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Solved: PC Crashes After Closing Game
First, ensure your Windows is up to date
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Published onJune 26, 2024
published onJune 26, 2024
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Many users reported random PC crashes after closing games. Sometimes, it occurs within minutes of closing the game; other times, it takes an hour or so. This issue could occur due to an incompatible video driver, corrupted system file, outdated Windows, or a third-party antivirus.
To fix it, first, check your PC cabinet for dust and debris, replace the CMOS battery, ensure all the connections are in place, and then restart your computer and check for a Windows update.
How can I fix the PC crashes after closing game issue?
1. Turn off game mode
2. Disable Background Programs
3. Turn off fast startup
3. Reinstall the graphics driver
However, if you want to install the driver from the manufacturer, you need to head to their official website, whetherNVIDIA,AMD, orIntel, todownload the driverand install it like any other software on your computer.
If this doesn’t help, you need to roll back the driver to the previous working version; follow these steps to do that.
4. Run the SFC scan
5. Perform a clean boot
6. Run a memory diagnostic tool
During the scan, you can pressF1and configure the type of scan you wish to run. You can switch between sections with theTabkey and useF10to apply changes. The recommended settings are Standard or Extended scan with at least 5 passes.
Once the scan is complete, your computer will restart, and you will get the scan results on the screen.
7. Run a malware scan
The process will take some time to finish, and if it flags any file, make sure you delete it from your computer.
You can also tryuninstalling game optimizerslike Razer Cortex, as sometimes they may not work well with your processor, and ensure yourBIOS is up to date. If the issue happens only with a specific game, you can reinstall it and check if it persists.
In case nothing works, you need toperform a clean install of Windowsto fix the problem once and for all.
Were you able to solve the PC crashes after closing game issue with these fixes? If not, mention your problem in the comments below, and we will try to help you.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
