I'm at my wit's end here! I've been facing persistent crashes due to the annoying nvlddmkm error for three years now. I had my PC diagnosed, and Micro Center said the GPU was likely the problem since it failed their 3D Adaptive Testing. I've already returned my GPU twice, and although I got replacements, I decided to try a brand new 5060, but that didn't work either.
I've replaced nearly everything: the RAM, power supply, motherboard, and GPU, but the only component I haven't changed yet is the CPU. I've tried just about every solution out there, from using DDU to uninstall and reinstall drivers over and over again to fiddling with various NVIDIA settings, and even doing a clean Windows installation. Now I'm considering if I should just go ahead and buy a new CPU and see if that helps. Also, I've tried updating the BIOS, but that resulted in a BSOD due to RAM timing settings. I'm really desperate for a solution here!
4 Answers
Have you tried using the Windows installation assistant for an in-place upgrade? Sometimes that can resolve underlying issues without needing a complete reinstall. It might help to fix any corrupted system files.
You might want to look at some suggestions from related discussions. There have been instances where people found solutions by following tips from threads like the one about the nvlddmkm 4090 crashes. Give those a look!
Have you checked for any crash dump files? They can help narrow down the BSOD issues. If you can boot into Windows normally or even in Safe Mode, navigate to C:WindowsMinidump and see if there are any files there. You can zip them up and share them via a file-sharing service like catbox.moe or MediaFire. Multiple dump files would be ideal for diagnosis, so if you only have a few, make sure to adjust your settings to capture more. They can really shed light on what’s going wrong.
What CPU are you using? Also, is your video card connected directly or are you using a PCIe riser? Most crashes related to nvlddmkm errors stem from a faulty NVIDIA card, but I know you've already tried a couple of replacements.
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