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0x00000114 — Video Shadow Driver Fatal Error | Blue Screen Fix Guide

VIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR

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What Does 0x00000114 Mean?

A fatal error occurred in the video shadow (mirror) driver.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Video mirror driver crash
  2. 2Remote desktop display driver error
  3. 3Shadow driver incompatibility

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code VIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR
  • ⚠System reboots unexpectedly
  • ⚠Possible data loss from unsaved work

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Restart your computer
  2. 2Update graphics drivers
  3. 3Reduce screen resolution temporarily
  4. 4Disable hardware acceleration

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Analyze minidump for faulting GPU driver
  2. 2Use DDU to clean-install graphics drivers
  3. 3Test GPU with stress tools like FurMark
  4. 4Check GPU temperatures under load

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes VIDEO_SHADOW_DRIVER_FATAL_ERROR?
A fatal error occurred in the video shadow (mirror) driver.
Can I fix Video Shadow Driver Fatal Error myself?
In many cases yes. Start with basic troubleshooting like restarting, updating drivers, and running System File Checker. If the issue persists, advanced analysis of crash dumps may be needed.

Related Error Codes

0x00000116Video TDR Failure0x000000B4Video Driver Init Failure

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