DX11 crashes

[Brennus]

Ever since I started playing FFXIV I've had very frequent crashes, which I believe are caused by something not working correctly with DX11. Here's the latest information I have on a recent such crash, I'd like to ask for help in resolving this issue from anybody here:



And my system information obtained from the launcher is as follows:



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[Brennus]

No response? Is this a tech support forum? Am I mistaken in thinking there would be SE staff people monitoring this forum and offering advice, troubleshooting tips or maybe even detailed solutions to user problems?

I still hope to see someone at least acknowledge that this problem is not unique to my game setup.

[Kirika-]

I see your FF14 install is on your W drive.
FF14 is known to sometimes act up when installed on the non-OS drive in rare cases.
I'm not saying this is the root of your issue, but it appears you have room on your C drive, so try installing the game there.

Also, you are running a Gen 2 iCore CPU (i7-2600K) under Windows 10. This is a line of Intel CPUs that Windows 10 64bit is loosing support for:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us...rocessors.html - Scroll down to bottom of the chart - 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
You may want to consider a system upgrade.

[Brennus]

I see your FF14 install is on your W drive.
FF14 is knows to sometimes act up when installed on the non-OS drive in rare cases.
I'm not saying this is the root of your issue, but it appears you have room on your C drive, so try installing the game there.

Also, you are running a Gen 2 iCore CPU (i7-2600K) under Windows 10. This is a line of Intel CPUs that Windows 10 64bit is loosing support for:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us...rocessors.html - Scroll down to bottom of the chart - 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
You may want to consider a system upgrade.

Thank you for your comments! I know I'm overdue for a system upgrade, but still hoping to keep going a bit longer with that CPU (I haven't had any trouble with older games like WoW, Guild Wars 2, SWTOR, Diablo 3). I'll try to do a reinstall of the FFXIV game onto my C: Drive, maybe that will help out. Once again thanks for the kind advice. :-)

[Brennus]

I have re-installed my FFXIV game onto my Windows 10 OS drive (C: drive) as suggested. The game ran for a while, but then crashed again. Since then it's crashed another several times, pretty much randomly: while I'm reviewing my retainers' completed ventures, when I'm having my equipment mended, just standing out in the middle of nowhere with no other player around me, while watching a cutscene, etc., etc.

In view of several other threads I find on this forum:

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...11-crash-issue

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...n-t-make-sense.

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...ash-repeatedly

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...irectx11-error

..and more than I won't link to here, this is a far from isolated problem, and which has gone on for a long while. Please, Square Enix, give us a solution for this. It's not our rigs or what we do, its the game itself. Make it so it works. The story is great and the gameplay is fantastic, we love your game, just fix this DirectX11 issue. Switching to DX9 doesn't solve the problem either, I've tried it multiple times with the same results.

[Acryum]

I have re-installed my FFXIV game onto my Windows 10 OS drive (C: drive) as suggested. The game ran for a while, but then crashed again. Since then it's crashed another several times, pretty much randomly: while I'm reviewing my retainers' completed ventures, when I'm having my equipment mended, just standing out in the middle of nowhere with no other player around me, while watching a cutscene, etc., etc.

In view of several other threads I find on this forum:

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...11-crash-issue

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...n-t-make-sense.

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...ash-repeatedly

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...irectx11-error

..and more than I won't link to here, this is a far from isolated problem, and which has gone on for a long while. Please, Square Enix, give us a solution for this. It's not our rigs or what we do, its the game itself. Make it so it works. The story is great and the gameplay is fantastic, we love your game, just fix this DirectX11 issue. Switching to DX9 doesn't solve the problem either, I've tried it multiple times with the same results.

I totally agree with this post !!! I've spent many hours trying to fix this. This issue started for me after Endwalker installation. I love this game and really would like to play again.

[Darneltia]

Greetings fellow Eorzean,

We apologize for the inconvenience. We would like you to try some of the following suggestions as the DirectX errors can stem from Windows related issues, corrupt files, confliction programs etc:

■ Toggle between Windowed mode and Full Screen mode
Programs → SQUARE ENIX → FINAL FANTASY XIV → Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Config
Configuration Button → Screen Settings Tab → Change settings in Screen Mode
It is possible that changing the screen mode will allow the program to run properly.

■ Lower the resolution
From the FINAL FANTASY XIV Config and the in-game config menu, you can change settings to reduce graphical processes, such as shadows and texture quality.

