Regular Windows crashes to black screen when running FFXIV

I'm experiencing a regular complete system crash when running FFXIV.

This started occurring on either Sept 6, 2019 @3:50:41 pm PST or Sept 9, 2019 @ 9:28:26pm PST.
(I have 2 logs before this but they appear too far apart - this is when it became a regular event).

I'm not sure how to prep my system to get a useful log for you for this. Here is my specs:

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Eight-Core Processor 3.7 GHz
Asus Prime x470-Pro ATX AM4
32GB RAM DDR4-3000
Windows 10 Home
nVidia GeForce RTX 2080 (driver 9/5/2019 26.21.14.3630)

I've actually got my build listed here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/ZgWD4D


Here is the details of my config file for FFXIV:

<FINAL FANTASY XIV Config File>

<Version>
GuidVersion 538050324
ConfigVersion 2
Language 1
Region 2

<Network Settings>
UPnP 1
Port 55296
LastLogin0 1247716690
LastLogin1 4194327
WorldId 53
ServiceIndex 0

<Display Settings>
MainAdapter NVIDIA_GeForce_RTX_2080(\\.\DISPLAY2)
ScreenLeft 4294967259
ScreenTop 31
ScreenWidth 2560
ScreenHeight 1440
ScreenMode 1
FullScreenWidth 2560
FullScreenHeight 1440
Refreshrate 144
Fps 0
AntiAliasing 1
FPSInActive 1
ResoMouseDrag 1
MouseOpeLimit 0
LangSelectSub 0
Gamma 50
UiBaseScale 2
CharaLight 3
UiHighScale 0

<Graphics Settings>
TextureFilterQuality 2
TextureAnisotropicQuality 0
SSAO 1
Glare 2
DistortionWater 2
DepthOfField 1
RadialBlur 1
Vignetting 1
GrassQuality 2
TranslucentQuality 0
ShadowVisibilityType 2
ShadowSoftShadowType 1
ShadowTextureSizeType 1
ShadowCascadeCountType 2
LodType 1
StreamingType 0
GeneralQuality 1
OcclusionCulling 1
ShadowLOD 1
PhysicsType 1
MapResolution 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeSelf 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeParty 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeOther 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeEnemy 1
PhysicsTypeSelf 2
PhysicsTypeParty 2
PhysicsTypeOther 2
PhysicsTypeEnemy 2
ReflectionType 0
ScreenShotImageType 0

<Sound Settings>
IsSoundDisable 0
IsSoundAlways 1
IsSoundBgmAlways 1
IsSoundSeAlways 1
IsSoundVoiceAlways 1
IsSoundSystemAlways 1
IsSoundEnvAlways 1
IsSoundPerformAlways 0

<Font Settings>

<GamePad Settings>
PadGuid 538050324
InstanceGuid {CD8CB4B0-9835-11E9-8002444553540000}
ProductGuid {02071532-0000-0000-0000504944564944}
DeadArea 0.550000
Alias {90,91,88,89,41,40,32,33,73,72,48,49,1,3,2,0,4,6,8,5,7,9,11,10}
AlwaysInput 0
ForceFeedBack 0
PadPovInput 1
PadMode 0
PadAvailable 1
PadReverseConfirmCancel 0
PadSelectButtonIcon 0
PadMouseMode 1
WaterWet 1
DisplayObjectLimitType 0
WindowDispNum 1
ScreenShotDir "C:\Users\[username]\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\screenshots"

