What is ‘error video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys’ in Windows 10?
In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fix error video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys, AMD video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys in Windows 10. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘error video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys’: It is common Windows Problem considered as Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. This BSOD error is appeared with message saying ‘Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you’ along with Windows Stop Code VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE or video tdr failure and amdkmdag.sys error.
If you are not aware, TDR is Windows OS feature when attempt to reset graphics card driver if it has not responded within a period of time and recovers the system to fictional desktop, without need for system restart. TDR errors appeared with ATIKMDAG.sys, ATI2DVAG.sys, ATI2CQAG.dll, ATIVPK.sys, AMD2DVAG.sys, AMDKMDAG.sys and/or AMDVPK.sys files. This TDR error – BSOD error is usually appeared in the middle of your work on computer or when you start/restart your Widows computer.
There could be several reasons behind the issue including the corruption in Windows system files or system image, unstable overclocking and overheating, faculty hardware, corrupted/outdated drivers and other issues. You should make sure you have all Windows drivers including graphics card driver are properly installed and is up-to-date to latest & compatible version. If not, graphics card driver update and all other necessary device driver update is necessary. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix error video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘AMD video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Run SFC scan and DISM scan
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute.
sfc /scannow
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 3: Uninstall and then reinstall graphics card driver
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Display Adapters’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your graphics card driver and select ‘Uninstall Device’, follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process and once done, restart your computer. Restarting your computer will reinstall all necessary device drivers in computer.
Download or reinstall graphics card driver update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including graphics card driver update using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 4: Perform Clean Boot operation
Step 1: Open ‘System Configuration’ app in Windows PC via Windows Search Box
Step 2: Click ‘Services’ tab, tick ‘Hide all Microsoft Services’ checkbox and hit ‘Disable All’ button
Step 3: Now, click ‘Startup’ tab and click ‘Open Task Manager’, right-click on each startup item in Task Manager and select ‘Disable’ to disable them and then close Task Manager
Step 4: Now, back to System Configuration app and click ‘Apply’ and ‘Ok’ button to save the changes, and once done, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Run CHKDSK scan
Step 1: Open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’ using ‘Method 2’
Step 2: Type ‘chkdsk /x /f /r’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Perform System Restore
If the issue is still persist, then you can try to fix the issue by performing System Restore operation in computer.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘rstrui’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘OK’ button to open ‘System Restore’
Step 2: Click ‘Next’, select a valid restore point, and click ‘Next > Finish’ to start restoring process and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Disable overlocking CPU/GPU
Unstable Overclocking CPU/GPU can cause this type of issue. You can disable overclocking GPU/CPU via BIOS setting in your Windows computer in order to fix the issue.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix error video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys, AMD video tdr failure amdkmdag.sys in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
