Fixing Driver Power State Failure
Driver power state failure is a blue screen of death (BSoD) error that usually occurs when there is an issue with device drivers or power management. If you’re experiencing this BSoD, it’s important to fix the issue quickly before Windows crashes again.
Typically, this error is caused by outdated or buggy device drivers. Keeping your system updated with new drivers should resolve this problem.
Causes
The driver power state failure error can occur during system startup, restart, wake up from sleep or hibernation, shut down and more. It also occurs when the driver is not responding to Windows requests or takes too long to respond.
The first thing to check is your BIOS. If it is outdated, it may be causing this problem. You can easily update it from your motherboard manufacturer’s website.
Another possible cause is an application that uses hardware acceleration to render graphics. For instance, web browsers can use this feature to save power by rendering graphics through your video card instead of the CPU.
You can try disabling this feature, which can help resolve the issue. This can be done by opening the application and navigating to the settings section, where you’ll see an option labeled “Use hardware acceleration when available.” Unchecking this will prevent the driver power state failure error.
Solution 1: Disable Power Saving Mode
The power saving mode on a computer monitor is a useful feature that saves energy by switching the monitor off when the computer is not in use. However, the feature can also be annoying.
It can be especially frustrating if you have to leave your computer idle for a while to make a phone call or attend a meeting. That’s why you may want to disable the power saving mode on your monitor.
To do this, open the Quick Settings menu by swiping up on the display screen and expand the options. Look for the one that says “Power saving mode”. Tap it and you’re good to go! If the option isn’t there, try swiping down on the display and scrolling up on the screen until you see it.
Solution 2: Update Drivers
One of the more common causes of this particular BSOD is outdated drivers. This can be fixed by either manually updating them or using a software tool that automatically updates them for you. In the latter case, a tool like Driver Booster or Ashampoo Driver Updater will do all the heavy lifting for you. While this solution isn’t the most dazzling or eye-catching of solutions, it will likely save you some angst in the long run.
The most important thing to remember is that the best driver update software won’t be the only answer to your problem. So, it’s probably best to try all of these techniques out until you find the best solution for your particular issue.
Solution 3: Restart
If you are getting this error often, it could be caused by a graphics driver failure. This is a common issue for PC users, and it can be quite frustrating to have to deal with. Fortunately, there are many solutions that can help you get rid of this issue.
One solution that you can try is to restart driver_power_state_failure nvlddmkm. This will force Windows to reload the graphics driver and start working again. You can do this by simply typing chkdsk /f c: in the command prompt and pressing Enter. A popup will appear asking if you want to run the check at the next boot.
Another option is to disable fan control software that is running on your system. These software settings control the temperature of your graphics card and CPU, which may be the cause of this problem. You can disable these settings in applications such as MSI Afterburner and GeForce Experience.