The most common cause of dxgkrnl.sys error is a problematic graphics card driver. Some other reasons are also listed below. <\/p>
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- Outdated or corrupt drivers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Outdated Windows 10\/11<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Problematic software<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hardware problems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Memory Leak in the VRAM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Fix dxgkrnl.sys BSOD Error in Windows 10\/11<\/strong><\/h2>
There are several solutions that you can try to fix this error. We will show you some of the most effective ones below.<\/p>
1. Update Windows<\/strong><\/h3>
Microsoft keeps fixing potential bugs and issues with Windows updates. Not installing these updates may lead to errors like dxgkrnl.sys. Below are the steps to check for updates on your Windows 10\/11 PC.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Press the Windows + I <\/strong>key to open Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>
\n![\"Press](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Search-for-Settings-Win10.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>b.<\/strong> In Settings<\/strong>, click on Update & Security.<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"Click](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Settings-Page-Win10-1024x427.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>c. <\/strong>Click on Check for updates.<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"Check](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Check-for-updates-1024x572.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>d.<\/strong> If a Windows update is available, download and install it.<\/p>
2. Disable SLI<\/strong><\/h3>
With SLI, you can use two graphics cards on your Windows 11\/10 PC and get better graphics performance. However, as good as it may sound, reports suggest that SLI often causes the dxgkrnl.sys error. SLI may cause a potential memory leak in the VRAM (GPU memory), causing the error. You can disable SLI with the help of the below steps.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Open NVIDIA Control Panel<\/strong> and go to 3D Settings.<\/strong><\/p>
b.<\/strong> Click on Set SLI Configuration<\/strong> or Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX<\/strong> option.<\/p>
c.<\/strong> Select Disable SLI<\/strong> under the Set the following<\/strong> section.<\/p>
\n![\"Select](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Disable-SLI-1024x821.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>d.<\/strong> Click Apply<\/strong> to save the changes and restart your computer.<\/p>
Hopefully, the dxgkrnl.sys error should be fixed.<\/p>
3. Turn Off NVIDIA Surround<\/strong><\/h3>
NVIDIA Surround is a feature that allows you to use multiple monitors with your NVIDIA graphics card. However, this feature is known to cause the dxgkrnl.sys error. You can easily fix this error by turning off NVIDIA Surround. Press Ctrl + Alt + S<\/strong> or Ctrl + Alt + R<\/strong> on your keyboard, and you should be up and running in no time. If this shortcut isn’t working, unplug all the connected monitors and restart with a single monitor.<\/p>
4. Change the Graphics Memory Size to 128MB in BIOS<\/strong><\/h3>
A decent number of users have successfully resolved the dxgkrnl.sys error by changing their graphics memory size to 128MB in BIOS settings. This solution is more effective if you have an integrated graphics card on your system. Follow the below steps to change the graphics memory size in BIOS.<\/p>
a. Restart<\/strong> your computer while continuously pressing the F2 key<\/strong> on your keyboard until you are greeted with the Setup screen.<\/p>
b.<\/strong> Once you are there, find the Advanced<\/strong> menu.<\/p>
c.<\/strong> Find the Graphics Settings<\/strong> or Video Settings<\/strong> entry and change the memory size to 128MB or more.<\/p>
5. Run SFC Scan<\/strong><\/h3>
Corrupted system files can often result in BSOD errors like the dxgkrnl.sys error. SFC or System File Checker<\/strong> is a Windows utility that scans and fixes any corrupted system files on your computer. Follow these steps below if you don’t know how to run an SFC scan.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Search for cmd<\/strong> in the search bar and run it as administrator.<\/p>
\n![\"Search](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Right-click-for-CMD-Run-as-administrator.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>b.<\/strong> Type sfc \/scannow<\/strong> and hit Enter.<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"Type](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SFC-Scan.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>Your system will start checking the integrity of your system files and fix any associated issues. Wait patiently until the verification is done and the dxgkrnl.sys error should be fixed.<\/p>
6. Run DISM Command<\/strong><\/h3>
If an SFC scan does not resolve the dxgkrnl.sys issue, try running a DISM<\/strong> command. Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool,<\/strong> or DISM, is a program that scans your machine and corrects any problems.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Press Windows + X<\/strong> shortcut key to open the Quick Access Menu.<\/p>
b.<\/strong> Click on Command Prompt (Admin).<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"Click](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Open-Command-Prompt-Admin.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>c.<\/strong> Enter the following command and press Enter.<\/strong><\/p>
Cleanup-image DISM.exe \/Online \/Restorehealth<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n![\"Enter](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cmd-DISM.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>d.<\/strong> Restart<\/strong> your computer after the scan is finished.<\/p>
Hopefully, your computer will boot normally, and the “dxgkrnl.sys” error will be gone.<\/p>
7. Reinstall Your Graphics Driver Manually<\/strong><\/h3>
