Issue Description
The screen may freeze, flicker, or go black due to GPU driver crashes, often recovering with a “Display driver stopped responding” message.
Common Causes
- Corrupt or incompatible GPU drivers
- Overheating GPU
- Overclocking
- Windows updates overwriting drivers
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Restart the Graphics Driver
- Press Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B
- Screen will blink and reset the driver
Step 2: Update or Reinstall GPU Driver
- Open Device Manager → Display adapters
- Right-click GPU → Uninstall device
- Check Delete the driver software
- Restart Windows
- Install latest driver from NVIDIA/AMD/Intel website
Step 3: Check GPU Temperature
- Use tools like Task Manager or GPU utilities
- Ensure temps stay within safe limits
- Clean vents and fans if needed
Step 4: Disable Overclocking
- Reset GPU settings to default
- Disable third-party overclocking tools
Explore Further
- Roll back to older stable driver
- Check power supply health
Prevention & Best Practices
Avoid beta drivers and keep cooling system clean.