Quick Fix: WDF_Violation Blue Screen Error

WDF (short for Windows Driver Framework) is designed to write most of the common code required for a Windows driver. If you are getting the WDF_VIOLATION blue screen issue on your PC, it typically suggests that there's an error in a framework-based driver.

This BSOD is generally caused by outdated drivers, system file errors, or a corrupt keyboard driver. To resolve the WDF_Violation blue screen error, let's take a further look at this article from EaseUS.

5 Ways to Resolve WDF_Violation Blue Screen Error

A blue screen with the message saying WDF_Violation prevents you from accessing your data in the system, which is quite annoying when there's an emergent need. Check the 5 solutions we provide in the following and fix the error safe and fast!

Solution 1. Update Device Drivers

One of the typical causes of WDF_Violation error is the corruption of specific drivers. If a driver, especially the display or video driver, is outdated, it could be incompatible with your system. Thus, the fix for this cause is to update the drivers.

Step 1. Search and open Device Manager in the taskbar's search box.

Step 2. Right-click on the target device and hit "Update Driver."

Step 3. In the next interface, click on "Search automatically for drivers."

Step 4. For certain devices, you may need to go to the manufacturer's official site to download and update drivers.

If you find updating device drivers manually takes time and energy, you can check the following article to learn how to update drivers with a well-known driver update tool - Driver Easy.

Solution 2. Repair System Files

The WDF_Violation error could also result from system file inconsistencies or other issues like missing, corrupt, or damaged system files. However, it's hard for users to locate and repair the exact corrupt files. In this case, you will need a professional third-party tool.

EaseUS Partition Master Professional is one of the top-rated disk managers. It provides a Boot Repair feature with advanced algorithms to detect and repair any corrupted system files.

Step 1. Start EaseUS Partition Master after connecting the external drive/USB to your computer, go to "Bootable Media," and click "Create bootable media."

Step 2. Select an available USB Drive or CD/DVD and click "Create." You can also burn the Windows ISO file to the storage media.

Step 3. Connect the created bootable drive to the new computer and reboot the computer by pressing and holding F2/Del to enter the BIOS. Then, set the WinPE bootable drive as the boot disk and press F10 to exit.

Step 4. Boot the computer again and enter the WinPE interface. Then, open EaseUS Partition Master and click "Boot Repair" under the "Toolkit" option.

Step 5: Select the system you want to repair and click "Repair."

Step 6. Wait a moment, and you will receive an alert that the system has been successfully repaired. Click "OK" to complete the boot repair process.

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Considering that the WDF_VIOLATION error usually occurs on HP computers, solutions 3 and 4 are specifically for HP users.

Solution 3. Remove HP Keyboard Driver

Since the WDF_VIOLATION issue results from keyboard drivers on most HP computers, you can try removing the HP keyboard driver via Command Prompt and see if it fixes the error.

Step 1. Reboot your PC 3 times to access the Windows RE.

Step 2. Go to "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Command Prompt."

Step 3. Input the following command lines according to your Windows version and hit "Enter."

32-bit Windows version:

64-bit Windows version:

Step 4. Exit and restart your computer.

Solution 4. Reconfigure HpqKbFiltr.sys

For HP computers, there's a specific sys file named HpqKbFiltr.sys might be the culprit. You can use certain command lines to correct the misconfiguration of the driver file to resolve the problem.

Step 1. Reboot your PC 3 times to access the Windows RE.

Step 2. Go to "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Command Prompt."

Step 3. Input the following command lines according to your Windows version and hit "Enter."

Step 4. Exit and restart your computer.

Solution 5. Reset the PC

The last choice that you have is to reset your PC if all other methods fail. Resetting the PC will take all the configuration to the original state, which is able to repair most of the system errors.

Step 1. Reboot your PC 3 times to access the Windows RE.

Step 2. Go to "Troubleshoot" > "Reset this PC."

Step 3. Select "keep my files," and then a wizard will show up. Follow its instructions to reset your PC.

Step 4. Restart your computer, and the BSOD should be gone now.

If you encounter the "Unable to Reset Your PC" error, the article below might be able to help you.

Do remember to share this practical article on your social media platforms so that more users can get help.

Conclusion

This informative article provides you with 5 practical solutions to help you resolve the WDF_Violation BSOD issue. From updating device drivers to resetting your PC, the easiest and quickest way is to use EaseUS Partition Master and repair the system automatically. However, if none of the above methods work, please seek professional assistance from your computer manufacturer.

FAQs on WDF_Violation Blue Screen

Here are a few related questions and answers for you to refer to if you still have some doubts about the WDF_Violation blue screen issue.

1. What does WDF_VIOLATION mean?

A blue screen with the message saying WDF_VIOLATION in a Windows computer means that there's a flaw in a framework-based driver. It's usually a common driver issue on HP computers and might result from outdated drivers, corrupted system files, or system misconfiguration.

2. How to fix WDF_VIOLATION in Windows 10?

You can run the System File Checker (SFC) command in Safe Mode to fix WDF_VIOLATION.

• Access the Windows RE and enter Safe Mode.
• Run the Command Prompt as admin.
• Input sfc /scannow and hit "Enter."

3. Will replacing hard drive fix blue screen?

If you have tried all the other methods and they didn't work. It's probably because the drive is too old or damaged. Thus, replacing the hard drive will most likely resolve the BSOD if it's really the hardware issue.