Temporary Fix for HP Laptops BSOD after October Patch Update

[Ink]

As previously reported, HP users are facing BSOD after installing the Tuesday October Patch for Windows 10. Here's a temporary fix that's been working for some HP users.

Credits: How to fix Blue Screen of Death after installing Windows 10 October Patch Tuesday update


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How to fix BSOD errors after installing the Windows 10 Patch Tuesday October update

To fix the problem the WDF_Violation error after installing update KB4464330 or KB4462919 on Windows 10, use these steps:

Warning: This isn't an official fix, but it appears that has helped several users to resolve the Blue Screen of Death on HP computers. Use these instructions at your own risk.

1. Start your computer.
   Quick Tip: If you're starting your device after the crash, it should go straight into Advanced Startup. If this is not the case, as soon as your device goes through the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and the Windows logo appears, press the power button. Repeat this process three times, and then your device should enter into the Advanced startup settings.
2. Click the Advanced startup button.
3. Click the Troubleshoot option.
   
4. Click on Advanced options.
   
5. Click the Command Prompt option.
   
6. Type the following command and press Enter:
   

   cd C:\Windows\System32\drivers

7. Type the following command and press Enter:
   

   ren HpqKbFiltr.sys HpqKbFiltr.sys.old

8. Type the following command and press Enter:
   

   exit

Once you complete these steps, restart your HP computer, and Windows 10 should start booting as expected.



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[Vasudev]

So what's Hp K/b driver filter doing on W10?