{"id":108943,"date":"2022-09-13T04:13:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T04:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=108943"},"modified":"2025-12-22T09:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T09:14:58","slug":"fix-driver-pnp-watchdog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-driver-pnp-watchdog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Driver PNP Watchdog BSOD Error?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>While using your system, you don&rsquo;t want to bump into any problems. However, a lot of problems are inevitable and may occur at any moment. One such issue is &ndash;the Driver PNP Watchdog error. This error is causing Windows 10 and 11 users to face different setbacks, such as system freezing, boot-up error, app crashes, problematic Windows Update installation, BSODs (Blue Screen of Death), etc.<\/p><p>However, there is no need to stress over this error, as some proven fixes will help you combat it and let you access the system and its data.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-driver-pnp-watchdog-error?\"><strong>What is Driver PNP Watchdog Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Driver PNP Watchdog Windows 11 error is related to PNP drivers that support physical, logical, and virtual devices on machines. This error occurs when a system driver fails to complete the PnP operation within a specific time. It usually contains a bug check value of 0x000001D5. However, it can also appear with a bug check value of 0xc1900101.<\/p><p>The error arises with BSoD (Blue Screen of Death), a common Windows OS problem. There could be many reasons for this error, including malware\/viruses, invalid or damaged PC registry, outdated system files, drivers, etc.<\/p><p>You may encounter the error message &ndash; Driver PNP Watchdog on boot or while installing Windows updates. It may cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/windows-10-becomes-unresponsive.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">system freezing<\/a>, hanging, boot-loop, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-preparing-automatic-repair-windows-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">startup error<\/a>, OS crashing, or even epic failure.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Note<\/strong>: Try to back up your system or recover data with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a> to prevent permanent data loss due to this blue screen error.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-driver-pnp-watchdog-error?\"><strong>How to Fix Driver PNP Watchdog Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Despite all the challenges you may face due to this error, you must have the knowledge to overcome and solve the problem. Here, we&rsquo;ve provided effective methods to solve Driver PNP Watchdog error. You can go through the fixes and apply them as you find suitable.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1 Run Windows Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/h3><p>Driver PNP Watchdog Windows 10 \/11 error may hinder the Windows Update installing process. However, you can give a shot to Windows Troubleshooter to fix the problem. Follow the given steps to run the troubleshooter.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open system <strong>Settings<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> and then open <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, in the left panel, locate <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> and open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose &lsquo;<strong>Run troubleshooters automatically, then notify me&rsquo;<\/strong> from the drop-down given on the right.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Run-troubleshooters-automatically-then-notify-me.jpg\" alt=\"Run-troubleshooters-automatically-then-notify-me\" class=\"wp-image-108944 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Run-troubleshooters-automatically-then-notify-me.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Run-troubleshooters-automatically-then-notify-me-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Run-troubleshooters-automatically-then-notify-me-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, your system may restart automatically. If it doesn&rsquo;t, reboot it and check if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2 Run Windows Defender to Full Scan your PC<\/strong><\/h3><p>As stop code Driver PNP Watchdog can occur due to malware or viruses, try running a complete scan using the Windows Defender Program. This Windows built-in antivirus program helps you identify any malware or virus in the system and guides you to remove them. To run Windows Defender, follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Windows <strong>Settings<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> and go to <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> from the left and click <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong> from the right panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click <strong>Scan options.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-scan-options.jpg\" alt=\"click-scan-options\" class=\"wp-image-108950 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-scan-options.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-scan-options-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&rsquo;ll see the scanning options as &lsquo;<strong>Quick scan,&rsquo; &lsquo;Full scan,&rsquo; &lsquo;Custom scan,&rsquo; and &lsquo;Microsoft Defender Offline scan<\/strong>.&rsquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Full Scan<\/strong> from the given options and then click <strong>Scan now.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Choose-Full-Scan-and-then-click-scan-now.jpg\" alt=\"Choose-Full-Scan-and-then-click-scan-now\" class=\"wp-image-108951 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Choose-Full-Scan-and-then-click-scan-now.jpg 562w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Choose-Full-Scan-and-then-click-scan-now-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the process finish, and then restart your PC. Now check if the error is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3 Repair Invalid\/Damaged Windows Registry<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes, corrupted system files on your system may lead to an invalid or damaged Windows registry. You can try the System File Checker (SFC) utility to repair the registry and fix the issue. This utility checks the integrity of protected system files and replaces the corrupt or damaged ones with the correct versions.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your system screen, locate the Search bar and type cmd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and choose the &lsquo;<strong>Run as administrator&rsquo;<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-command-prompt-as-administrator.jpg\" alt=\"run-command-prompt-as-administrator\" class=\"wp-image-108952 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-command-prompt-as-administrator.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-command-prompt-as-administrator-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Further, click <strong>Yes<\/strong> (if prompted) to confirm the action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, in the Command Prompt window, type <strong>sfc\/scannow<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-sfc-scannow-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-sfc-scannow-command\" class=\"wp-image-108953 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-sfc-scannow-command.jpg 418w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-sfc-scannow-command-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The System File Checker will initiate scanning and check for corrupted\/damaged files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;re a Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 user, first run <strong>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/strong> and then run the SFC command.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-dism-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-dism-command\" class=\"wp-image-108954 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-dism-command.jpg 543w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-dism-command-300x98.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the process is completed, proceed with the SFC command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&rsquo;t interrupt the process. Instead, wait until the scan is done and then reboot your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4 Uninstall the Malicious Apps\/Software<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes, the issue may occur after installing a particular application\/software on your system. That application or software may be incompatible with the system or corrupted or malicious. You can try to uninstall such apps\/software and see if the problem is fixed.