When updating Nvidia drivers, a Kernel Security Check Failure may occur.
When updating Nvidia drivers, a Kernel Security Check Failure may occur.
Hello, I’m reaching out to ask for assistance with this issue. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My laptop is an Acer Nitro 5 with the following specifications: I5-11400H, GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB, 32 GB RAM DDR4 3200, 1TB SSD M.2, 512GB SSD M.2, and 480GB SSD SATA.
My problem began some time ago when I tried to update my drivers. During the process, my system started a bluescreen, and I looked for solutions. Initially, it was thought to be related to Nvidia APP, then Afterburner (both removed), but the issue persisted without a clear fix. I ran a standard Memtest, but no errors appeared. I also tried using the DISM tool, though no problems were reported.
I searched forums from A to B, attempted to install older drivers, used DDU, and even considered a clean Windows installation because my data is crucial. I’m hoping someone can offer insights or point me in the right direction.
Additionally, I tried ChatGPT for help, using verifier and other tools, but it seems the problem is limited to two files: nvlddmkm.sys and nvpcf.sys. I stopped nvpcf.sys with a sc command, yet nothing resolved the issue. It’s becoming increasingly frustrating, and I feel like I’m stuck.
Please let me know if you have any advice or can provide more information.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
First, I'll check if your Acer laptop has any pending BIOS updates.
Use DDU to remove all GPU drivers (intel, AMD, and Nvidia) in Safe Mode, then install the latest GPU driver from Nvidia's support site using an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator.
I haven't tried a clean installation because my data is very important.
You've shared this thread in the Windows 11 section; what OS version are you using? You might want to try entering Safe Mode and backing up all mission-critical data.
It appears the issue is limited to two files: nvlddmkm.sys and nvpcf.sys, which relate to Nvidia drivers.
I used WinDBG to examine your .dmp files, drvinst.exe, and found them on three of them. You may want to install your GPU driver with the internet disconnected after downloading it.
I would also check the control panel to determine if uninstalling the Intel Computing Improvement Program would help.
It seems there is a recurring issue where it keeps reinstalling itself. This could explain why the driver installer starts running.
All three bugchecks showed the same process running: drvinst.exe.
The system bugchecked at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and about two hours ago.
It likely points to a problematic driver attempting installation or an old driver operating outside its designated area.
I recommend examining the software you’re trying to install. If nothing is being installed, plug and play might be trying to fix it—try running cmd.exe as administrator and executing net.exe /stop "plug and play" to halt automatic driver setup until the issue is resolved or the system restarts.
Review the older software packages listed below to see if you wish to keep them; if not, uninstall or disable them.
You can download and run microsoft autorun64.exe to disable or remove drivers: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysint...s/autoruns
if you cannot resolve this, you should switch the debug type to kernel dump instead of a minidump. this will capture the details about what plug and play is attempting to install. the minidump does not store this information. (assuming it's not just a faulty driver you're trying to install)
I have a Nitro 5 AN515-57 and it looks like the latest BIOS update is 1.20. It seems the update was already installed, possibly through fabric installation, so I don’t need to do anything else. My Windows 11 version is 10.0.26100 (compilación 26100). I’ve tried using DDU and uninstalled all drivers, but they keep reappearing when I switch back to normal mode to install the new driver. I’ll keep an eye out for a solution and will return. Thank you for your help, especially regarding a clean installation if necessary.
I appreciate your message, I followed the command you mentioned and will proceed now. I also wanted to ask how to handle kernel type dumping, as I'm still getting familiar with this process.
So I used DDU, and everything went through. Then I installed the drivers in safe mode but... The system doesn’t recognize it at all or something, like the NVIDIA control panel won’t install, and when I tried normal mode again it crashed because of the service daemon.
if you still face the issue, search for changing the memory dump format to kernel. Or, check resources like this: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/automatic...-windows-8 the file will be memory.dmp and it will be significantly larger than a minidump.
Hello everyone, I wanted to express my gratitude for your feedback. It looks like the issue is fully resolved; I experienced higher FPS after the update. It seems the solution was to extract and install without an internet connection to prevent errors. Thanks again for your assistance.