DirectX - GPU Removed

What is DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED?

The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED error is categorized as a high-severity graphics API (DirectX) issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. DirectX has lost access to the GPU. The game or application crashes. When experiencing the DirectX - GPU Removed fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as gpu oc, overheating, defective driver and insufficient power supply. To permanently resolve the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your graphics API (DirectX) components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• GPU OC
• Overheating
• Defective driver
• Insufficient power supply

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Update the GPU driver

  Applying the first fix (Update the GPU driver) addresses the most common root cause of DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Lower the OC

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to directx instability are covered.

• 3
  Reinstall DirectX Runtime

Commands & Diagnostics