"application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware"

Anonymous
2013-01-12T17:29:01+00:00

recently every time i use a program that use my gpu( I have optimus technology so it switch when needed etc...) I get the error message " application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware", the internet does not seem to be very helpful about this problem, does anybody know what causes it/how i can fix it ????

thanks for any help,

fintan

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-12-29T01:19:58+00:00

    I've had this problem a couple of times with my laptop running windows 10. I'm docking my laptop to a docking station, which is connected to a secondary monitor. If I try to run any games with the HDMI cable connected via the docking station I get this error. For me the solution was as simple as just connecting the cable directly in to my laptop instead of going through the docking station (USB connection  to the laptop). I guess trying different cables/ports or monitors is worth a try if you're struggling with this issue.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-12-14T13:58:08+00:00

    Theoretically new machines are all setup off a disk that has everything for that machine, they are mass produced along with the machines, or now loaded through a network connection to HD. So more than likely you had a hardware issue, minor, but more than likely.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-12-12T04:30:19+00:00

    Justin, Since the laptop was only a week old and came with Windows 10 preinstalled, I took it back to Costco and got another. Two days and no problems yet.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-12-12T03:49:28+00:00

    just had this issue with windows 10 getting i am beyond frustrated with windows 10 this is the third or 4th issue i have unresolved at this time with windows 10

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-12-11T04:14:41+00:00

    I agree with this statement.  It could be something simple to something complex.

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