DXGI - GPU stopped responding

What is DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG?

The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error is categorized as a high-severity graphics card (GPU) issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. DirectX has detected that the GPU has stopped processing commands. Game or app crashes. When experiencing the DXGI - GPU stopped responding 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 gpu overclocking, defective driver and gpu overheating. 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 card (GPU) components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• GPU overclocking
• Defective driver
• GPU overheating

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Update DirectX and drivers

  Applying the first fix (Update DirectX and drivers) addresses the most common root cause of DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Lower GPU OC

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

• 3
  Run the application as an administrator

Commands & Diagnostics