How to fix error 0x00000116 in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Win+X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters'. Right-click your GPU and select 'Properties'. Go to the 'Driver' tab and note the driver version. Check the manufacturer's website for a newer version. If a newer version exists, download and install it.
2. 2 If you recently updated the driver and the problem started, roll back the driver. In Device Manager, right-click your GPU → 'Properties' → 'Driver' tab → 'Roll Back Driver'. This reverts to the previous driver that worked.
3. 3 Increase the TDR timeout. Press Win+R, type 'regedit', and press Enter. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers. Right-click on the right pane, select 'New' → 'DWORD (32-bit) Value'. Name it 'TdrDelay'. Double-click it and set the value to 10 (decimal). This gives the GPU more time to respond. Restart your PC.
4. 4 Check for overheating. Use a tool like MSI Afterburner to monitor GPU temperature. If it's above 90°C, clean the fans and improve airflow. Overheating can cause TDR failures.
5. 5 Run a stress test to see if the GPU is stable. Use FurMark for 15 minutes. If it crashes, the GPU may be faulty. Try underclocking the GPU using MSI Afterburner to see if that helps.
6. 6 If the problem persists, perform a clean boot to rule out software conflicts. Press Win+R, type 'msconfig', and press Enter. In the 'Services' tab, check 'Hide all Microsoft services' and click 'Disable all'. In the 'Startup' tab, click 'Open Task Manager' and disable all startup items. Restart. If the BSOD stops, enable services one by one to find the culprit.