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DirectX Runtime Error — DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED and Device Hung

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Overview

Fix DirectX runtime errors including DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED and DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG causing game crashes and graphics application failures.

Key Details

  • DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED (0x887A0005) means the GPU was physically removed or its driver crashed
  • DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG (0x887A0006) means the GPU took too long to complete a command
  • These errors typically crash the game/application with no recovery option
  • Overclocked GPUs are more likely to trigger device removed errors under stress
  • Windows 10/11 has a Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) mechanism that resets the GPU after 2 seconds of unresponsiveness

Common Causes

  • GPU driver crash or bug under high graphics workload
  • GPU overclocked beyond stable limits
  • Overheating GPU causing thermal throttling or hardware errors
  • Insufficient power delivery to GPU (PSU wattage or PCIe power cable issue)
  • Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers

Steps

  1. 1Update GPU drivers to the latest version using GeForce Experience (NVIDIA) or Adrenalin (AMD)
  2. 2Perform a clean driver install: use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode, then reinstall
  3. 3Remove any GPU overclock: reset to stock clocks using MSI Afterburner or manufacturer software
  4. 4Monitor GPU temperature: use HWMonitor or GPU-Z and ensure temps stay below 85°C under load
  5. 5Increase TDR timeout: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers > TdrDelay = 8 (DWORD)
  6. 6Lower in-game graphics settings to reduce GPU workload

Tags

directxdxgidevice-removedgpu-crashgaming

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Frequently Asked Questions

TDR (Timeout Detection and Recovery) resets the GPU if it is unresponsive for 2 seconds. Increasing TdrDelay is a workaround, not a fix. Address the underlying driver or hardware issue.