Hidden Graphics Card

Question

Hello,
After scouring forums and all kinds of more or less reliable sites for days and days, I can't find an answer to my specific problem.
My 940mx is in hidden devices, so I can't install the NVIDIA driver. I also have "3D video controller," which is hidden. Obviously, I can't update it through the option in the device manager.
Windows update is up to date, and all my drivers are as well.

Sometimes during startup, for some unknown reason, it appears, so each time I try to install it (I’ve tested with the drivers from ACER and NVIDIA), but of course, I get a BSOD FATAL_ERROR_VIDEO_DXGKRNL in the middle of the installation and then it disappears again.

I have a backup where it was present and active, but when I return to that point, it disappears.
This problem occurred right after a game of Fortnite at the end of July; I exited the game, and by chance went to the device manager, and I no longer saw it, and since then I've done multiple formats, restorations, backups, updates, and nothing works, and two weeks for customer service is quite a lot, especially since this is also my work computer. (The customer service already changed my motherboard because the display was glitching with pink, pixelated lines.)

I would like to reset everything, but I feel like at the very core of the machine,
there must be some sort of bad connection or input/output issue.

Acer A515-51G purchased in January 2018
I have Windows 10 Pro (originally it had the Home version, and on both versions I could use it for a few hours) v.17763
BIOS: 1.21
I5-7200U 2.5GHz
4Go DDR4
Geforce 940MX

If anyone has any sketch of an idea, I’m all ears. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to hear from you soon :)

Configuration: Windows / Firefox 62.0

billmaxime · Answer

hi

post 1 take a screenshot of your device manager by clicking on >> view >> show hidden devices

upload your screenshot via Cjoint >> https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/29493-utiliser-cjoint-pour-heberger-des-fichiers

see you

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Greili13 · Answer

Hey :)  https://www.cjoint.com/c/HJlxmV8Nejr here is the screenshot.

billmaxime · Answer

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in "other devices", give me the identifier of >> 3D video controllers

https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/35597-trouver-le-numero-d-identification-d-un-peripherique

PS: the first line is enough, just copy/paste in your response

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Greili13 · Answer

PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_134D&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_134D&SUBSYS_00000000
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_134D&REV_A2
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_134D
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_134D&CC_030200
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_134D&CC_0302

Thank you for your quick response :)

I've already tried uninstalling (but after the reboot it disappears, just like on the GPU) just in case.

billmaxime · Answer

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download this driver to your desktop >> https://www.nvidia.com/fr-fr/drivers/3d-vision/266_58/geforce-3d-vision-winvista-win7-266-58-driver-fr/

run it as administrator (right click)

restart the pc and let me know how it goes

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billmaxime · Answer

re  I modified my message >> https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-35633846-carte-graphique-cachee#6  See you  -- the radiation level is higher at the unemployment office than at Chernobyl

Greili13 · Answer

It didn't work, still in hidden devices...

billmaxime · Answer

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ok, is your PC 32 or 64 bits? >> https://www.commentcamarche.net/informatique/windows/169-32-bits-ou-64-bits-comment-savoir/

download 7 zip to your desktop https://www.7-zip.org/

PS: choose the one corresponding to your PC (32 or 64 bits)

run it as administrator (right click) to install

place the driver you downloaded in your documents

Right-click on --> NVIDIA_3D_Vision_v266.58_driver.exe
Select --> 7Zip
Choose --> extract to "NVIDIA_3D_Vision_v266.58_driver\"

Go to Device Manager.
Right-click on the device
Update driver
Browse my computer ......
Choose from a list of drivers...
Have Disk
Browse
Go to your documents
Go to the unzipped driver folder --> NVIDIA_3D_Vision_v266.58_driver
Select the file --> nvstusb.inf and OK
Restart

let me know how it goes

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Greili13 · Answer

My PC is 64-bit
I was able to install version 388 (from the manufacturer), and after restarting, magic, the graphics card appeared
I am installing the driver via its setup.
It tells me that the 3D Vision controller is obsolete, anyway I continue, custom installation, clean install all components
4 seconds later
FATAL_ERROR_VIDEO_DXGKRNL.
-> Reboot
-> The graphics card disappears again.
I think I have the Sheitan.

billmaxime · Answer

re

it's the Nvidia driver that is causing the trouble

have you tried updating the driver with Geforce Experience? >> https://www.nvidia.com/fr-fr/geforce/geforce-experience/

also check the version of DIRECT X that is installed on your pc

press Windows+R

type DXDIAG and hit OK

PS: I have a Geforce 310 graphics card on a W7, and when I update with Geforce Experience, it sometimes offers me features that are not compatible with my pc (go figure)

you need to choose "custom installation" to see the different features to install

I noticed there are updates available on Geforce Experience, I will test it and let you know what it's all about

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billmaxime · Answer

re

in addition to this message >> https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-35633846-carte-graphique-cachee#14

