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# BSOD / Watchdog Error for Nvidia Users

#### 1. Open Device Manager

* In **Windows**, press the **Windows key** or click the **search** button on your taskbar.
* Type **“Device Manager”** and press **Enter** or click the Device Manager result.

#### 2. Uninstall Nvidia Display Driver

* Expand **"Display Adapters"** in Device Manager.
* Right-click on your **Nvidia GPU** and select **Properties**.
* Click **Uninstall Device**, check the box for **"Delete the driver software for this device"**, and then click **Uninstall**.

#### 3. Install the Correct Nvidia Driver

* Run the provided driver file: **"**[**536.99-desktop-win10-win11-64bit-international-dch-whql.exe**](https://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/210517/en-us/)**"** as Administrator.
* Follow the installation prompts to install the Nvidia driver.

#### 4. Restart Your PC

* After the installation completes, restart your PC.
* Once your system reboots, try running your application again.