<Graphics Settings DX11>
AntiAliasing_DX11 1
TextureFilterQuality_DX11 2
TextureAnisotropicQuality_DX11 2
SSAO_DX11 4
Glare_DX11 2
DistortionWater_DX11 2
DepthOfField_DX11 1
RadialBlur_DX11 1
Vignetting_DX11 1
GrassQuality_DX11 3
TranslucentQuality_DX11 1
ShadowSoftShadowType_DX11 1
ShadowTextureSizeType_DX11 2
ShadowCascadeCountType_DX11 2
LodType_DX11 1
OcclusionCulling_DX11 1
ShadowLOD_DX11 1
MapResolution_DX11 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeSelf_DX11 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeParty_DX11 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeOther_DX11 1
ShadowVisibilityTypeEnemy_DX11 1
PhysicsTypeSelf_DX11 2
PhysicsTypeParty_DX11 2
PhysicsTypeOther_DX11 2
PhysicsTypeEnemy_DX11 2
ReflectionType_DX11 3
WaterWet_DX11 1
ParallaxOcclusion_DX11 1
Tessellation_DX11 1
GlareRepresentation_DX11 1
UiSystemEnlarge 0
SoundPadSeType 1
SoundPad 100
IsSoundPad 0
TouchPadMouse 1
TouchPadCursorSpeed 50
TouchPadButtonExtension 0
TouchPadButton_Left 0
TouchPadButton_Right 1
RemotePlayRearTouchpadEnable 1
SupportButtonAutorunEnable 1
R3ButtonWindowScalingEnable 1
AutoAfkSwitchingTime 2
AutoChangeCameraMode 1
AccessibilitySoundVisualEnable 0
AccessibilitySoundVisualDispSize 25
AccessibilitySoundVisualPermeabilityRate 0
AccessibilityColorBlindFilterEnable 0
AccessibilityColorBlindFilterType 0
AccessibilityColorBlindFilterStrength 100

<Mouse Settings>
MouseAutoFocus 0

<UI Settings>
FPSDownAFK 1
IdlingCameraAFK 1
MouseSpeed 0.500000

<Move Operation>
BattleEffect 1
BGEffect 1
ColorThemeType 0
SystemMouseOperationSoftOn 0
SystemMouseOperationTrajectory 1
SystemMouseOperationCursorScaling 0

<Cutscene Settings>
CutsceneMovieVoice 4294967295
CutsceneMovieCaption 4294967295
CutsceneMovieOpening 1

<SoundPlay Settings>
SoundMaster 53
SoundBgm 51
SoundSe 84
SoundVoice 78
SoundEnv 72
SoundSystem 78
SoundPerform 0
SoundPlayer 100
SoundParty 100
SoundOther 100
IsSndMaster 0
IsSndBgm 0
IsSndSe 0
IsSndVoice 0
IsSndEnv 0
IsSndSystem 0
IsSndPerform 0
SoundDolby 0
SoundMicpos 10
SoundChocobo 1
SoundFieldBattle 0
SoundCfTimeCount 1
SoundHousing 0

<GamePad Button Settings>
PadButton_L2 XHB_Left_Start
PadButton_R2 XHB_Right_Start
PadButton_L1 Autorun_Support
PadButton_R1 Hotbar_Set_Change
PadButton_Triangle Jump
PadButton_Circle Cancel
PadButton_Cross Accept
PadButton_Square Map_Sub
PadButton_Select HUD_Select
PadButton_Start MainCommand
PadButton_LS Move_Operation
PadButton_RS Camera_Operation
PadButton_L3 Lockon_and_Sword
PadButton_R3 Camera_Modechange

<CUSTOM CONFIGURATION>

Boot Config File:

<FINAL FANTASY XIV Boot Config File>

<Version>
Version 2
Language 1
Region 2
EulaAgreementNT 0
EulaAgreement 1
EulaAgreementExBitArray32 7
DX11Enabled 1
ExPackNotShowAgain 0
StartupCompleted 1
B4EulaAgreement 0
BrowserType 0
BootVersionCheckMode 0
ConfigReset 0
StartupCharaCreation 2
SkipConfirmExpansionInstallDialogID 0

In Windows 10,
Control Panel -> Power Options - Plan Settings -> advanced ->
PCI Express -> Link State Power Management -> Setting: Off

Windows game Overlay off.
geForce shadowplay not installed.

nVidia control panel -> Manage 3D Settings -> Global Settings -> Power management mode -> Prefer maximum performance


Windows Event View doesn't seem to have anything more useful than:

Critical 41:
The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.

