Windows 8.1 error: "thread stuck in device driver"

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After installing the Windows 8.1 update without issue, every time I turn on my computer a screen appears that saying that there was an error when the last session ended, and that the issue pertains to "thread_stuck_in_device_driver". This has occurred every time for the last 6 days, and I have used system restore and Windows Update and the issue still remains. Has anyone found a solution to a similar problem?

Thanks, Jarred

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The Dell support page offers a few things to check, but says if all else fails, replace the video card.

Maybe replacing the video card is worth it to get rid of all the headaches.

THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER

This Blue Screen error indicates that a device driver-almost always a video card driver-is stuck waiting for something (usually a hardware operation) to happen. Most of you have probably seennv4_disp.sys associated with this Blue Screen.

Ensure the video drivers are updated to the latest Dell version.
The system BIOS is fully up-to-date.
If both the video driver and the system BIOS are fully up-to-date, check with the manufacturer for recent driver updates.
As a last resort, try exchanging the video card.

Note: Reinstalling Windows is not likely to prevent this error from reoccurring.

http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN129813/EN#Error6

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2014-02-16T16:53:57+00:00

Rajith,

I am having the same problem as Jared and the steps you suggest are not helping. Both my display adapters appear to be working properly according to Device Manager. The Windows OS is not stopping unexpected. The error pops up on boot-up every time since I upgraded to Win 8.1. I have a Dell Inspiron 15R.

Thanks,

Raul
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Anonymous

2014-02-12T14:27:14+00:00

Hi RajithR,

I'm too having problems with

Windows 8.1 error: "thread stuck in device driver",

I've followed theses steps: a. Press Windows key + Xfrom desktop and choose Device Manager.

b. Check if you are seeing a yellow exclamation next to Display Adapaters.

c. If you find a yellow exclamation mark, then can right-click on the device and click on Propertiesto check the device status for any error.

And i learned that my bluetooth audio device is with a yellow exclamation mark, i tried updating the device but it said that it is already up to date. How should i deal with thhis problem??
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Anonymous

2014-02-12T11:38:41+00:00

I have this problem as well and I did as you advised above. The driver with a yellow mark is the USB IF x HCI USB Host Controller. I went into properties and the device status said Windows cannot load the driver (code 31) I checked the internet and when I tried to install the driver it said my pc already had the latest version, so what do I do now?
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Anonymous

2014-02-11T08:26:14+00:00

I tried everything but nothing helped me and wean I tried to fix it then It just got worse but I found a solution I downloaded slimdrivers and it automatically finds the newest update to your computer

http://download.cnet.com/SlimDrivers-Free/3001-18513\_4-75279940.html?spi=988c56c2315cf0ed6ed713b0ec36db49&part=dl-0
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