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How to fix error dxgi-error-device-removed in Grand Theft Auto V
GPU driver crashed or was reset. Game lost access to graphics device.
Source: Community Report
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | dxgi-error-device-removed |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games) |
| Difficulty | High |
| Estimated Time | 20 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Update GPU drivers to the latest version. Use DDU for clean install if problem persists.
- 2 Lower graphics settings — especially Texture Quality and MSAA.
- 3 Disable any GPU overclock or undervolt (including factory OC).
- 4 In NVIDIA Control Panel: set Power Management Mode to Prefer Maximum Performance.
- 5 Verify game files via Steam/Epic launcher.
- 6 Increase Windows TDR timeout via registry: set TdrDelay = 10.
- 7 If using mods: remove all graphics mods (ENB, Reshade).
- 8 Check GPU VRAM usage with MSI Afterburner — if near max, reduce settings.
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