I'll explain how we can choose the options we want to install in the new driver version

you download and install Geforce Experience >> https://www.nvidia.com/fr-fr/geforce/geforce-experience/

you right-click on the Nvidia icon hidden in the taskbar >> new updates are available

a window opens with the available driver and the installed driver

you download the driver to your desktop, and you run it as administrator (right click)

you accept the license agreement

you arrive at this page, where you check the box "custom/advanced" and click "next"

in the window that opens, check/uncheck the component(s) you want/do not want to install

in your case, I would select only "3D vision controller driver"

let me know how it goes

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Greili13 · Answer

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I have DirectX 12 on the PC.
And I can't install Geforce Experience, because it doesn't detect the GPU. I had already tried this technique when it was working, but I got a BSOD and the GPU vanished.
As soon as the card is used, I get a BSOD. So when it works a bit, I'm ***** on the other side.
And I don't understand why it disappears every time I start up, as if the config was hiding it at every reboot. Strange.

billmaxime · Answer

I can't install GeForce Experience because it doesn't detect the graphics card  Check if it's enabled in the BIOS  See you later  -- the radiation level is higher at the unemployment office than at Chernobyl

Greili13 · Answer

I don't know what Intel VT-x and VT-d correspond to; I've never touched them.

Greili13 · Answer

System Information (local) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Computer name: DESKTOP-B8D21CQ Windows version: Windows 10 , 10.0, build: 17763 Windows dir: C:\WINDOWS Hardware: NC-A515-51G-58KU, Acer, KBL, Charmander_KL CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50GHz Intel586, level: 6 4 logical processors, active mask: 15 RAM: 4164521984 bytes total     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crash Dump Analysis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Crash dumps are enabled on your computer.  Crash dump directories: C:\WINDOWS C:\WINDOWS\Minidump  On Sat 13/10/2018 02:44:01 your computer crashed or a problem was reported crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\101318-12843-01.dmp This was probably caused by the following module: ntoskrnl.exe (nt+0x1B0F30) Bugcheck code: 0x113 (0x19, 0x2, 0x10DE, 0x134D) Error: VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32
toskrnl.exe product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System company: Microsoft Corporation description: NT Kernel & System Bug check description: This indicates that the dxg kernel has detected a violation. The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.    On Sat 13/10/2018 02:44:01 your computer crashed or a problem was reported crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\MEMORY.DMP This was probably caused by the following module: nvlddmkm.sys (nvlddmkm+0x197915) Bugcheck code: 0x113 (0x19, 0x2, 0x10DE, 0x134D) Error: VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR product: NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 359.46 company: NVIDIA Corporation description: NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 359.46 Bug check description: This indicates that the dxg kernel has detected a violation. A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nvlddmkm.sys (NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 359.46 , NVIDIA Corporation). Google query: nvlddmkm.sys NVIDIA Corporation VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR    On Sat 13/10/2018 02:39:35 your computer crashed or a problem was reported crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\101318-13218-01.dmp This was probably caused by the following module: ntoskrnl.exe (nt+0x1B0F30) Bugcheck code: 0x113 (0x19, 0x2, 0x10DE, 0x134D) Error: VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32
toskrnl.exe product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System company: Microsoft Corporation description: NT Kernel & System Bug check description: This indicates that the dxg kernel has detected a violation. The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.    I don't know if it can help...

billmaxime · Answer

re  How do I see that? Because in my BIOS I can’t do anything at all.   What do you mean?  Can you navigate through the different tabs in your BIOS?  For DIRECT X, it's fine for version 12  As for your WhoCrashed report, it's indeed the Nvidia driver that's the problem  A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nvlddmkm.sys (NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 359.46, NVIDIA Corporation).   It's suggested to update the driver (update/new version)  @+  -- The radiation level is higher at the unemployment office than in Chernobyl.

Greili13 · Answer

I modified my previous message :)
The driver is unavailable on the NVIDIA site 359, that's a bit outdated. I also find the Acer driver 388 old. Either way, since the GPU is not recognized, I can't do anything. No updates or setups.
Could it be a registry problem? Old entries conflicting with the recent ones, leading to a full crash?

billmaxime · Answer

re  look at your PMs at the top right of the page (the envelope)  @+  -- the radiation level is higher at the job center than at Chernobyl

Greili13 · Answer

I tried to revert to Windows version 1803 (I was on 1809), it didn't change anything. At the Windows startup, I updated 2 drivers, and when I updated the 3D controller, BSOD FATAL_ERROR_VIDEO_DXGKRNL happened again on reboot, and it's hidden again the ******. I'm sending it to customer service tomorrow; I'll have the answer in 15 days.

billmaxime · Answer

re

sorry that your attempt didn't work

waiting for your news when the computer is back from technical support

thank you

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billmaxime · Answer

Hi   Did you get your PC back from the repair service?   See you   --  The radiation level is higher at the job center than at Chernobyl.

Greili13 · Answer

After 3 weeks of customer service. Problem resolved by replacing the motherboard. :)

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