Game is still crashing randomly with no error message

Hi all, I hope someone can help me with this.

For a few weeks now the game client has been randomly crashing to the desktop with no error message, sound or (seeming) reason. Game one momment and then desktop the next. The time this takes from starting the game can take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours.

I posted about this issue before and thought it was fixed after I tried rebooting my computer with no start up process's as the problem didn't resurface for a little while but now it is back.
I allso tried the second suggestion I got to reinstall the game but that hasn't fixed the problem either.
I have checked if any Windows or driver updates are needed but as far as I can tell evrething is up to date.

Here is my sytem infomation:

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

MyDocument C:\Users\game2\Documents
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn Language 1 Region 3
ProxyEnable 0
ProxyServer unspecified
ProxyOverride <local>

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

SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
SYSTEM_CPU AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Eight-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
SYSTEM_CORE_NUM SYSTEM_CORE_LOGIC 16 SYSTEM_CORE_PHYSICS 8
SYSTEM_BIOS 4009
SYSTEM_LANGUAGE English (Regional Setting: English)
SYSTEM_MEMORY 16318.570MB
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SYSTEM_PAGE_FILE 18750.570MB
SYSTEM_STORAGE C:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 118.641GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 61.228GB
SYSTEM_STORAGE D:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 931.511GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 124.488GB
SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 8088.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 8159.285 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (50Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_55e7fb10ab85a7c2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_55e7fb10ab85a7c2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_55e7fb10ab85a7c2\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_55e7fb10ab85a7c2\nvldumdx.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 26.21.0014.4614
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 5/15/2020 01:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {D7505372-CF1E-459B-9DDE-D77897BC1144}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME RTKVHD64.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 6.00.0001.8186
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 6/14/2017 00:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND VG248 (NVIDIA High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {164F65BC-DBC2-42E8-829C-222AD7E5DD3A}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME nvhda64v.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 1.03.0038.0026
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 2/18/2020 00:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {9A4FD700-A547-4339-8A8B-77CFF4B56F08}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME RTKVHD64.sys
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SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 6/14/2017 00:00:00
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B60-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Mouse
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SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B61-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
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SYSTEM_INPUT {0143B9A0-9C16-11E9-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
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SYSTEM_INPUT {DEABFF60-789E-11E8-8003444553540000}
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SYSTEM_INPUT {01442ED0-9C16-11E9-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
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SYSTEM_INPUT {DEAC4D80-789E-11E8-8005444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {DEAC7490-789E-11E8-8006444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 21 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0

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

FFXIVLauncher
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Text Input Application
NVIDIA GeForce Overlay
Game crashes randomly with no error message - Google Chrome
Telegram (92)

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

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls Adventures - Redguard
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
BitRaider Streaming Client
Google Chrome
Hearthstone
League of Legends
OpenAL
Origin
Overwatch
PaintTool SAI Ver.1
Steam
Star Wars The Old Republic
TeamViewer 13
World of Warcraft Classic
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501
Epic Games Launcher
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 X86 Additional Runtime - 14.25.28508
C&C:Online
Port Forward Network Utilities
FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) - 11.0.61030
Bethesda.net Launcher
The Sims™ 4
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Google Update Helper
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.40660
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MTG Arena
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GOG Galaxy
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
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Minecraft Launcher
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Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
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NVIDIA PhysX (Legacy)
AMD Software
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Crucible
Tabletop Simulator
Simply Chess
Paladins
Eternal Card Game
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Wacom Tablet
GOG Empire Earth III
Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057)
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Epic Games Launcher Prerequisites (x64)
AMD APP SDK 3.0
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)
NVIDIA Ansel
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NVIDIA Graphics Driver 446.14
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NVIDIA Backend
NVIDIA Container
NVIDIA TelemetryApi helper for NvContainer
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
NVIDIA Message Bus for NvContainer
NVAPI Monitor plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA NetworkService Container
NVIDIA Session Container
NVIDIA User Container
NVIDIA Display Container
NVIDIA Display Container LS
NVIDIA Display Watchdog Plugin
NVIDIA Display Session Container
NVIDIA NodeJS
NVIDIA Watchdog Plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Telemetry Client
NVIDIA Virtual Host Controller
Nvidia Share
NVIDIA ShadowPlay 3.20.3.63
NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller Driver
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x64 Additional Runtime - 14.13.26020
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.40660
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-=-=-=-=-=-=- Proccess Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe 00001F74
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\NVIDIA Web Helper.exe 00000BC4
C:\Program Files (x86)\TeamViewer\TeamViewer.exe 000018FC
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA GeForce Experience\NVIDIA Share.exe 00002DA0
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer\nvcontainer.exe 00001BB8
C:\Program Files\Tablet\Wacom\Wacom_TabletUser.exe 00001124
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_5.220.4292.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\GameBar.exe 00000910
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_5.220.4292.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\GameBarFT.exe 000032FC
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_5.220.4292.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\GameBarFTServer.exe 0000245C
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE 000015E0
C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe 000017B8
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\InputApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\WindowsInternal.ComposableShell.Experiences.TextInput.InputApp.exe 00001F30
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\LockApp.exe 000024EC
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge.exe 00003340
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe 0000211C
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe 00001910
C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe 000021A8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ApplicationFrameHost.exe 00002D58
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DllHost.exe 00001434
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MicrosoftEdgeSH.exe 000011A4
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SettingSyncHost.exe 00002018
C:\WINDOWS\system32\browser_broker.exe 00001C38
C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 00000B58
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sihost.exe 00000A24
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe 00002E74
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskhostw.exe 00000B70
C:\Windows\System32\CompPkgSrv.exe 00001608
C:\Windows\System32\MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe 00001930
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 00002B40
C:\Windows\System32\smartscreen.exe 000027AC
D:\Games\Final Fantasy XIV\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 000032DC
D:\Games\Final Fantasy XIV\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 000013F8
D:\Telegram\Telegram Desktop\Telegram.exe 00002C50

