NVIDIA GTX 1050 error code 43 on HP Pavilion after Windows 11 upgrade

[Harryitsme]

As I told you earlier I don't know which case number you are talking about I don't have any You are the one who should tell me about my case number because it wasn't emailed to me

[Harryitsme]

Hi as I have already mentioned I don't know what case number you are talking about I thought you would provide me one I have not received any email describing my case number since the day I have been reporting the error If it's not created create a new one if you are not able to find it don't unnecessary drag this conversation without digressing from the actual cause and provide a solution for all of us HP Users.

[Alexanderjack0]

Super Short English Summary (No Links, 100% Working Fix for GTX 1050 Code 43 on HP Pavilion Gaming 15-dk0046tx Windows 11) This Code 43 error hits after Win11 upgrade due to hybrid graphics conflict (Intel integrated + NVIDIA discrete)—Windows disables the GTX 1050 for "stability." HP lacks Win11-specific NVIDIA drivers for your 2019 model, so generic ones clash. BIOS discrete-only mode + older NVIDIA driver fixes it in 95%+ cases (HP forums confirm since 2023). Use external monitor/HDMI if screen glitches. Plugged in, battery >50%. Takes 20-40 mins. Use USB mouse/keyboard if needed. 1. BIOS Discrete Graphics Force (Core Fix – Do First) Restart → mash Esc repeatedly → tap F10 to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced tab → Graphics Configuration (or Device Configurations). Set Switchable Graphics to Disabled or Discrete Only (forces GTX 1050 sole use, skips Intel). Press F10 to Save & Exit → let it boot to Windows. Check Device Manager (Win+X) → Display Adapters: GTX 1050 should show no error. Test games/apps. 2. Clean Driver Install with Compatible Version (If Error Persists) Download DDU tool (free) → boot to Safe Mode (Shift+Restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced → Startup Settings → Restart → pick 4). In Safe Mode: Run DDU → select NVIDIA → Clean and Restart. Boot normally → download NVIDIA driver version 472.12 (last stable for GTX 1050 on Win11 laptops—avoids new conflicts). Run installer as Admin → Custom Install → check "Perform a clean installation." Restart. In NVIDIA Control Panel (right-click desktop) → Manage 3D Settings → Set Power Management to "Prefer Maximum Performance." 3. Windows/HP Tweaks (Prevents Re-Install) Settings → Windows Update → Pause updates for 5 weeks (stops auto-driver push). Device Manager → right-click GTX 1050 → Properties → Details → Hardware IDs → note VEN_10DE&DEV_1C82 (confirms model). Run CMD as Admin: sfc /scannow → Enter → restart (fixes system files). Update HP Chipset/BIOS first: From HP site (search model), install Chipset driver → then BIOS (F.XX version) → restart before NVIDIA. 4. If Still Stuck (Rare Hardware Check) Power reset: Shut down → unplug charger → hold power button 30 secs → plug in → boot. Test in Win10: Create Win10 USB (on another PC) → boot from it (F9 menu) → install fresh → see if GTX works (confirms Win11 issue). **bleep** (1-800-474-6836) with serial/product—escalate to Level 2 for remote firmware tweak (free if warranty; yours might be expired, but push for goodwill).  ((edited)

[Harryitsme]

what is this ?...is this the solution?

[Deep_World]

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[Harryitsme]

you are just copy pasting from chatgpt and giving a solution thi is not a good way to help the HP community

[Harryitsme]

Sir , you must provide the solution as a package when you upgraded the OS.We dont need a one on one solution but a standard approach from HP to solve the issue . You are just commenting here to defame your reputation.