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How to fixTDR Event

Display driver stopped responding and recovered

What this error means

Display driver stopped responding and recovered is a high-severity graphics card (GPU) issue. Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) was triggered because the GPU did not respond within the allocated time, forcing Windows to reset the display driver. Typical causes include unstable GPU core or memory overclock and GPU overheating under load. Work through the steps below in order.

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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01Perform a clean driver reinstall using DDU

Perform a clean driver reinstall using DDU.

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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02Reset all GPU overclocks to defaults

Reset all GPU overclocks to defaults.

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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03Increase TdrDelay registry value to 8

Increase TdrDelay registry value to 8.

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

  • Outdated or corrupted graphics driver
  • Unstable GPU core or memory overclock
  • GPU overheating under load