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Fix: Games Keep Crashing Without Errors on Windows PCs

Give a try to these quick fixes to solve the issue right away

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Updated onSeptember 10, 2024

updated onSeptember 10, 2024

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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:

Despite being a leading OS for video games, Windows is no short of errors and bugs. A quite common issue people face across different games is they keep cashing without displaying errors.

Not only does the game crash, but it’s also leaving you in darkness when it comes to troubleshooting. However, we got a few tricks up our sleeves and managed to identify a few common culprits.

Follow the steps below to get rid of this error fast.

Why do my games keep crashing without error?

Why do my games keep crashing without error?

Some of the most common reasons why PC games crash include:

Here’s how to address them:

How can I fix game crashes in Windows 10?

How can I fix game crashes in Windows 10?

1. Update your display drivers

  1. Right-click theStarticon then selectDevice Manager.

  2. Expand theDisplay adaptersfolder, right-click your AMD graphics card, and chooseUpdate driver.

  3. ClickSearch automatically for driversto let Windows select and install the best available GPU driver on the system.

  4. Wait for the drivers to be installed.

  5. Once the installation is done, reboot your PC and check whether the games are still crashing.

Depending on what type of graphics card you’re using, it’s always good to keep your drivers updated.

You can automatically install the latest drivers via Device Manager. This is likely to prevent your games from crashing on your Windows 10 device, without you having to perform more complicated solutions.

2. Repair game files

3. Run your games in window mode

If you experiencecrasheswith your games on Windows 10 it doesn’t hurt to try running them in windowed mode.

To do this, you need to go tovideo settingsin your game and find the option to run it inwindow mode.

4. Check your antivirus

Try enabling Gaming Mode in your antivirus settings to minimize interference. If that doesn’t work, temporarily disable or uninstall your antivirus to test if it resolves the issue.

If problems persist, consider switching to a different antivirus thatbetter supports gaming.

5. Check your Windows Defender settings

Now check if the problem is resolved. If the issue still persists, you might want to consider disabling Windows Defender. To do that, just follow steps 1-4 from above then disableReal-time protection.

Although Windows Defender is a solid application in terms of security, sometimes it can interfere with your games.

Keep in mind that disabling Windows Defender will leave your system vulnerable, so you might want to consider getting a new antivirus solution or a highly reliable VPN.

6. Remove overclock settings or underclock your graphics card

Many users tend tooverclocktheir hardware in order to achieve better performance in games. However, sometimes your system can become unstable due to overclocking.

If your games are crashing, it could be due to overclocking. Try removing any overclock settings or underclocking your GPU to see if that helps. Be cautious, as overclocking and underclocking can cause system instability or hardware damage.

7. Update your operating system

Wrapping up

If the solutions above proved to be unsuccessful in your case, make sure to check out theofficial Microsoft Support pageand try out their solutions.

That would be all if you have any comments, or suggestions, just leave your thoughts in the comments section, below.

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Ivan Jenic

Windows Hardware Expert

Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.