Freezes (black screens) on startup while on DirectX 11

So I've used Direct 11 for awhile now and suddenly it just started freezing on startup. I've tried a ton of different things to fix it but nothing has worked so far. After switching to 9 it works but runs like a potato so I'm still privy to finding a solution. It randomly started working for a couple hours 2 days ago but I haven't gotten working again since

Anyone have a solution? (yes I have updated my drivers)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Torusorus

So I've used Direct 11 for awhile now and suddenly it just started freezing on startup. I've tried a ton of different things to fix it but nothing has worked so far. After switching to 9 it works but runs like a potato so I'm still privy to finding a solution. It randomly started working for a couple hours 2 days ago but I haven't gotten working again since

Anyone have a solution? (yes I have updated my drivers)

---

Its a known issue currently for some steam users, myself included. SE taking my money for a game a caint even play, frustrated to say the least.

Same problem here, im steam user that problem start after big patch 6.2 and SE dont give a shit about this not even moderators, at this forum 1 more post with 17000 views who write about this problem 1 month now and no one try do something from SE for fix this so i guess English Support Forum are dead so unprofessional from a game with subscription i can pay from my steam but i cant play from that

Good morning! Thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

Could you provide a system report? Simply go to the 'Config' option on the Final Fantasy XIV launcher and to the right of 'System Information' click on 'Display. When the crash happens, is the PC over heating at all?
Were any update or changes made to the PC at the time of the crash? Does this crash occur if the game is run in full screen mode? Does it happen in borderless or windowed mode?

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

Sucks even more since I'm not using the steam version

The PC does not seem to be overheating at all, and no updates were made to the PC during that time. The crash is currently occurring in windowed mode but I can try going back to directX9 and switching the modes around and see if that helps

Edit: After switching to direct 9 and changing the screen it still doesn't work, in fact DirectX 11 seems to always boot in windowed no matter what I select


-=-=-=-=-=-=- FFXIV Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

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


-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (19041.vb_release.191206-1406)
SYSTEM_CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
SYSTEM_CORE_NUM SYSTEM_CORE_LOGIC 8 SYSTEM_CORE_PHYSICS 4
SYSTEM_BIOS Default System BIOS
SYSTEM_LANGUAGE English (Regional Setting: English)
SYSTEM_MEMORY 16341.012MB
SYSTEM_VIRTUAL_MEMORY 134217727.875MB
SYSTEM_PAGE_FILE 32682.023MB
SYSTEM_STORAGE C:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 476.373GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 29.221GB
SYSTEM_STORAGE E:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 4657.493GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 4522.606GB
SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 3962.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 8170.506 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 2560 x 1440 (32 bit) (59Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvmdi.inf_amd64_e4ca4ec4257b233d\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvmdi.inf_amd64_e4ca4ec4257b233d\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvmdi.inf_amd64_e4ca4ec4257b233d\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvmdi.inf_amd64_e4ca4ec4257b233d\nvldumdx.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 31.00.0015.1748
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 9/20/2022 20:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
SYSTEM_SOUND DELL S2722DGM (NVIDIA High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {9C2904F6-C39C-4AAF-ADA2-FC29168980B3}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME nvhda64v.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 1.3.39.14
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 6/21/2022 20:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {8F4C60BE-3E5F-48BB-A45B-EB04B1C1FAFE}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME USBAUDIO.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 10.0.19041.1682
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 4/20/2022 20:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {2CFB1E4D-EDDE-4703-A389-22BAA1A20A86}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME HdAudio.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 10.0.19041.264
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 5/8/2020 20:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {F615A7C2-BBC1-45E2-AF40-36F55840D3D8}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME HdAudio.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 10.0.19041.264
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 5/8/2020 20:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Game)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {F08897B1-7137-4AB2-927E-1207FA6298FC}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME USBAUDIO.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 10.0.19041.1682
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 4/20/2022 20:00:00
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B60-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 8 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B61-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 128 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {FA91AAD0-297E-11EA-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Gaming Mouse G502
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {FA92E350-297E-11EA-8003444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Gaming Mouse G502
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {6251C250-4535-11EA-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Wireless Controller
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 6 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 14 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 1
SYSTEM_INPUT {E8109B40-19B9-11ED-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME HyperX Cloud Alpha S
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 1 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {FA933170-297E-11EA-8004444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Gaming Mouse G502
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 652 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {E8113780-19B9-11ED-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME HyperX Cloud Alpha S
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {A8160E10-6566-11EC-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME G413 Carbon Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 7 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {A816F870-6566-11EC-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME G413 Carbon Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {FA937F90-297E-11EA-8005444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Gaming Mouse G502
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {A8176DA0-6566-11EC-8003444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME G413 Carbon Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {E81185A0-19B9-11ED-8003444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME HyperX Cloud Alpha S
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0


