How To Fix Failed to Create DirectX Device [Tutorial]
258How To Fix Failed to Create Directx Device [Tutorial]
The error “Failed to create Directx device” is typically encountered by users when opening a built-in Windows game (Minesweeper, Solitaire, etc.) or when opening Windows Media center. This particular issue is only encountered on OS versions older than Windows 8.
After investigating the issue thoroughly, we came up with a shortlist of potential culprits that might be causing the issue:
Windows updates were downloaded by WU and are pending to install – If this is the cause of the issue, rebooting your machine and allowing it to install the updates will automatically resolve the issue.
A conflict between Windows Media Center and built-in OS game – As it turns out, the error might be displayed when two applications are actively using the same DLL file (Windows Media Center and one built-in Windows game).
Beta graphics drivers are causing the issue – If this is the cause of the error, reverting to a stable driver will resolve the issue
The issue is caused by Windows glitch – It can be resolved by reinitializing the built-in Windows games from Windows Features.
If you’re currently struggling with this particular issue, use the collection of methods below to troubleshoot the issue away. Please follow each method in order until you encounter a fix that manages to resolves the problem. Let’s begin.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
failed to create directx device
failed to create directx not supported display adapter present
failed to create directx device
failed to create directx 11.1 graphics device
failed to create directx device spider solitaire
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).