0x00000133: How to Fix This Blue Screen of Death Error

Damaged hard disk may also be responsible for this error

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Updated onMarch 29, 2024

updated onMarch 29, 2024

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The 0x00000133, also known asDPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATIONbug check appears with a Blue Screen of Death while booting or performing other tasks on the system. It affects many users and can occur for different reasons. However, this guide will discuss some basic fixes for the error.

Likewise, users complain about theBSoD error 0x00000154that’s usually triggered by outdated graphics drivers on Windows 11.

What causes the BSoD error code 0x00000133?

A couple of factors may be responsible for the BSoD error code 0x00000133:

Fortunately, you can resolve the error by following some troubleshooting steps and fixing the BSoD on your PC.

How can I fix BSoD error code 0x00000133?

Before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps, go through the following:

If you can’t resolve the error, go ahead with the solutions below:

1. Change to Standard SATA AHCI Controller driver

Changing the Family SATA AHCI Controller to Standard SATA AHCI Controller can resolve the error it’s causing with the DPC watchdog.

2. Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan

A System File Checker scan will find andrepair corrupt filescausing the BSOD error 0x00000133 on your PC.

Alternatively,specialized softwarewould be a great help, as it can detect corrupt, damaged, or missing files from your computer and replace them in a second with healthy parts from a massive database.

Check our detailed guide on what to do ifnothing happens when you select run as administratoron Windows 11.

3. Rollback recent driver updates

Removing recent driver updates will delete the faulty updates causing the driver to malfunction. Also, it will fix compatibility issues between the driver update and the system.

Also, we have an article you can read abouthow to uninstall updates on Windows 11for more steps.

4. Run the chkdsk Command

Running the Chkdsk command examines disk utility and repairs hard disk errors on your PC. Check our guide onwhat to do if Command Prompt keeps crashingon your PC.

In addition, you may be interested in our comprehensive article abouthow to fix BSOD error 0x00000124on Windows 11. Also, read aboutways to fix DPC Watchdog Violation BSODon Windows PC.

For further queries or suggestions on this guide or other BSoD errors, kindly drop them in the comments section.

0x00000133: How to Fix This Blue Screen of Death Error#

What causes the BSoD error code 0x00000133?#

How can I fix BSoD error code 0x00000133?#

1. Change to Standard SATA AHCI Controller driver#

2. Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan#

3. Rollback recent driver updates#

4. Run the chkdsk Command#