How to fix error dxgi-error-was-still-drawing in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 First, lower the graphics settings in the application. Open the game or app's settings menu and reduce the resolution, texture quality, shadows, and anti-aliasing. For example, if you're playing at 4K, try 1440p or 1080p. This reduces the GPU's workload and gives it more time to finish frames.
2. 2 Enable VSync (Vertical Sync) in the application or in your graphics driver control panel. VSync caps the frame rate to your monitor's refresh rate, preventing the GPU from rendering frames faster than the monitor can display. This reduces the chance of the GPU being overwhelmed. To enable it in NVIDIA Control Panel, right-click your desktop, select 'NVIDIA Control Panel', go to 'Manage 3D settings', and set 'Vertical sync' to 'On'.
3. 3 Update your graphics driver to the latest version. Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters', right-click your GPU, and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, go to the manufacturer's website and download the latest one manually. New drivers often include optimizations that fix this error.
4. 4 If the error persists, try reducing the frame rate limit. Many games have a 'Frame Rate Limit' or 'Max FPS' option. Set it to 60 FPS or lower, even if your monitor supports higher. This prevents the GPU from working too hard.
5. 5 Check if your GPU is overheating. Download a temperature monitoring tool like MSI Afterburner or HWInfo. If the temperature exceeds 85°C, improve cooling by cleaning dust from fans, ensuring proper airflow, or adjusting fan curves. Overheating can cause the GPU to throttle, leading to this error.