Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.
Work through these checks
0 of 3 complete01Increase timer limit TdrDelay and TdrDdiDelay in registers to 8 seconds
Increase timer limit TdrDelay and TdrDdiDelay in registers to 8 seconds.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
02Underclock the GPU
Underclock the GPU.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
03Perform a clean install of the GPU drivers
Perform a clean install of the GPU drivers.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
Possible causes
- Graphics card temperatures outside the limit
- Severely unstable GPU overclocking
- Card physical malfunction
Useful Windows tools
These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.
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