■ Update graphics drivers
If the graphics drivers are outdated, the game may not run properly.
If using a commercial computer, check the help manual when updating.
If using a home-built computer, update the relevant drivers for your graphics card, typically found on the manufacturer's website.

■ Disable/uninstall security programs and firewalls for the game program
There is a possibility that security programs and firewalls are interfering with the game program. Please disable these programs or add FINAL FANTASY XIV as an exception before attempting to run FINAL FANTASY XIV. Especially following installation or version updates, game files may be targeted by these functions.

■ Close any running applications/Clean Boot
Because other applications may interfere with your installation, close all other running apps before running the installation file. You can perform a clean boot to ensure no other background programs are interfering with the installation by doing the following:

- Open the Task Manager and select the 'Start Up' Tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC.

■ Remove peripheral devices to create a simpler environment for the program to run
Remove any peripheral USB devices (gamepads, cameras, microphones, headsets, etc.) to create a more stable, simple environment for your computer to run the program. If the situation improves, update the driver software for the removed devices. Consult the help manual of your peripheral device for instructions on updating the drivers or related software.

■ Reinstall FINAL FANTASY XIV
If the installed data has been corrupted, the issue may be resolved by re-installing the program.

If you have played before, make sure to delete the 'Final Fantasy XIV' folder in the 'My Documents' → 'My Games' folder. You can re-download the Windows game client at the following link: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/playersdownload/na. Steam users should re-install from their Steam Library.

As for your system specifications, while the 2nd Gen Intel i7 may be suitable for the game based on the system requirements, compatibility issues may arise with Windows and various programs as the processor itself is already 9 generations old. It might be a good idea to look into a system upgrade as a friendly recommendation to avoid alternative issues that can result from using older hardware.

We hope this information is helpful.

Thank you for contacting the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums!

[Brandter]

Greetings fellow Eorzean,

We apologize for the inconvenience. We would like you to try some of the following suggestions as the DirectX errors can stem from Windows related issues, corrupt files, confliction programs etc:

■ Toggle between Windowed mode and Full Screen mode
Programs → SQUARE ENIX → FINAL FANTASY XIV → Launch FINAL FANTASY XIV Config
Configuration Button → Screen Settings Tab → Change settings in Screen Mode
It is possible that changing the screen mode will allow the program to run properly.

■ Lower the resolution
From the FINAL FANTASY XIV Config and the in-game config menu, you can change settings to reduce graphical processes, such as shadows and texture quality.

■ Update graphics drivers
If the graphics drivers are outdated, the game may not run properly.
If using a commercial computer, check the help manual when updating.
If using a home-built computer, update the relevant drivers for your graphics card, typically found on the manufacturer's website.

■ Disable/uninstall security programs and firewalls for the game program
There is a possibility that security programs and firewalls are interfering with the game program. Please disable these programs or add FINAL FANTASY XIV as an exception before attempting to run FINAL FANTASY XIV. Especially following installation or version updates, game files may be targeted by these functions.

■ Close any running applications/Clean Boot
Because other applications may interfere with your installation, close all other running apps before running the installation file. You can perform a clean boot to ensure no other background programs are interfering with the installation by doing the following:

- Open the Task Manager and select the 'Start Up' Tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC.

■ Remove peripheral devices to create a simpler environment for the program to run
Remove any peripheral USB devices (gamepads, cameras, microphones, headsets, etc.) to create a more stable, simple environment for your computer to run the program. If the situation improves, update the driver software for the removed devices. Consult the help manual of your peripheral device for instructions on updating the drivers or related software.

■ Reinstall FINAL FANTASY XIV
If the installed data has been corrupted, the issue may be resolved by re-installing the program.

If you have played before, make sure to delete the 'Final Fantasy XIV' folder in the 'My Documents' → 'My Games' folder. You can re-download the Windows game client at the following link: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/playersdownload/na. Steam users should re-install from their Steam Library.

As for your system specifications, while the 2nd Gen Intel i7 may be suitable for the game based on the system requirements, compatibility issues may arise with Windows and various programs as the processor itself is already 9 generations old. It might be a good idea to look into a system upgrade as a friendly recommendation to avoid alternative issues that can result from using older hardware.

We hope this information is helpful.

Thank you for contacting the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums!

None of this works, it has never worked and will never work.

[Acryum]

Not working. Crashes even worst now. With in a few minutes of logging in.

[Acryum]

None of this works, it has never worked and will never work.

Not working. Crashes even worst now. With in a few minutes of logging in.