Video Scheduler Internal Error on Windows 10 (SOLVED)

Blue Screen of Death errors are inevitable on Windows computers and can happen due to various problems with your software or hardware. The most important aspect is that BSOD errors can be fixed without having to contact Microsoft tech support.

What is VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR?

VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR is an error message that pops up on your screen after turning blue. What happens is that Windows 10 locks you out to prevent further damage to your computer.

It’s caused by a problem with your graphics adapter and usually happens with NVIDIA GPUs. Perhaps your graphics card is not properly detected by your PC. However, you can fix this error without turning to a professional for help.

Here are some possible problems:

Outdated operating system or BIOS
Malware infections or registry corruption
Overclocking
Incompatible security software, system updates, or peripheral devices
Incorrect firewall settings
Outdated or incompatible GPU driver

How to fix VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR on Windows 10

To get rid of stop code VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR, you have to fix the underlying issue with your display. Before starting the troubleshooting operation, however, it’s a good idea to create a system restore point. You will be able to revert Windows 10 to a previous checkpoint in case you have to start again from scratch.

1. Check for system updates

Get started by updating Windows 10 to the latest version. Normally, this should happen automatically on your computer. However, if the auto-update is disabled, you have to manually trigger it. It’s quite easy:

Click the Start button, type check for updates, and press Enter
Your OS should start looking for updates immediately. If it doesn’t, click Check for updates
Click Download to get any pending updates
Your PC might restart several times. Once it finishes, check for BSOD errors

If Windows 10 fails to complete updates, try to restart the Windows Update and dependent services.

2. Run a GPU stress test

The best way to determine the issues of your graphics card is by running a GPU stress test to see what type of Artifacts you receive. Although it takes longer, the test should last at least one hour to be thorough. At the end, it’s a good idea to record the maximum temperatures.

It can be challenging to find the right tool to perform a stress test on your graphics card. If you’re undecided, we suggest opting for FurMark, MSI Afterburner or GPU-Z.

3. Run a malware scan

The Windows 10 VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR can also be caused by a virus infection. So it’s a good idea to run a malware scan on your computer to find and eliminate any threats, whether you’re using Windows Defender or a third-party anti-malware application.

How to use Windows Defender:

Press the Win key, type Windows Security, and press Enter to launch this application
Select Virus & threat protection
Click Scan options
Choose Quick scan from the list of scan modes
Click Scan now
Patiently wait while Defender performs a scan and allow it to remove any infections. If it doesn’t find anything suspicious, run another checkup using Windows Defender Offline scan mode
Once Defender does its job, restart your PC
Check for blue screen errors

4. Fix the system registry

If the Windows registry has suffered too many modifications due to too many software installations, it could have become corrupt, triggering BSOD stop codes like VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR as a result. However, you can fix it by using a registry cleaner, without having to reset the PC or use System Restore. Or, check out the next steps to manually repair the registry.

Create a registry backup:
- Click the Start button, search for Registry Editor, and open this app
- Open the File menu and select Export
- Specify a file name and saving folder for the .reg file
- Click Save
- Exit Registry Editor
Right-click the Start button and go to Settings
Click Update & Security
Jump to Recovery on the left side
At Advanced startup, click Restart now
Windows 10 will reboot in Advanced startup mode. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options
Click Command Prompt

Paste the following commands (press Enter after each command):

```
cd c:\Windows\System32\config
```

ren c:\Windows\System32\config\DEFAULT DEFAULT.old

ren c:\Windows\System32\config\SAM SAM.old

ren c:\Windows\System32\config\SECURITY SECURITY.old

ren c:\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE SOFTWARE.old

ren c:\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM SYSTEM.old

copy c:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\DEFAULT c:\Windows\System32\config\

copy c:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\DEFAULT c:\Windows\System32\config\

copy c:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SAM c:\Windows\System32\config\

copy c:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SECURITY c:\Windows\System32\config\

copy c:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SYSTEM c:\Windows\System32\config\

copy c:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SOFTWARE c:\Windows\System32\config\

Restart your PC
Check if you still get the VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR stop code

5. Disable overclocking

Some gamers overclock their computer to get more juice out of their GPU, CPU or RAM, in an effort to improve the system requirements for high-demanding games. However, if it’s not done properly or if the cooler is not powerful enough to sustain the extra heat, this could make you screen turn blue to protect your hardware from overheating.

