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Fix: Video Driver Crashed and was Reset Error in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are dealing with “Video Driver Crashed and was Reset” error message on your computer, you might be able to fix the issue using various methods as provided below.

Fix: Video Driver Crashed and was Reset Error in Windows 10

Video Driver Crashed and was Reset Error

While “Video Driver Crashed and was Reset” error is commonly reported by gamers, it is also known to occur while playing videos using the Media Player and while watching YouTube or Flash videos on the internet.

There could be various reasons for this error, ranging from overloading of the GPU to outdated or corrupted drivers for the Graphics Cards on your computer.

1. Close Active Programs and Processes

Keeping multiple browser tabs and programs open at the same time can cause the problem by placing excessive demands on the GPU.

Close all the open programs and browser tabs on your computer and this should reduce significantly reduce resource usage on your computer.

2. Run Video Playback Troubleshooter

If the problem is occurring while playing videos, the built-in Video Playback Troubleshooter in windows 10 might help in fixing the problem.

1. Open Settings and click on Updates & Security.

2. Click on Troubleshoot in the left-pane. In the right-pane, select Video Playback and click on Run the Troubleshooter.

Video Playback Troubleshooter

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to allow the troubleshooter to find and fix problems on your computer.

3. Update Graphics Card Drivers

Follow the steps below to see if an updated driver is available for the Graphics Card installed on your computer.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

Open Device Manager on Windows PC

2. On Device Manager screen, expand the entry for Display Adapters > right-click on the Graphics Driver and click on Update driver.

Update Graphics Driver

3. On the next screen, select Search automatically for updated driver software option and follow the onscreen instructions to Update Driver.

4. Repeat the above steps to for other Graphics Cards installed on your computer.

After updating Graphics Driver, restart your computer and see if the problem is now fixed.

4. Download Updated Driver from Manufacturers Website

If Windows is unable to find the required driver, visit the Manufacturers website and see if an updated driver is available.

If a driver is available, download the driver software and follow the instructions to install the Drivers on your computer.

5. Adjust Visual Effects for Best Performance

Setting the Visual Effects on your computer for best performance, instead of best appearance can help in fixing the problem by reducing the load on GPU.

1. Right-click on Start and click on Run.

Open Run Command in Windows 10

2. In the Run command window, type SystemPropertiesAdvanced and click on OK.

Open Advanced System Properties Using Run Command in Windows

3. On the next screen, make sure that you are on Advanced tab and click on Settings button under “Performance” section.

Settings Option on Windows Advanced System Properties Screen

4. On the next screen, make sure you are Visual Effects tab and select Adjust for best performance option.

Adjust Visual Effects For Best Performance in Windows

5. Click on Apply > OK to save these settings on your computer.

5. Increase GPU Processing Time Using Registry Editor

Note: This method is meant for advanced users, proceed carefully and do not make any mistakes while you are in the registry.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.

Open Run Command in Windows 10

2. In the Run Command window, type regedit and click on OK.

Open Registry Editor Using Run Command in Windows

3. On the Registry Editor screen, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers.

GraphicsDrivers Folder on Windows Registry Editor Screen

4. Click on GraphicsDrivers folder in the left pane. In the right-pane, create a new DWORD by right-click in any Blank space > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Create New DWORD in GraphicsDrivers Folder Using Windows Registry Editor

Note: You can choose DWORD(64-bit) if the OS on your computer is 64-bit.

5. Name the newly created DWORD as TdrDelay.

6. Double-click on TdrDelay and type 8 as the “Value Data” in Edit DWORD pop-up.

Change GraphicsDrivers TdrDelay DWORD Value Using Registry Editor

6. Click on OK to save this change to the Registry.

Close Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to Apply.

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