AMD Display Driver (atikmpag.sys) (atikmpag.sys)
What is this error?
AMD's kernel-mode display driver. Common in crash dumps for AMD GPU users. Handles GPU kernel operations.
Common causes
- TDR timeout
- driver crash during gaming
- OpenGL/Vulkan crash
- power delivery issue
How to fix it
- Use DDU in Safe Mode
- install latest stable Adrenalin driver
- Disable Radeon Anti-Lag if crashing in specific games
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Get free AI diagnosis Detailed analysis
atikmpag.sys (and its companion atikmdag.sys) is AMD's WDDM kernel display driver. Known problematic versions: Adrenalin 24.x.x series had timeout issues with RX 7000 series in certain DirectX 11 titles, 23.12.1 caused black screen issues on RX 6000 series. AMD's driver reset feature can mask crashes — check Reliability Monitor for 'Display driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has successfully recovered'. Best practice: DDU in Safe Mode, install latest Recommended (WHQL) driver (not Optional). Disable Radeon Anti-Lag and Enhanced Sync if experiencing crashes. AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is known to cause crashes in some titles — disable if present. Check Event Viewer for AMDKMDAGErrorEvent entries.
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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