NVLDDMKM Event ID 14 

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Overall, if you notice entries about nvlddmkm Event ID 14 in Event Viewer, it’s highly likely that the driver of your NVIDIA GPU is obsolete. Once it comes to the obsolescence of drivers, driver update is the best solution. Aside from that, you could also uninstall and uninstall the driver, check for Windows updates, run Check Disk, underclock the GPU, … Read to the end to be able to carry out the solutions on your own and get the most out of the NVIDIA GPU.

Event Viewer Recording NVLDDMKM Event ID 14: Breakdown 

Generally speaking, by taking advantage of Event Viewer, you could gain insights into the status of your PC. If Event Viewer records nvlddmkm Event ID 14 from time to time, the list of suspects includes: 

  • Obsolete driver.
  • Windows is out-of-date.
  • Corruption.
  • GPU issues. 

How To Remove NVLDDMKM  Event ID 14 From Event Viewer

Update Driver

Device Manager

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open Device Manager. 
  • Step 2: Expand Display adapters, right-click your NVIDIA GPU and pick Update driver. 
  • Step 3: Follow onscreen instructions to update the driver. 
  • Step 4: After the process finishes, restart your computer.
  • Step 5: Witness the result when the screen comes back on. 

NVIDIA GeForce Experience 

  • Step 1: Launch NVIDIA GeForce Experience. If you don’t have NVIDIA GeForce Experience on your computer, download and install it. 
  • Step 2: Go to Driver tab then hit CHECK FOR UPDATES.
  • Step 3: If a driver update is available, download and install it then restart your computer. 

Manual

  • Step 1: Launch your web browser then visit the NVIDIA official website. 
  • Step 2: Locate the latest driver for your NVIDIA GPU and download it.
  • Step 3: Right-click the downloaded driver setup, pick Run as administrator and follow on-screen instructions.
  • Step 4: Restart your computer. 
  • Step 5: See how things turn out. 

Uninstall And Reinstall The Driver

  • Step 1: Open Device Manager, right-click your NVIDIA GPU in Display adapters and pick Uninstall device. 
  • Step 2: Check the checkbox next to Delete the driver software for this device before hitting OK.
  • Step 3: Restart your computer. 

Check For Windows Updates 

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  • Step 2: Select Update & Security then choose Check for updates in Windows Update.
  • Step 2: If an update is available, allow Windows to download and install it.
  • Step 3: Once the process wraps up, restart your computer.

Run Check Disk 

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type cmd and Run as administrator. 
  • Step 2: In Command Prompt (Admin), type the command chkdsk /f c: then hit Enter. 
  • Step 3: If prompted, proceed to type Y and hit Enter. 
  • Step 4: Restart your computer as soon as the process concludes. 
  • Step 5: Determine whether the issue persists. 

Note: At times, it’s wise to run Memory Diagnostics as well. 

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Windows Memory Diagnostics and hit Enter.
  • Step 2: Hit Restart now and check for problems.
  • Step 3: Let the process go all the way, read the result and act accordingly.

Underclock The GPU

At the moment, there is no shortage of tools that could underclock graphics cards. For ease of convenience, we perform the process using MSI Afterburner, one of the best tools in terms of utility. 

  • Step 1: Launch your web browser then visit the MSI official website.
  • Step 2: Look for Afterburner, scroll down and download the Windows version (1st one from the left). Remember to tick the Save file circle before hitting OK
  • Step 3: After the download finishes, open the Download tab on your browser, right-click the MSI Afterburner setup zip file and pick Open Containing Folder
  • Step 4: Drag the folder to your desktop, right-click it, pick Extract All and hit Extract
  • Step 5: Open the 4.6.2 folder, double-click the setup file and pick OK. Proceed to follow the onscreen instruction (agree to the terms, install optional components, decide the installation location, …). In the last dialogue, uncheck the Read me checkbox and hit Finish. Finally, open MSI Afterburner, go to Core Clock slider and move it to the left until it is at -50. 

You Can’t Install Windows On A USB Flash Drive Using Setup 

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If you come across the error “You can’t install Windows on a USB flash drive using setup” while updating/upgrading Windows, Registry is the top suspect. To dismiss the error, all you have to do is to use Registry Editor to change the Registry. Depending on the situation, you should also consider setting active partition. Spare some time to take a look at this article and learn what must be done. 

The Sources Of The Problem

All in all, the process of updating/upgrading Windows is not always smooth sailing and errors could occur out of the blue. regarding “You can’t install Windows on a USB flash drive using setup”, you should keep in mind these suspects:

  • Registry.
  • Partition.

Recommended Actions

Make Use Of Registry Editor

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Regedit and press Enter.
  • Step 2: In Registry Editor, click File then pick Export to create a backup of the Registry. If you make a mistake, the backup is going to help you recover your PC. 
  • Step 3: Navigate to the directory HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control. Next, locate PortableOperatingSystem, right-click it and pick Modify. Proceed to change the value from 1 to 0 then hit OK. Last but not least, restart your computer, update/upgrade Windows again and see how things turn out. 

Set The Windows Partition As Active

  • Step 1: Right-click Start menu then pick Disk Management. 
  • Step 2: Right-click the partition where your system is on, pick Mark Partition as Active and follow on-screen intrusion to confirm your decision. 
  • Step 3: Restart your computer.

Reset Windows Update Components

  • Step 1: Go to Search bar, type cmd and hit  Run as administrator.
  • Step 2: In Command Prompt (Admin), run the commands down below: 
    • net stop wuauserv
    • net stop cryptSvc
    • net stop bits
    • net stop msiserver
    • ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    • ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
    • net start wuauserv
    • net start cryptSvc
    • net start bits
    • net start msiserver
  • Step 3: After you finish, restart your computer, update/upgrade Windows one more time and determine whether the issue persists.

Q&A

How do I check for Windows updates? 

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, click Update & Security and pick Check for updates in Windows Update.
  • Step 2: If an update is available, allow Windows to download and install it.
  • Step 3: Once the update wraps up, restart your computer.

What must be done if Windows won’t update? 

If you have a hard time getting Windows to update, run the Windows Update troubleshooter. 

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  • Step 2: Click Update & Security then pick Troubleshoot.
  • Step 3: Select Additional troubleshooters and choose Windows Update.
  • Step 4: Click Run the troubleshooter and if the troubleshooter manages to identify the cause, pick Apply this fix.
  • Step 5: Restart your computer. 

Can I stop Windows updates? 

Windows updates can only be stopped temporarily because they help keep your device in working order. Regardless of your update settings, Windows will eventually download and install updates. In times of need, you can delay the updates. 

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  • Step 2: Click Update & Security then pick Advanced options in Windows Update.
  • Step 3: Scroll down to Pause updates and set the date. 

How do I determine the Windows version of my PC? 

To check out the Windows version of your PC, go to Search bar, type in winver and press Enter. Alternatively, you could press Windows + I to open Settings, select System and choose About to learn more about your PC as a whole. 

How long does it take to complete Windows updates?

The length of Windows updates depends on the Internet connection speed, network settings, sizes of updates, … If your computer is a laptop, remember to plug it in so it won’t run out of power in the middle of the update. 

Is it possible to uninstall Windows updates? 

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, choose Update & Security and select View update history in Windows Update. 
  • Step 2: Hit Uninstall updates, right-click the target update and pick Uninstall.
  • Step 3: The moment the uninstallation concludes, restart your computer.