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PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION BSoD 0xF6 [Solved]
It’s usually the BIOS or installed drivers to blame
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Updated onOctober 14, 2024
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Fix all BSoD events and keep computer safe and clean:
Fortect will find the cause of BSoD and fix it. Here is how to do it with 3 easy steps:
ThePCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATIONWindows blue screen appears due to issues with the system BIOS or a connected device.PCI in the error message stands forPeripheral Component Interconnect,and it is a critical component that facilitates communication between the PC and connected devices.
Causes for thePCI Verifier Detected ViolationBSOD include outdated or corrupt drivers for PCI devices(graphics card, network adapters, sound cards), a misconfigured, outdated, or incompatible BIOS, corrupted system files, and hardware malfunction.
Before you start troubleshooting, install pending Windows updates, make sure all the connections are in order, clear any overclocking, and scan the PC for malware.
How do I fix PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION blue screen?
1. Reinstall the corrupt drivers
2. Update all the installed drivers
If you haven’t checked for newer versions in a while, it’s time toupdate the drivers. Because, outdated drivers are a common cause of thePCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATIONblue screen.
In case Windows tells you that the best drivers are already installed, visit the manufacturer’s website, check for new releases, and thenmanually install the latest driver!
3. Repair the corrupt system files
Whencorrupted system filestrigger the0x000000F6 PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATIONBSOD, run the SFC(System File Checker)andDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)scans.
4. Reset the BIOS to defaults
5. Update the BIOS
While it’s not recommended to regularlyupdate the BIOS, given the critical nature of the process, this can fix blue screen errors likePCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION.
I suggest you check the manufacturer’s website for the exact steps since they are different for each, and be extra cautious.
6. Check the RAM and disk for issues
6.1 Repair the disk
The built-inCheck Diskutilityrepairs bad sectors on the disk, which is one of thecommon reasons for BSODs.
6.2 Inspect the RAM
If no issues are found, I recommend usingMemtest86+, an open-source memory testing tool that runs advanced scans on individual RAM modules and detects almost every problem. In case it finds issues, it’s best to replace the faulty RAM module.
7. Reinstall Windows
When nothing else works, the last option is toreinstall Windows. This will eliminate all software-based conflicts on the PC!
To reinstall Windows > connect a flash drive to another PC > go toMicrosoft’s official website> download theMedia Creation Tool> use it tocreate a bootable Windows USB> plug the USB into the affected PC >change the boot orderto the bootable flash drive > follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows.
If reinstalling the OS also fails to resolvePCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION, it’s best to contact a professional or visit a local repair shop. Because, more likely than not, it’s a hardware issue to blame at this point!
Before you leave, discover expertfixes for all BSODs on Windowslike theAGP_INVALID_ACCESSand check if any of these do the trick.
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
