DirectX 11 Crash

I've been playing FFXIV in DirectX 9 until this point, but recently wanted to switch to DirectX11 for better graphics. However, every time I try to launch the game, it immediately crashes before the window even shows up, and gives me an error.

Here are my system specs:


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MyDocument C:\Users\Jade\Documents
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn Language 1 Region 2
ProxyEnable 0
ProxyServer unspecified
ProxyOverride <local>


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SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (17134.rs4_release.180410-1804)
SYSTEM_CPU AMD FX(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor (6 CPUs), ~3.5GHz
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SYSTEM_BIOS Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
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SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Internal DAC(400MHz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (59Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\c0329457.inf_amd64_c0852561dfa0a99a\B329366\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\c0329457.inf_amd64_c0852561dfa0a99a\B329366\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\c0329457.inf_amd64_c0852561dfa0a99a\B329366\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\c0329457.inf_amd64_c0852561dfa0a99a\B329366\amdxc64.dll
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 5/28/2018 17:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
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SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 10/30/2012 00:00:00
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SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Mouse
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SYSTEM_INPUT {E1548B60-EA01-11E6-8004444553540000}
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SYSTEM_INPUT {43317770-F1EC-11E6-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB PnP Audio Device
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SYSTEM_INPUT {E14FD070-EA01-11E6-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 573 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0


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FFXIVLauncher
New Tab - Google Chrome
@Vanguardias - Discord


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C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe 00001D28
C:\Program Files (x86)\Elaborate Bytes\VirtualCloneDrive\VCDDaemon.exe 00000934
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe 00002488
C:\Program Files (x86)\Gyazo\GyStation.exe 00001A1C
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 00002834
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 00001C68
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe 00001C30
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\cef\cef.win7\steamwebhelper.exe 00002084
C:\Program Files\AMD\CNext\CNext\RadeonSettings.exe 0000087C
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Hello MizzAndry, Thank you for posting on the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums

Please try the following suggestions:

- Update/reinstall Graphics card drivers
- Disable all programs/overlays running in the background
- Perform a clean boot*
- Set compatibility mode to Windows 7/8**
- Make sure that any anti-virus software they have has the appropriate exceptions
- Install game on C drive (The same drive as the Operating System)

*To perform a clean boot for Windows 8/10: Open the task manager and select the 'Start up' Tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC. For Windows 7: Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter to start the System Configuration utility. On the General tab, click the Selective startup option, and then click to clear the Load startup items check box. On the Services tab, click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all. For Mac: Restart the Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key. The Apple logo appears on your display. Release the Shift key when you see the login window.

**To change compatibility mode, right click on the exe file (Default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivboot.exe), right click it and select ‘Properties.’ Select the ‘Compatibility’ tab and select an earlier version of Windows (most likely 8 or 7).

Hope to be of assistance, Thank you for playing Final Fantasy XIV! Hope to see you online.

this happened to me also about 3 days after the roll out for windows 10 home v 1803, which did shortly flag all my OEM drivers to update, I ran the gambit on my system even the BIOS, updating all the firmware, chipsets and graphics divers and re - enabled and it ran fine afterword.

Hello GotAbsinthe07!

Thank you so much for sharing what worked for you in this situation. We appreciate your input!

Thank you for playing Final Fantasy XIV! Hope to see you online.

I've tried all the solutions listed here, but none of them worked. I don't know if this will help, but here's an image of the error message I get when I try to launch the game.

https://i.gyazo.com/417386d364b0ad9a...690e5246f0.png

Thank you for the update MizzAndry.

To clarify, you get this error when you have Directx 11 mode on, correct? Does it work if you use Directx 9 mode like you have been?

You may want to consider reinstalling the game if you can't get it to launch at all. Make sure to delete any FFXIV files in your My Documents folder (My Documents > My Games > Final Fantasy XIV) to make sure you aren't missing any potentially corrupted files.

We hope we can be of assistance in helping you enjoy the exciting world of Final Fantasy XIV!