Last updated: October 21, 2026

“Error occurred on GPUID: 100” is an NVIDIA driver error logged in Windows Event Viewer by nvlddmkm, often with Event ID 153 (“Reset TDR occurred on GPUID:100”) or Event ID 13. It means the graphics card stopped responding and Windows reset the driver through Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR). It usually appears together with a game crash or a black screen.

What does GPUID 100 mean?

GPUID 100 is the identifier Windows and the NVIDIA driver give to the first graphics card in the system. The number does not describe the fault; it only tells you which GPU had the error. Systems with a second GPU may show other IDs, such as GPUID 700 or GPUID 200.

What causes “Error occurred on GPUID: 100”?

“Error occurred on GPUID: 100” is caused by 6 common problems:

1. Corrupted or buggy NVIDIA drivers.
2. Unstable overclock or factory overclock on core or memory.
3. Overheating of the GPU core or VRAM.
4. Insufficient or unstable power from the PSU or cables.
5. Game or app bugs that hang the GPU.
6. Failing hardware, such as weak VRAM.

How do you fix “Error occurred on GPUID: 100”?

You fix “Error occurred on GPUID: 100” with these 8 steps:

1. Update or clean-install the NVIDIA driver with DDU; see how to update GPU drivers.
2. Roll back the driver if the error started after an update.
3. Remove all overclocks in MSI Afterburner or vendor software.
4. Lower the memory clock by 200–500 MHz or the core clock by 50–100 MHz to test stability; factory-overclocked cards sometimes need this.
5. Check temperatures and clean dust; see how hot is too hot for a GPU.
6. Check power: use separate PCIe cables for each connector and make sure the PSU meets NVIDIA’s recommended wattage.
7. Update Windows and the game, and turn off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Settings > Display > Graphics to test.
8. Increase TdrDelay (advanced): in Registry Editor, open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers, create a DWORD (32-bit) named TdrDelay with value 8, then restart. This gives the GPU more time before Windows resets it.

How do you find the GPUID 100 error in Event Viewer?

You find the GPUID 100 error in Event Viewer in 3 steps:

1. Right-click Start and open Event Viewer.
2. Go to Windows Logs > System.
3. Click Filter Current Log and type nvlddmkm as the event source.

Is “Error occurred on GPUID: 100” a hardware problem?

“Error occurred on GPUID: 100” is usually a software, overclock or power problem. It points to hardware when the error continues after a clean driver install at stock clocks, and when the card also shows artifacting. Run the tests in how to check GPU health to confirm.

FAQ

Is Event ID 153 dangerous?

No. Event ID 153 means Windows recovered the GPU driver. Frequent events point to an instability that should be fixed.

Can a PSU cause GPUID 100 errors?

Yes. A weak or failing power supply causes power spikes that make the GPU stop responding.

Does the GPUID 100 error happen on AMD cards?

No. This exact message comes from the NVIDIA nvlddmkm driver. AMD cards log amdkmdag errors instead.

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