-=-=-=-=-=-=- Application Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

FFXIVLauncher
Freezes (black screens) on startup while on DirectX 11 - Google Chrome
Switch USB
Microsoft Text Input Application
Settings
Settings


-=-=-=-=-=-=- Install Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge Update
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
Overwolf
Parsec
PCSX2 - Playstation 2 Emulator
RPG MAKER VX Ace RTP
Steam
Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R)
Respondus LockDown Browser OEM
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Java 8 Update 311
FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) - 11.0.61030
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) - 14.32.31332
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x86) - 14.31.31103
Launcher Prerequisites (x64)
Java Auto Updater
Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X86 Additional Runtime - 14.31.31103
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X86 Minimum Runtime - 14.31.31103
Minecraft Launcher
TI-SmartView™ for the TI-84 Plus Family
Microsoft GameInput
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.61030
TP-Link Archer T3U Driver
Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 Refresh
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Intel(R) Processor Graphics
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005
7-Zip 19.00 (x64)
Avast Free Antivirus
BlueStacks 5
Windows Driver Package - Texas Instruments Inc. (SilvrLnk) USB (06/11/2009 1.0.0.0)
Genshin Impact
Honkai Impact 3rd
mGBA 0.8.3
Intel(R) Network Connections 20.1.2019.0
Riot Vanguard
Terraria
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
tModLoader
Rivals of Aether
Stardew Valley
Spelunky 2
Risk of Rain 2
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
WinRAR 6.11 (64-bit)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
7-Zip 22.01 (x64 edition)
Java 8 Update 311 (64-bit)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X64 Minimum Runtime - 14.32.31332
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) Network Connections 20.1.2019.0
Windows PC Health Check
Microsoft Update Health Tools
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005
NVIDIA Graphics Driver 517.48
NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.25.1.27
NVIDIA Optimus Update 39.3.0.0
NVIDIA PhysX System Software 9.21.0713
NVIDIA Update 39.3.0.0
NVIDIA FrameView SDK 1.2.7704.31296923
NVIDIA SHIELD Streaming
NVIDIA GPX Common OSS binaries (POCO, OpenSSL, libprotobuf)
NVIDIA HD Audio Driver 1.3.39.14
NVIDIA Install Application
NVIDIA Backend
NVIDIA Container
NVIDIA TelemetryApi helper for NvContainer
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
NVIDIA Message Bus for NvContainer
NVIDIA NVAPI Monitor plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA NetworkService Container
NVIDIA Session Container
NVIDIA User Container
NvModuleTracker
NVIDIA NodeJS
NVIDIA Watchdog Plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Telemetry Client
NVIDIA Virtual Host Controller
Nvidia Share
NVIDIA ShadowPlay 3.25.1.27
NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller Driver
NVIDIA Update Core
NVIDIA Virtual Audio 4.39.0.0
Intel® Trusted Connect Service Client
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Google Earth Pro
Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 X64 Additional Runtime - 14.32.31332
Epic Games Launcher Prerequisites (x64)


-=-=-=-=-=-=- Proccess Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe 000005D8
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 000037E8
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 00002344
C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastUI.exe 000036C8
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer\nvcontainer.exe 00002F7C
C:\Program Files\Riot Vanguard\vgtray.exe 000006A4
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.YourPhone_1.22072.207.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\PhoneExperienceHost.exe 00003354
C:\Users\progm\AppData\Local\Grammarly\DesktopIntegrations\Grammarly.Desktop.exe 00000AE0
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE 000021C0
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe 00001DE0
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchApp.exe 00002904
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe 000023C4
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy\TextInputHost.exe 00000BE4
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe 00000928
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ApplicationFrameHost.exe 000015A8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe 00000CDC
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sihost.exe 00002A28
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe 00002470
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskhostw.exe 00003020
C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe 000018F4
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 00001C3C
C:\Windows\System32\oobe\UserOOBEBroker.exe 0000049C

Hi,

Is your issue this one? Or unrelated?

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...he-game/page15

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dynratygus

Good morning! Thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

Could you provide a system report? Simply go to the 'Config' option on the Final Fantasy XIV launcher and to the right of 'System Information' click on 'Display. When the crash happens, is the PC over heating at all?
Were any update or changes made to the PC at the time of the crash? Does this crash occur if the game is run in full screen mode? Does it happen in borderless or windowed mode?

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

---

Hi Dynratygus

We have 100s or even 1000s of users unable to login for 1-2 months, can you & your team take a look please?

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...he-game/page15

Yeah it seems like the same issue, but switching to DirectX 9 seems to work for me (although 9 runs like spoiled milk and crashes half the time)

Update: Randomly DirectX 11 started working again, I have no clue what caused this since I haven't updated anything. I closed and tried again a couple of times and it is still working. Not sure how long it will keep working though.