Error 6008:
The previous system shutdown at 2:27:38 PM on ‎9/‎20/‎2019 was unexpected.

Which is kinda... yeah... I know that. :)

- and this pair of entries occurs at every error.

This time period might correlate with re-installing 'World of Warcraft'
- the dates on my folders for that app show
launcher: 8/29/2019 7:54pm
_classic_ 9:13/2019 10:53am
_retail_ 9/7/2019 10:20pm

- WoW is NOT crashing for me.

But my first crash log appears in event viewer on 8/17, the second on 8/30, and by 9/9 they are occuring everytime I launch FFXIV, at some point during my play session, if not multiple times.

I installed Black Desert Online at or around 8/18/2019 2:22am if I am to believer folder datestamps - and launched it a total of 2-3 times.

- theory being that one of these game might be corrupting a file common to FFXIV?

Good afternoon and thank you for posting on the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

To clarify, what do you mean by 'a complete system crash'? when this happens, does your entire PC shut down, or does only the game crash and the screen goes black?

Can you submit a Final Fantasy XIV system report? Simply go to the 'Config' option on the Final Fantasy XIV launcher and to the right of 'System Information' click on 'Display.'

Do you notice any patterns to this? Does it only happening certain areas or while doing certain actions?

What have you tried so far in order to alleviate the issue?

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

Entire PC shutdown but fans are still running. I have to hold my power button down for some seconds to restart.

I have 'presumed' I had a full crash. Are you saying it is possible my system is still running behind the black screen I see? Should I try something to see if I can access a system the next time this occurs?

It's hard to predict when. But it does seem to be more likely to happen in a crowd. It has gotten me in the middle of trial and eden-normal fights as well though.

System Info:

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

MyDocument C:\Users\[Username]\Documents
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn D:\Games\SquareEnix
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn Language 1 Region 2
ProxyEnable 0
ProxyServer unspecified
ProxyOverride unspecified


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

SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
SYSTEM_CPU AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Eight-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.7GHz
SYSTEM_CORE_NUM SYSTEM_CORE_LOGIC 16 SYSTEM_CORE_PHYSICS 8
SYSTEM_BIOS 5007
SYSTEM_LANGUAGE English (Regional Setting: English)
SYSTEM_MEMORY 32683.129MB
SYSTEM_VIRTUAL_MEMORY 134217727.875MB
SYSTEM_PAGE_FILE 37547.129MB
SYSTEM_STORAGE C:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 953.238GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 882.776GB
SYSTEM_STORAGE D:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 2794.503GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 2417.028GB
SYSTEM_STORAGE E:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 5588.903GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 5096.778GB
SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP GeForce RTX 2080
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 8010.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 16341.564 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (59Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 26.21.0014.3630
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 9/4/2019 17:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY2
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP GeForce RTX 2080
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 8010.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 16341.564 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 2560 x 1440 (32 bit) (144Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_22f76d3b12d7bde2\nvldumdx.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 26.21.0014.3630
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 9/4/2019 17:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {54AC8FFB-B41F-4F71-A1E9-53CBCB373C47}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME HdAudio.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 6.02.18362.0356
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 9/4/2019 00:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High Definition Audio Device)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {6EB45012-8860-4F70-8E1A-894720347800}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME HdAudio.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 6.02.18362.0356
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 9/4/2019 00:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND ROG PG279Q (2- NVIDIA High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {C3A5B303-408E-4E4A-8BF2-2945853E1A28}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME nvhda64v.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 1.03.0038.0021
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 6/21/2019 00:00:00
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 {B76F0B50-9859-11E9-8003444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME G Pro Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {CD8C6690-9835-11E9-8001444553540000}
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SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 1 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
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SYSTEM_INPUT {CD8CB4B0-9835-11E9-8002444553540000}
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SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Razer Orbweaver Chroma
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SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME G Pro Gaming Mouse
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SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Blue Snowball
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SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Razer Orbweaver Chroma
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-=-=-=-=-=-=- Application Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

