Video dxgkrnl fatal error

The Video DXGKRNL Fatal Error indicates that a violation has been detected by the DirectX graphics kernel subsystem. Generally, this error appears after updating the Windows OS. The error is also known as BSOD, Stop Error, blue screen error, or exception error. We can help you fix this issue.

Key Takeaways. To resolve Windows' VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR error, use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter, run the SFC tool, reinstall your graphics card drivers, update DirectX, restore system, update your Windows version, or turn off Fast Startup.

Blue Screen errors (also sometimes called black screen errors or STOP code errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly. You might see a message that says, Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer or a similar message.

Click Start, type “Device Manager,” and click Open. Click Display adapters and select your graphics card. Open the Driver tab, click Update Driver, and select Search automatically for updated driver software. Or, select Browse my computer for driver software to choose a driver that you've already found and downloaded.