BSOD error: 0x00000116, nvlddmkm.sys, Attempt to reset the display driver and recover from timeout failed.

Hi,

What is the make and model on your system?

The Nvlddmkm.sys is related to NVidia graphic card, I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the latest version of graphic card drivers.

Step 1: Download the latest graphic card drivers from the device manufacturer’s website and save it on the desktop.

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Step 2: Uninstall and reinstall the graphic card drivers

a. Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager.

b. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

c. In Device Manager, locate the display adapter and then double-click the device name.

d. Click the Driver tab, and then click uninstall Driver (including the driver software) and follow the instructions.

Right click on the driver package saved on the desktop and select “Run as administrator” to initiate the installation.

Hi,

Have you updated your display/video or other major drivers latetly - check in Control Panel -

Windows Updates to see if a driver has been loaded there. Use the generic troubleshooter below

and when you get to the driver section use the methods in the next message and then return to

the troubleshooter as needed. In rare cases the antivirus/antispyware/security programs can

cause this error.

Also check with System Maker and Video/Display adapter's Support as there could be known

issues - also check in their forums.

BCCode : 116    0x00000116

The VIDEO_TDR_ ERROR bug check has a value of 0x00000116. This indicates that an attempt

to reset the display driver and recover from a timeout failed.

BCCode: 116   0x00000116   <-- read this linkhttp://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/Attempt-to-reset-the-display-driver-and-recover-from-0x00000116-*1275.html

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Check this thread for information using BlueScreenView, MyEventViewer and other methods

to troubleshoot BlueScreens - top 3 replies (+1 other).

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/thread/3deab2fa-4000-4136-8c78-a3d22b1db009

We can analyze the minidumps if you make them available from the SkyDrive or other file

sharing sites. (Analyzing the minidumps is not needed until AFTER you have updated thevideo drivers as that is very often the cause of the issue and only if the BSOD continue.)

Zip or upload the contents of C:\Windows\minidump

Use SkyDrive to upload collected files and post screen shot/picture.

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65

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Also do this so you can see the likely bluescreens.

Windows Vista automatically restarts if your PC encounters an error that causes it to crash.

(also Windows 7)

http://www.winvistatips.com/disable-automatic-restart-t84.html

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The inclusion of the 116 error code in the troubleshooter is only coincidence and holds no

specific meaning (other than driver caused bluescreens do occur with some frequency).

Look in the Event Viewer to see if anything is reported about those.

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista\_event\_viewer.htm

MyEventViewer - Free - a simple alternative to the standard event viewer ofWindows. TIP - Options - Advanced Filter allows you to see a time frame instead of the whole file.http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my\_event\_viewer.html

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Here are some methods to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the Blue Screen

info that would help. Such as the BCC and the other 4 entries on the lower left. And any other

error information such as STOP codes and info such as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages.

As examples :

BCCode: 116

BCP1: 87BC9510

BCP2: 8C013D80

BCP3: 00000000

BCP4: 00000002

or in this format :

Stop: 0x00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo oxoooooooo)

tcpip.sys - Address 0x00000000 base at 0x000000000 DateStamp 0x000000000

This is an excellent tool for posting Blue Screen Error InformationBlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death'crashes, and displays the information about all crashes in one table - Freehttp://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue\_screen\_view.html

Many BlueScreens are caused by old or corrupted drivers, especially video drivers however

there are other causes.

You can do these in Safe Mode if needed or from Command Prompt from Vista DVD or Recovery

Options if your system has that installed by the maker.

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or from a Vista DVD

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/326b756b-1601-435e-99d0-1585439470351033.mspx

You can try a System Restore back to a point before the problem started if there is one.

How to Do a System Restore in Vista

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html

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Start - type this in Search Box ->  COMMAND   find at top and RIGHT CLICK  - 

RUN AS ADMIN

Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow

How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker

(SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228

The log might give you the answer if there was a corrupted driver. (Does not tell all the

possible driver issues).

Also run CheckDisk so we can rule out corruption as much as possible.

How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html

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Often updating drivers will help, usually Video, Sound, Network Card  (NIC), WiFi, 3rd party

keyboard and mouse, as well as other major device drivers.

Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm

How to Install a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html

How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx

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How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart

unexpectedly

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958233

Troubleshooting Vista Blue Screen, STOP Errors

http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistabluescreen.htm

Understanding and Decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages

http://www.taranfx.com/blog/?p=692

Windows - Troubleshooting Blue Screen Errors

http://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=7033

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In some cases this might be required.

StartUp Repair from Recovery Options or Vista disk

How to do a Startup Repair

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or from a Vista DVD

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/326b756b-1601-435e-99d0-1585439470351033.mspx

Hope this helps and Happy Holidays! 

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Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right.