A better solution is to turn off your overclocking software. Then, reproduce the situation that led to the VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR in the first place, like launching a particular game.

6. Reset BIOS

BIOS has a ton of cool options that you can configure, including overclocking, caching, and shading. However, just like in the previous solution, if you don’t what you’re doing, you could end up harming your PC due to incorrect BIOS settings. To fix this issue, you just have to restore BIOS options to their factory values.

Restart your computer
Before Windows boots, press the key displayed on the screen to access BIOS mode
Access the advanced settings
Find and enable the option that resets the BIOS configuration to default
Save the current BIOS settings and exit
After the OS boot, check for additional BSOD errors

7. Update BIOS

Since we’re discussing BIOS, it’s a good idea to check if it’s obsolete. Just like your operating system, applications and router firmware, the BIOS should also be updated to the latest version in order to take advantage of the newest features.

Connect an empty USB flash drive to your PC
Press the Windows key, search for System Information, and open this app
Go to the System Summary area
Take note of the information displayed at BIOS Version/Date and BaseBoard Manufacturer
By taking into account the BaseBoard Manufacturer, visit the official website of your BIOS manufacturer
Check out the details revealed at BIOS Version/Date and use them to find a newer BIOS version that’s compatible with your operating system
Download the BIOS archive and unzip it to a pen drive
Restart your PC and access BIOS mode by quickly pressing the key shown on the screen
Create a backup of the current BIOS version and save it to the USB flash drive
Start the BIOS update and follow the on-screen steps
Patiently wait during the update and make sure to not restart or shut down your PC
Start Windows 10 as normal
Check for the VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR

8. Uninstall third-party security tools

Not all third-party software solutions fully support Windows 10. In fact, some of them can cause display issues and trigger BSOD error messages such as VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR. To resolve this problem, you should get rid of all third-party security applications installed recently.

Right-click the Start button and select Apps and Features
Set Sort by to Install date (newest first)
Select a security program and click Uninstall
Click Uninstall again to confirm
Proceed with the removal operation
Reboot your PC and check for BSOD errors

The Windows 10 built-in uninstaller can only remove programs from your computer. If you’re looking for a way to delete leftover files and restore registry settings, we suggest resorting to a specialized application remover that does its job thoroughly.

9. Uninstall system updates

If you started getting the VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR stop code after a recent system update, perhaps that’s where you should shift your attention. Certain Windows updates can cause stability issues because they do not fully support your system configuration, so it’s better to get rid of them and wait until Microsoft rolls out a reliable update.

How to uninstall recent Windows updates:

Press Windows key + R, type control panel, and hit Enter
Go to Programs and Features
Click View installed updates
Click on the Installed On column to sort the updates by date (newest first)
Right-click the first update in the list and select Uninstall
When asked if you’re sure, click Yes
Reboot your PC and check for BSOD errors

10. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

Windows has a troubleshooter designed to fix common errors with your hardware and devices. It’s a good idea to use it for getting rid of the the VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR. You can find it in Settings > Troubleshooters. However, if the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter doesn’t exist on that list, you can use launch it from Run. Here’s how:

Press the Win key + R, type msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic, and hit the Enter key
Click Next and follow the given instructions
If it finds a way to repair your hardware and devices, click Apply this fix
Restart Windows 10
See if you are still getting blue screen messages

11. Remove recent peripheral devices

The hardware components you recently attached to your desktop or laptop might not be functioning correctly. Or, they could be incompatible with your operating system. So it’s a good idea to detach them, then start your PC and check for blue screen errors.

If you can’t tell which device is at fault, just shut down your computer and unplug everything, except for your mouse and keyboard. Then, boot Windows and confirm that your PC is no longer crashing.

Replug one device at a time and see what happens with your computer. When you get the VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR again, you will know for sure which component is malfunctioning. In that case, you should send it back to the manufacturer to fix it.

12. Disable your antivirus software

Your antivirus software solution might be blocking critical system processes that your computer needs to function correctly. Otherwise, you could end up with blue screen messages such as VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR.

