What is DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG-2?
Video adapter freezing (DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG) is a high-severity fault affecting the graphics API (DirectX). The application sent an invalid command and the GPU became unresponsive. This usually traces back to game error, underclocking/overclocking too aggressively and VRAM memory corruption. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- Game error
- Underclocking/overclocking too aggressively
- VRAM memory corruption
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Install patch for game
Begin with Install patch for game; it's the step that resolves DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG for the largest share of reported cases.
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Turn off hardware acceleration
If the problem isn't fully resolved yet, the remaining steps rule out the less frequent directx instability triggers.
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Change the settings in the NVIDIA/AMD panel
"Change the settings in the NVIDIA/AMD panel" handles an edge case some users report with DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG-2.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
Frequently Asked Questions
Game error accounts for the majority of DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG-2 reports; underclocking/overclocking too aggressively and VRAM memory corruption come up less often but are documented.
"Install patch for game" clears up most DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG-2 reports by itself. The remaining steps above cover what's left.
DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-HUNG-2 is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
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