Video adapter freezing

What is DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG?

The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error is categorized as a high-severity graphics API (DirectX) issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. The application sent an invalid command and the GPU became unresponsive. When experiencing the Video adapter freezing fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as game error, underclocking/overclocking too aggressively and vram memory corruption. To permanently resolve the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your graphics API (DirectX) components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• Game error
• Underclocking/overclocking too aggressively
• VRAM memory corruption

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Install patch for game

  Applying the first fix (Install patch for game) addresses the most common root cause of DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Turn off hardware acceleration

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to directx instability are covered.

• 3
  Change the settings in the NVIDIA/AMD panel

Commands & Diagnostics