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The dxgkml.sys file is a Windows graphics kernel driver that can be involved in system crashes and BSOD errors, particularly when paired with AMD graphics hardware. In discussions on WindowsForum.com, users troubleshooting random crashes and 'thread stuck in device driver' errors have identified dxgkml.sys alongside atikmdag.sys in dump files. These issues often occur with AMD Radeon RX 480 GPUs and are sometimes addressed by trying different AMD driver versions, such as 17.7.2 or 17.6.2. The tag covers real-world troubleshooting of driver-related instability, including black screens, red screens, and motherboard LED indicators, with a focus on resolving crashes linked to this kernel module.
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    Windows 10 Thread stuck in device driver - RX480

    Hello, I'm having trouble with random system crashes. I get loads of different varieties: Thread stuck in device driver (BSOD) with dumps files. Red screen of death. Screen going black, but with motherboard CPU and DRAM lights blinking on Gigabyte AB-350-Gaming 3 mobo. The dump files when I...
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