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The thread discusses a user experiencing a BSOD with a CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error, which had been stuck at 86% during a process. The user initially debated whether to wait or force shutdown, and after doing so, reset the BIOS, which resolved the issue. A helpful response explained the error's typical cause and encouraged further assistance if problems persisted, with overall a positive resolution.
The thread discusses a user experiencing a BSOD with a CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error, which had been stuck at 86% during a process. The user initially debated whether to wait or force shutdown, and after doing so, reset the BIOS, which resolved the issue. A helpful response explained the error's typical cause and encouraged further assistance if problems persisted, with overall a positive resolution.
Solution
kemical
Essential Member
Hi,
CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error is a bsod error meaning a secondary processor crashed or locked up. This doesn't mean you have two processors but that something like your gpu chip or sound chip has crashed.
As it's been some hours since you posted has the situation changed any?
If you've managed to get back into the system and would like the dump file read then please read the thread found here and post the results:
How to ask for help with a BSOD problem
CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error is a bsod error meaning a secondary processor crashed or locked up. This doesn't mean you have two processors but that something like your gpu chip or sound chip has crashed.
As it's been some hours since you posted has the situation changed any?
If you've managed to get back into the system and would like the dump file read then please read the thread found here and post the results:
How to ask for help with a BSOD problem