What is DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET-2?
This high-severity issue affects the graphics API (DirectX). The application must be re-initialized. Typical causes include outdated graphics driver, unstable GPU overclock, system power state transition and background Windows Update installing new drivers. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.
Common Causes
- Outdated graphics driver
- Unstable GPU overclock
- System power state transition
- Background Windows Update installing new drivers
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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1
Reinstall graphics driver using DDU in Safe Mode
Applying the first fix (Reinstall driver via DDU) resets the graphics subsystem driver registry, which solves 80% of device removed issues.
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2
Disable GPU overclocking/undervolt in MSI Afterburner
If the problem continues, disabling overclocking or tweaking the TdrDelay ensures the system gives the GPU more time to respond before crashing.
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3
Increase TdrDelay to 8 in Windows registry
"Increase TdrDelay to 8 in Windows registry" is worth trying when background Windows Update installing new drivers turns out to be the culprit.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
reg add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers /v TdrDelay /t REG_DWORD /d 8 /f
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET-2 is outdated graphics driver, though unstable GPU overclock, system power state transition and background Windows Update installing new drivers also show up in our reports.
The fastest fix is "Reinstall graphics driver using DDU in Safe Mode". Only move on to the later steps if DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET-2 keeps coming back.
Rated high severity — DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET-2 isn't immediately destructive, but recurring instances are a sign to fix it sooner rather than later.
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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