Nvlddmkm.sys error or the blue screen error 0x00000119 or VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (nvlddmkm.sys) error or the VIDEO_SCHEDULERINTERNAL_ERROR is the one in which is mostly faced by users of NVIDIA graphics card. This issue occurs not only in Windows 10 but in earlier versions like Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 as well.
Faulty graphics card drivers and faulty graphics card are mainly the reasons for the occurrence of this error. While the first error can be solved using the ways listed below, a new graphics card needs to be purchased in the second case, which is compatible with your system and your version of Windows.
Contents
- 1 10 Ways to Fix nvlddmkm.sys Error
- 1.1 Method 1: Update Windows to the latest version
- 1.2 Method 2: Installing the latest driver from the official website
- 1.3 Method 3: Downgrading the current driver
- 1.4 Method 4: Change settings in NVIDIA’s control panel
- 1.5 Method 5: Uninstalling Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework
- 1.6 Method 6: Disabling Windows 10 fast startup
- 1.7 Method 7: Reinstall another edition of Windows 10
- 1.8 Method 8: Changing the Windows Theme
- 1.9 Method 9: Re-create nvlddmkm.sys
- 1.10 Method 10: Change Graphics Card
- 2 Conclusion
10 Ways to Fix nvlddmkm.sys Error
Method 1: Update Windows to the latest version
Microsoft launches its updates from time to time that needs to be installed on your system regularly to protect it from bugs and malware. In these updates, there can be updates for your graphics card driver as well. As the reason for this error can be faulty or outdated drivers, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to check for those updates and update the drivers accordingly:
- Open Windows Settings and click on Update and security or just search for Update and security in the search bar of Start menu.
- Select ‘Check for updates’.
- Windows will scan and check for the latest updates available. See if there is an update available for your driver as well.
- If yes, then update your driver accordingly.
- Restart your computer.
Method 2: Installing the latest driver from the official website
As nvlddmkm.sys error mostly occurs with NVIDIA graphics card, we will here discuss the procedure to uninstall the old driver from your system and install the latest one.
- Open Device Manager by pressing Windows + R keys together. Type the command “devmgmt.msc”and press Enter.
- Locate Sound, video and game controllers
- Expand it by clicking on it.
- Right-click on the installed driver and select Uninstall driver.
- Go to NVIDIA’s website for updating drivers.
- Select a driver according to your version of Windows as well as Windows architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Download and install the relevant graphics card driver from there.
- Restart your system.
Method 3: Downgrading the current driver
Downgrading a current driver by installing a driver for an earlier version of Windows might be of help in solving nvlddmkm.sys error. For that you need to ensure the same Windows architecture, for example, if you are using a driver for Windows 10 32-bit, you now need to download a driver for Windows 7 or 8 but for 32-bit only.
- Uninstall the current driver by following the same steps as mentioned in method 2 above.
- Download and install the respective driver from Microsoft’s official website.
Method 4: Change settings in NVIDIA’s control panel
When a graphics card driver from NVIDIA is installed, additional software also gets downloaded for which you need to make some changes in its settings.
- Open Start menu and search for NVIDIA Control Panel in the search bar and open the results.
- Click on 3D Settings and select Manage 3D settings.
- Under the Global settings tab, navigate to Preferred Graphics processor.
- From there choose High-performance NVIDIA processor.
- Change Vertical Sync to OFF.
- Close the NVIDIA Control Panel and restart your system.
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Method 5: Uninstalling Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework
Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework is software that allows you to control the CPU power or performance, monitor its fan speed and other characteristics for better consistency during gaming or other heavy loads. Uninstalling this framework from your system (if you have one) can also help you in getting rid of the nvlddmkm.sys error.
- Press Windows + R keys and type cpl. Press Enter.
- Navigate to Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework.
- Right-click on it choose Uninstall.
- Wait until Windows finish the procedure and afterward restart your system.
Method 6: Disabling Windows 10 fast startup
Windows 10 fast startup is a feature that helps start your PC faster after shutdown. To disable it, so that it doesn’t cause this error, follow these steps:
- Open Control Panel.
- Sort icons by category and further select Hardware and Sound.
- Choose Power options and click on Choose what the power buttons do.
- Click on Change settings which are currently unavailable and deselect Turn on fast startup (recommended).
- Save these changes and restart Windows.
Method 7: Reinstall another edition of Windows 10
Some users also solved nvlddmkm.sys issue by updating another edition of Windows 10. There is no such issue with Windows 10 1015, build 10586. However, issues have been faced by Windows 10 1607 and Windows 10 1703 editions.
Method 8: Changing the Windows Theme
Quite an unusual method, but users did resolve their issue by resorting to it.
- Right-click on Desktop and choose Properties.
- Change Windows theme to Windows 7 basic.
- Restart your system.
Method 9: Re-create nvlddmkm.sys
Following is the procedure to re-create nvlddmkm.sys file:
- Press Windows + E keys.
- Go to C:/NVIDIA.
- Select the file ‘nvlddmkm.sys’ and copy it.
- Paste it to the root of C:
- Now, navigate to the location C:/Windows/System32/drivers.
- Locate nvlddmkm.sys and rename it to sys.old.
- Search for Command Prompt in the search bar of Start menu and choose to run it as administrator.
- Type the following command “exe nvlddmkm.sy_ nvlddmkm.sys” and press Enter. This will unzip the old file and allow you to create a new file.
- Copy the new file to C:/Windows/System32/drivers.
- Restart your system.
Method 10: Change Graphics Card
If all of the above methods have been out to use and you still haven’t got any success, then you need to get a new graphics card. Whether you want to get one of NVIDIA or of AMD that depends upon your preference. Just make sure that the card that you buy now is compatible with your system and the version of Windows OS that you are using as well.
Conclusion
After ensuring any of the above methods, you will surely be able to solve Nvlddmkm.sys issue in any of the operating system. Just make sure you are using a latest version of your operating system.
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