It typically happens when you have a third-party anti-malware application installed, which isn’t compatible with your operating system. Or, if you have two or more security tools with real-time protection, those components might clash, leading to PC crashes.

To resolve this problem, make sure to turn off any third-party software solutions. And, if you have multiple such programs installed, remove them to restore the stability of your computer.

13. Turn off the firewall

Other security issues might be caused by your firewall, which blocks Internet access to critical components that Windows requires, such as Windows Update. If you or someone else with access to your PC has messed up the firewall settings, then you should restore them to default.

Furthermore, some third-party firewall applications might have a default configuration that’s wrong for your PC, so you should remove them. If you’re not in this situation, here’s how to temporarily turn off Windows Firewall:

Make sure you’re signed in as the PC administrator
Click the Start button, search for Control Panel, and open this app
Go to Windows Defender Firewall
Click Turn Windows Defender on or off on the left side
Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) at both Private network settings and Public network settings
Click OK and restart your PC
Check for BSOD errors

It’s not a good idea to leave your firewall turned off because it means exposing your machine to Internet dangers. Make sure to turn it back on as soon as possible by retracing the steps above.

14. Update your GPU driver

If your graphics adapter is outdated, it’s no wonder that VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR pops up on your screen. To resolve this problem, you just have to update your GPU driver to the newest version.

Right-click the Windows 10 Start button and select Device Manager
Expand the Display adapters category
Right-click your graphics device and choose Update driver
When prompted with two options, select Search automatically for drivers
If you see the The best drivers for your device are already installed message, click Search for updated drivers on Windows Update. However, if you have already updated Windows 10, you can skip this step

Windows is not that great at tracking down newer drivers on the Internet, although they are available for download. A better solution is to visit the website of your manufacturer to find and download the latest driver.

However, if you don’t want to go through that trouble or risk getting an incompatible driver, you can use a driver update software solution to keep all your drivers in check.

15. Roll back the graphics driver

On the other hand, if you have already installed a driver that’s damaged or incompatible with your graphics card, you should immediately roll back to the previous version, assuming that it still exists on your hard disk.

Go back to Device Manager
Right-click your graphics device and select Properties
Select the Driver area
Click Roll Back Driver and follow the steps
If the button is greyed out and can’t be clicked, it means that you can’t make the rollback because a previous driver doesn’t exist on your PC

16. Disable hardware acceleration

Some games, web browsers, and other programs have a built-in option for improving performance by accelerating your hardware. However, it should be a feature reserved for high-end computers only.

Otherwise, you risk getting system crashes and blue screen messages because your hardware is overworked. If you have a low-end computer with a GPU card on a budget, make sure to disable hardware acceleration in all our apps.

How to disable hardware acceleration in Google Chrome:

Launch Google Chrome
Click the More button on the top-right corner
Select Settings (or visit chrome://settings/)
Jump to the Advanced section
At System, turn off Use hardware acceleration when available
Relaunch your web browser

How to disable hardware acceleration in Mozilla Firefox:

Open Mozilla Firefox
Click the ≡ button on the upper-right part
Go to Options (or visit about:preferences)
In General, locate the Performance section
Disable Use recommended performance settings
When shown, also disable Use hardware acceleration when available
Restart Firefox

How to disable hardware acceleration in Microsoft Edge:

Open Microsoft Edge
Click the More button on the upper-right corner
Go to Settings
Jump to the System area (or visit edge://settings/system)
Switch off Use hardware acceleration when available
Click Restart

17. Remove and reseat your hardware

Circling back to your computer’s hardware, the last resort is to remove and reseat all components. It means shutting down your computer and unpluging all components and cards, including your monitor, motherboard, graphics card, and memory.

Make sure to carefully clean off dust, switch ports if you have two or more ports of the same kind, as well as check and change cables if you have any to spare. When it comes to your monitor, try switching from Displayport to HDMI (or vice versa).

Take your time and arm yourself with a bit of patience while doing this. Once you’re ready, insert all cards into the right slots firmly but without applying force. Then, boot your PC and inspect results to see if you’re still getting VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR.

