1. Disable Driver Verifier (If Enabled)
Boot into Safe Mode.
Open Command Prompt (Admin).
Run: verifier /reset
Restart your PC to disable Driver Verifier and stop aggressive driver monitoring.
2. Update or Roll Back Drivers
Open Device Manager.
Update outdated drivers using official manufacturer websites.
Roll back recently installed drivers if the error started after a driver update.
Focus on graphics, chipset, network, and storage drivers.
3. Repair Corrupted System Files
Open Command Prompt (Admin).
Run: sfc /scannow
After completion, run:
Run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart the system after both scans complete.
4. Test RAM for Memory Issues
Open Run dialog.
Run: mdsched.exe
Restart the system and allow the memory scan to complete.
Test RAM sticks individually if errors are detected.
Replace faulty memory modules if necessary.
5. Uninstall Conflicting Third-Party Software
Boot into Safe Mode.
Uninstall recently added or kernel-level software such as:
Overclocking utilities
Virtualization software
Debugging tools
Antivirus or endpoint security software
Restart normally and check system stability.
6. Check Disk and File System Integrity
Open Command Prompt (Admin).
Run: chkdsk C: /f /r /x
Restart the system and allow the disk scan to finish.
7. Reset BIOS/UEFI Settings
Enter BIOS/UEFI during system startup.
Select Load Optimized Defaults.
Disable all CPU and RAM overclocking.
Save changes and exit.
8. Perform a Clean Boot
Press Windows + R.
Run: msconfig
Hide all Microsoft services and disable the remaining services.
Open Task Manager and disable all startup applications.
Restart the system and monitor behavior.
9. Install Latest Windows Updates and Firmware
Open Windows Update.
Install all available updates, including optional driver updates.
Update motherboard BIOS/UEFI to the latest stable version.
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 the BSOD persists, back up files and perform a clean installation.
Conclusion
The 0x000000C5 (DRIVER_CORRUPTER_DETECTED_VIOLATION) BSOD is primarily caused by driver memory corruption, faulty hardware, or kernel-level software conflicts.
To resolve the issue:
Disable Driver Verifier if enabled.
Update or roll back unstable drivers.
Repair system files using SFC and DISM.
Test RAM and verify disk health.
Remove conflicting third-party utilities.
Reset BIOS/UEFI settings and install all updates.
If the problem continues, performing an in-place upgrade or clean installation ensures complete resolution of deep driver or memory-related issues.
By maintaining stable drivers, healthy memory, and a clean system environment, you can permanently eliminate the 0x000000C5 BSOD and restore long-term Windows reliability.