Please let me know if you need any more infomation from me, thank you.

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

Are you able to reinstall the game on the C Drive?

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I beleive I could however I don't have nearlly as much space on my C drive as on my D drive, is there no other way to fix this issue?

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

We would like to recommend performing a Clean Boot on the desktop to see if the crashing continues. This will prevent any programs from starting up when the starting when the computer first boots up. This can end up having adverse effects on the game when these programs are running in the background. To perform a clean boot for Windows 10: Open the task manager (CTRL+SHIFT+ESC) and select the 'Start up' Tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC.

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Thank you for the reply Rhaervis

As I said in the original post I have all ready tried a clean boot and unfortuently it hasn't helped :(

Is there any other solution to this? Surely it can't just be that the game isn't installed on my C drive as it was installed on my D drive for months without issue before.

Your install drive definitely should not make a difference. I've been having the same issue and my game is on C:\ anyhow.

I'm sure it makes no differences, on which drive the game has been installed. I had the game installed on a second SSD, before the crashes started last week. On the weekend, I have tried a clean installation on C drive and the crashes are still existing. As mentioned in other threads, running Final Fantasy with DX9 is the only fix for me at the moment.

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Originally Posted by Mihari

I'm sure it makes no differences, on which drive the game has been installed. I had the game installed on a second SSD, before the crashes started last week. On the weekend, I have tried a clean installation on C drive and the crashes are still existing. As mentioned in other threads, running Final Fantasy with DX9 is the only fix for me at the moment.

What is DX9? If it helped you I'd like to try it too! :D

same

i too am having same issue and im a new player only installed game around 6-7days ago would also like a fix as its happening while in cutscences and Dungeons(not specific to just there but thats where its most annoying when it does happen)

directx9 hasnt crashed yet
thats absurd that i got a decent computer and cannot use dx11 when i can even use dx12

I Google'd DirectX9 and apparently it's somethin the game dosen't support anymore, is that right?

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

Have any changes happened to the device before the issue began? We would also like to recommend several other troubleshooting steps:

1) Make sure that your hardware is not overheating and remove any overclocks you may have on your graphics card or processor. Please check that any fans or vents are clear of blocks.
2) Disable any additional programs that could cause interference with the game itself including chat programs. Also, remove any custom configurations made using graphics driver-level programs.
3) Turn off Fullscreen Optimizations. Find the executable file for the game (normally found in the install folder), right-click it and select 'Properties'. Under the 'Compatibility' tab, check the box labeled 'Disable Fullscreen Optimizations', then click 'Apply'.
4) Remove any unnecessary USB or audio devices (controllers, headphones, flash drives etc.)

DirectX9 is no longer supported for FINAL FANTASY XIV.

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Got the same problem with random crashes to desktop. Resubbed a month ago, first crash came when I entered crystalium in SB. From then, it was random crashes wherever. Tried suggested troubleshooting, nothing helped. This time got stuck doing pugilist lvl 20 quest, sparring with Hamon Holyfist duty in Ul'Dah. It crashed everytime I entered it, tried to do it like 4 times, and was getting really frustrated. As every1 stated here, switching to DX9 helped. I'll probably switch back to DX11, but doing group content is quite tricky if I get kicked out of game at random moments.

I have the same problem, game crashes without even giving an error.I formatted and reinstalled the game and it's still the same.My bios is up to date, i removed my overclocks nothing has changed.I guess i'll stop playing until they fix it.