In this article, we will discuss the common error 0x00000116 VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE that Windows 10 and 11 users may encounter. This error is related to the display driver and can cause the system to crash or freeze. We will explore the causes of this error and provide step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot and fix it in the Windows environment.

Examples:

1. Update Graphics Drivers:

   • Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
   • Expand the Display adapters category.
   • Right-click on your graphics card and select Update driver.
   • Choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver update.

2. Rollback Graphics Drivers:

   • Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
   • Expand the Display adapters category.
   • Right-click on your graphics card and select Properties.
   • Go to the Driver tab and click on the Roll Back Driver button.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to revert to the previous driver version.

3. Adjust TDR Registry Settings:

   • Press Win + R, type "regedit", and press Enter.
   • Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers.
   • Right-click on an empty space in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   • Name the new value "TdrDelay" and set its value data to 8.
   • Right-click on an empty space again and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   • Name the new value "TdrDdiDelay" and set its value data to 3.
   • Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.