What is DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED-2?
Graphics adapter has been disconnected (DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED) is a high-severity fault affecting the graphics API (DirectX). The Direct3D device has been removed or the driver has crashed. It's most often caused by unstable GPU overclocking and card overheating. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- Unstable GPU overclocking
- Driver error
- Card overheating
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Reduce GPU clocks
Start with Reduce GPU clocks — it clears the most frequent root cause behind DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED in the majority of cases we've seen.
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2
Update or Clean Driver Installation (DDU)
A recurrence usually points to a rarer directx instability cause, which is what the following steps are meant to catch.
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Check the power supply
"Check the power supply" covers a less common but documented cause of DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED-2.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
sfc /scannow
Frequently Asked Questions
DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED-2 is most often triggered by unstable GPU overclocking. Other reports point to driver error and card overheating as contributing factors.
Try "Reduce GPU clocks" first — it resolves most DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED-2 cases on its own. Only work through the rest of the guide above if it comes back.
DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED-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.
Usually. DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED-2 is fixable with the steps above; a full Windows reinstall is rarely necessary unless everything else has failed.
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