0х887а0006 hung ошибка

If you’re seeing the error message like “0x887A0006 –
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG The application’s device failed due to badly formed commands sent by the application. This is a design-time issue that should be investigated and fixed” or another two similar error message on the featured image of the post, don’t worry…

Although it’s incredibly frustrating, you’re definitely not the only person to experience this problem. Thousands of players have recently reported the very same issue. More importantly, you should be able to fix it pretty easily…

Try these fixes:

Here’s a list of fixes that have resolved this problem for other players. You don’t have to try them all. Just work your way through the list until you find the one that does the trick for you.

1. Stop CPU / GPU overclocking
2. Update your graphics driver
3. Modify your graphics card settings
4. Modify the Registry with Notepad
5. Perform a Windows update
6. Change the power plan of your PC
7. Adjust your Windows system for the best performance
8. Reinstall the game

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Fix 1: Stop CPU / GPU overclocking

you may encounter the “Error 0x887A0006” error message if you’re overclocking your CPU or GPU during the game. The increasing CPU / GPU speed may crash the game.

If you’re overclocking your CPU or GPU, you need to set your CPU / GPU clock speed back to normal. Then restart your PC to see if this issue works for you.

If this issue persists, don’t worry. Try the next fix, below.

Fix 2: Update your graphics driver

Corrupted or outdated graphics drivers may trigger Error 0x887A0006. To fix this issue, you need to update your graphics driver to the latest version. By updating your graphics driver to the latest version, it can make your game run smoother and prevents many issues or errors.

There are two ways you can get the right drivers for your graphics card: manually or automatically.

Manual driver update – You can update your graphics drivers manually by going to the manufacturer’s website for your graphics card, and searching for the most recent correct driver. Be sure to choose only drivers that are compatible with your Windows version.

Automatic driver update – If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your video and monitor drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your exact graphics cards, and your Windows version, and it will download and install them correctly:

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. You need the Pro version of Driver Easy to do this, so you’ll be prompted to upgrade.

   Don’t worry; it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you don’t like it you can get a full refund, no questions asked.
   

   (Alternatively if you’re comfortable manually installing drivers, you can click ‘Update’ next to each flagged device in the free version to automatically download the correct driver. Once it’s downloaded, you can manually install it.)

If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.

Fix 3: Modify your graphics card settings

If this error message reappears after you update your graphics driver to the latest version, try modifying your graphics card settings to see if you can fix this issue. Here is how to do it:

1. NVIDIA graphics card
2. AMD graphics card
3. Intel graphics card

Modify NVIDIA graphics card settings:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Then type control and press Enter to open Control Panel.
   
2. View Control Panel by Large icons.
   
3. Select NVIDIA Control Panel to open it.
   
4. Click 3D Settings and select Adjust image settings with preview. Then select Use my preference emphasizing and drag the slider to the left.
   

Modify AMD graphics card settings:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Then type control and press Enter to open Control Panel.
   
2. View Control Panel by Large icons.
   
3. Select your AMD Radeon Settings to open it.
4. Go to Gaming > Global Settings. Then modify the settings the same way you see on the screenshot below.
   

Modify Intel graphics card:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Then type control and press Enter to open Control Panel.
   
2. View Control Panel by Large icons.
   
3. Select Intel Graphics Settings to open it.
   
4. Click 3D to open the 3D settings.
   
5. Click Scan to add the game to the application list.
   
6. Modify the settings the same way you see on the screenshot below.
   
7. Click Apply to save the settings.
   

Launch the application that crashed with Error 0x887A0006 to see if this fix works. If not, try the next fix, below.

Fix 4: Modify the Registry with Notepad

Some players reported that this issue can be fixed by modifying the Registry with Notepad. To try it out, you can follow the steps below:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type notepad, then click Open to open Notepad.
   
2. Copy and paste the following text into Notepad:

   If you are using 64-bit system, copy and paste this:
   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
   [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers]
   “TdrDelay”=hex(b):08,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

   If you are using 32-bit system, copy and paste this:
   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
   [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers]
   “TdrDelay”=dword:00000008

3. Then click the File tab and select Save As….
   
4. Save the file as fix.reg to the desktop. Please make sure you select the Save type as “All Files” and the encoding as “ANSI“. Then close Notepad.
   
5. Double-click the .reg file you saved. Click Yes when the UAC prompt. Then a prompt from Registry Editor will pop up. Click Yes to continue.
   
6. Click OK when Windows tells you the keys and values have been successfully added to the registry.
   
7. Launch the problematic application again to see if this fix works.

If this fix doesn’t work, or if you want to undo the change in the registry, do as follows:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type regedit and press Enter to open Registry Editor. You’ll be prompted for permission, click Yes to continue.
   
2. Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers and locate a key called TdrDelay. Right-click on it and select Delete to delete it.
   