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> to open system <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Apps &gt; Apps &amp; features<\/strong> and locate the app\/software you recently installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/navigate-to-Apps-and-then-Apps-features.jpg\" alt=\"navigate-to-Apps-and-then-Apps-&amp;-features\" class=\"wp-image-108955 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/navigate-to-Apps-and-then-Apps-features.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/navigate-to-Apps-and-then-Apps-features-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the app and click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-app-to-uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"select-app-to-uninstall\" class=\"wp-image-108956 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-app-to-uninstall.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-app-to-uninstall-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the app is a <strong>Windows Store app<\/strong>, you may get a confirmation pop-up box; click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-uninstall-to-confirm.jpg\" alt=\"click-uninstall-to-confirm-the-action\" class=\"wp-image-108957 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-uninstall-to-confirm.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-uninstall-to-confirm-300x110.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it is a <strong>classic Win32 App<\/strong>, you will see <strong>Programs &amp; Feature<\/strong>s page in the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>. Here, locate the app and click <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>, given in the toolbar.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-app-in-control-panel-and-then-click-uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"select-app-in-control-panel-and-then-click-uninstall\" class=\"wp-image-108958 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-app-in-control-panel-and-then-click-uninstall.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-app-in-control-panel-and-then-click-uninstall-300x114.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5 Adjust System Services<\/strong><\/h3><p>System Services confirms that your system runs and performs at optimum level. However, Driver PNP Watchdog Windows 11 error may occur when a service is faulty. Therefore, try to adjust the system services with the following steps to overcome the issue.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Search<\/strong> bar, type <strong>cmd<\/strong> and run Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Command Prompt window, type the below commands and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>net stop wuauserv<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net stop cryptSvc<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net stop bits<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net stop appIDsvc<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the process complete. Once done, close the window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, open File Explorer and follow <strong>This PC &gt; Local Disk (C:) &gt; Windows &gt; System32 &gt; Catroot2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on <strong>Catroot2<\/strong> and rename it to <strong>Catroot2.old<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, open the Command Prompt window, and run the given commands.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>net start wuauserv<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net start cryptSvc<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net start bits<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net start msiserver<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>net start appIDsvc<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once completed, exit the window and open <strong>Windows PowerShell<\/strong> as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the following commands and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>wuauclt.exe \/updatenow<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-wuauclt.exe-updatenow-command-in-powershell.jpg\" alt=\"run-wuauclt.exe-update-now-command-in-powershell\" class=\"wp-image-108959 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-wuauclt.exe-updatenow-command-in-powershell.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-wuauclt.exe-updatenow-command-in-powershell-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait until the process is done and reboot your system to check if the error is gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#6 Reset your system to Factory Settings<\/strong><\/h3><p>Restoring your system to the factory settings may resolve the Stop Code Driver PNP Watchdog error. However, doing so will uninstall the apps, services, files, drivers, etc. All the changes made to your system will be lost. Therefore, take a backup of your data before performing this method. To reset your PC, follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> to open system <strong>Settings<\/strong>. There, select <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, choose <strong>Recovery<\/strong> and click <strong>Reset PC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Reset-this-PC-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"click-Reset-this-PC\" class=\"wp-image-108960 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Reset-this-PC-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Reset-this-PC-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Reset-this-PC-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Reset-this-PC.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter admin credentials, if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the next prompt, you&rsquo;ll see two options &ndash; <strong>Keep my files <\/strong>and<strong> Remove everything<\/strong>. Then, choose to <strong>Remove everything<\/strong> for the process to work efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-Remove-everything.jpg\" alt=\"choose-Remove-everything\" class=\"wp-image-108961 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-Remove-everything.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-Remove-everything-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, choose <strong>Local reinstall<\/strong> from the given options.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-Local-reinstall.jpg\" alt=\"choose-Local-reinstall\" class=\"wp-image-108962 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-Local-reinstall.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-Local-reinstall-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, you can proceed with the current settings and click <strong>Next<\/strong>. Else, you can click <strong>Change Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Change-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"click-Change-Settings\" class=\"wp-image-108963 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Change-Settings.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/click-Change-Settings-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you select &lsquo;<strong>Change settings,&rsquo;<\/strong> you will get the options to <strong>Clean data, Delete files from all drives and Download Windows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All these options will cause data loss. It is advised to back up your system data first and then proceed. If you already have a backup, choose <strong>Clean data<\/strong>; it will only remove your files. Proceed by clicking <strong>Confirm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-clean-data-and-click-confirm.jpg\" alt=\"choose-clean-data-and-click-confirm\" class=\"wp-image-108964 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-clean-data-and-click-confirm.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-clean-data-and-click-confirm-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, proceed with resetting the PC and wait until the process is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>So these are some methods you may try to resolve Driver PNP Watchdog errors on Windows 10 and 11. However, there is a risk of losing data in some methods, such as adjusting system services or resetting the PC. Make sure you first back up your system data before performing these methods.<\/p><p>But what to do if you forget to back up as well? Don&rsquo;t worry! You still have a chance to restore your &nbsp;data. You may use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-files-after-factory-reset-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recover data after a factory reset<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While using your system, you don&rsquo;t want to bump into any problems.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-driver-pnp-watchdog\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to fix Driver PNP Watchdog BSOD 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