Bug Check 0xB4: VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE
The VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE bug check has a value of 0x000000B4. This indicates that Windows was unable to enter graphics mode.
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This article is for programmers. If you're a customer who has received a blue screen error code while using your computer, see Troubleshoot blue screen errors.
VIDEO_DRIVER_INIT_FAILURE Parameters
None
Cause
The system was not able to go into graphics mode because no display drivers were able to start.
This usually occurs when no video miniport drivers are able to load successfully.
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