Recent Nvidia and Windows 11 patches are leading to the resurgence of nvlddmkm problems.
Recent Nvidia and Windows 11 patches are leading to the resurgence of nvlddmkm problems.
I faced the nvlddmkm issues likely tied to 13th Gen Intel problems last year. After updating the BIOS in August, my system ran smoothly without any issues. Before that, I encountered many nvlddmkm problems when downloading Windows 11 and installing Nvidia drivers independently. By disabling this setting and reinstalling the drivers directly from Nvidia, the issue disappeared. Recently, I also updated to the newest Nvidia drivers and Windows 11 version 24H2, but since then, my system would lock itself and display a black screen before showing the nvlddmkm error in the Windows log again. I attempted reinstalling the drivers to more stable Studio versions, but it didn’t resolve the problem. Now, I rarely see this in-game; I can play games like Kingdom Come 2 for hours without trouble. However, when typing, listening to audio, or using Resolve, the system becomes sluggish and may freeze, turning black at times. Sometimes it stops completely, requiring a restart, though it often restarts after a while. I’ve only updated drivers and the OS, but I’m unsure what’s causing this. Have any others reported similar issues lately? My hardware—ASUS 4090 with 13th Gen Intel i9-13900K—seems unrelated, yet these updates have brought back the problems.
Some users encounter problems where the driver crashes in certain 572.xx releases, though the issue isn't universal. A workaround has been found by uninstalling a DDU driver and then installing an older Nvidia driver.
@Mumintroll recommended DDU as a convenient stopover, noting some users are testing various drivers. I usually opt for a clean Win11 setup to assess performance. It might seem tedious for some, but for me it’s just about 30 minutes and a refreshed system. Assuming everything is running normally without any overclocking or updates is fine, though it’s wise to reset everything to defaults when troubleshooting. My hardware includes a 4090 and a 13600k; aside from a recent overheating incident on both due to needing new thermal paste, everything has stayed stable. If the issue persists, consider checking your power supply as well—past experiences show it can be a common culprit.
Windows reinstallation isn't feasible when the setup takes days due to dependencies and configurations needed. It's unclear if a full reset truly resolves all problems, as fixes often depend on specific settings or drivers. Many users prefer stable workstations for development rather than relying on temporary solutions. The alternatives usually involve driver patches or software updates, which still have limitations. I wish more professionals recognized Linux as a viable option, especially in gaming, where reliability matters. Unfortunately, the current situation leaves developers frustrated with inconsistent performance. Hopefully, Microsoft will address these issues by offering more reliable update tiers.
I want to avoid making mistakes while working, so I’ll only proceed if the issues become severe and unusable. But how can I revert Windows 11 back to version 23H2? At least the latest update was stable enough... and... ironically, right when I’m typing this, I feel those lagging stutters again. I don’t even need to do much with the system to cause it. It seems to be set off by video playback—whether it’s YouTube Chrome, Resolve, or just audio files in Wave or MP3. That’s the most consistent trigger I’ve noticed. The odd part is that I can run Kingdom Come 2 smoothly on experimental settings for long stretches without any problems. But once I start working with videos, editing, or streaming audio/video in Windows, YouTube, or Spotify, it freezes, crashes, or turns into a black screen, requiring a restart to fix. It’s strange how a game that should really tax the system works perfectly, yet certain media files break everything. I’d really appreciate someone explaining this unusual behavior, because it would definitely help identify the problem.
This might be more serious than problems with Nvidia drivers. My initial idea is a failing CPU, but you said you installed the latest Intel microcode update. Did you receive the newest 0x12B release? Intel has released three microcodes, with the most recent one in October. How long have you been running that processor before these issues started? I’m curious if it was already somewhat compromised when the BIOS was updated. The BIOS update doesn’t reverse damage—it permanently affects performance. Degraded CPU symptoms tend to be unpredictable.
The update to 23H2 didn't resolve the problems. Although the system seems more stable and fewer issues appear, I've observed that using the Nvidia 566 studio drivers again causes nvlddmkm errors, leading to crashes and high lag in Resolve. Restarting helps temporarily, but it only works when working in Resolve or during video/audio browsing. The issue is very specific, and I'm unsure why it started. Recently updating to 24H2 and Nvidia drivers 572 might have caused the damage, so reverting didn't fix it. My workstation is now severely affected, and no reliable solutions are available online despite others reporting similar issues.
Make sure you've done a thorough clean before installing the Nvidia driver. It looks like everything is working smoothly now, but keep an eye on things for a bit longer. If it stays stable, it's probably the latest Windows 24H2 update. Just go ahead and burn it—Microsoft seems to be losing control. "BLOAT OS"