Windows 10: How to fix THREAD STUCK in Device Driver error

Last update: 04/10/2024

The Blue Screen of Death is associated with an error code or name. Some Windows users Windows 10 have reported this error THREAD STUCK IN DEVICE DRIVER .

You can cause a lot of trouble by making this mistake. We have a solution.

Error in Windows 10 THREAD DEVICE DRIVER

Your graphics card often causes the THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER error. This error can prevent you from playing your favorite games. video games favorites or enjoy multimedia due to frequent reboots.

Users have also reported that their computers sometimes restart after a few minutes. This error prevents them from performing important tasks and keeps them away.

This error can, fortunately, be fixed. We know that the culprit is the AMD graphics card driver. This will fix the error.

1. Remove the display driver that is being used, and then install the latest drivers

  1. Open the Device administrator and look for the display driver.

  2. Right click on Uninstall and select the option

  3. Click OK to remove the driver software.

Install the default display driver. You can continue using it, but we recommend that you update it with the latest drivers.

To do this, find your graphics card model, visit the graphics card manufacturer's website, and download the latest drivers.

Update drivers automatically

Downloading drivers manually is risky. Improper driver installation can lead to serious problems.

TweakBit Driver Updater, an automated tool that updates drivers on Windows computers, is the safest and easiest way to do it.

The driver updater also automatically detects all the devices on your computer and compares them with the latest driver versions available in a large online repository.

You can update drivers in batches or individually without having to make any complex decisions. Here's how it works:

  1. TweakBit Driver Update

  2. The program automatically starts searching for outdated drivers after you install it. The driver updater checks the version of your drivers and suggests appropriate updates. Wait for the scans to finish.
  3. You will receive a summary of the issues found on your system after the scan is complete. Check the entire list to determine if each driver needs to be updated individually or as a whole. You can update one driver at a time by clicking the link under the driver. To automatically download all recommended updates, click the Update All button.

    Note: Some drivers may require several steps before they are installed. Therefore, you will need to press the Update button several times.

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If you still encounter an error, follow the exact same steps to update your sound drivers.

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2.Fix your registry

Driver errors can be caused by a corrupted or missing registry key.

These problems can be fixed by repairing your registry. This can be done with a specific tool such as CCleaner, or Microsoft's System File Checker.

You should also backup your registry before doing anything to ensure that your usable version can be restored.

How to do a CFS analysis

1. Go to Start menu > Ribbon cmdRight click on Symbol of the system> and select Run as administrator

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2. Enter the order SFC / scannow

3. The scan will take some time, so wait for it to finish before restarting your computer. Corrupted files will be restored after restarting.

3. You can check if the computer is getting hot.

Your computer may be overheating and this could explain your STUCK THREAD error in DEVICE DRIVER.

You should immediately stop using any programs or applications that may increase processor usage and temperature.

To monitor the temperature of your processor, you can download specific software. You can also use the Task Manager to determine which programs are placing too much strain on your processor.

We recommend that you install cooling software to keep your computer at a comfortable temperature. To remove heat quickly, you can use cooling pads.

4. BIOS Update

Many Windows 10 users have reported that they were able to resolve this issue by updating their BIOS. The official guides below provide more details on updating the BIOS depending on your computer model.

5. Replacing the sound/video card

If you have not been able to fix the TROUSSE IN THE DEVICE DRIVE error with any of the solutions, it is possible that your audio or video card is faulty.

Additionally, faulty sound/video cards can cause the error.

As you can see, THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER is not a big problem and can be easily solved by installing the default drivers or updating the display drivers to the latest version.

Although we are not sure that the drivers of NVIDIA affected by the issue, it has been confirmed that AMD users will be able to resolve the issue with driver updates. We also assume that NVIDIA users will be able to resolve the same issue.

If there are any other solutions to this frustrating driver issue, let us know in the comments.

A note from the editor This article was first published in December 2017. It has been completely updated and rewritten to reflect current accuracy, completeness and freshness.

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