18. Fix hard drive errors

Hard drive corruption and bad sectors could be the reason why your computer is acting up and preventing you from using it. But you can fix HDD errors without having to install a third-party application, thanks to CHKDSK (Check Disk).

How to use CHKDSK:

Press Win key + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt as admin
Click Yes if prompted by UAC (User Account Control)
If Windows is installed on the C: drive, run chkdsk c: /f. Otherwise, replace c: with the right partition letter
When asked to schedule CHKDSK at the next system boot, type y and press Enter
Exit Command Prompt and restart your PC
CHKDSK will scan and repair disk errors during boot. Once it finishes, check if you still get BSOD error messages

19. Repair corrupt system files

If your operating system has any corrupt or missing files, it could be why your computer keeps crashing and shows VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR on your screen. But you should be able to resolve this problem without having to reinstall Windows, thanks to SFC (System File Checker).

How to use SFC:

Click the Start button, type Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator
Type sfc /scannow and press Enter
Wait until SFC finishes its job. Once it’s done, restart your PC
Check if you still get blue screen messages

More serious problems about damaged system files can be handled by DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management). It’s an internal tool that verifies and repairs the component store of the Windows image.

How to use DISM:

Launch Command Prompt with elevated rights
Type DISM /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth and press Enter
If DISM finds any errors, type DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and press Enter to fix them
Patiently wait while it’s doing its job. Then, restart your PC
Open Command Prompt as admin again
Run SFC (sfc /scannow)
Restart your PC one last time and check for BSOD errors

20. Check your RAM

It’s a good idea to inspect your RAM card at the software level to find and resolve any problems which might be causing VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR. You can easily do this by turning to a built-in system tool called Windows Memory Diagnostic.

How to use Windows Memory Diagnostic:

Save all projects you’re currently working on and quit all applications
Press the Windows key, search for Windows Memory Diagnostic, and open this app
Click Restart now and check for problems (recommended)
After Windows restarts, it will find and fix any RAM issues
Once it’s complete, check if you still get BSOD messages

For additional information about your memory card, check out MemTest86.

21. Use Event Viewer

It can be difficult to solve VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR if you don’t know which drivers are involved in the system crash. But you can get in-depth information by turning to Windows Event Viewer.

When Windows reboots after a system crash, immediately click the Start button, type Event Viewer, and press Enter to open this app
Select Windows Logs on the left side and go to System
Choose the first entry in the list to discover more details about VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR. You can analyze the information shown in the General and Details tabs

If you prefer a simpler approach toward investigating blue screen errors, we suggest checking out BlueScreenView. It’s a third-party app that gives you the possibility to analyze minidumps (.dmp files) left behind by BSOD events, showing all relevant information in a user-friendly interface.

22. Use System Restore

If you’re the type of user who frequently creates system restore points, then you should be able to roll back Windows 10 to a previous state. The only condition is that the checkpoint must have been created before you started getting VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR.

It’s a simple way to erase any unpredictable software events that could have sent your computer into a spiral. Just keep in mind that any applications installed after the checkpoint will disappear, so you have to reinstall them.

How to use System Restore:

Click the Start button, search for Control Panel, and open this app
Select Recovery
Click Open System Restore (you need administrator rights)
If this option is visible, click Show more restore points to get a better view of all available restore points
Choose a restore point created before you started experiencing system crashes. You can click Scan for affected programs to find out which applications you will have to reinstall later
Once you select a restore point, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions
It will take a while, and your computer will reboot later
Check if your system still crashes now

23. Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode

Booting Windows 10 in Safe Mode means turning off all non-essential drivers, processes, and services to create a secure environment. It’s a great way to get your PC working again, without any BSOD errors.

Interrupt the Windows startup sequence three times to trigger Advanced startup mode
Go to the Troubleshoot section
Select Advanced options > Startup Settings
Click Restart
Press F4 to boot Windows in Safe Mode
After Windows boots, check for BSOD errors

24. Use Display Driver Uninstaller

You can use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to reset your NVIDIA software and drivers with minimum effort. Here’s how to use it.

