VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR (0x00000113): Windows Blue Screen Fix

Quick answer

The Windows stop code VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR (0x00000113) means: The DirectX graphics kernel detected a fatal error. If it happened once, restart and keep an eye on it. If the blue screen repeats, follow the steps below; it is usually fixed by updating or removing a driver or program.

Before you start: note the stop code shown on the blue screen. If Windows will not start normally, it usually opens Automatic Repair after two failed starts; from there choose Advanced options to reach Safe Mode or System Restore.

Is it serious? Can I keep using my PC?

Severity: Medium

If it happened once, restart and keep an eye on it. If the blue screen repeats, follow the steps below; it is usually fixed by updating or removing a driver or program.

Common causes

Graphics card driver problem
Recent Windows or driver update

How to fix it

Restart the PC. If the blue screen happened only once and does not return, no further action is usually needed
Clean-install the latest graphics driver from the GPU maker (NVIDIA, AMD or Intel)
Install the latest Windows updates
Use System Restore or uninstall the latest Windows update from Advanced startup

Frequently asked questions

What does VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR mean?

The Windows stop code VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR (0x00000113) means: The DirectX graphics kernel detected a fatal error.

Is VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR serious?

Severity: Medium. If it happened once, restart and keep an eye on it. If the blue screen repeats, follow the steps below; it is usually fixed by updating or removing a driver or program.

How do I fix VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR?

Start with these steps: Restart the PC. If the blue screen happened only once and does not return, no further action is usually needed; Clean-install the latest graphics driver from the GPU maker (NVIDIA, AMD or Intel); Install the latest Windows updates; Use System Restore or uninstall the latest Windows update from Advanced startup.

Related codes

0x119 VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERRORThe graphics scheduler detected a fatal error.0x7E SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLEDA system thread caused an error that was not handled, usually because of a driver.0xEA THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVERA device driver got stuck waiting for its hardware, most often the graphics card.0x116 VIDEO_TDR_FAILUREThe graphics driver stopped responding and Windows could not recover it.0x3B SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTIONAn error occurred while a system service was running, often caused by a driver (frequently graphics) or security software.0x74 BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFOThere is an error in the Windows registry configuration.0x7B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICEWindows lost access to the system drive during startup.0x9F DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILUREA driver failed while the PC was entering or waking from sleep or changing power state.0xEF CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIEDA process that Windows needs to run stopped unexpectedly.