What is DXGI-ERROR-MODE-CHANGE-IN-PROGRESS?
DXGI_ERROR_MODE_CHANGE_IN_PROGRESS shows up as a low-severity graphics API (DirectX) fault. Call failure due to resolution or refresh rate change in progress. This can also stem from quick alt-tab switching. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.
Common Causes
- Quick alt-tab switching
- Conflict between two applications changing resolution
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Set desktop resolution same as in-game
Set desktop resolution same as in-game is the first thing worth trying, since it resolves DXGI_ERROR_MODE_CHANGE_IN_PROGRESS for most affected systems.
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Avoid switching windows quickly
Not every case resolves on the first try; the steps that follow cover rarer directx instability situations.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
Frequently Asked Questions
DXGI-ERROR-MODE-CHANGE-IN-PROGRESS is most often triggered by quick alt-tab switching. Other reports point to conflict between two applications changing resolution as contributing factors.
Most DXGI-ERROR-MODE-CHANGE-IN-PROGRESS reports resolve after "Set desktop resolution same as in-game". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
As a low-severity issue, DXGI-ERROR-MODE-CHANGE-IN-PROGRESS is more of a stability annoyance than a hardware risk — the steps above should clear it up.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves DXGI-ERROR-MODE-CHANGE-IN-PROGRESS without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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