Download Display Driver Uninstaller from the official website
Unzip the downloaded files
Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Launch the DDU executable file
At Select device type, choose GPU-Z
At Select device, pick NVIDIA
Click Clean and restart
Check for BSOD errors

25. Lower your monitor refresh rate

Many users overclock their monitors on Windows 10. However, it has been reported that it sometimes causes blue screen errors such as VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR. To fix this problem, you should lower the refresh rate. For instance, if you pumped it up to 75 GHz, try setting it to 60 Hz.

Right-click the Windows 10 desktop and access Display settings
Scroll down and select Advanced display settings
If you have multiple monitors, choose your primary display from the list
Set Refresh rate to one step lower
Check the new settings. If you’re pleased with the new monitor configuration, click Keep changes. Otherwise, select Revert and try a different refresh rate (lower, not higher)
Once you are comfortable with the monitor refresh rate, check for BSOD errors

Worth mentioning is that, if you have multiple monitors installed on your PC, you should lower the refresh rate of each display to fix VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR.

26. Check your disk space

If you don’t have enough disk space on your computer, Windows will not be able to properly conduct its processes, resulting in system stability issues and BSOD stop codes like VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR.

To resolve this problem, you just have to increase the disk space. For example, you can use a partition manager like Windows Disk Management to allocate more disk space from a large partition (e.g. D:) to the Windows drive (e.g. C:).

How to use Disk Management:

Press Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Disk Management
Select a large partition on the list that doesn’t have Windows installed (e.g. D:)
Right-click the large partition and select Shrink Volume
Set the new volume size by taking out a considerable chunk, then click Shrink
Choose the Windows drive (e.g. C:), right-click it, and pick Extend Volume
Specify the new drive size by adding the chunk you just acquired
Finalize extending the volume and restart your PC. The Windows drive should now have more disk space
Check if you still get blue screen errors

An alternative solution is to delete large files you don’t need anymore, like uninstalling applications and games. Plus, you can transfer important data to external hard disks, upload it to a cloud storage account, or burn it to DVD discs. For junk files, you can turn to a system cleaner or Windows Disk Cleanup.

How to use Disk Cleanup:

Visit Downloads and Recycle Bin to save or restore important files since these folders will be cleared
Click the Start button, search for Control Panel, and open this app
Go to Administrative Tools
Open Disk Cleanup
Choose the Windows drive (e.g. C:) and click OK
Select all files from the list and click Clean up system files (you need admin rights)
After the file search, select all items again and click OK
Patiently wait while Windows performs the cleanup and don’t use your computer during this time
After it’s done, reboot your PC and check for BSOD issues

27. Reset Windows 10

When all other solutions are unsuccessful in their attempts to fix VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR, it’s time to factory reset Windows 10. Don’t worry since your personal files will be left untouched. But all your software applications will be removed.

Right-click the Start button and go to Settings
Select Update & Security
Switch to the Recovery section
At Reset this PC, click Get started
Select Keep my files and follow the step-by-step instructions

VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR can be resolved

To review, VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR is a nasty blue screen message that indicates a problem with your graphics card (usually NVIDIA). However, it can be also tied to other computer components, like your CPU, motherboard, or even software changes.

To fix this issue, start by running Windows Update and performing a GPU stress test. You should also check your PC for malware, repair corrupt registry settings, turn off your overclocking tools, reset and update BIOS, uninstall third-party security tools and broken system updates, as well as run the internal Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Furthermore, it’s a good idea to unplug your external devices, temporarily turn off your antivirus software and firewall, update your GPU driver or roll it back to a stable version, deactivate hardware acceleration, remove and reseat your hardware components, fix hard drive and operating system errors, or check your memory card for issues.

If that doesn’t work either, you should use Event Viewer to find out more details about the crash, roll back Windows 10 to a previous restore point, start the operating system in Safe Mode, use Display Driver Uninstaller to reset your NVIDIA software and drivers, lower your monitor refresh rate, check for insufficient disk space, as well as reset Windows 10.

In the worst case scenario, you might have to ditch your graphics card and upgrade to a superior model. For example, it’s well known that gamers need powerful GPU cards to handle resource-demanding processes.

What solution solved VIDEO SCHEDULER INTERNAL ERROR on your Windows 10 computer? Tell us all about it in the comment section below.

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