DirectX Encountered an Unrecoverable Error fix

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The error DirectX Encountered an Unrecoverable Error is related to DirectX installation on the system. Most probably, the system doesn’t meet the requirements of the DirectX version, hence the error is seen. The error message may be any of the below,

  • Directx encountered an unrecoverable error dxgi_error_device_removed
  • Directx encountered an unrecoverable error warzone
  • Directx encountered an unrecoverable error modern warfare
  • Directx encountered an unrecoverable error
  • Directx encountered an unrecoverable error call of duty 4

In this article, we have segregated the fixes that might help you fix the DirectX Encountered an Unrecoverable Error.

Fix 1: Update the Display Adapters using Device Manager

Step 1: Open the Run Terminal with the keys Windows and R

Step 2: Enter devmgmt.msc and hit Enter

 

 

Devmgmt

 



 

Step 3: In the Device Manager window, Double-click on the Display adapters

Step 4: Right-click on the display device and choose Update driver

 

 

Device Manager Display Adapters Graphics Card Right Click Update Driver

 

 

Step 5: In the Update Drivers window, click on Browse my computer for drivers

 

 

Update Drivers Browse My Computer For Drivers

 

Step 6: Now, click on Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

 

 

Let Me Pick From A List Of Available Drivers On My Computer

 

 

 

 

Step 7:  Select the driver from the list and click on the Next button. Choose the Driver from the Manufacturer and not the Basic Display adapter from Microsoft.

 

 

Install Display Adapter

 

 

Step 8: Restart the System

Fix 2: Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Step 1: In the search bar next to the Start button(Windows logo key) type dxdiag

Step 2: From the menu, click on Run as Administrator on the dxdiag application as shown below

 

 

Dxdiag Run As Admin

 

 

 

Step 3: In the UAC popping up, click on Yes

Step 4: In the window that opens, wait for the tool to run. Once the tool runs and finishes, click on the Next Page

 

 

System Test Finishes Min (1)

 

 

 

Step 4: On the page that opens, click on Next Page and continue to press the Next Page buton till it greys out.

Step 5: Finally, click on the Exit button

 

 

Exit Button Min

 

 

Fix 3: Modify the Display Scaling

Modifying the Display Scaling has helped some users solve the issue.

Step 1: Open Run terminal with the keys Windows and R



Step 2: Type ms-settings:display  and press OK

 

 

Ms Setting Display

 

 

Step 3: Scroll down to Scale and layout  and select 100% from the drop-down

 

 

Display Scale And Layout

 

 

That’s All

We hope this article has been informative. Thank you for Reading.

Kindly comment and let us know which of the above fixes worked in your case.



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