3. Restart your PC to save the change.

If this fix doesn’t work for you, try the next fix, below.

Fix 5: Perform a Windows update

Microsoft releases Windows updates to fix bugs and improve system performance. This error message may appear due to the bugs in Windows operating system, so you can try installing the latest Windows updates to see if you can fix this issue. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open Windows Settings. Then click Update & Security.
   
2. Click Check for updates. Windows will start searching for available updates. If there are any, Windows will automatically download and install the updates.
   

See if Error 0x887A0006 reappears after you installed the latest Windows update. If this issue persists, try the next fix, below.

Fix 6: Change the power plan of your PC

Most PC are configured to Balanced, which may limits the operating capacity of your graphics card and CPU. If the power plan of your PC is Power saver or Balanced, the game may not run properly due to limited performance, and it mau even crash with the Error 0x887A0006.

To fix this issue, try changing the power plan of your PC to High performance. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time, then type powercfg.cpl and press Enter.
   
2. In the pop-up window, expand Hide additional plans and select High performance.
   

Fix 7: Adjust your Windows system for the best performance

If Fix 6 failed to resolve this issue, you can also try adjusting your Windows system fro the best performance to see if this error message reappears. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Type control sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the System Properties window.
   
2. In the pop-up window, navigate to the Advanced tab, then click Settings… in the Performance section.
   
3. Select Adjust for best performance and click OK.
   

Run the game or application that crashed with Error 0x887A0006 again to see if this issue persists. If not, congratulations! You’ve fixed this issue. If this issue remains, try reinstall the game or the problematic application.

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Hopefully one of the fixes above helped you fix Error 0x887A0006. If you have any questions or suggestions on resolving this issue, you’re more than welcome to leave us a comment below. Thanks for reading!

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Как исправить ошибку 0x887A0006 при запуске игр на Windows?

Ошибка 0x887A0006 является типичной проблемой для многих геймеров на компьютерах с Windows. Интересный факт: наиболее часто с ней сталкиваются игроки Apex Legends. Однако появление подобного кода возможно и во многих других играх.

Как правило, с этой ошибкой приходится бороться владельцам видеокарт от Nvidia. В сообщении ошибки содержится следующая информация:

0x887A0006 — DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG The application’s device failed due to badly formed commands sent by the application. This is an desing-time issue that should be investigated and fixed.

Проще говоря, система сообщаем, что ваша видеокарта работает не совсем корректно с запускаемым приложением. Ниже вы сможете найти причины ошибки 0x887A0006 и методы для ее решения.

• Лаунчер Origin не имеет прав администратора.
• В реестре системы отсутствует определенный ключ.
• Поврежденные файлы игры.
• Нестабильные бета-драйвер видеокарты.
• Нестабильный разгон видеокарты.

Методы решения ошибки 0x887A0006

Метод №1 Запуск лаунчера Origin от Администратора

Некоторые пользователи сообщили, что им удалось избавиться от ошибки 0x887A0006, запустив клиент лаунчера Origin от имени Администратора. Зайдите в корневую папку лаунчера и найдите исполнительный файл Origin.exe. Нажмите на него ПКМ и выберите «Запуск от имени администратора».

Проверяем, исчезла ли ошибка. Разумеется, подобное решение сработает только в том случае, если вы запускаете что-то из Origin, тем не менее мы рекомендуем запустить от админа и саму игрушку. Сделайте все точно также, как и показано выше, но только с исполнительным файлом (.exe) игры.

Метод №2 Модификация реестра (Apex Legends)

Оказывается, конкретно эта ошибка может быть вызвана конфликтом между недавно выпущенными драйверами для видеокарты и движком Apex Legends. Не хотите делать откат видеодрайвера? Тогда вам потребуется немного «пошаманить» в редакторе реестра Windows.

Нажмите на клавиатуре Windows+R, чтобы вызвать перед собой окошко «Выполнить». Далее пропишите в пустой строчке окна notepad и нажмите Enter. Оказавшись в Блокноте, вставьте в него следующие значения:

• Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers]
  «TdrDelay»=hex(b):08,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

Если же у вас на компьютере стоит все еще 32-битная Windows, то вставьте в Блокнот эти значения:

• Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers]
  «TdrDelay»=dword:00000008

Теперь нажмите на пункт «Файл» в строке меню и выберите «Сохранить как…». Назвать файл можно как угодно — это не имеет значения, но убедитесь, что его расширение было изменено с .txt на .reg.

Как только reg-файл будет создан, запустите его и подтвердите свои намерения в появившемся диалоговом окошке. После добавления ключей и значений в реестр системы перезагрузите компьютер и попытайтесь запустить Apex Legends. Ошибка 0x887A0006 не должна вас больше беспокоить.

