

The above was everything on your first link. did not run the log and send separate file to Microsoft, since everytime I get the BSOD, it sends out the logs (or at least it says id does) of course, before doing this, I ran Avast complete scan, and then clean files and cleaned the register with CCleaner. Even tried some of the automatic driver upgrade programs but all I got was a load of viruses on my machine that I had to clean off. updated everything from Windows (except this current update) and updated BIOS to current version. ran sfc/scannow - ran it several times, especially after messing with the register as required by some of the links removed every USB device, except when I disabled the touchpad on the laptop, I had to keep the usb mouse plugged in. Not only that, but I also created a USB disc, and disconnected all internet access, and tried running it that way. As suggested, disabled the wireless card. tried installing it over both wireless and cable. Incompatible driver - as noted, I went through the computer and disabled everything I could, one by one, running the update each time to see if removing that one would fix it. I have not only turned off all antivirus programs, but have removed them. Hate to have to buy a new one.Įx_bubblehead - Yes, I have viewed, studied, and tried everything (or almost everything) on each of the links. I seldom use it, but really need it when I do. Is the laptop toast? It has run Windows 10 successfully and well since Windows 10 first came out. I am convinced this is the reason for the failure of the update, and the reason for the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error given. Regretfully, it changed nothing on my system. He used a Phoenix BIOS as an example and my system has a Phoenix BIOS. Https /which details how one would go about adding the AHCI option into your BIOS.

Intel(R) 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4Īll three of the devices show drivers provided by Microsoft.Īs noted, when I boot into BIOS, there is no option to choose anything. The computer is using a SATA hard drive and the device manager shows under IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers devices for

The problem is that the Toshiba satellite does not give you an option in the BIOS to choose IDE/RAID/AHCI. I don't believe the Windows 10 update will work unless you have SATA AHCI activated on your machine. I have researched it, and think I finally at least know what the problem is. Sometimes I get the blue screen of death with the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error shown. I have disabled about every device I could, one at a time, and run the update and every time it stalls on 33%, then restores the prior version. Takes over an hour each time and you have to click on various options each time so if you leave, it takes longer. I have tried uploading the update at least 20 times.
