I get an error, "video tdr failure".

Anonymous
2013-02-16T09:25:35+00:00

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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Anonymous
2015-09-01T15:14:31+00:00

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,

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2013-02-17T04:14:43+00:00

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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-21T12:24:09+00:00

    Hi Shahid,

    I have mentioned in my earlier response to install the latest version of graphic card drivers.

    If you could provide us with the more information of the issue, I will be glad to assist you further.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-21T16:20:14+00:00

    Hi sharief ks

    Hi l have a problem my laptop is Lenovo S110 with intel atom it was windows 7 so I put windows 8 pro after l putted it one error came in one blue screen showing  video TDR failure  l tried many steps shown above but it is still showing the same so can you help me plzzz if you can repair it you can sent the steps to my email id  that how to repair it I will give my email id :  ***email address is removed for privacy*** or  ***email address is removed for privacy***

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-21T16:39:10+00:00

    Hi Shahid,

    Thank you for the information.

    1. When do you get this error message?
    2. What is the make and model of graphic card?
    3. Have you tried installing the latest version of graphic card drivers?

    I would suggest you to refer to the link and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/resolve-windows-blue-screen-errors

    Please get back to us with the status along with the information.

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