How to fix error 0x0000010e in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Win+X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters'. Right-click your GPU (e.g., NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060) and select 'Properties'. Go to the 'Events' tab to see if there are any warnings or errors. This gives clues about the driver state.
2. 2 Update your GPU driver. Go to the manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and download the latest driver for your model. Use the 'Custom' installation option and check 'Perform a clean installation'. This removes old driver files that might be causing conflicts.
3. 3 If updating doesn't help, roll back the driver. In Device Manager, right-click your GPU → 'Properties' → 'Driver' tab → 'Roll Back Driver' if available. This reverts to the previous driver that worked.
4. 4 Run a memory test on your GPU. For NVIDIA, you can use the built-in 'NVIDIA Control Panel' → 'Help' → 'Debug Mode' to run at default clocks. For AMD, use 'AMD Software' → 'Performance' → 'Tuning' → 'Reset'. This helps rule out overclocking instability.
5. 5 Check for overheating. Use a tool like MSI Afterburner to monitor GPU temperature. If it exceeds 90°C under load, clean the fans and ensure proper airflow. Overheating can cause memory errors.
6. 6 If the problem persists, try a clean boot. Press Win+R, type 'msconfig', and press Enter. Go to 'Services' tab, check 'Hide all Microsoft services', then click 'Disable all'. Go to 'Startup' tab and click 'Open Task Manager'. Disable all startup items. Restart. If the BSOD stops, a third-party service is causing it. Re-enable services one by one to find the culprit.