I have the infamous plague that is of Directx fatal errors (100002 I think) I've used Directx 9 since and I have had little to no problems with it. However, with dropped support, I don't know if it's a viable option anymore after having seen a graphic glitch and then an unexpected error when loading a cutscene, so I had to swap back to 11 where the crashes still seem to be happening. The crashes seem to be random but I think it may have a bit of an unstable load as it has crashed multiple times while I'm moving about. It has crashed in places where I get some sort of weird blinking in game as well.
Only other programs I usually have running while playing are Chrome and Discord, with the overlay turned off (though I may have some background Window apps open).
For performance reasons since I use an Intel laptop, I use custom settings close to normal laptop preset settings.
Edit: I decided to swap back to 9 for now to see how things go with this since the fatal errors were getting to be too much for me.
SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
SYSTEM_CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8250U CPU @ 1.60GHz (8 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
SYSTEM_CORE_NUM SYSTEM_CORE_LOGIC 8 SYSTEM_CORE_PHYSICS 4
SYSTEM_BIOS V2.02
SYSTEM_LANGUAGE English (Regional Setting: English)
SYSTEM_MEMORY 8067.598MB
SYSTEM_VIRTUAL_MEMORY 134217727.875MB
SYSTEM_PAGE_FILE 12051.465MB
SYSTEM_STORAGE C:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 930.397GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 728.770GB
SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP Intel(R) UHD Graphics Family
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER Intel Corporation
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 128.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 4033.799 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Internal
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_4b34c18659561116\igdumdim64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_4b34c18659561116\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_4b34c18659561116\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_4b34c18659561116\igd12umd64.dll
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SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 2/6/2019 20:00:00
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(SST))
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SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME RTKVHD64.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 6.00.0001.8581
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 11/27/2018 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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-=-=-=-=-=-=- Install Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
Advanced SystemCare 12
Avast Free Antivirus
Belarc Advisor 8.6b
Driver Booster 6
IObit Software Updater
K-Lite Codec Pack 7.0.0 (Standard)
Mozilla Firefox 67.0.1 (x86 en-US)
Nexon Launcher
OpenAL
Smart Defrag 6
Steam
FINAL FANTASY XI
Intel Driver && Support Assistant
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 X86 Minimum Runtime - 14.21.27702
Minecraft
Qualcomm Atheros 11ac Wireless LAN Installer
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 X86 Additional Runtime - 14.21.27702
Paint XP version 1.1
Intel(R) Trusted Connect Services Client
FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
Lightshot-5.4.0.35
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) - 11.0.61030
Acer Jumpstart
Acer Configuration Manager
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86) - 14.21.27702
Microsoft VC++ redistributables repacked.
Realtek Card Reader
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.40660
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Additional Runtime - 12.0.40660
PlayOnline Viewer
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
Acer Collection
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Amazon
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) Trusted Connect Service Client x86
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.61030
Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 Refresh
Intel® Driver & Support Assistant
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.40660
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.40660
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Intel(R) Processor Graphics
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) - 14.21.27702
Mozilla Maintenance Service
Terraria
Spore
Spore: Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
Space Engineers
Spore: Galactic Adventures
Slime Rancher
Borderlands 2
Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.54.1
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 X64 Additional Runtime - 14.21.27702
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Acer UEIP Framework
Acer Care Center
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Intel(R) Management Engine Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Additional Runtime - 12.0.40660
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.6161
Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Installer (64)
Microsoft VC++ redistributables repacked.
Acer Quick Access
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Free Opener
Intel(R) Trusted Connect Service Client x64
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.40660
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Intel(R) ME UninstallLegacy
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 X64 Minimum Runtime - 14.21.27702
Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057)
-=-=-=-=-=-=- Proccess Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Driver and Support Assistant\DSATray.exe 0000311C
C:\Program Files (x86)\Skillbrains\lightshot\5.4.0.35\Lightshot.exe 00002488
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 000010B0
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 00001714
C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastUI.exe 00002620
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorIcon.exe 00002A14
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVBg64.exe 000020BC
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVCpl64.exe 000019C8
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.YourPhone_1.19061.410.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\YourPhone.exe 00001ECC
C:\Users\mc-mi\AppData\Local\Discord\app-0.0.305\Discord.exe 00002CE8
C:\Users\mc-mi\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe 0000347C
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE 00001954
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_4b34c18659561116\igfxEM.exe 000016BC
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ApplicationFrameHost.exe 00001D9C
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DllHost.exe 00002A68
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SettingSyncHost.exe 00002054
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sihost.exe 00001460
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe 00001070
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskhostw.exe 00000DB4
C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe 000017BC
C:\Windows\System32\CompPkgSrv.exe 0000313C
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 000018AC
C:\Windows\System32\SecurityHealthSystray.exe 000021E0
C:\Windows\System32\smartscreen.exe 00003890
C:\Windows\SystemApps\InputApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\WindowsInternal.ComposableShell.Experiences.TextInput.InputApp.exe 0000283C
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\LockApp.exe 000027A8
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe 00000AD8
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe 000013E4
C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe 0000134C