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How to fixNVIDIA_NV_DISP_DLL_CRASH

NVIDIA Display Driver DLL Crash (nvlddmkm.sys)

What this error means

NVIDIA_NV_DISP_DLL_CRASH shows up as a critical-severity system driver fault. The NVIDIA display driver DLL (nvlddmkm.sys) crashed, causing the screen to go black, games to crash to desktop, or a blue screen of death (BSOD) with code VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE. The usual suspects are unstable GPU core or memory overclock, insufficient GPU power delivery and overheating graphics card memory or core. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Before you begin

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

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01Uninstall display drivers using DDU in Safe Mode and install fresh ones

Uninstall display drivers using DDU in Safe Mode and install fresh ones.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Disable GPU overclock in MSI Afterburner

Disable GPU overclock in MSI Afterburner.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Check PCIe power cables connection

Check PCIe power cables connection.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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04Update motherboard BIOS to improve PCIe compatibility

Update motherboard BIOS to improve PCIe compatibility.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Corrupt display driver installation
  • Unstable GPU core or memory overclock
  • Insufficient GPU power delivery
  • Overheating graphics card memory or core