Display driver stopped responding and has recovered

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  1. Posts : 15
    Windows 7
       #1

    Display driver stopped responding and has recovered


    Display driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows 7(R) stopped responding and has successfully recovered.
    ...For the third time.

    http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/1231/driverp.jpg

    This is beginning to freak me out. I don't know one graphic card from another and wouldn't be able to give you the proper information unless you directed me as much.
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  2. Posts : 149
    Windows 7 Professional (64x)
       #2

    I've got the same problem with my graphic card and i've got the latest drivers aswell, What graph card are you using?
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  3. Posts : 475
    Windows 7 Pro x64 -- PCLinuxOS KDE4 FullMonty 2011
       #3

    Same thing happened to me but my card was overclocked. Happened when I was playing Alien Swarm on steam but not other games. Game would lock up. Adding a bit more voltage sorted it for me. Used Asus smart doctor for that.
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  4. Posts : 15
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Legaia said:
    What graph card are you using?
    I'm not sure how exactly to find that out.
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  5. Posts : 475
    Windows 7 Pro x64 -- PCLinuxOS KDE4 FullMonty 2011
       #5

    Grab GPUZ. That will give you a bit of info on the card & how it is running.
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  6. Posts : 149
    Windows 7 Professional (64x)
       #6

    Right klick on "This Computer"
    Klick Properies
    device manager
    and check under "Video Cards" and you should get the name there
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  7. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #7

    I updated my ati card to the latest drivers and the only diff i seen was a lower benchmark score
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  8. Posts : 6,292
    Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
       #8

    IWillWin: That message tells you that W7 has encountered a Timeout Detection & Recovery (TDR) event. It means that your video card is not responding as expected. There are many reasons why a TDR would occur and there is not a single reason/solution that works for everyone. Most of the reasons have to do with your hardware.

    Can you tell us more about your computer and setup? You should fill in your "My System Specs" as much as possible. Is this a desktop or laptop? New computer or old? W7 the only OS ever installed, or upgrade from what?

    Let us know.
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  9. Posts : 15
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    It's a completely new computer, Windows 7 straight from the box. It's been having this problem only recently.

    It's a laptop.

    Here's what GPUZ says.

    http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5116/95514959.jpg
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  10. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #10

    Have a look at this....

    Other Helpful info….

    Error - Driver Stopped Responding And Recovered (ATI) or Display Driver nvlddmkm stopped responding (Nvidia) – Do any type of search on these errors and you will get hundreds of hits, even here. This issue started out in Vista and is now seen in Windows 7. As you see, it affects both card manufactures. There are many theories on the causes, as well as solutions, to this problem, but no singular fix seems to work for all. While one fix might work for some, others find they don't work at all. I will however suggest you look at…

    -a- Overclocking – If your system is over clocked, chances are that you card is as well. Or, you may be simply overclocking the card by itself. Either way, back off and see what happens.

    -b- Overheating – The card could simply be overheating from a faulty or low running fan, to the thermo past on the heat sink wearing out or being inadequate for the job. Inspect the video card and insure everything is in good working order and that there are no loose parts.

    -c- Case Cooling – If your case is small and cramped or has inadequate ventilation or fans, well, not only will the case get hot, but so will the components inside, including the CPU and GPU, which puts out enough heat on their own!!! Plus overclocking also causes heat!!! Something to think about.

    -d- Power supply - Many of today's GPU's require at least a 450 watt power supply. Is your the power supply adequate for the job? Check with the card manufacture. Also, If the card requires a power connection (4-pin connector) double check to make sure it's connected!

    Outside of the above mentioned steps, the best way to go about this one unfortunately is through trial and error. However there have been quite a few people, including me, who have reported that replacing the video card solved the problem. Again, something to think about.
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