AsPowerBar
FFXIVLauncher
Regular Windows crashes to black screen when running FFXIV - Opera
C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\MACROSYS.dat • - Sublime Text (UNREGISTERED)
Microsoft Text Input Application


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

Battle.net
Overwatch
Razer Chroma SDK Core Components
Steam
The Elder Scrolls Online
Ubiquiti UniFi (remove only)
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft Classic
Wrye Bash
Razer Synapse
AURA Service
GALAX GAMER RGB
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.30319
ASUS Aac_NBDT HAL
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x86 Additional Runtime - 14.15.26706
ASUS AURA Odd Component
ASUS Keyboard HAL
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
ASUS GLCKIO2 Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x86 Minimum Runtime - 14.15.26706
ASUS MousePad HAL
Java Auto Updater
ASUS AURA VGA Component
AURA
ASUS GLCKIO2 Driver
AURA Service
ASUS AURA Extension Card HAL
Patriot Viper RGB
ENE RGB HAL
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x86) - 14.15.26706
ASUS AURA Headset Component
Corsair AURA DRAM Component
Kingston AURA DRAM Component
ASUS AURA Motherboard HAL
ASUS MB Peripheral Products
Adobe Refresh Manager
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
ASUS AURA Display Component
LOOT version 0.14.5
Black Desert Online
AI Suite 3
ENE IO Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) - 14.0.24215
ASUS Mouse HAL
AURA DRAM Component
Vortex
7-Zip 19.00 (x64)
GIMP 2.10.12
Guild Wars 2
Mozilla Firefox 69.0.1 (x64 en-US)
Mozilla Maintenance Service
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Sublime Text 3
ASUS Aac_NBDT HAL
GALAX GAMER RGB
ASUS Keyboard HAL
ASUS Mouse HAL
Java 8 Update 221 (64-bit)
ENE RGB HAL
ASUS AURA Extension Card HAL
Corsair AURA DRAM Component
AURA DRAM Component
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x64 Minimum Runtime - 14.0.24215
Logitech G HUB
Kingston AURA DRAM Component
ASUS AURA VGA Component
ASUS MousePad HAL
ASUS AURA Headset Component
ASUS AURA Display Component
NVIDIA Graphics Driver 436.30
NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.20.0.118
NVIDIA Optimus Update 38.0.1.0
NVIDIA PhysX System Software 9.19.0218
NVIDIA Update 38.0.1.0
NVIDIA SHIELD Streaming
NVIDIA HD Audio Driver 1.3.38.21
NVIDIA Install Application
NVIDIA ABHub
NVIDIA Backend
NVIDIA Container
NVIDIA TelemetryApi helper for NvContainer
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
NVIDIA Message Bus for NvContainer
NVIDIA NetworkService Container
NVAPI Monitor plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Session Container
NVIDIA User Container
NVIDIA NodeJS
NVIDIA Watchdog Plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Telemetry Client
NVIDIA Virtual Host Controller
Nvidia Share
NVIDIA ShadowPlay 3.20.0.118
NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller Driver
NVIDIA Update Core
NVIDIA USBC Driver 1.38.831.832
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ASUS AURA Odd Component
ASUS MB Peripheral Products
ASUS Aura SDK
ASUS AURA Motherboard HAL
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.30319
Patriot Viper RGB
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x64 Additional Runtime - 14.0.24215


