Windows Vista Blue Screen 0x0000116 nvlddmkm.sys

Anonymous
2008-12-25T10:53:44+00:00

**Original Title**nvlddmkm.sys causes BSOD

Hi,

I can't start Vista since a week or so. Just before the login screen should apear, it crashes into a BSOD, reporting that the problem is the nvlddmkm.sys driver.

I've been checking the Internet for days now (a lot of forums), and it seems to be a "common" problem, occuring with all kinds hardware and software configurations. I've tried just about everything to fix it, but nothing seems to work.

Is there a solution for this problem?

Maarten

Compaq Presario SR1909, gForce 7600GS, Vista Home Premium.

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Anonymous
2009-01-15T16:20:42+00:00

Hi Maarte61,

  Sorry to your having so much trouble. Since your having the same issue even when the driver was rolled back, it leads me to believe even more so, that it could be card itself. You might try contacting the cards manufacturer. We could rule this out though, if you have another video card we can try. Do you have one you could test?

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Anonymous
2009-01-12T13:20:21+00:00

Hi Maarte61,

 Unfortunately, my guess would be the driver or the card itself. Since it worked fine for while, then just stopped. My best guess would be the card's the issue. Can you cancel the driver install when you get to normal mode? If so, I would try canceling it and downloading the new driver. Or if your in "Safe mode with networking" I'd go ahead and download them them and have them ready. So if you can cancel, you wouldn't have to go download them. Let us know and thanks again for posting.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-01-18T15:28:38+00:00

    hi guys,

    try this

    http://www.nvidia.co.uk/page/troubleshooting.html

    and make sure ur bios is up to date.

    i had a similar problem with mine vgn-fz11s, i sent it to vaio for repair cos i had 3 years extended repair for it (free). what they did was they updated my bios and they changed my main board (i am not sure which boad, it could be graphic card one or the laptop one, they have not mentioned in report) and also cleaned my laptop and now my laptop is operating lastest version of nividia graphic.

    i have nvidia geforce 8400m gt gpu.

    also note that some manufacturers like sony have extended their repair for this problem for some models. so it is best to contact ur manufacturer.

    if u are unable to boot to normal mode. in safe mode either disable or unistall the display driver through device manger in control panel. if u can not go to safe mode then ask again i will tell u what to do in order to get in to windows in either mode.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-01-18T15:29:43+00:00

    hi guys,

    try this

    http://www.nvidia.co.uk/page/troubleshooting.html

    and make sure ur bios is up to date.

    i had a similar problem with mine vgn-fz11s, i sent it to vaio for repair cos i had 3 years extended repair for it (free). what they did was they updated my bios and they changed my main board (My motherboard) and also cleaned my laptop and now my laptop is operating lastest version of nividia graphic.

    i have nvidia geforce 8400m gt gpu.

    also note that some manufacturers like sony have extended their repair for this problem for some models. so it is best to contact ur manufacturer.

    if u are unable to boot to normal mode. in safe mode either disable or unistall the display driver through device manger in control panel. if u can not go to safe mode then ask again i will tell u what to do in order to get in to windows in either mode.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-03-12T05:34:13+00:00

    hey roof I just encountered a recurring BSOD with an error of the nvlddmkm.sys file.  I cant do anything on the computer, no safe mode and it definintely wont start up normally or with last known good configuration.  This problem prohibited me from being able to complete one of my finals and I really need to get it fixed asap...if you know how to fix it that would be awesome.  If that doesnt work is it possible to just buy a new card?  I admit the card is old but only 2 years old...i dont see how it could be a problem...could i just get a newer nvidia card or would i have to switch over to ati?  I really just want to fix this problem as fast as i can.  thanks

    -crash0999

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