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Fix: Nvlddmkm.sys Blue Screen BSOD Error in Windows 7

Submitted by on 26 Aug 2010 16 Comments

nvlddmkm-sys-blue-screenSolution for nVidia display driver Nvlddmkm.sys issue
GPU: nVidia GeForce Graphic Cards
OS: Windows 7 or Vista
Symptoms: Bluescreen or Stop Error 0x0000001E caused by nvlddmkm.sys, or often get a message: “display driver nvlddmkm.sys stopped responding and has successfully recovered“.
Solution: Replace the nvlddmkm.sys file with a newer version

This is a well-known fix for this issue. During the installation of most graphic drivers in Windows Vista, an old version of nvlddmkm.sys is copied into C:\Windows\System32\Drivers and not the current one in the install. As a result the new drivers are attempting to access the file dated 2006 instead of 2010. To fix this,

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 1: Download and install the latest graphic driver.

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 2: Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers and rename nvlddmkm.sys to nvlddmkm.sys.old.

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 3: Go to nvidia directory (usually in C:\Nvidia or C:\drvvganVidia) and find the file nvlddmkm.sy_.

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 4: Copy the file to your Desktop directory.

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 5: Open cmd.exe by going to Start -> type cmd in the search box and hit enter.

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 6: Change the directory to Desktop by typing chdir Desktop.

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 7: Then, type EXPAND.EXE nvlddmkm.sy_ nvlddmkm.sys. Or,
expand -r nvlddmkm.sy_ nvlddmkm.sys

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 8: When the expansion is complete, copy the new nvlddmkm.sys from your Desktop to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers

nvlddmkm Stopped Responding – Step 9: Restart your computer and the problem should be resolved.

You will probably realise that any uninstallation and reinstallation of nvidia drivers will not remove the old nvlddmkm.sys file and will not overwrite it with the latest version. You have to do it manually. Nobody knows why but who cares as long it’s fixed.

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  • Nunotorresreis

    this is all good.
    but i cant delete original file cause i cant run cmd as admin…
    went on google, done it alll … if i cant delete original file … rest is no good…

  • Bhushan

    *** Solved 100% – easy to implement ***

    hi guys.. i’m using the same nVidia 8600M GS and had the same issue.
    i’m using windows 7 x64.

    here are the steps to resolve this issue.
    1. download the latest version of drivers from nvidia.com
    2. DO NOT INSTALL STRAIGHT AWAY.
    3. restart your computer in safe mode.
    4. install the driver.
    5. after completing the installation, restart the computer in SAFE MODE again and log in.
    6. now restart your computer in normal mode. DONE..

    cheers!
    http://www.rockitec.com

  • Jester

    cannot locate nvlddmkm.sy_ file anywhere on C:
    running windows 7 ultimate 64
    PLEASE HELP
    Have been trying to find a resolution for this for days now.
    Thanks

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  • Lefteris21

    Thx alot dude You solve my problem apreciatte it:)

  • shaquille

    help me pls thx dude

  • Tarhata19_15

    how to work in windows 7 ultimate 64 bit not find CNvidia pls help!!!!

  • Mindziux

    i did as written but still get same error :( any alternatives to solving it?

  • Adel

    Can’t open input file: nvlddmkm.sy_.

    with extra cmd ?? pleas help me 

  • Ediartofmagic

    I did as written but it didnt worked ! It did the 1st time but after a while a had again this error.I solved it again but after a couple of minutes it showed again blue screen.I solved it in safe mode and it worked only once but now it dooes the same thing HELP!!!

    I’m using windows 7 x64
    and Nvidia 8500 gt
    Oh an when i start my pc the letters that show the system properties instead of being wihte have purple dots.

  • Holcickany91

    it worked for me, i use win7
    those who still got problem after the process, try to realise what cause the problem
    after a week of bluescreen on win7 startup, i found out that if Populous (old strategy game) is installed, i get the bluescreen anyway -.-      too bad i had to delete it but at least my system is fixed

  • Nanashi1337

    I think this guide might’ve solved my problem. If it did.. I love you !

    I really hope it did, it’s been so frustrating, I haven’t been able to play any games at all cuz I keep getting BSOD -.-

  • Nanashi1337

    I posted 1h ago saying it might’ve helped me but …

    No, unfortunately it did not help me. The issue still persists -.-

  • Holcickany91

     well, i still got BSOD but at least once in a month XD
    its stange, somehow it still finds its way to bug me
    i tried to delete every f**kin piece of those games that caused the problem by accessing to the registry (regedit in run command) and using ctrl+f by for it
    in my case I once installed Notrium and Populous 3 on win7 64 bit, and got BSOD with pointing on nvlddmkm.sys…well i deleted all of the registry of them, and so far, no BSOD for me 2 weeks ago…I hope i solved my problem…and gave you some helpful ideas for you problems

  • Pumaheo

    expand -r nvlddmkm.sy_ C: work for me Win 7 64bit

  • anton

    I have this great problem with nvlddmkm.sys SDOD error

    I have acer z5770 and am trying to install windows 8

    Upon reaching installing devices portion … BSOD appears with the error..

    question is how am i supposed to install windows 8 on this machine.

    By the way, it runs perfectly well with windows 7 x64 ultimate so i really dont have
    the idea why it should not run windows 8

    Thanks…

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