What Is “Display Driver Nvlddmkm Stopped Responding and Has Successfully Recovered” Error?

The ‘Display Driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered’ error is a kind of error that interferes with your computing experience, something quite crucial for some gaming and GPU-intensive things. The following guide looks at why the issue occurs and carries practical solutions to the problem.

What Is the “Display Driver nvlddmkm Stopped Responding” Error?

This is an error in the case of the stoppage of response of the NVIDIA graphic card driver to the operating system. Automatically, Windows will try to reset the driver in order to prevent a crash. The error largely relates to issues with the graphics card or any form of driver instability.

Why Does the Error Occur?

It can be caused by several factors:

• Old or corrupted graphics drivers
• Overheating GPU because of insufficient cooling
• GPU overclocking
• Incorrect settings related to graphics in games or applications
• Corrupted system files and registry entries
• Insufficient system resources to handle tasks through the GPU.

Read about common Windows Errors:

WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR error

‘System Thread Exception Not Handled’ Error

DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE Error

PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA Error

How to Fix the “Display Driver nvlddmkm Stopped Responding” Error

If you are faced with this error message, feel free to try the solutions we have recommended below. You don’t need to try everything. Find one that helps resolve the problem.

Solution #1: Remove the Aura iCUE Plugin

Others have reported that the iCUE plugin for ASUS motherboards might also be one of the culprits responsible for this error, particularly with the EVGA x1 software. It just blinks the screen off and on like there was some glitch.

To resolve this, try removing the Aura iCUE plugin:

1. Open iCUE.
2. Go to the Settings tab.
3. Under Device Settings, find Vengeance RGB PRO.
4. Uncheck Enable Full Software Control.
5. Check if the issue is resolved.

Solution #2: Change the Power Management Mode

Insufficient power to your video card or display driver might be causing the problem. Make sure all cables are attached properly and adjust your power settings to allow enough power for the hardware. To change power settings, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run utility.
2. Type control panel and hit Enter.
3. In the Control Panel, select Power Options.
4. Click Change Plan Settings next to your active power plan.
5. Choose Change Advanced Power Settings.
6. Expand PCI Express, then Link State Power Management.
7. Set the options to Off.
8. Click Apply, then close the Control Panel.
9. Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Solution #3: Update the Display Driver

Your display driver manages how the graphics card communicates with your monitor. If it’s outdated, it can cause errors. Updating the driver can often fix the problem.

To update the driver:

1. Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
2. Expand Display Adapters and find your graphics driver.
3. Right-click it and choose Update Driver Software.
4. Follow the prompts to finish and restart your computer.

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Solution #4: Roll Back to a Previous Display Driver Version

If the problem started recently-after updating your driver-replacing with an older version may help. Some known troubled versions are 451.48 DCH and 451.67 DCH.

To roll back:

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Right-click your display driver under Display Adapters and select Properties.
3. Go to the Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver.
4. Choose a reason and confirm.
5. Restart your computer.

Check if the issue is resolved with the older driver.

Solution #5: Uninstall and Reinstall Your Display Driver

If the driver rollback did not help, it is time for uninstall and reinstall may help:

1. Open Device Manager by the press of Windows + R, typing devmgmt.msc, and Enter.
2. Now expand Display Adapter, right-click your driver, and click on Uninstall.
3. Go to the website of the driver’s manufacturer and locate the driver for your model of computer.
4. Download, install the driver, and restart the computer.
5. Check if the issue has been fixed.

Solution #6: Replace Your Graphics Card

If the problem continues, the graphics card may need to be replaced. Here’s how:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug it.
2. Open the side panel of your desktop case.
3. Find the graphics card in the PCI-e slot and carefully remove it.
4. Insert the new card into the slot until it clicks securely.
5. Reattach the side panel, reconnect power, and turn on your computer.

Test to see if the new card resolves the problem.

Solution #7: Change Your Computer’s Theme

If you’re using the Windows 10/11 Aero theme, it could be causing the issue. This theme is also known to trigger other errors, like the Discord black screen issue. To fix this, right-click on your desktop, go to Properties, and choose a different theme, avoiding the Aero theme.

Solution #8: Install Any Available Windows Updates

The Windows updates are quite essential for bug fixes, as well as for security enhancements and improvement in the performance. For checking updates, follow these steps;

1. Launch the Start Menu and head to Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security, click on Windows Update.
3. Now select Check for updates and let your system install the available updates.
4. Once the updates have installed correctly, reboot your computer.

Solution #9: Remove and Replace Your Device’s RAM

RAM is critical for your computer’s performance. If your RAM is faulty, it can cause errors like “Display Driver Nvlddmkm Stopped Responding.” Replacing the RAM can often resolve these issues. If you’re unsure how to replace it yourself, seek professional assistance to avoid mistakes.

Solution #10: Invest in Better Cooling Devices

Overheating sometimes may cause this error. Better cooling components installed in your computer, like improved fans or researching cooling systems, may stabilize your system.

Camomile will help solve the problem by optimizing the CPU with its load distribution, power, and thermal control. This Camomile tool manages the running of less required background processes and efficiently uses resources to keep the system cool during stressful use.

Solution #11: Install Default Graphics Drivers

Corrupted or outdated display drivers sometimes may be responsible for the problem. Here’s installing the default graphics drivers can help:

1. First of all, boot your computer into Safe Mode.
2. Open Device Manager via the Windows menu.
3. Under Display Adapters, find your graphics hardware, right-click it and select Uninstall Device. Confirm your action.
4. After that restart your computer. Under the Device Manager window, under Update Driver, click Search Automatically for updated driver software. Let Windows update the driver then reboot and check if the problem is fixed.

Solution #12: Add Registry Keys

If problems persist, consider adding new registry keys for the display driver. Of course, first get a backup of your registry, in case other things go wrong. To add the keys:

1. Press the Windows + R key combination, type regedit in the box, and click Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers.
3. In the right pane, right-click on an empty space and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value or QWORD (64-bit) Value depending on your system.
4. Name the first key TdrDelay, press Enter, and set the value to 20.
5. Repeat for a second key, naming it TdrDdiDelay and also setting the value to 20.
6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

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