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How do you fix the video scheduler internal error?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Video scheduler internal error is a blue screen of death (BSOD) error that occurs when the Windows video scheduler fails. This can happen for a number of reasons, including hardware or software problems. If you're seeing this error, it's important to first try and restart your computer. If that doesn't work, you may need to reinstall your video drivers or update your BIOS.

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1. Restart your computer

First, close any programs that are open. Next, turn off your computer. Next, unplug your power cord from the wall and disconnect any external devices you are using. Next, hold down the power button until the computer turns off. Next, hold down the power button again and plug in your power cord. Next, wait until your computer turns on and then release the power button. Next, open your computer’s doors. Next, press and hold the F8 key as your computer starts up. Next, select the Advanced Boot Options option. Next, select the Safe Mode option. Next, select the Repair Your Computer option. Next, choose the option to start up in Safe Mode with Networking. Next, choose the option to start up in Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Next, type “net start” and press ENTER. Next, type “cmd” and press ENTER. Next, type “net stop scheduler” and press ENTER. Next, type “scheduler start” and press ENTER. Next, type “scheduler stop” and press ENTER. Next, type “scheduler status” and press ENTER. Next, type “scheduler restart” and press ENTER.

2. Update your video drivers

  1. Locate and select the video controller under Display adapters
  2. Right-click on the video controller and select Update Driver Software
  3. On the Select your device page, click on the Update Driver Software button
  4. On the next page, click on the Browse my computer for driver software button
  5. Locate and select the video driver you wish to update and click on the Download button
  6. Once the download is complete, click on the Next button
  7. On the Confirm installation page, click on the Install button
  8. When the installation is complete, click on the Finish button
  9. Close Device Manager

3. Roll back your video drivers

  1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel
  2. Double-click on Display
  3. Click on Advanced display settings
  4. Click on the Settings button next to the Video adapter
  5. Click on the Roll back drivers button
  6. Click on the Next button
  7. Click on the OK button
  8. Restart your computer

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Try a different video player
  2. Reinstall your video drivers
  3. Disable hardware acceleration
  4. Run the Windows Media Player Troubleshooter
  5. Reset the Windows Media Player settings
  6. Delete the Windows Media Player database
  7. Install the K-Lite Codec Pack