Video Scheduler Internal Error is also a blue screen of death error, this error often occurs on Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. The cause of this error is usually driver related. Often the Video Scheduler Internal Error can appear after your computer boots up or after you set the computer to sleep (sleep mode) and turn it on.
Signs of error Video Scheduler Internal Error
The warning signs of Video Scheduler Internal Error are similar to BSOD errors:
- Suddenly on the computer screen shows the BSOD error code and restarts the computer.
- During the game, you may encounter this error.
- Your computer may hang at any time.
- Computer performance is getting slower and slower.
Cause of error
The cause of the error can be due to:
- Video driver is faulty or damaged.
- Windows system file error.
- Virus or malware (malware) attack.
- Windows Registry error.
- Error caused by 3rd party security software.
- Solution to fix the error
To fix the error you can apply some of the solutions below:
1. Run the anti-virus tool
You can use third-party antivirus or antimalware software, but on Windows 10 there is a built-in tool Windows Defender you can take advantage of.
To use Windows Defender, open the Start menu or tap the Win key, then type Windows Defender and press Enter. Click the Virus & threat protection icon, then click the Scan options > Full scan option to scan the entire computer.
2. Check the system drive
After scanning your computer if there is no malware, next you should check the hard drive or SSD for damage.
Touch the Win key and type cmd, right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run as administrator. Windows will display a message asking you if you want to let the application make changes, click Yes.
Type the following command to perform a drive check:
chkdsk /f /r
You will see an error message stating that the scan cannot be performed until the system reboots. Press Y to confirm. Now restart Windows to perform the hard drive test.
3. Scan and repair registry
Errors in the registry can cause various types of Windows 10 stop codes, including the Video Scheduler Internal Error. There are many ways to fix the registry, but you can use Microsoft’s built-in System File Checker tool. To do this, open Command Prompt as administrator and type the following command:
sfc /scannow
Press Enter to start scanning. This process may take a while, after finishing restart the computer to fix the corrupted files.
4. Update or roll back the video driver
To update (update) the video driver, follow the steps below:
Step 1. First press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command window.
Step 2. On the Run command window, type devmgmt.msc there and press Enter to open the Device Manager window.
Step 3. Now on the screen you will see a list of all the drivers on your computer.
Step 4. Your task is to expand the Display Adapters section.
Step 5. Right-click the video driver and select Update driver.
Step 6. Select Search automatically for update driver software.
Step 7. And it will automatically update (update) the driver on your computer.
If you want to roll back the video driver, follow the steps below:
Step 1. Double-click the video driver on the Device manager window.
Step 2. Click the Driver tab.
Step 3. Then click Rollback.
5. Reinstall the video driver
If updating video drivers doesn’t solve the problem, try reinstalling them. Do the same as above, but instead of clicking Update, choose Uninstall, then restart the computer.
Now, download the new driver from the video card manufacturer’s website or the Windows Download Center. Run the installer and follow the instructions to install.
6. Install available Windows updates
Open the Settings application by pressing Win + I, select Update & Security. On the right side of the screen, select Check for Updates.
If an update is available, Windows will start downloading it. After downloading the system, restart the computer to start the installation process.
7. Fix corrupted system files
If the system files are corrupted, you will most likely face many errors, including BSOD errors. So checking, detecting and fixing corrupted system files can help you fix Video Scheduler Internal Error.
8. Disable or uninstall security software
Some security software can be the cause of the BSOD error. For example, anti-virus software.
9. Remove recently installed hardware/software
If you recently installed hardware or software, this could be the cause of the Video Scheduler Internal Error problem. Especially if this error occurs days after fresh install, try to remove it.
10. Other ways to fix errors
There are a few other issues that can cause this Video Scheduler Internal Error such as overclocking the graphics card. If you see this error after overclocking your computer, try changing the frequency to see if the problem goes away.
Wishing you success!
