What is DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET?
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_RESET shows up as a high-severity graphics card (GPU) fault. DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_RESET (error code 0x887A0007) indicates the GPU device was reset due to a driver issue or hardware fault. Unlike DEVICE_REMOVED, this error specifically occurs when the GPU has been reset by the OS after a driver hang. It is commonly seen in DirectX 11/12 games and applications that rely on DXGI swap chains. This usually traces back to unstable GPU overclock and overheating VRAM or GPU core. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- GPU driver crash and TDR timeout
- Unstable GPU overclock
- Overheating VRAM or GPU core
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Revert any GPU overclocking
Reverting overclocks eliminates the most common cause of TDR and device reset loops.
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Update to latest stable GPU drivers
The TdrDelay registry fix gives the GPU more time to respond before Windows resets it.
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Increase TdrDelay registry value to 8
"Increase TdrDelay registry value to 8" covers a less common but documented cause of DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET.
Commands & Diagnostics
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 is GPU driver crash and TDR timeout, though unstable GPU overclock and overheating VRAM or GPU core also show up in our reports.
Try "Revert any GPU overclocking" first — it resolves most DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET cases on its own. Only work through the rest of the guide above if it comes back.
Rated high severity — DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET isn't immediately destructive, but recurring instances are a sign to fix it sooner rather than later.
Usually. DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET is fixable with the steps above; a full Windows reinstall is rarely necessary unless everything else has failed.
Yes — GPU or memory overclocking is one of the most frequent triggers for DXGI-ERROR-DEVICE-RESET. Try resetting your GPU to stock clocks using MSI Afterburner or your OC software, then test for stability before investigating other causes.
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