NVIDIA Display Driver DLL Crash (nvlddmkm.sys)

What is NVIDIA_NV_DISP_DLL_CRASH?

The NVIDIA display driver DLL (nvlddmkm.sys) crashed, causing the screen to go black, games to crash to desktop, or a blue screen of death (BSOD) with code VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE.

Common Causes

• Corrupt display driver installation
• Unstable GPU core or memory overclock
• Insufficient GPU power delivery
• Overheating graphics card memory or core

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Uninstall display drivers using DDU in Safe Mode and install fresh ones

  Performing a clean driver install with DDU is the most effective solution for nvlddmkm.sys driver crashes.

• 2
  Disable GPU overclock in MSI Afterburner

  If problems persist, checking hardware issues like power supply or clock stability is necessary.

• 3
  Check PCIe power cables connection
• 4
  Update motherboard BIOS to improve PCIe compatibility

Commands & Diagnostics