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How to fix error dxgi-error-not-currently-available in Windows 11
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Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
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| Error Code | dxgi-error-not-currently-available |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | High |
| Estimated Time | 20 min |
Solution Steps
- 1 Wait a few seconds after booting your PC before launching any graphics-intensive application. This gives the graphics driver time to initialize fully. If you're already in Windows, try closing and reopening the application.
- 2 Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Look for any processes that might be using the GPU heavily, such as games or rendering software. Right-click them and select 'End Task' to free up resources. Then try launching your application again.
- 3 Update your graphics driver. Press Win + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters', right-click your graphics card, and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'. If no update is found, visit your GPU manufacturer's website for the latest driver. Outdated drivers can cause resource availability issues.
- 4 Press Win + R, type 'dxdiag' and press Enter. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, check the 'Display' tab for any errors. If there are errors, note them and search online for solutions. Also, ensure DirectX is up to date by downloading the latest DirectX End-User Runtime from Microsoft's website.
- 5 If the error occurs in a specific game, verify the game files. For Steam, right-click the game in your library, select 'Properties', go to 'Local Files', and click 'Verify integrity of game files'. For other platforms, use their respective repair options. This ensures the game's files are not corrupted, which can cause it to request resources incorrectly.
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