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How to fix error exception-access-violation in Grand Theft Auto V

Application tried to read/write protected memory. Common in game mods and RAM issues.

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📅 Updated: 2026-08-12
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Error Codeexception-access-violation
Affected SystemGrand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)
DifficultyHigh
Estimated Time25 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Verify game file integrity via Steam/Epic Games launcher.
  2. 2 Disable all in-game overlays: Steam overlay, Discord overlay, GeForce Experience overlay.
  3. 3 Run the game as Administrator.
  4. 4 Increase Windows virtual memory (pagefile) to 1.5x your RAM.
  5. 5 Remove all ASI/Script Hook mods from the game directory (they are the #1 cause).
  6. 6 Install latest Visual C++ Redistributables (2015-2022) from Microsoft.
  7. 7 If on laptop with dual GPU: force the .exe to use dedicated GPU via Windows Graphics Settings.
  8. 8 Run Windows Memory Diagnostic.

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