Fix EA SPORTS FC 26 DirectX Function Error DXGI ERROR DEVICE REMOVED/HUNG/ACCESS DENIED On PC
8Fix EA SPORTS FC 26 DirectX Function Error DXGI ERROR DEVICE REMOVED/DXGI ERROR ACCESS DENIED/DXGI ERROR HUNG Error
Step 1) Restart PC, rename fcsetup file/settings folder (All saved settings will be lost), if not resolved rename the FC 26, create a backup first (you will lose all the save game progress)
Step 2) Enable/Disable Steam Overlay, close overlay apps, try -dx11/-dx12 in launch options
Step 3) Make changes in exploit protection for the game exe file only
Step 4) Perform clean installation of graphics driver
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
https://www.amd.com/en/support
Step 5) Run the game on dedicated graphics card, desktop users connect the display/HDMI cable to dedicated graphics card slot not the motherboard slot
Step 6) Roll back graphics driver
Step 7) PC with dual graphics card, disable integrated graphics card
Step 8) Switch to Windowed mode and lower down graphics settings
Step 9) Install DirectX:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
Step 10) Install Media Feature Pack: If you are using N versions of Windows: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/media-feature-pack-list-for-windows-n-editions-c1c6fffa-d052-8338-7a79-a4bb980a700a
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/mediafeaturepack
Turn Windows feature on or off
Step 11) Try debug mode in Nvidia Control Panel, try power saver mode, turn on/off hardware accelerated GPU scheduling, restore settings in Nvidia control panel
Step 12) Update Windows
Step 13) Repair/update EA AntiCheat, Uninstall and Reinstall EA AntiCheat
Install EA Anticheat From EA Website
https://help.ea.com/en/help/pc/ea-anticheat/
Step 14) Update the BIOS
Step 15) Run the game as an administrator from the game installation folder, try compatibility mode, disable full screen optimization, run EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher
Step 16) If you are using any third-party antivirus like Comodo, Avast, AVG, McAfee, Norton, bit defender, then allow the game exe to your antivirus program. Windows Security users allow the game exe file to controlled folder access and firewall
Step 17) Repair/Verify the game files on EA App/Steam/Epic Games Launcher
Step 18) Install Visual C++ Files
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-160
Step 19) Unplug external devices such as hotas, pedals, racing wheel, Razer Tartarus, disconnect all the additional USB adapter connected to PC, disconnect additional joystick/controllers connected. Uninstall VPN, disable overlay, close all the overlay apps (Discord, Nvidia App). Set it default Close all the overclocking application MSI Afterburner/Rivatuner, disconnect multiple monitor, remove the undervolt, lower down monitor refresh rate
Step 20) Uninstall the game, go to the game installation folder and delete the game folder, restart your PC, and reinstall the game to C Drive/if already installed to C drive, then install the game to another SSD