Метод №3 Восстановление игры Origin

Возможно, файлы запускаемой вами игры в Origin были каким-то образом повреждены. В таком случае вам необходимо воспользоваться функцией восстановления. Откройте лаунчер Origin и перейдите в свою библиотеку игр.

Кликните на значок нужной вам игрушки ПКМ и выберите опцию «Восстановить». Теперь вам следует просто ожидать завершения процесса восстановления, что может занять около часа-полтора, в зависимости от железа вашего компьютера.

Метод №4 Откат видеодрайвера

Еще один довольно эффективный метод — отказ драйвера для графического ускорителя. Возможно, новая версия драйвера крайне нестабильно работает с запускаемой вами игрой. Итак, нажмите Windows+R, после чего пропишите devmgmt.msc и нажмите Enter. Открыв перед собой Диспетчер устройств, раскройте раздел «Видеоадаптеры».

Нажмите ПКМ на свою видеокарту и перейдите в свойства устройства. Теперь переключитесь на вкладку «Драйвер» и нажмите на кнопку «Откатить». Далее просто следуйте инструкциям на экране для отката видеодрайвера к предыдущей версии. Проверьте, исчезла ли ошибка 0x887A0006.

Метод №5 Сброс разгона видеокарты

У некоторых пользователей ошибка 0x887A0006 возникла из-за не самого удачного разгона своей видеокарты. Они просто сбросили значение частот на базовый уровень — и проблема была разрешена. Перед появлением проблемы пытались немного подразогнать свою видеокарту? Сбросьте разгон и ошибка 0x887A0006 должна исчезнуть.

Продукт: Apex Legends
Платформа:PC
Укажите, на какой платформе вы играете. ПК
Номер модели видеокарты AMD или Nvidia GTX 1080
Укажите объем памяти в Гб 16 ГБ
Какой у вас тег игрока/PSN ID/учетная запись EA? Killingus1337
Укажите свой Тег игрока/PSN ID/Учетную запись EA Killingus1337
Вы используете дополнительное программное обеспечение с функцией Оверлей? Да
Если да, укажите, пожалуйста, какое. GeForce Expirience
Если вы отключаете данное программное обеспечение, что-нибудь изменяется? Нет
Какой Легендой вы играли? Лайфлайн, Бладхаунд, Рейф, Мираж
Какими Легендами играли ваши напарники по отряду? Неважно
Где возникла проблема? Во время матча
В какой части карты или меню вы находились? Если не помните точное название, опишите местность или свои действия в меню На всей карте или в любой момент в меню
Что происходило в момент возникновения ошибки? Например: использовали умение или определенное оружие, ваш напарник покинул игру и т.д. Нахождение в главном меню, падение из корабля, во время боя, вне него, а также загрузка
Испытали ли ваши напарники такую же ошибку? Нет
Сколько матчей вы сыграли на момент появления ошибки 216 часов в игре
Когда произошла эта ошибка? (ДД/ММ/ГГГГ, часы и минуты) Начала появлятся около месяца назад (27.09.2020), но особенно часто стала появлятся в последнюю неделю. Часовой пояс — GMT+2
Как часто возникает ошибка? 50% — 99%
Насколько серьезной была ваша ошибка? Серьезно влияет на геймплей
Что происходит, когда возникает ошибка? Игра вылетает на рабочий стол и в окне выдает ошибку «0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG The application’s device failed due to badly formed commands sent by the application. This is an desing-time issue that should be investigated and fixed.»
Что должно происходить? Ошибка не должна вылетать.
Шаги. Как нам воспроизвести данную ошибку? Не знаю, так как не имею понятия почему она происходит.

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Я нашёл в интернете много способов решения этой проблемы, но ни один мне не помог. Каждый раз во время игры вылетает эта ошибка под номером «0x887A0006 «. Я пробовал переустанавливать драйвера видеокарты, переустанавливать игру, восстанавливать игру через origin, модифицировал реестр Windows сообщением «Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers] “TdrDelay”=hex(b):08,00,00,00,00,00,00,00» в .reg файле, а также запускал игру и ориджин от имени администратора — ошибка продолжает вылетать. Может ли кто-то помочь?

Уже делал этот пост раньше, но его посчитали спамом. Переписал второй раз.

Summary: While playing Apex Legends, many users encountered the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error code, which stalled and crashed their game. While the root cause is still unknown, there are numerous ways to fix this error. Let’s discuss those methods in detail here and try to resolve the issue.

Apex Legends is an online multiplayer battle game developed by EA Games. It is a fun game to play with your friends on your computer or a gaming console. While playing Apex Legends, many users have encountered a strange error message with the following error code – 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG.

What is the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error Code?

The 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error code is a graphics-related error that users are encountering while playing Apex Legends. This is an engine error that stalls and crashes the game while it is running and shows an error code with the following message-

We understand how frustrating this error can be. Hence, we have curated this guide which includes methods to resolve this issue and get back into action quickly. Let’s go!

