and recommended driver updates.
- Update motherboard BIOS/UEFI to ensure full hardware compatibility.
10. Perform an In-Place Upgrade or Clean Install
- Use the Windows Installation Media Tool.
- Choose Upgrade this PC now to repair Windows without data loss.
- If BSOD persists, perform a clean installation after backing up files.
The 0x000000C4 (DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION) BSOD is typically caused by driver instability, illegal memory operations, or conflicts detected by Driver Verifier’s strict checks.
To resolve it:
- Disable Driver Verifier if enabled.
- Update or roll back faulty drivers.
- Run SFC/DISM and check RAM/disk health.
- Remove kernel-level conflicting software.
- Reset BIOS/UEFI and install the latest updates.
If the issue continues, performing an in-place repair or clean installation ensures complete correction of deep driver or kernel-related conflicts.
By stabilizing drivers, validating memory integrity, and maintaining a clean system environment, you can effectively eliminate the 0x000000C4 BSOD and restore long-term reliability.