Methods to Fix Driver Verifier IOManager Violation Error

Mar. 19, 2025 / Updated by Seraphina to Windows Driver Solutions

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When using the Windows operating system, you may encounter the "Driver Verifier IOManager Violation" error, which can cause system instability or even result in a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This article provides several effective solutions to help you restore system stability.

1. Update Device Drivers

Outdated or incompatible drivers are often the root cause of the IOManager violation error. Ensuring all hardware drivers are up to date can effectively resolve this issue. Using Driver Talent is recommended as it automatically detects and updates drivers, saving time and preventing incorrect driver installations.

Download Driver Talent

Click the download button to get the latest version of Driver Talent, install and open the software, then click "Scan".
Once the scan is complete, the software will list outdated or missing drivers. Find the required drivers and click "Update".

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After updating, restart your computer to apply the changes.

2. Repair System Files

Press Windows + S, type "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".

In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow

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The system will begin scanning and repairing corrupted files. This process may take some time, so please be patient.

After the scan is complete, review the results and restart your computer if needed.

Check if the Driver Verifier IOManager Violation error is resolved.

3. Reset Driver Verifier

When your computer starts, continuously press F8 to enter the Advanced Startup Options menu.

Select "Safe Mode" and press Enter.

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Follow Step 2 to open Command Prompt as an administrator. Type the following command and press Enter: verifier /reset

(Note: There is a space before the "/")

Restart your PC.

4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Press Windows + R, type "mdsched.exe", and press Enter.

In the popup window, select "Restart now and check for problems".

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The system will restart and automatically scan your memory for issues. This process may take several minutes.

After the scan, the system will display diagnostic results. If any memory issues are detected, consider replacing the faulty RAM modules.

5. Scan and Repair Hard Drive Errors

Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Type the following command and press Enter: chkdsk C: /f /r

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(Replace "C:" with the drive you want to check. If you have multiple drives, run this command for each one.)

If prompted, type "Y" and press Enter to schedule the scan for the next reboot.

Restart your computer, and Windows will scan and repair disk errors automatically. This process may take some time depending on the drive size and number of errors.

After the scan is complete, check if the error is resolved.

6. Perform a System Restore

Press Windows + R, type "rstrui", and press Enter.

In the System Restore wizard, select a restore point from before the error occurred and click "Next".

Confirm your selection and click "Finish" to start the restoration.

Your system will automatically restore itself during the next reboot, which may take a few minutes.

After the process is complete, check if the Driver Verifier IOManager Violation error has been resolved.