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Original title : video tdr failure
what is that mean?? how to solve it, does it effecting the video quality in my pc?
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I had this problem and think I have found the cure. Open up the Nvidia Control Panel (probably bottom right tasks bar) left hand side of control panel click on Phys configurations, click on automatic and change to GForce (if this is what your computer runs) click apply - hopefully this may cure your problems. If not increase the power to your cpu,
Hi Sya Erina,
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forum!
Based on the issue description, it appears that you are getting an error video tdr failure on the computer.
To guide you in the right direction, I need a few more information from the computer that has the issue. Please help me answer the following questions:
1. When do you get this error message?
2. Were there any recent changes made on the computer prior to the issue?
I will certainly help you out with this issue.
TDR is the Timeout, Detection, and Recoverycomponent in Windows. **** What happens is the Graphics Display driver for the installed graphics card stops responding. When this happens, windows will stop and restart the driver to fix the problem.
The most common reason for this issue is that the graphics device is being overloaded or used beyond its capabilities.
This happens most often when playing graphic intensive games, but can happen with any process that uses a large amount of graphic resources, such as when editing or creating videos.
Some things you can do to avoid these problems:
a. Make sure you are using the latest graphics device driver.
b. Manage your time working with programs that are graphic intensive, exit any other programs that might also use a large amount of resources.
I would suggest you to download and Install the latest graphic card drivers from the manufacturer’s website and check.
You can install Windows 7 drivers in compatibility mode if there are no Windows 8 compatible drivers.
Follow these steps:
a) Press the ‘Windows + W’ key on the keyboard.
b) Type compatibility in the search box and then press enter.
c) Click “Run programs made for previous versions of Windows” option from the list appeared in the left side.
d) Select the drivers and install.
If the issue persists or you have further questions on Windows, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be glad to assist you.
I have upgraded my Dell XPS630i desktop computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Since doing the upgrade I have been having a problem with the computer shutting down with a blue screen and the Video TDR Failure notice. This usually occurs during after the computer is turned on for the day or after the computer comes out of hibernation mode. I did not have this problem before switching to the Windows 10 operating system. I have a Ge Force 9800GT video card in my computer and have upgraded card driver to version 341.92 which is the latest version for this video card. Other than the programs that activate at start up I do not use the computer more than one one office program active at a time. I also do not use video intensive programs on my computer such as video games.
Any help in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated,
Gary
Regardless to what other posts may say, check out your Power Supply. The new Nvidia cards require more power on the 12 volt bus. You also need two power connections to the card (6pin & 8 pin - both 12 volts).
My PC is an older one also: XPS 700 upgraded to the XPS 720 by Dell with the motherboard upgrades sometime age. The power supply is a 1,000 watt power supply and has plenty of capacity OVERALL. Problem is the 12 volt bus will not handle the current. Even connecting two of the 12 v. buses does not work. Two possibilities: 1) add a second PS just for the 12 v. supply to the graphics card or; 2) install a newer power supply with modern 12 v. rails. Dell does strange things to their PCs making them not easily upgradeable.
Good luck.
I wish that had been the issue for me. I have a Corsair gaming PSU that was intended for multiple cards (however I am only using one at the moment), that can handle the current, but I still get the error. But, it is only when the computer has been slept while logged on. Otherwise I never see this error. This started a few builds ago on the fast ring but I never saw that error before in Windows 10 until the last few builds.
I wish that had been the issue for me. I have a Corsair gaming PSU that was intended for multiple cards (however I am only using one at the moment), that can handle the current, but I still get the error. But, it is only when the computer has been slept while logged on. Otherwise I never see this error. This started a few builds ago on the fast ring but I never saw that error before in Windows 10 until the last few builds.
Obvious - don't Sleep (wish I could do without :) ).
Get off the fast ring and use good latest install of Windows 10.
Try Troubleshooting in Control Panel.
