How to Repair Nvlddmkm.sys Error on a Laptop

The Nvlddmkm.sys file is a driver file for an Nvidia video card. If the computer displays an Nvlddmkm.sys error, the problem is most likely a video card driver issue. When the computer attempts to access the file, if the file is missing or corrupt, the error message will display. The solution is to replace the file with a version that works properly. You can download the proper file from the Nvidia website and solve the problem.

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  Visit the Nvidia Download Drivers page (see Resources section). Select which video card your computer uses, or select the option to automatically detect your video card.

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  Click on the "Download" button and save the file to your desktop.

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  Double-click the file from Nvidia on your desktop and run the installation program.

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  Restart your computer and verify the Nvlddmkm.sys error message does not display.