How to Fix If Video TDR Failure Nvlddmkm.sys Turn Off Applications

Last updated on April 23rd, 2024 at 02:01 am

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Nvidia GPU users are facing Video TDR failure Nvlddmkm.sys error, due to which they are unable to use their PC as it unexpectedly crashes.
There is nothing to worry about. You can easily fix this problem by updating your GPU driver and rebooting your device. However, changing PhysX settings will be the most effective solution.
If you don’t know how to perform these fixes, check out the step-by-step guide below.

As a Windows user, it is dreadful to see the blue screen of Death error. Recently, on my Windows 11 PC with an NVIDIA graphics card, I started facing nvlddmkm.sys failed error message. Well, this was a frustrating and disruptive situation for me at that time as it caused my computer to crash unexpectedly and show a death screen error.

But, when I tried a couple of fixes, this problem automatically vanished, and here in this guide, I’ve mentioned all those fixes that I tried. So, let’s hover over to the guide and check its causes and potential solutions to troubleshoot the video TDR failure nvlddmkm sys turn off the application error message.

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What is Nvlddmkm.sys?

Nvlddmkm.sys file is basically a system driver that is associated with NVIDIA GPU. However, it plays a crucial role when it comes to facilitating communication between your Windows 11 OS and GPU hardware. Nevertheless, when this file encounters any issue or gets corrupted, it can lead to your system showing a BSOD error and trigger the Video_TDR_Failure.

What Are The Common Causes of Nvlddmkm.sys Failed Error?

There are various factors that can trigger this error. However, before trying any fix, it is very important to pinpoint the sources behind this problem. So, let’s check out the common causes behind this problem:

Outdated or Corrupted Graphics Drivers
Overclocking Issues
Faulty Hardware
Windows Update Problems
System File Corruption

How to Fix Video TDR Failure Nvlddmkm.sys Turn Off Applications Issue

Getting the nvlddmkm.sys failed bsod error isn’t something that you face commonly. But, when you face this, it might bother you as you won’t be able to access your device until you fix this problem. So, if you are having this problem on your Windows 11 or 10 PC, you must perform the fixes mentioned below:

Fix 1: Reboot Your Device

Initially, when trying any technical fix, it is more important to reboot your device as sometimes it helps to resolve this type of error without any effort. However, in case you already have tried this fix several times before and still getting the Video_TDR_Failure error with stop code nvlddmkm.sys failed BSOD error; then you must try the other fixes that I’ve mentioned.

Fix 2: Update Your GPU Driver

The second thing you have to try that I personally suggest is to update your Windows 11 GPU Driver because somehow it is related to the graphics card. So, to update your NVIDIA GPU driver, you must perform these steps:

Initially, right-click on the Start menu and tap on Device Manager.
Afterwards, double-tap on the Display Adapter to expand it.
Thereafter, right-click on the NVIDIA GPU name and select Update Driver option.
Now, select Search Automatically For Drivers.

That’s it. Now, you have to reboot your device and check if the nvlddmkm.sys failed BSOD error still appears or not. If it is fixes, then it’s ok and if not, then without worrying, move to the next fix.

Fix 3: Stop Overclocking

Are you using overclocking on your Windows 11 PC? Well, if you have an old NVIDIA GPU on your PC and you still use overclocking, then you have to disable it, as the GPU may not be able to handle the overclocking anymore due to its old age. So, to fix the nvlddmkm.sys failure error message, you must stop overclocking on your older PC.

Fix 4: Check Your Hardware

Possibilities are there that you may face this NVIDIA Video_TDR_Failure error because your PC hardware is damaged or loosely connected. So, if you have a PC, then first open the CPU compartment.

Thereafter, tighten each cable connected to your NVIDIA GPU and close it. Then, again check if the error gets resolved. However, if it is not, then you must contact a professional who can check and find if there is any damaged component on your CPU.

On the other hand, if you have a laptop, then you must directly go to the service centre and ask them to check if there is any hardware issue with your laptop.

Fix 5: Update Your Windows

Did you check if your PC is running on the latest Windows 11 version? If you are not sure when was the last time you checked for Windows Update, then I would greatly suggest you do so in order to fix the nvlddmkm.sys failed error. However, to update your Windows 11 PC, here are some steps that will help you:

Open Windows Settings (Win+I).
Then, tap on Windows Update.
Finally, hit Check For Updates.

Fix 6: Run SFC And DISM

If you are still getting the same error even after trying all the above methods, then there are possible chances that your device’s system file may be damaged or corrupted due to which you are facing this problem. So, in this scenario, running SFC and DISM scans will help you find and fix those files automatically. Therefore, let’s check out the steps to do so:

Open the CMD using Admin Rights.
Then, execute the command: sfc/scannow
Once done, execute these commands one after the other:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Fix 7: Change the PhysX Settings

There are many cases where I’ve seen that changing the PhysX settings helped them resolve the nvlddmkm.sys failed error. So you can also try this out using the steps mentioned below:

Open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Then, select the Configure Surround, PhysX from the left side of the screen.
Afterwards, tap on the Processor drop-down menu located under the PhysX Settings.
Thereafter, choose the GPU from the list. Then, save the changes and check if the issue gets resolved.

Fix 8: Change the TDR Value

If none of the methods worked for you, then as a last step to fix the nvlddmkm.sys failed error; you have to change the TDR value on your Windows 11 PC. So, to change the TDR value, try these steps:

Open Run using Win+R and type regedit. Then, hit the OK button.
After that, if it asks you for confirmation, hit the Yes button.
Then, paste this path on your address bar: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers
Afterwards, find the TdrDelay and TdrDdiDelay DWORDs.
In case you didn’t find that file, then right-click on the empty portion of the window and select New.
Then, select DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it TdrDelay.
Thereafter, double-click on the created file and select the Decimal located under the Base.
Now, enter 60 under the Value Data and hit the OK button.
After that, again, create another DWORD file using the same method mentioned above and name it TdrDdiDelay.
Then, again, choose Decimal under the Base option.
Now, enter 60 under Value Data and hit the OK button.
That’s it. Now, once you have done that, simply reboot your device and check if the Video_TDR_Failure error gets resolved or not.

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So, that’s all I’ve for you on how to fix the NVIDIA nvlddmkm.sys failed blue screen of death error message. It’s my hope that this guide has helped you. Nevertheless, in case you need more info, regarding this TDR issue, comment below and let us know.