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How to Fix VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE on Windows 11/10

VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (stop code 0x116) means your graphics card stopped responding and Windows could not restart its driver. This guide explains the 2-second TDR timer, matches each driver file to its maker, and walks through eight fixes from a clean driver install to heat and power.