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VIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR BSoD 0x114 [Solved]
Reinstalling or updating the graphics driver is the quickest fix
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Published onOctober 15, 2024
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Fix all BSoD events and keep computer safe and clean:
Fortect will find the cause of BSoD and fix it. Here is how to do it with 3 easy steps:
TheVIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERRORBSOD (Blue Screen of Death), with error code0x00000114, is encountered when the shadow driver detects a violation.
Common causes forVideo Shadow Driver Fatal Errorinclude an outdated, corrupt, or buggy graphics driver, issues with the BIOS, corrupted system files, or hardware malfunction.
Before you proceed, restart the PC, install any pending Windows updates, and reconnect the display adapter or graphics card. For most of you, these checks should fix the BSOD!
How do I fix VIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR?
1. Reinstall the graphics driver
2. Update the graphics driver
Running an outdated graphics driver can cause performance slowdown in addition toVIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERRORon Windows 11.Updating the graphics driverwill fix both!
If Windows can’t find a better driver version, check the manufacturer’s website, locate the newest releases, and thenmanually install the latest driver.
3. Roll back graphics driver update
If a newer version is not available, you can alwaysroll back the driver update in Windowsto get rid ofVIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR.
When theRoll Back Driverbutton is greyed out, either the driver wasn’t updated recently, or your PC didn’t store the previous version. In this case, get the older version from the manufacturer’s website.
4. Repair the corrupt system files
Whencorrupted system filesare triggeringVIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR 0x00000114on Windows 10, you should run theDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)and SFC(System File Checker)scans to replace all such problematic files with their cached copy.
5. Update the BIOS
If you haven’t manually installed a new BIOS version, it’s time to check the manufacturer’s website andupdate the BIOS. Because an outdated BIOS is just as likely to trigger the blue screen error!
I recommend you check the manufacturer’s website for the exact steps to update the BIOS since they vary for each.
6. Perform a system restore
If it’s a recent change to the PC that’s causing theVIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERRORBSoD,performing a system restoreshould do the trick!
7. Reinstall Windows
When nothing else works, the last option is toreinstall Windows. Remember to move critical files to external storage beforehand to avoid data loss.
To reinstall Windows, plug in a USB drive to a working PC > go toMicrosoft’s official website> download theMedia Creation Tool> use it tocreate a bootable USB> connect the flash drive to the affected PC >change the boot orderto the USB drive > run the setup > install Windows.
If theVIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERRORpersists, it’s a hardware issue to blame, either with the graphics adapter or its connections. Right now, the best move would be to take your PC to a repair shop and get the hardware inspected for faults.
Before you leave, discoverall the causes of BSoDand take precautions to prevent the error from reappearing!
For any queries or to share which fix worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
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 is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
