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Fix: Display Driver amdwddmg Stopped Responding and has Successfully Recovered
Make sure you are running a compatible driver version
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Updated onJanuary 9, 2024
updated onJanuary 9, 2024
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TheDisplay driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has successfully recoverederror message in Event Viewer highlights that the AMD graphics driver stopped working, usually for a few seconds. In this period, you will see a black screen with no sound and any active applications will crash.
Why has theamdwddmgdisplay driver stopped responding? The issue usually appears due to problematic connections, misconfigured graphics or power settings, corrupt system files, RAM errors, or an outdated/incompatible graphics driver.
How do I fix Display driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has recovered?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
1. Reinstall the graphics driver
If that doesn’t work, use adriver uninstaller toolto wipe out the current installation, and then let Windows install the best version. Remember, a complete reinstallation also helps withAMD driver crashes in Windows.
2. Update the graphics driver
Updating the AMD graphics driveris critical to fixing theDisplay driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has successfully recoverederror.
If the latest version doesn’t work, go toAMD’s official website, search for the previous stable version, andmanually install the driverusing the setup (.exe file).
To find out the installed driver version, openDevice Manager> expandDisplay adapters, double-click on theAMD graphics> go to theDrivertab > check theDriver Version.
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3. Disable non-critical AMD services
4. Disable Link State Power Management
TheLink State Power Management feature, when disabled, may not completely eliminate theDisplay driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has successfully recoverederror, but it will reduce the frequency.
5. Repair the corrupt system files
If there arecorrupt system files, running theDISM commandsand SFC scan will replace them with their cached copy stored on the PC.
In case the Command Prompt reads,Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them,boot Windows into Safe Modeand try again!
6. Create the TdrDelay DWORD
7. Run tests on RAM
In case the built-in utility didn’t work, useMemtest86, a more extensive open-source third-party RAM testing tool. Let it run tests on RAM overnight, and if any issues are found, replace the RAM sticks with compatible new ones. Remember not to exceed themaximum RAM limit for your PC.
One of these solutions should have helped with the AMD driver error,Display driver amdwddmg stopped responding and has successfully recovered. Based on our experience, more often than not, it’s the installed version to blame, and completely reinstalling the driver does the trick!
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
