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DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_RESET Reset graphics device

error meaning

The device has been reset due to a graphics command processing failure.

Frequently Occurring Situations

The game screen freezes and ends with a device reset message.

First thing to check

Check if you changed the graphics options or rendering API right before this occurred.

main causes

  • Rendering command error
  • driver problem
  • unstable graphics settings

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

The game screen freezes and ends with a device reset message.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Check if you changed the graphics options or rendering API right before this occurred.

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

2. Graphics Device Reset Solution Procedure

The device has been reset due to a graphics command processing failure.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Restore your game graphics settings to default and run a file check.
  2. Compare the manufacturer's stable drivers with the game's officially supported rendering modes.

Check points: Make sure you go through the same scene in the default options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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