DirectX kernel fatal error (0x00000113)

What is VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR?

The VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR error is categorized as a critical-severity graphics card (GPU) issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. A fatal error occurred in the Microsoft DirectX graphics kernel subsystem (dxgkrnl.sys), forcing a system crash (BSOD 0x113). When experiencing the DirectX kernel fatal error (0x00000113) fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as corrupted DirectX installation or files, hardware-level GPU or VRAM instability and incompatible graphics card driver. To permanently resolve the VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your graphics card (GPU) components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• Corrupted DirectX installation or files
• Hardware-level GPU or VRAM instability
• Incompatible graphics card driver

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Reinstall graphics drivers via DDU in Safe Mode

  Applying the first fix (Reinstall graphics drivers via DDU in Safe Mode) addresses the most common root cause of VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Update DirectX runtimes and Windows

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to gpu instability are covered.

• 3
  Disable hardware acceleration in apps

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