Is it safe to delete the driver file?

Yes, deleting HpqKbFiltr.sys in Safe Mode just disables the HP hotkey functionality. The keyboard itself will still work normally.

How do I prevent this after Windows updates?

Keep OEM drivers updated from the manufacturer's website. Check for driver updates before major Windows version upgrades.

Windows BSOD WDF_VIOLATION (0x0000010D) — Framework Driver Failure

Criticalbsod

Overview

WDF_VIOLATION BSOD occurs when the Windows Driver Framework detects an error in a framework-based driver, common with HP keyboard drivers and Bluetooth adapters.

Key Details

Stop code 0x0000010D — Windows Driver Framework found an error in a WDF driver
Very commonly caused by HpqKbFiltr.sys (HP keyboard filter driver)
Also triggered by Bluetooth, USB, and biometric device framework drivers
Parameter 1 indicates the type of WDF violation (0x1 through 0xF)
Windows 10 version upgrades frequently trigger this with old OEM drivers

Common Causes

HP keyboard filter driver (HpqKbFiltr.sys) incompatible with current Windows version
Outdated Bluetooth driver using old WDF framework calls
Biometric (fingerprint) driver framework mismatch after Windows upgrade
USB device driver compiled against incompatible WDF version
OEM drivers not updated after major Windows version upgrade

Steps

1Boot into Safe Mode: hold Shift while clicking Restart > Troubleshoot > Advanced > Startup Settings
2For HP: delete HpqKbFiltr.sys from C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ in Safe Mode
3Update all OEM drivers from the manufacturer's support page for your specific model
4In Safe Mode, open Device Manager and uninstall the problematic device driver
5Run pnputil /enum-drivers to list all third-party drivers and identify problematic ones