How to Fix Stop Code: Driver Verifier IOManager Violation

Hi everyone,

I recently encountered a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the stop code Driver Verifier IOManager Violation. I’m not sure what’s causing it or how to fix it. Has anyone experienced this before? What steps can I take to resolve this issue safely?

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

This topic was modified 3 months, 1 week ago by mark willium.

Tagged: Windows 11

Windows PC/ Laptop

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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October 8, 2025 at 4:55 am

To fix it safely, first boot into Safe Mode (hold Shift while clicking Restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings). Then, open Command Prompt and run verifier /reset to disable Driver Verifier. Reboot normally and check Event Viewer or BlueScreenView to see which driver caused the crash. Once identified, update or uninstall that driver from Device Manager or the vendor’s site. If it’s unclear, a clean reinstall of recent drivers (especially GPU or network) usually clears it up.

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