What is DXGI-ERROR-NOT-CURRENT?
DXGI_ERROR_NOT_CURRENT is a low-severity graphics API (DirectX) problem. The game lost focus or was minimized by a system notification. It's most often caused by windows Notifications and applications running in the background (eg updates). Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- Windows Notifications
- Applications running in the background (eg updates)
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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1
Turn on Focus Assist mode
As a first move, Turn on Focus Assist mode handles the most common scenario behind DXGI_ERROR_NOT_CURRENT.
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2
Switch the game to Borderless mode
In case symptoms recur, the rest of the sequence deals with the less common side of directx instability.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
Frequently Asked Questions
Windows Notifications accounts for the majority of DXGI-ERROR-NOT-CURRENT reports; applications running in the background (eg updates) come up less often but are documented.
The fastest fix is "Turn on Focus Assist mode". Only move on to the later steps if DXGI-ERROR-NOT-CURRENT keeps coming back.
DXGI-ERROR-NOT-CURRENT is a low-severity issue. It can affect system stability, but the fix steps above typically resolve it without lasting damage.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves DXGI-ERROR-NOT-CURRENT without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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