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

C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\AI Suite III\File Transfer\Wi-Fi GO! AssistTool\WiFile\WiFileTransfer.exe 000027C8
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe 000025D4
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\NVIDIA Web Helper.exe 00001B94
C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\Synapse\RzSynapse.exe 000026CC
C:\Program Files\LGHUB\lghub.exe 00002468
C:\Program Files\LGHUB\lghub_agent.exe 00002130
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer\nvcontainer.exe 000017E4
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe 00000C08
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\NvBackend\ApplicationOntology\NvOAWrapperCache.exe 00001B84
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Opera\63.0.3368.88\opera.exe 00001CE4
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Opera\63.0.3368.88\opera_crashreporter.exe 00001CD0
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE 00001A34
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 00001D8C
C:\Windows\System32\SecurityHealthSystray.exe 00001E3C
C:\Windows\System32\smartscreen.exe 0000145C
C:\Windows\SystemApps\InputApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\WindowsInternal.ComposableShell.Experiences.TextInput.InputApp.exe 00001AB0
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\LockApp.exe 00000E64
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe 00001EF4
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe 00001CA8
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe 00000520
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe 000017B0
C:\Windows\system32\sihost.exe 000017DC
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe 00002194
C:\Windows\system32\taskhostw.exe 000014D4
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe 0000263C
D:\Apps\Sublime Text 3\plugin_host.exe 00001AE0
D:\Apps\Sublime Text 3\sublime_text.exe 0000229C
D:\Games\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 00002168
D:\Games\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 00002128

Actions attempted thus far:
- removing the windows overlay
- removing all of nVidias overlays
- running in fullscreen only
- Setting PCI Express power options off (http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ia-cards/page2)
- setting nVidia power management to max performance
- updating nVidia drivers to most current
- ensuring windows updates were all up to date
- scanning hard drives for bad sectors (none found).
- defragmenting drives (they were already good here anyway).
- checking CPU temp (never gets above 48)
- ensuring all fans running at turbo speed (over 700 rpm).
- examining case for blockages (it's a new system no dust in there anywhere).
- having nVidia GeForce Experience set my FFXIV graphics settings.
- turning off the FPS limit setting in FFXIV (it was at 144, once off I run at 150-153 when 'standing around').
- Trying to max performance settings and burden on GPU in every other 3D app I have to see if the problem was my system or just one game. Nothing crashes except FFXIV.
- ensuring my bios is NOT overclocked.

What I have NOT yet tried:
- reinstalling the game
- removing WoW and Black Desert (I plan to remove Black Desert anyway).
- removing the Twitch application, which I also added around the same time as WoW.

- These other games only come up in my mind because I put them on this new PC at a very close point in time to when this issue began. But I had all this and more on my old system.

The only other thing I can think of is my 'Blue Snowball' microphone was purchased at a point in time near to all of this as well.

- There is an overlay connected to 'ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5' - the app that tells me fan speed and CPU temp. I have as yet been unable to track down how to remove this overlay. It was present long before these errors began. Google searches told me the windows and nVidia overlays used to crash FFXIV for some people 4 or so years ago... which was why I removed them.

Good morning and thank you for the reply.

On the system report, it shows the game as being installed on the D drive. Could you try uninstalling and reinstalling the game on the C drive? I also advised to delete the locally saved content folder (My Documents > My Games > Final Fantasy XIV). Make sure to create a backup of this so you can replace it if it doesn't solve the issue.

Additionally, try doing a cleanboot. Open the task manager and select the 'Start up' Tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC. . Restarting the PC with only what is used to run PC should get rid of the overlay you are unable to remove.


Thank you for visiting the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums

I can try moving it to the C, but it's always been on the D and this problem began only about a month ago.

Will try each of these suggestions though.

Of note: it is a full system crash. I got 2 of them tonight and noted that yes, my entire system goes down, not just a black screen covering my monitors.

Reinstalling on C-drive: No impact. Just crashed a minute ago

Removing the 'locally saved content folder' - no impact. Still crashes.

Removing the ASUS overlay - no impact. Still crashes.

