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When i started my computer this morning i got this error message on a blue screen,

The Device Driver got stuck in an infinate loop. This usually idicates promblem with the device itself or with the device driver programming the hardware incorrectly. Please check with your hardware device vendor for any driver updates.

Technical info:

***STOP: 0x000000EA(0x8955FDA8,0x8951E6f0,0xF78C6CBC,0x00000001)

nv4_disp
Beggining Dump of Phisical memory.
Phisical memory dump complete.
contact your system administrater of technical support group for further assistance.

Does anyone have some info on how to solve this problem? I have tryed to restore system and it did not work. I would be happy with feedback.

adam,

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A few focused, practical next steps that build on what and have suggested but avoid repeating the same actions.

The crash code (0x000000EA) and the referenced module nv4_disp show the NVIDIA kernel driver is hanging. Because Windows boots fine after you remove the driver but crashes after you reinstall it (as you reported, ), this is most likely a driver ↔ GPU interaction (wrong driver build, corrupted driver files, or failing hardware). Don’t jump to replacing the card yet — try a clean-driver + diagnostic approach first.

Clean driver removal and controlled reinstall

  • In Safe Mode do a full driver cleanup rather than a simple “remove” from Add/Remove. Either use a reputable removal utility (Display Driver Uninstaller) or uninstall the adapter in Device Manager and then remove/rename the NVIDIA driver file(s) so Windows can’t reload the same binary. Example file to back up:
    C:\Windows\System32\drivers\nv4_disp.sys  ->  rename to nv4_disp.sys.bak
  • After the cleanup, install a different driver: try the newest WHQL for your exact GPU and, if that still fails, try an older “legacy” build targeted to your card. Note the file version and date of any nv*.sys you install (right‑click → Properties → Details) — that information matters when comparing builds.

Diagnostics and hardware checks

  • Inspect the minidump in C:\Windows\Minidump (BlueScreenView or WinDbg) to confirm the faulting module and offset. Post the dump filename and nv*.sys version if you need more help.
  • Check physical things: reseat the card, clean dust, confirm the GPU fan spins, verify any PCIe/AGP power connectors and PSU capacity. If possible test the card in a second PC (or test a known-good card in yours) to distinguish a bad driver from a bad GPU. Also consider motherboard chipset driver / BIOS updates and AGP/PCIe BIOS settings if the card is AGP.

Back up important data and document each driver version you test. If the card reproduces the 0xEA in another machine, it’s almost certainly hardware and should be replaced.

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Member Avatar for xcellpro6

Hi

on start keep pressing F8 until you get Safe Mode do not hold down the F8 key TAP IT. If it gives you the option to enable VGA try that. If not use safe mode to boot. Uninstall the Nvidia drivers using control panel... add or rmove programs...remove nvidia drivers and restart. The reboot should detect the card and ask for the drivers CD reinstall drivers.

let us know

Darren
South Africa

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When i uninstall do i need a disk to reinstall it?

Will reinstalling drivers erase programs on my computer?

adam

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Well, you can download the nvidia drivers from www.nvidia.com. Make sure you follow the step by step instructions on the website to download and install the drivers.

As for your second question, uninstalling the driver will not erase programs on the computer

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I uninstalled NVIDIA and restarted my computer.

When it restarted Windows started normally.

I put the cd in the drive and installed NVIDIA back onto my computer and as it restarted it came back with the same error message...

The Device Driver got stuck in an infinate loop. This usually idicates promblem with the device itself or with the device driver programming the hardware incorrectly. Please check with your hardware device vendor for any driver updates.
Technical info:
***STOP: 0x000000EA (0x8955FDA8,0x8951E6f0,0xF78C6CBC,0x00000001)
nv4_disp
Beggining Dump of Phisical memory.
Phisical memory dump complete.
contact your system administrater of technical support group for further assistance.


adam,

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Hi

Windows starts normally and you only pic up a problem when you install the Nvidia drivers. Hmmmmm

I think the Nvidia drivers you have may be incorrect

At this point i would remove the graphics card .... study the card carefully find any numbers on the card and search www.nvidia.com for the drivers or driver updates for you card as mentioned by goldeagle2005 above.

last resort you may have to replace your graphics card.

HTH
Darren
South Africa

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