DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG | Graphics device stopped responding

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Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Summary

This code indicates that the graphics device stopped responding during a rendering operation.

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What This Code Means

DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG occurs when the graphics subsystem detects that the GPU did not respond within the expected time frame. The system terminates the operation to prevent instability. This is a runtime detection event, not a hardware failure determination. It does not automatically mean the graphics card is defective. The error reflects a timeout or stalled rendering process.

Where Users Usually See This Code

Game crash dialogs
Application error logs
Graphics-related failure messages

Why This Code Appears

Rendering process timeout
Graphics driver communication delay
High GPU workload conditions

What Typically Happens Next

Application closes or crashes
System recovers graphics state
User returns to desktop

What This Code Is Not

It is not an account restriction
It is not a network error
It is not a license issue

Troubleshooting Checklist

□ Restart the application later
□ Monitor system stability
□ Observe if crashes repeat

Notes And Edge Cases

This error may occur intermittently under heavy rendering load. Driver updates can influence frequency.

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