DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_RESET
What is this error?
The GPU device was reset due to a badly formed command sent by the application or driver.
Common causes
- buggy game engine code
- driver incompatibility with game
- corrupted game files
- DirectX runtime corruption
- unstable GPU overclock
How to fix it
- Verify game files
- update GPU driver
- repair DirectX
- disable overclock
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DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_RESET (0x887A0007) means your GPU was reset because it received a badly formed graphics command. This usually points to a bug in the game or a driver incompatibility rather than hardware failure.
You'll often see this in early access games, newly released titles, or after a GPU driver update breaks compatibility with a specific game.
How to fix it:
- Verify game files — on Steam: right-click game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity. On Epic: click the three dots > Verify
- Update your GPU driver to the latest version, or try rolling back to the previous version if the crash started after a driver update
- Repair DirectX — download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer from Microsoft and run it
- Switch between DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 in the game's graphics settings (if available)
- Disable any GPU overclock and test at stock clocks
- Check if the game developer has acknowledged the crash — search their forums or Reddit for the error code
- As a last resort, do a clean GPU driver install using DDU in Safe Mode
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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