About this tag
The pnp subsystem tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the Windows Plug and Play subsystem, particularly in the context of troubleshooting DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD errors. In one example, a user with a Gateway DX4870 running Windows 8 experiences a blue screen during shutdown or restart, where the debug analysis points to a power transition timeout waiting to synchronize with the Pnp subsystem. The error arguments indicate a timeout in seconds and the thread holding the Pnp lock. This tag is relevant for users seeking help with driver power state issues linked to the Plug and Play subsystem on Windows systems.
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    Windows 8 Troubleshooting DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD on Windows 8 Gateway DX4870

    I have a Gateway DX4870 UB305 running Windows 8. On shut downor restart it sometimes has the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD. Windows Debug shows: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (9f) A driver has failed to complete a power IRP within a specific time (usually 10 minutes). Arguments: Arg1...
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    • bsod computer help debugging drivers driver_power_state_failure error error analysis gateway hardware issues minidump pnp subsystem power irp power transition system crash system restore tech support timeout troubleshooting windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)