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Nvlddmkm Event ID 14: What is it & How to Fix it
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Does your PC freeze or crash quite often with the nvlddmkm Event ID 14 error? This error usually shows up while playing a game or running a graphic-intensive program.
You may mostly encounter this error in laptops/PCs withNVIDIA or AMD graphics cardsand is quite common.
What causes Nvlddmkm to crash?
While the root cause of the error is a bad NVIDIA graphics driver, there could be other possibilities for this issue:
Fortunately, we have found some proven solutions tested by users across different forums that may help you fix the nvlddmkm Event ID 14 error.
How do I fix the nvlddmkm Event ID 14 error?
Before you proceed with the primary methods below, do not hesitate to:
If the above steps do not help you resolveThe description for Event ID 14 from the source nvlddmkm cannot be founderror, we have some user-tested solutions to your rescue.
1. Use PC diagnostic tools
This will take time, so wait patiently as the PC restarts, and the tool will test the RAM for any defects. If found, it will display the results, and you can then fix the nvlddmkm Event ID 14 error accordingly.
You can also stress test the GPU to check if your laptop is stable and this may fixThe description for Event ID 14 from the source nvlddmkm cannot be founderror.
We also recommend some of thebest hardware diagnostic toolsto perform the System Stability Test of the RAM, CPU, and GPU of your Windows 11 PC.
2. Disable the X.M.P on your BIOS
Some users have tried this solution, and it has evidently helped them to fix the nvlddmkm Event ID 14 error.
3. Change NVIDIA settings
You can now restart your PC, and you should not seeThedescription for Event ID 14 from source nvlddmkm cannot be founderror again.
At the same time, you can also follow our post torepair and restore any corrupted system files(also applicable to Windows 11).
Besides, as per some users, evendeleting memory dump fileshelped them eliminate the nvlddmkm event id 14 error.
Alternatively, you can alsodisable the hardware-accelerated GPU schedulingfeature, and this can help you fix the issue.
But, if your PC is still crashing or freezing, or there’s an issue with the graphics card, you can let us know in the comments box below.
More about the topics:Graphics Drivers,nvidia,NVIDIA driver
Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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