Windows & BSOD · high

How to fix0x00000116

VIDEO_TDR_ERROR

What this error means

0x00000116 shows up as a high-severity Windows operating system fault. An attempt to reset the graphics driver and recover after timeout failed. It's most often caused by severely unstable GPU overclocking and card physical malfunction. 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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01Increase timer limit TdrDelay and TdrDdiDelay in registers to 8 seconds

Increase timer limit TdrDelay and TdrDdiDelay in registers to 8 seconds.

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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02Underclock the GPU

Underclock the GPU.

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03Perform a clean install of the GPU drivers

Perform a clean install of the GPU drivers.

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Possible causes

  • Graphics card temperatures outside the limit
  • Severely unstable GPU overclocking
  • Card physical malfunction

Useful Windows tools

These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.

dxdiag