What does BSOD 180 (VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE) mean?

 
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VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE

The VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE bug check has a value of 0x000000B4. This indicates that Windows was unable to enter graphics mode.

Important

This topic is for programmers. If you are a customer who has received a blue screen error code while using your computer, see Troubleshoot blue screen errors.

VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE Parameters

None

Cause

The system was not able to go into graphics mode because no display drivers were able to start.

This usually occurs when no video miniport drivers are able to load successfully.


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