An outdated or corrupt graphics driver is one of the most common causes of the dxgkrnl.sys error. You can reinstall your graphics driver manually to fix the error.<\/p>
Uninstall the Graphics Driver<\/strong><\/h4>
a.<\/strong> Right-click on the Start<\/strong> button and select Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>
\n![\"Select](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Device-Manager1.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>b.<\/strong> Click on Display Adapters<\/strong>.<\/p>
c.<\/strong> Right-click on your graphics card and select Uninstall device.<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"Select](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-1024x546.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>d.<\/strong> Once done, restart your computer.<\/p>
Reinstall the Graphics Driver<\/strong><\/h4>
a.<\/strong> Visit the official website of your Graphics maker.<\/p>
b.<\/strong> Enter the important details, such as GPU type, series, operating system, and language, and click Search<\/strong> to download the latest graphics driver available for your GPU configuration.<\/p>
\n![\"Enter](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Search-_-Download-the-setup-1024x667.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>c.<\/strong> Once the file is downloaded, right-click on it and select Run as administrator.<\/strong><\/p>
d.<\/strong> Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.<\/p>
e.<\/strong> Restart <\/strong>your PC for the changes to take effect.<\/p>
If you are still unable to bypass the dxgkrnl.sys error, you should check for damaged or faulty RAM on your computer. To assist you with this, Windows offers a built-in utility called Windows Memory Diagnostic. It is designed to diagnose your RAM and check for any associated faults. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool on your computer, follow these steps.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Search for Windows<\/strong> Memory Diagnostic<\/strong> and open it.<\/p>
8. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool<\/strong><\/h3>
\n![\"Run](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/memory-diagnostic-tool-1024x546.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>b.<\/strong> Select the Restart now and check for problems (recommended)<\/strong> option. <\/strong>The diagnostic tool will start checking for any issues with your RAM.<\/p>
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Windows-Memory-Diagnostic-26-08-2023-15_12_29.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>c.<\/strong> If the diagnostic tool suggests faulty RAM, you must replace it with a new one.<\/p>
\n![\"If](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Memory-diagnostic-tool-running-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>9. Uninstall Problematic Software<\/strong><\/h3>
If you have recently installed new software, that might be causing the dxgkrnl.sys error. You should uninstall that problematic software.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Press Windows + R<\/strong> key to open the Run dialog box.<\/p>
b.<\/strong> Type appwiz.cpl<\/strong> and click OK.<\/strong><\/p>
c.<\/strong> Find that software and click Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/p>
\n![\"Find](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/uninstall-Problematic-Software.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>d.<\/strong> Restart<\/strong> your computer.<\/p>
10. Run the Blue Screen Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/h3>
Windows PCs come with different built-in troubleshooters. These are designed to find and fix issues on your computer. One such troubleshooter is a blue screen troubleshooter. Here’s how you can run it on your computer.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Press Windows + I<\/strong> to open Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>
b.<\/strong> Click on Update & Security<\/strong> and select Troubleshoot<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>c.<\/strong> On the right screen, find Blue Screen<\/strong> under Find and fix other problems<\/strong> entry.<\/p>
d.<\/strong> Click on Blue Screen,<\/strong> and then Run the troubleshooter.<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"Click](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-bluescreen-troubleshooter-1024x647.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>e.<\/strong> Once done, Restart<\/strong> your computer.<\/p>
11. Perform a System Restore<\/strong><\/h3>
Suppose you have tried all the above fixes but the dxgkrnl.sys error persists, try performing a System Restore. A System Restore restores your computer to a previously saved restore point when everything was fine with your PC. Below are the steps to perform a System Restore.<\/p>
a.<\/strong> Restart your PC while holding down the Shift key until the Automatic Repair option<\/strong> appears on the screen.<\/p>
b. <\/strong>Once it does, Click Restore<\/strong> and then Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/p>
\n![\"Click](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/System-Restore-1024x585.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>c.<\/strong> Select Advanced options<\/strong> and then System Restore<\/strong>.<\/p>
d.<\/strong> Finally, choose the restore point and click Next.<\/strong><\/p>
\n![\"choose](\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/system-Restore.-1024x585.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>E.<\/strong> Restart<\/strong> your PC.<\/p>
Recover Lost Files Due To dxgkrnl.sys Error<\/strong><\/h2>
When dxgkrnl.sys<\/strong> error occurs, your Windows PC suddenly shuts down. All you see is a blue screen with the error stop code. After a few minutes, your system Restarts automatically. Suppose you are working on something important on your PC and the dxgkrnl.sys<\/strong> error occurs. Your PC will shut down and restart after a few minutes. But in all this mess, you may lose the data you were working on. Thankfully, it is possible to recover lost data with the help of data recovery software.<\/p>
- Outdated Windows 10\/11<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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