FIX: No Directx 10 or 11 adapter or runtime found

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Updated onApril 18, 2024

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TheNo Directx 10 or 11 adapter or runtime founderror message is one that occasionally pops up for some Grand Theft Auto 5 players.

When they launch GTA 5, thegamereturns this error message:

No Directx 10 or 11 adapter or runtime found. Please install latest Directx runtime or install a compatible Directx 10 or 11 video card.

Consequently, GTA 5 doesn’t run when that error message pops up. If that sounds like a familiar issue, this is how you can fix it.

How do I fix a missing Directx 10 or 11 adapter?

1. Update the Graphics Card driver

You canmanually update yourdriverfollowing these steps:

Reinstallinggraphics carddrivershas fixed the DirectX runtime error for someGrand Theft Auto 5players. There are a few ways that you can reinstall a video carddriver.

Your best bet is probably to get the mostupdated graphics card driverfrom the manufacturer’s website to ensure you have the latest one, and then install thatdriver.

2. Check that your Graphics Card supports DirectX 10 or 11

First, check that yourgraphics cardis DirectX 10 or 11 compatible. If your video card only supports DirectX 9 or less, then GTA 5 isn’t going to work. So, it might be the case that you need a new video card.

3. Switch TruePlay on

If yourgraphics cardis DirectX 11 compatible, switch theTruePlaysetting on. Microsoft hasn’t made it entirely clear what this setting is supposed to do, but some have found that switching the setting on can fix the DirectX runtime error.

TheTruePlaysetting details do state,Turning this off may limit thegamesyou can play.

4. Uninstall the D3D Gear software

D3D Gear is software that records games. Some Grand Theft Auto 5 players have fixed the DirectX runtime issue by uninstalling that software. If you have D3D Gear installed, this is how you can remove that program.

5. Switch off the Game Bar

UpdateWindows 10builds also includeGame bar and Game DVR-recordingoptions. Switching the Game bar off might also help resolve the DirectX runtime issue.

One, or more, of those resolutions, might kick-start Grand Theft Auto 5 for you.This articlealso provides further tips for fixing DirectX error messages. Do you have any other fixes for the DirectX runtime error? If so, please share them below.

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FIX: No Directx 10 or 11 adapter or runtime found#

How do I fix a missing Directx 10 or 11 adapter?#

1. Update the Graphics Card driver#

2. Check that your Graphics Card supports DirectX 10 or 11#

3. Switch TruePlay on#

4. Uninstall the D3D Gear software#

5. Switch off the Game Bar#