About this tag
The thread_stuck_in_device_driver error is a common Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) stop code (0x000000EA) indicating that a graphics driver or other device driver has become unresponsive. On WindowsForum.com, users report this error occurring during gaming, browsing, or even at idle, often linked to AMD/ATI drivers (atikmdag.sys, atikmpag.sys) and system files like dxgkrnl.sys and hal.dll. Troubleshooting steps discussed include updating or reinstalling GPU drivers, updating BIOS, setting hardware to stock speeds, and performing clean Windows installations. The error frequently involves Radeon graphics cards and older CPUs, suggesting driver or hardware compatibility issues.
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    Windows 10 Frequent, Semi-random BSODs (Thread stuck in device driver)

    As the title says, almost* every time I launch a video game (specifically, a minecraft mod), I get a BSOD with the error "THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER". I'm also getting them more and more frequently just using google chrome, even just now while trying to get minidump log. Checking the log...
  2. Kaper

    Windows 10 BSOD THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER ATI (dxgkrnl.sys + hal.dll + atikm

    Hello, Please I am fighting with this problem more than 1 year... I got random freezes (99% just in IDLE time, or when i am just browsing via browser) My HARDWARE: CPU: [email protected] (Default voltage) + Gelid Tranq. v2, MB: ASUS M5A97 Evo R2.0 SoundCard: Creative Audigy RAM: 2x4GB Kingston...
    • Kaper
    • Thread
    • asus ati bios browser bsod clean install cooling cpu creative audigy drivers dxgkrnl freezes gpu hal.dll hardware idle ram thread_stuck_in_device_driver troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 "Stop error code 0x000000EA (THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER)"

    Im getting this kind of crash daily, it usually happens randomly when i minimize a game after like 2 hours of my PC being on already. I've updated my graphics card drivers and bios, still no luck. My computer spec : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4690K CPU @ 3,50GHz ASUS Z97-A LGA1150 motherboard...
    • garanza
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    • 0x000000ea amd asus z97-a bios update crash daily crashes gaming graphics driver intel core i5 memory minidump pc troubleshooting performance issues radeon stop error system specs thread_stuck_in_device_driver troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)