Random crashes, apparently a GPU driver issue


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Hi. My computer has been randomly crashing (no BSOD shows, but it creates a DumpStack.log and Minidump folder so I guess it's technically one) for over a week now. At any times, even while browsing, or on idle. I tried everything, at first I thought it was the NVIDIA drivers, I heard the latest versions had issues, so I uninstalled with DDU and installed 566.36, which worked fine for me at the time. It worked for a day, but today it crashed again. I thought maybe it's Windows 11 24H2, but I've been using it since February and the crashes only started a week ago, so it's unlikely. I checked with WinDbg and it's a VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE, with nvlddmkm.sys as the failing module.

I attach the log generated by the V2 Log collector, as the instructions said.
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, driver 566.36 (also tested latest 576.52, same problem)
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 24H2, build 26100.4351

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-7700
    Motherboard
    ASUS PRIME B250M-A
    Memory
    16 GB 2400MHz DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
1) Please open administrative command prompt and copy and paste:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~



2) Run Tuneup plus > post a share link


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2) Uninstall the Nvidia GPU drivers nvlddmkm.sys using DDU > install an older version

(make sure that 32.0.15.6636 is not reinstalled.)

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4) If Video TDR continues then swap another GPU card (Nvidia or AMD)



Code: 
Name    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
PNP Device ID    PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1C03&SUBSYS_85A41043&REV_A1\4&38AB2860&0&0008
Adapter Type    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Adapter RAM    (1,048,576) bytes
Installed Drivers    C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_9425e4c3b1ac1c47\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_9425e4c3b1ac1c47\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_9425e4c3b1ac1c47\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_9425e4c3b1ac1c47\nvldumdx.dll
Driver Version    32.0.15.6636
INF File    oem2.inf (Section024 section)
Driver    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERSTORE\FILEREPOSITORY\NV_DISPI.INF_AMD64_9425E4C3B1AC1C47\NVLDDMKM.SYS (32.0.15.6636, 72.76 MB (76,292,784 bytes), 10/06/2025 16:08)

Code: 
 nvlddmkm.sys Tue Dec  3 14:17:19 2024 (674F674F)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
    Motherboard
    Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
    Memory
    16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
    Hard Drives
    Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Mobile Workstation
Did 1) and 2), here's the Tuneup.log.
As for installing an even older driver, which one do you recommend? I'm on 24H2 so I don't think I can go much lower than 566.36, right?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-7700
    Motherboard
    ASUS PRIME B250M-A
    Memory
    16 GB 2400MHz DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
Tuneup plus results were all good.

Any GPU driver from the Nvidia website can be used for testing purposes.

If installing multiple Nvidia driver versions fails to fix hangs, freezes, or BSODs then swap test the GPU card.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
    Motherboard
    Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
    Memory
    16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
    Hard Drives
    Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Mobile Workstation
I guess there could be a problem with the equipment.
Maybe change the thermal paste on the video card, etc.
Is Intel HD Graphics working ?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI MS-7D98
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-13490F
    Motherboard
    MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
    Sound Card
    Bluetooth Аудио
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN 15K1F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
    KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
    Case
    CG560 - DeepCool
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB TKL
    Mouse
    Corsair KATAR PRO XT
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
Hey,
Since your GPU is not the most "modern" GPU and NVIDIA stopped their active support for GTX GPUs you might need to enable MSI (Message Signaled Interrupt). This is because NVLDDMKM.sys could fail because your CPU is not receiving status updates from the GPU.
This is a quick video explaining MSI:

I would suggest downloading WTools and check if MSI is enabled. WTools is a really good tool for fixing your Windows/driver issues.
Here is a link for the latest version: Download Wagnardsoft Tools (WTools) 1.0.5.0

If MSI is disabled, I would enable it and see if the problem is still there. If the problem is it's still there I would install the 566.36 driver again and after installing it check again if MSI is still enabled.

I had the same error as you, and I found out that the latest NVIDIA drivers are poorly written and could cause crashes.

MSI
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
abactuon said:
Is Intel HD Graphics working ?
Click to expand...
I tried plugging the monitor's HDMI to the mobo to see, and Windows didn't boot (it freezes at the ASUS logo with the spinning circle). I guess it's a driver issue, since I haven't used the Intel HD Graphics since 2017, and I reinstalled Windows many times since then, I never installed the Intel display drivers.

CaneGame said:
If MSI is disabled, I would enable it and see if the problem is still there. If the problem is it's still there I would install the 566.36 driver again and after installing it check again if MSI is still enabled.
Click to expand...
Well I just downloaded WTools and enabled MSI, I hope it works. Luckily the crashes aren't very frequent (1-2 per day), but still annoying.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-7700
    Motherboard
    ASUS PRIME B250M-A
    Memory
    16 GB 2400MHz DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
I'd install the CPU graphics and try running with that for a couple days and see if the crashes still happen. You might consider even removing the GPU for this test.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4351, Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4351 Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
I think crashes every day or more would annoy the crap out of me! :confused:
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4351, Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Build 26100.4351 Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Security
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