Forum Discussion

Archer86Ho's avatar
Archer86Ho
Copper Contributor
Jun 08, 2026

Blue screen error "Clock Timeout" on Windows 10?

I keep getting a blue screen on Windows 10 with the error message "Clock Timeout" and it happens randomly when my computer is under normal load like browsing or watching videos. The system freezes completely for a few seconds then crashes to a blue screen showing CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT or DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION.

I have already tried updating my drivers and running system file checker but the problem persists. This started happening after a recent Windows update and I have not installed any new hardware. My processor is an Intel Core i5 and I am running Windows 10 version 22H2. Has anyone else experienced this and found a working solution to permanently stop these watchdog timeout crashes from occurring?

2 Replies

  • Attila Matyas's avatar
    Attila Matyas
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 10, 2026

    Run Driver Booster 13 and see if it gives you the drivers in the free version...

     

     

    Anyways ... If you can get the drivers without key, then ... no idea...

    I posted these because I know for sure, that they do have Watchdog Timers.

     

  • Nancyoiu's avatar
    Nancyoiu
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 10, 2026

    DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION: Usually points to drivers or hardware issues causing delays in processing system requests.