Check to see if you are running the latest display driver.

The graphics card drivers may have known issues with a certain application.

For instructions on how to use Windows System Restore on Windows 7 refer to kb article: Back up and restore your PC.

For instructions on how to reinstall Windows 7 refer to kb article: Clean Reinstall Windows 7.

For instructions on how to reset or reinstall Windows 10 refer to kb article: Reset or reinstall Windows 10.

Use Windows recovery options to reset or reinstall Windows.

For instructions on how to use Windows System Restore on Windows 10 refer to kb article: Recovery options in Windows 10.

Use Windows System Restore to roll back your Windows Installation if you recently installed an application.

For instructions on how to use Windows System File Checker please refer to kb article: Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files.

Use Windows System File Checker to scan Windows and restore any damaged files.

Corrupted registry keys/and or system files.

For instructions on how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 please refer to kb article: Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1).

For instructions on how to update Windows 10 please refer to kb article: Update Windows 10.

Keep your operating system up to date by installing all available recommended and critical updates.

Windows missing critical and or important updates.

This message typically occurs after the GPU driver crashes and can be caused by one or more of the following.

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