{"id":14899,"date":"2025-02-13T09:51:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=14899"},"modified":"2025-03-24T11:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T11:55:13","slug":"how-to-fix-the-dxgi_error_device_hung-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-dxgi_error_device_hung-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG <\/strong>error does affect your gaming or work experience in particular, if graphically demanding tasks are running. The common causes and practical solutions for this error are presented in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG_Error\"><\/span>The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The error <strong>DXGI ERROR DEVICE HUNG<\/strong> indicates that your graphics card has hung up and stopped responding to commands. Quite regularly, it made its presence known in graphically intensive applications and nowadays in more games like Apex Legends. This will, in turn, crash an application just to pop up with that annoying message box right in your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_the_DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG_Error\"><\/span>What Causes the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This error is most often one of the following causes: faulty graphics drivers, overclocked hardware, and problems within DirectX. The helpful highlighting factors include, among others: using obsolete software, system instability, and resource shortage to deal with an increased load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dpc-watchdog-violation-bsod-error-in-windows-10.webp\" alt=\"dxgi_error_device_hung\" class=\"wp-image-14901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dpc-watchdog-violation-bsod-error-in-windows-10.webp 512w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dpc-watchdog-violation-bsod-error-in-windows-10-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some effectives ways of fixing this problem and getting your system running again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Update_Your_Graphics_Card_Driver\"><\/span>Fix #1: Update Your Graphics Card Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most prevalent cause of such an error is via using an outdated or corrupted graphics driver. That the driver is updated can be ensured by doing the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>X<\/kbd> then click on Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display Adapters &gt; expand it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your graphics card then Update Driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Search automatically for drivers, and Windows will search for and install the latest version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you prefer an easier way, use a reliable driver updater like <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=site_blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+Driver+Updater&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-dxgi_error_device_hung-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte Driver Updater<\/a> and let it automatically find and update outdated drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In our Driver library you can find the most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/drivers\/video-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video Cards Drivers<\/a> for your OS and a short guide on how to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also about our popular Drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/chipsets-hp-firmware-device-drivers-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chipsets HP Firmware Device Drivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/bluetooth-xinput-compatible-input-device\/?_sid=vZDET4Om6r&amp;_dr=https%253A%252F%252Foutbyte.com%252Fblog%252Fcategory%252Fpopular-drivers%252F\">Bluetooth XINPUT compatible input device<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-2070-super-drivers-ensure-optimal-gpu-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Drivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/amd-radeon-rx-580-drivers-keeping-your-gpu-performance-optimized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD Radeon RX 580 Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1650\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Driver<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Do_Not_Overclock_Your_CPU\"><\/span>Fix #2: Do Not Overclock Your CPU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The overclocking settings will likely increase your system performance, but it can make the hardware unstable and prone to certain errors such as DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG. Disabling this from your system can be done as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately reboot your PC and while restarting your system, start tapping the respective key to enter into BIOS\/UEFI settings such as <kbd>F2<\/kbd>, <kbd>F10<\/kbd>, or <kbd>Del<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under advanced or Performance tab, look for overclocking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable Overclocking &gt; Save Changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, reboot your system for changes to reflect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Update_DirectX\"><\/span>Fix #3: Update DirectX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between management of multimedia and gaming tasks, there is surely a major role by DirectX. Keeping it updated means maintaining compatibility and making sure things run at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Microsoft DirectX download page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the latest version of DirectX available for your system and install it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer to finish installing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Add_a_New_Registry_Key\"><\/span>Fix #4: Add a New Registry Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modifying the registry can sometimes resolve persistent errors like this one. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>, type <code class=\"inline\">regedit<\/code>, and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the following path: <code class=\"inline\">HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\GraphicsDrivers<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the right pane and select New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name the new value <code class=\"inline\">TdrDelay<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click TdrDelay, set its value data to 8, and click OK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Be cautious when editing the registry. Back up your system or registry files beforehand to avoid unintended issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Optimize_Your_PC\"><\/span>Fix #5: Optimize Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Errors similar to DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG can be prevented by keeping high performance for the entire system. Remove unnecessary files, disable extra startup programs, and also limit running tasks in the background. Besides all these points, you can also run <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-dxgi_error_device_hung-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a> to optimize system performance and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>People Also Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about common Windows Errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-error-code-0x80073701-and-how-can-you-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Error Code 0x80073701<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x800f0831-error-code-on-windows-10-11\/\">0x800F0831 Error Code on Windows 10\/11?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x0000007e-error-code-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0x0000007e Error Code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x00000050-error-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0x00000050 error code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x80070780-error-code-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fix The 0x80070780 Error Code on Windows 10\/11?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>1. What is DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It is an error, in general, when the graphics card cannot perform efficiently. In most cases, it usually leads to a crash while playing games or other graphic-intensive games.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>2. Does a worn driver cause DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, it is caused due to an outdated or corrupted version of the graphics driver. An update of your drivers might be helpful in removing this error.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>3. Why does this error happen more often in Apex Legends?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The error in Apex Legends can occur due to high usage of GPU, presence of outdated drivers, or overclocked hardware.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>4. Is editing a registry to fix this error safe?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Editing the registry is safe as long as one will follow correct steps. Always back up one&#8217;s registry prior to editing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>5. What are the tools that may help optimize my PC and avoid this error?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Tools like Outbyte PC Repair can clean up your system, improve stability, and help avoid errors like DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error does affect your gaming or work experience in particular, if graphically demanding tasks are running. The common causes and practical solutions for this error are presented in this guide. The DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error The error DXGI ERROR DEVICE HUNG indicates that your graphics card has hung up and stopped responding to commands. 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