Current System Info:

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

MyDocument C:\Users\[Username]\Documents
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn Language 1 Region 2
ProxyEnable 0
ProxyServer unspecified
ProxyOverride unspecified


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

SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
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FFXIVLauncher
Regular Windows crashes to black screen when running FFXIV - Opera
Microsoft Text Input Application


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Overwatch
Razer Chroma SDK Core Components
Steam
The Elder Scrolls Online
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World of Warcraft
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C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\NVIDIA Web Helper.exe 00001E1C
C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\Synapse\RzSynapse.exe 00002D94
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 00000A8C
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 0000170C
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer\nvcontainer.exe 00001524
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Opera\63.0.3368.94\opera.exe 00002FA0
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Opera\63.0.3368.94\opera_crashreporter.exe 000012E4
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE 00001A60
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 00002C2C
C:\Windows\System32\smartscreen.exe 00001590
C:\Windows\SystemApps\InputApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\WindowsInternal.ComposableShell.Experiences.TextInput.InputApp.exe 00000728
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe 00001E94
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe 00001C38
C:\Windows\system32\conhost.exe 00001E24
C:\Windows\system32\sihost.exe 000003FC
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe 00000D7C
C:\Windows\system32\taskhostw.exe 00001804

Even when I reduce the graphics settings, FFXIV crashes.

Overwatch, WoW, ESO, BDO, GW2 - all on ultra settings, do fine.

Am noticing a number of threads which deal with issues like mine, facing people with nVidia RTX 2080 GPUs.

Good morning and thank you for the reply.

If you have not done so already, could you try the following:

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 Windows 7.

Thank you for visiting the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

Should I do that for:

Only:
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivboot.exe

Or both:
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivboot.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivboot64.exe

Will do this, and report back results once I have them.


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Aside: opened case of PC to look at wiring today. Everything still good and clean. Moved GPU from PCI slot 2 to slot 1 on the theory that slot 2 was too close to bottom of case to get good ventilation.

Running 'zotac firestorm' on second monitor to try and live watch for what my temps and fans look like at the very moment of a crash. Last night CPU was at 77, looked away for a minute to game, and got a crash before I saw what it might show... (Maybe I should point a camera at it... oddly enough I have a Nest home camera so if this keeps up I will).

My exact GPU model is the Zotac ZT-T20800D-10P
http://hkftp.zotac.com/External/VGA/...P-brochure.pdf
So that's an RTX 2080. NOT an RTX 2080 TI.
It wants 650 watts power, I have 750.

I notice my fans kick in for FFXIV much sooner than for other games. Last night I went into WoW and ESO and ran dungeons in both (which I fail at as I no longer play those regularly) with settings maxed out - while also keeping some graphics apps open on the second monitor.
- For WoW the fans kick in, but it doesn't crash and they don't run as hard. For ESO the fans didn't kick in until near the end of things and only lightly.

(Uninstalled BDO - was hoping that would be relevant, this all began a day or so after I first installed that game).

As I type this Zotac is telling me a CPU of 39, and GPU fans running at 29% speed... CPU clock 1515, mem clock 7000. I am not overclocking my system, to my knowledge, but will check that again as well).
- the CPU temp and GPU fan speeds go up when I load the game, to on average the 50-60 range for temp, and 40-60% for speed. Firestorm doesn't show the actual rotation-speed on those fans.

Still crashing

I note one of the other people with this issue mentions underclocking their GPU. Not sure how to do that but will look it up.

msi afterburner is the program i am using to underclock my card

Still crashing even with an unclocked GPU that's only hitting 70 degrees.

I've underclocked my ram (3000 speed ram, set down to 2300), and underclocked my GPU to target a temp of 70-degrees. With that setup, I haven't seen a crash in some hours.

I'm not sure if I'm in the clear, and if so which of these did it. Will keep watching. Should not need either of them...

- Up to most of the day with no crash.

I will try to isolate these two things, and see if one or both were needed - as I'd rather not be doing much underclocking given other uses of the computer.

It appears to be related to needing to underclock RAM. Removed the underclocking of the GPU but left the underclocking of RAM in place and I haven't crashed yet.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Makeda

It appears to be related to needing to underclock RAM. Removed the underclocking of the GPU but left the underclocking of RAM in place and I haven't crashed yet.

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Probably faulty ram then. Run memtest.