How to fix error dxgi-error-device-removed in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type 'dxdiag' and press Enter. This opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Click the 'Display' tab and note the 'Driver Version' and 'Driver Date'. This tells you what driver you're currently using, so you can compare with the latest.
2. 2 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters', right-click your GPU, and select 'Properties'. Go to the 'Driver' tab and click 'Uninstall Device'. Check the box that says 'Delete the driver software for this device' and click Uninstall. This removes the current driver completely, eliminating any corrupted files.
3. 3 Restart your PC. Windows will install a basic display driver automatically. This resets the GPU to a clean state.
4. 4 Download the latest driver from your GPU manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel). Run the installer as administrator (right-click and select 'Run as administrator'). Choose 'Custom Installation' and check 'Perform a clean installation'. This ensures old settings are wiped, reducing conflicts.
5. 5 After installation, restart your PC again. Then test your game. If the error persists, proceed to the next steps.
6. 6 Press Windows key + I to open Settings. Go to System > Power & battery > Power mode and set it to 'Best performance'. This prevents the system from reducing GPU power to save energy, which can cause instability.
7. 7 If you have overclocked your GPU (using tools like MSI Afterburner), reset it to default clock speeds. Overclocking can cause the GPU to become unstable and trigger this error.