Renderer encountered an unexpected error: 2147942414 #22091

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opened 2026-01-31 08:03:10 +00:00 by claunia · 6 comments
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Originally created by @m-terlinde on GitHub (Aug 12, 2024).

Windows Terminal version

1.20.11781.0

Windows build number

10.0.22631

Other Software

AMD onboard graphics driver 31.0.22048.10001
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U with Radeon 780M graphics

Steps to reproduce

On a freshly booted Win11, opening the Terminal results in Terminal prompting the warning Renderer encountered an unexpected error: 2147942414.

It doesn't matter if I want to start the CMD or PowerShell.

Rebooting sometimes help, sometimes not. Over time the error always resurfaces.

Expected Behavior

No response

Actual Behavior

Does not display the actual terminal.

Originally created by @m-terlinde on GitHub (Aug 12, 2024). ### Windows Terminal version 1.20.11781.0 ### Windows build number 10.0.22631 ### Other Software AMD onboard graphics driver 31.0.22048.10001 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U with Radeon 780M graphics ### Steps to reproduce On a freshly booted Win11, opening the Terminal results in Terminal prompting the warning `Renderer encountered an unexpected error: 2147942414`. It doesn't matter if I want to start the CMD or PowerShell. Rebooting sometimes help, sometimes not. Over time the error always resurfaces. ### Expected Behavior _No response_ ### Actual Behavior Does not display the actual terminal.
claunia added the Needs-TriageIssue-BugNeeds-Attention labels 2026-01-31 08:03:10 +00:00
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@similar-issues-ai[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2024):

We've found some similar issues:

  • #16842 , similarity score: 85%
  • #13985 , similarity score: 84%
  • #16882 , similarity score: 82%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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@similar-issues-ai[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2024): We've found some similar issues: - #16842 , similarity score: 85% - #13985 , similarity score: 84% - #16882 , similarity score: 82% If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue. > Note: You can give me feedback by 👍 or 👎 this comment.
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@lhecker commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2024):

2147942414 is 0x8007000E which is E_OUTOFMEMORY ("Ran out of memory"). That's unfortunately not something we can do anything about.

Couple questions:

  • How much system memory do you have?
  • Have you checked how much is being used while the issue occurs?
  • Do you know which application may be using your memory (via Task Manager, etc.)?
@lhecker commented on GitHub (Aug 12, 2024): 2147942414 is 0x8007000E which is `E_OUTOFMEMORY` ("Ran out of memory"). That's unfortunately not something we can do anything about. Couple questions: * How much system memory do you have? * Have you checked how much is being used while the issue occurs? * Do you know which application may be using your memory (via Task Manager, etc.)?
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@Regenhardt commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2024):

I have the same problem. Got a new ThinkPad T16 with Windows 11. Installed a few pending windows updates and lenovo firmware/bios updates but it didn't fix it.

I have 32GB RAM installed.
Task Manager says 11.5/30.7 GB (37%) used when the issue occurs. When I close the faulty terminal, it goes to 11.4/30.7 GB.
Most usage is currently by Firefox, 2.8Gb RAM. Nothing else using significant RAM amounts.

@Regenhardt commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2024): I have the same problem. Got a new ThinkPad T16 with Windows 11. Installed a few pending windows updates and lenovo firmware/bios updates but it didn't fix it. I have 32GB RAM installed. Task Manager says 11.5/30.7 GB (37%) used when the issue occurs. When I close the faulty terminal, it goes to 11.4/30.7 GB. Most usage is currently by Firefox, 2.8Gb RAM. Nothing else using significant RAM amounts.
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@Regenhardt commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024):

Turns out, the lenovo updater wasn't enough. I downloaded the GPU driver from AMD directly, uninstall the previous one and installed the new one, now my terminal works fine.

@Regenhardt commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024): Turns out, the lenovo updater wasn't enough. I downloaded the GPU driver from AMD directly, uninstall the previous one and installed the new one, now my terminal works fine.
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@Regenhardt commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024):

So @m-terlinde try updating your graphics driver.

@Regenhardt commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024): So @m-terlinde try updating your graphics driver.
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@m-terlinde commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024):

I've done that, works like a charm. Thanks!

@m-terlinde commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2024): I've done that, works like a charm. Thanks!
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Reference: starred/terminal#22091