subject: Display Driver Stopped Responding And Has Recovered - How To Fix It? [print this page] During using an application, most commonly a game or a video application, an error message "Display driver stopped responding and has recovered" appears on the lower right corner of the screen. This is a real pain for many people who don't know how to troubleshoot.
When this error occurs, Windows system fails to read or load some of the settings or files related to the display driver, and you can't run the applications smoothly. To deal with this error, you need to find out the causes that result in this problem. In this article, I will tell you how to troubleshoot this error quickly and easily.
Firstly, ensure your Windows system is up-to-date so as to keep it run smoothly. This problem can be caused by the corrupted operating system. To fix this error, you should perform a clean installation of operating system, but keep in mind that you need to back up all important data before performing a clean installation of system in case the data on the hard drive will be erased.
Secondly, check the system registry of your computer. Registry is a very important component in Windows system. Any problems with the registry may stop your computer working properly. Because the system creates multiple registry entries at the same time, some errors often occur in the registry. For this, you should try cleaning the system's registry.
Thirdly, ensure your CPU or GPU in an applicable temperature range. You can check the temperature of the CPU or GPU through the motherboard's BIOS. If the CPU or GPU is overheating, it may cause this problem. You have to keep the temperature not exceed the maximum temperature of the product.
At last, download and install the latest graphics card driver. The most common cause of this error is that some files or settings of the graphics card driver are damaged. Installing the latest d graphics card river is required to resolve this problem. You can go to the manufacturer's website to download a new graphics card driver for your computer. However, the easiest and fastest way to update your graphics card driver is to use driver update software that can automatically download and install the latest one for your computer and save you a lot of time.
The above troubleshooting steps are found to helpful for many computer users. They can prevent the error "Display driver stopped responding and has recovered" from reoccurring. If you have the problem like that, you can try these steps.