4 Fixes for ‘Video Memory Management Internal’ Error on Windows

Quick Tips

• Disable overclocking on your PC.
• Update your graphics driver, or roll back a faulty update.
• If the error occurs in a specific app, try running the program in compatibility mode.

Basic Fixes

• Restart PC: Restart your PC to fix temporary bugs and glitches.
• Run SFC scan: Run the SFC scan to detect, and fix any corrupted system files.
• Test your RAM: Enter the command mdsched.exe in the Run application, and choose Restart Now and Check for Problems.
• Check hard drive for errors: Open Command Prompt as an admin, and enter the command chkdsk /f /r D: , and restart your PC when the command is executed.

Fix 1: Disable Overclocking

Although overclocking can improve your computer’s performance, it may also result in drawbacks, such as instability and overheating, which can eventually lead to errors.

Step 1: Press Windows + S on your keyboard to launch the search menu. Now, type Recovery options and press Enter.

Step 2: Click on Restart now next to Advanced Startup.

Step 3: Confirm the selection by clicking Restart Now again.

Step 4: Your PC will now restart. Once done, choose Troubleshoot.

Step 5: Navigate to Advanced options.

Step 6: Select the UEFI Firmware Settings.

Step 7: Now, press the Restart button to reboot your computer and access the BIOS screen.

Note: Depending on your motherboard, the BIOS screen may look different on your PC.

• In the BIOS screen, press F9 to choose Setup Defaults and select Yes.

• Press the F10 button on your keyboard to exit the BIOS screen and save the changes.

Fix 2: Update Your Graphics Driver

The graphics driver is responsible for translating your software’s commands into visuals on your screen. However, if it’s outdated or buggy, it can lead to various issues.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + X and choose Device Manager. Click yes to grant permission to the app to make changes to your device.

Step 2: Double-click on Display adapters. Select your graphic driver, right-click on it, and choose Update driver.

Step 3: Choose Search automatically for drivers from the options.

Step 4: Now Windows will show you driver details. If an update is available, install it and reboot your system.

If you’ve recently faced this issue and updating the graphics driver was useless, try rolling back the driver to its stable old state. This will revert to a previously installed version of the display driver and potentially eliminate the issues because of incompatibility or bugs with the newly installed or updated graphics driver.

Step 1: Double-click on the display adapter.

Step 2: Head to the Driver tab at the top. Click on the Roll Back Driver button. Follow the on-screen instructions and press OK.

Fix 3: Run Applications in Compatibility Mode

When you see a video memory internal error, a program often has trouble getting along with the latest updates. So, by running the program in Compatibility Mode, you’re giving your computer a way to communicate with older software.

Step 1: Go to This PC, locate and right-click the program, and choose Properties.

Step 2: Ensure that in the Compatibility tab, the box next to Run this program in compatibility mode for is checked.

Step 3: Select the OS from the dropdown box and hit OK, followed by Apply.

Fix 4: Update BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware stored on a chip on the motherboard of a computer. It is responsible for setting the hardware initialization and booting up the OS. In simple words, it is the brain of your computer, as it is responsible for handling essential hardware operations.

An outdated BIOS version may result in problems with your system’s compatibility., including the “Video Memory Management Internal” error. However, you can fix it by updating to the latest BIOS version on the manufacturer’s website for your motherboard and following the on-screen instructions.