EXRESOURCE_TIMEOUT_LIVEDUMP (0x1CC)
What is this error?
A thread waited too long for an executive resource lock. Indicates a driver holding a lock for too long or a deadlock.
Common causes
- driver deadlock
- antivirus file system filter holding lock
- storage I/O stall under lock
- driver bug
How to fix it
- Check minidump for the lock-holding driver
- update drivers
- reduce antimalware real-time scanning
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Bug check 0x000001CC (EXRESOURCE_TIMEOUT_LIVEDUMP) occurs when a thread waits too long to acquire an executive resource (ERESOURCE) lock. Another thread is holding the lock and not releasing it. This is commonly caused by: antivirus file system filter drivers holding a lock while performing a lengthy scan, storage I/O stall while holding a lock, or a driver deadlock. The minidump shows both the waiting thread and the thread owning the lock. Fixes:
- Check the minidump for which driver holds the lock,
- If antivirus: exclude game directories from real-time scanning,
- If storage-related: check disk health and update storage drivers,
- Update all kernel-mode drivers,
- Reduce background I/O during gaming.
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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