Driver Verifier - Enable and Disable

How to Enable or Disable Driver Verifier in Windows 7​

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Driver Verifier runs in the background, "testing" drivers for bugs. If it finds one, a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) will result; the corresponding dump file will hopefully show the faulty driver.




OPTION ONE

To Enable Driver Verifier

1. Start typing verifier.exe into the start menu, and open Verifier.

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2. Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)", and hit Next.

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3. Make sure Standard settings, Force pending I/O requests, and IRP Logging are selected, and hit Next.

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4. Select "Select driver names From a list", and hit Next.

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5. Click on "Provider" at the top to sort the list by manufacturer; select all drivers not provided by Microsoft Corporation.
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6. Press Next, and OK to the resulting window.

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After a reboot, driver verifier should be enabled. Use your computer as you normally would, although expect frequent BSODs if there are driver issues. If the system doesn't crash after 24 hours, disable driver verifier.



OPTION TWO

To Disable Driver Verifier

1. Start typing verifier.exe into the start menu, and open Verifier.

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2. Select "Delete existing settings"
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If you cannot get into Windows to turn off Verifier, try using Safe Mode.
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Very well done, Jonathan. Good clear instructions with illustrations.
 

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Good one JK, I didn't know that was there.
 

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Thanks guys. :)
 

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This didn't work for me. I applied all settings as described, it said I needed to restart so I told it "OK" and nothing happened. I manually restarted, and it just booted up normally without any special screen or status report for the verification... I'm having BSODs though so that could be it.

What should I do to try and force this to work?
 

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EvilOzzmess said:
This didn't work for me. I applied all settings as described, it said I needed to restart so I told it "OK" and nothing happened. I manually restarted, and it just booted up normally without any special screen or status report for the verification... I'm having BSODs though so that could be it.

What should I do to try and force this to work?
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It's probably working, it just doesn't show anything.

Open a command prompt and enter verifier /query.
 

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EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
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HI JK! UMMM should i verify this drivers too? )= kinda need some help here x.x
 

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Yep, you want everything that doesn't say Microsoft, Unknown, or Macrovision.
 

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How many time should I let it run ?

I'll only see a popup if a get an error ?
 

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Let it run for maybe 24 hours, while using your computer normally. If it finds an error, you will get a BSOD, which should be uploaded for analysis.
 

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EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
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Nice tutorial Jon, will help many with this, bookmarked.
 

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When I did verified /query it returns date time and no drivers verified message. Ideas?
 

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efcs said:
When I did verified /query it returns date time and no drivers verified message. Ideas?
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Sounds like the Verifier settings were never saved. Did you reboot after enabling Driver Verifier?
 

My Computer

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Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz
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Asus P8Z68-V Pro
Memory
16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"
Screen Resolution
2 x 1920x1080
Hard Drives
64GB Crucial M4 SSD

Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPM
PSU
Corsair HW Series 750w (modular)
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition
Cooling
CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Internet Speed
30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
You might just give it another try. Did you see the "You must restart your computer to save changes" message?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V Pro
Memory
16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"
Screen Resolution
2 x 1920x1080
Hard Drives
64GB Crucial M4 SSD

Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPM
PSU
Corsair HW Series 750w (modular)
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition
Cooling
CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Internet Speed
30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
I did see the message yes and restarted again...no change
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
I'm reading your other thread now; are you verifying any drivers other than the NIC one? If that's the only driver you're trying to verify, then I might be tempted to suspect the two issues are the same.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V Pro
Memory
16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"
Screen Resolution
2 x 1920x1080
Hard Drives
64GB Crucial M4 SSD

Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPM
PSU
Corsair HW Series 750w (modular)
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition
Cooling
CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Internet Speed
30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
Hello Jonathan,

Should this be run in Safe Mode?
 

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