VIDEO_TDR_TIMEOUT_DETECTED (0x117)
What is this error?
The display driver failed to respond within the timeout period but the system attempted recovery. The GPU driver was successfully reset.
Common causes
- GPU driver temporary hang
- GPU overheating
- power delivery spike
- overlay conflict
- VRAM overcommit
How to fix it
- Same fixes as VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE
- Often a precursor to 0x116 — address before it worsens
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Bug check 0x00000117 (VIDEO_TDR_TIMEOUT_DETECTED) is similar to 0x116 but indicates the system detected a TDR timeout and attempted recovery. The recovery may have succeeded (in which case you see screen flicker and a notification) or failed (resulting in this BSOD). This is often a warning sign — if you see this, address it before it becomes persistent VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE crashes. The causes and fixes are identical to 0x116. Key point: if you see 'Display driver stopped responding and has successfully recovered' notifications frequently, that is a TDR recovery — the driver timed out but Windows recovered it. Multiple recoveries per session will eventually fail, causing this BSOD. Fixes:
- DDU clean install of GPU driver,
- Check GPU temps and power,
- Disable overlays,
- Remove GPU overclock,
- Check Event Viewer for Event 4101 frequency.
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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