What is DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED?
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED shows up as a high-severity graphics API (DirectX) fault. DirectX has lost access to the GPU. The game or application crashes. Typical causes include GPU OC, overheating, defective driver and insufficient power supply. Use the steps below to track down and fix the cause.
Common Causes
- GPU OC
- Overheating
- Defective driver
- Insufficient power supply
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Update the GPU driver
Update the GPU driver is the first thing worth trying, since it resolves DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED for most affected systems.
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Lower the OC
Where the fault comes back, look to the later steps — they're built around uncommon directx instability triggers.
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Reinstall DirectX Runtime
Try "Reinstall DirectX Runtime" next if the issue persists — it addresses a secondary cause.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
Frequently Asked Questions
DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED is most often triggered by GPU OC. Other reports point to overheating, defective driver and insufficient power supply as contributing factors.
Most DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED reports resolve after "Update the GPU driver". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
Rated high severity — DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED isn't immediately destructive, but recurring instances are a sign to fix it sooner rather than later.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-REMOVED without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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