WDF_VIOLATION
What is this error?
The Windows Driver Framework (WDF) detected a violation in a driver's usage of the framework. A WDF-based driver has a bug.
Common causes
- buggy WDF driver
- Bluetooth driver issue
- USB driver framework violation
- recently installed hardware driver
How to fix it
- Check minidump for faulting WDF driver
- update the driver
- uninstall recently added hardware drivers
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Bug check 0x0000010D (WDF_VIOLATION) means a driver using the Windows Driver Framework broke the framework's rules. WDF drivers are common for USB, Bluetooth, sensors, and newer hardware.
Common culprits: Bluetooth drivers, USB 3.0 hub drivers, biometric device drivers, and gaming peripheral drivers.
How to fix it:
- Check the minidump for the faulting driver name — WDF violations always identify the driver
- Update the identified driver from the manufacturer's website
- If the crash started after installing new hardware (Bluetooth adapter, USB device, gaming peripheral), uninstall that device's driver
- For Bluetooth issues: Device Manager > Bluetooth > uninstall the Bluetooth adapter driver, restart, let Windows reinstall it
- Update chipset and USB controller drivers from your motherboard manufacturer
- If the faulting driver is from a gaming peripheral (mouse, keyboard, headset), check for firmware and software updates
- As a last resort, disable the offending device in Device Manager to stop the BSOD while you wait for a driver fix
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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