Graphics/Games

DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED graphics device session lost

error meaning

The graphics device the app was using is no longer available.

Frequently Occurring Situations

It appears when you restart a driver, change graphics device, or crash while playing a game.

First thing to check

Please check the display history for the event and the additional reason for removal indicated in the message.

main causes

  • driver reset
  • Change device state
  • GPU instability

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

It appears when you restart a driver, change graphics device, or crash while playing a game.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Please check the display history for the event and the additional reason for removal indicated in the message.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Graphics Device Session Loss Resolution Procedure

The graphics device the app was using is no longer available.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Restore GPU settings to default and reboot your PC.
  2. Compare before and after recent driver changes and perform game update/file checks.

Check points: Check if the HUNG or RESET reasons displayed together are repeated.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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