Code TDR-4101
Display driver stopped responding (Event 4101)
A Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) event. Windows detected that the GPU took too long to execute a command.
What you may notice
- Screen freezes for a few seconds, goes black, then recovers
- Game crashes to desktop
- Event Viewer logs Event ID 4101
Likely Causes
- Unstable GPU overclock or undervolt
- Overheating GPU
- Buggy driver release
Before changing a driver
Record the exact error code and device name, save open work, and restart the PC once before making a deeper change. Check whether Windows Update or the PC maker has a model-specific package, and create an available restore point before removing software. Stop if the menus or hardware details do not match this guide.
Troubleshooting Display driver stopped responding (Event 4101)
Follow this flowchart to isolate the cause of the error.
How to fix it
Step 1: Remove Overclocks
Disable MSI Afterburner or any factory overclocks. Run the card at reference speeds.
Step 2: TDRDelay Registry Tweak
Increase the TdrDelay value in the Windows Registry from 2 seconds to 8 seconds.