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FIX: Video driver crashed error on Borderlands 3
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Borderlands 3 is a decent Windowsgame, but it can still have occasional hiccups. One hiccup Borderlands 3 players have reported on forums is aVideo drivercrasherrormessage.
That issue arises when players try to start Borderlands 3 or shortly after they start playing it. The full error message says:
Video driver crashed and was reset. Make sure your video drivers are up to date. Exiting…
Assuming that you’re no stranger to this problem, don’t hesitate to take a closer look at the below tips and apply them one by one.
How can I fix Borderlands 3 video driver crashed error?
1. Update your graphics card’s driver
Well, the above error message says it all when it suggests,Make sure your video drivers are up to date. You can do that by scanning your PC’s devices with driver updater software.
That software will tell you if your graphics card has an outdated driver and enable you to quickly update its driver.
Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Reinstall your GPU’s driver
Note:Windows won’t necessarily install the latest driver for your PC’s graphics card after restarting. This resolution is recommended if your PC already has the latest driver for its graphics card.
3. Delete Borderlands 3’s Config folder
4. Change the launch options for Borderlands 3
5. Extend GPU processing time
6. Turn Borderlands 3 back to DirectX 11
Players have confirmed the above resolutions for Borderland 3’sVideo driver crashed and was reseterror to work. That doesn’t necessarily mean those potential fixes are guaranteed to work for everybody, but they’re certainly worth a shot.
If you still need further potential fixes, your best bet is to check out theBorderlands 3 help pageon the 2K Support site.
Click theSubmit a ticketbutton there. Then you can fill out a support form for the Borderlands 3gameand send it. Even more, we’ve got the perfect guide ifBorderlands 3 is crashing.
Which of the above solutions worked for you? Just let us know in the comments area below.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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