VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR (0x113)
What is this error?
The DirectX Graphics Kernel subsystem detected a fatal violation. A severe error in the GPU driver's interaction with DirectX.
Common causes
- GPU driver bug
- DirectX runtime corruption
- GPU hardware fault
- VRAM failure
How to fix it
- DDU clean install GPU driver
- reinstall DirectX runtime
- test GPU hardware with stress test
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Get free AI diagnosis Detailed analysis
Bug check 0x00000113 (VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR) indicates a fatal error in the DirectX Graphics Kernel subsystem (dxgkrnl.sys). This is more severe than VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE — it means the GPU driver violated a fundamental contract with DirectX, not just timed out. Possible causes: GPU driver sending invalid commands to the GPU, VRAM hardware failure (corrupted data being returned from GPU memory), or DirectX runtime corruption. Fixes:
- DDU clean install GPU driver in Safe Mode,
- Run dxdiag and check for errors in Display tab,
- Run GPU stress test (FurMark) and watch for visual artifacts — artifacts indicate dying VRAM,
- Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributables and DirectX runtime,
- Test GPU in another system to confirm hardware vs software issue,
- If artifacts visible: GPU is failing — consider RMA.
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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