Methods to Fix the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG

Here, we will discuss various methods you can use to fix the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error message that popped up on your screen while playing Apex Legends.

Method 1: Launch the Game as an Administrator

This is a straightforward and quick way to fix the 0x887A0006 error code. Sometimes, applications require certain privileges, which are only available to the administrator. Running the application with elevated privileges will grant all the necessary privileges to the game, thereby resolving this error quickly. Here’s what to do –

• Navigate to the folder where Apex Legends is installed.
• Locate the .exe file of the game. It is usually named as r5apex.
• Right-click on this file and click on Properties.
• Click on the Compatibility tab.
• Check mark Run this program as an administrator option.

• Click on Apply and OK.
• Launch the application.

If you still receive the error message after doing so, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Undo Overclocking Various H/W Components

Various hardware components like processors, GPU & RAM use overclocking to deliver increased performance while playing intense games or running demanding software. However, overclocking puts a load on these components, which subsequently reduces their life.

If you have overclocked any components, undo/turn it off to restore the default system values. Also, try switching OFF the XMP, as it also consumes system resources, causing the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error.

Method 3: Dial Down In-game Graphics Settings

Sometimes, playing games on high graphics settings using discrete graphics or low-end GPU can cause your computer to show the 0x887A0006 error code. To avoid such errors, you can tweak various graphics settings like motion blur, anti-aliasing, tessellation, etc.

Method 4: Disable Overlays

While playing games, many professional gamers and streamers use overlays, such as Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, or NVIDIA Ansel for multitasking and to get some creative liberty. However, running multiple programs simultaneously has its downsides.

As they all require resources to run smoothly, simultaneously running them can consume all of the system resources and thus create a bottleneck. This can cause applications to stutter, freeze, crash, or pop up error codes like the 0x887A0006.

Method 5: Repair the Game Files Using Steam or Origin (EA Play)

Corrupt or broken game files are a leading cause behind various game issues. If you have encountered the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error code, try repairing the game files using either Steam or Origin (EA Play) (whichever you use to play the game). Both have a built-in Repair Game File feature.

Note – If the error message mentions a specific file, as shown here, then delete it from the installation folder before repairing the game files. Doing so will allow the repair tool to install a fresh copy of the missing (problematic) file. However, if the error message does not specify any file, simply proceed with repairing the game files.

To repair Apex Legends game files using Steam –

• Launch Steam from the desktop.
• Navigate to your Game Library and locate Apex Legends.
• Right-click on it and click on Properties.
• Click on the Local Files tab.
• Click on the Verify integrity of the game files option.

To repair Apex Legends game files using Origin (EA Play) –

• Launch Origin (EA Play) using the desktop application.
• Click on My Game Library and locate Apex Legends.
• Right-click on it and click on Repair.

Once you start the repair process, give it some time. It will check and repair the damaged files. It will notify you once the repair process is complete. Try launching the game now. It should work.

Method 6: Uninstall and Reinstall GPU Drivers

Uninstall and reinstall the GPU drivers instead of updating them to avoid any conflict between the old ones and the new ones. If the current GPU drivers are corrupted or improperly installed, they could cause further errors.

For this, you can use a freeware known as Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). This tool is preferred over the native Windows uninstaller as the latter will leave some traces of the old driver. Hence, to completely wipe off the GPU driver, we need to use DDU. Here are the steps to use it –

• Open the web browser and download DDU from here.

• Once downloaded, install it on your PC.
• Now, boot your PC into safe mode.
• Once your PC boots into Safe Mode, launch DDU.
• On the first screen, select the type of device and the brand of your GPU.
• Click on the Clean and restart option in the top-left corner.

This will start uninstalling GPU drivers. Once the process is complete, your PC will restart. Now it is time for you to install fresh GPU drivers. You can visit your GPU manufacturer’s website to download the latest drivers.

For downloading NVIDIA GPU Drivers, go to their official website.

For downloading AMD GPU Drivers, go to their official website.

For downloading INTEL GPU Drivers, go to their official website.

Method 7: Reset BIOS

BIOS is a critical system component that manages various components and their functions. Generally, BIOS errors are rare but they can still occur in certain cases.

While facing the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error code, many users tried resetting their BIOS to resolve this issue. If you have encountered the same error code while trying to play Apex Legends, then try this method.

CAUTION – This method is a bit tricky and can lead to severe or permanent damage to the computer. Hence, you should proceed with caution. If you are unsure, you can take the help of a professional or simply skip it.

Improper tweaking of BIOS can lead to various system issues and even data loss. If you lose your data while doing this, the only way to retrieve your lost files is to use a file recovery software like Stellar Data Recovery. It can help you recover your lost data in no time.

Notes – Before proceeding with this, we recommend completely backing up your data and files on an external drive to avoid data loss.

Once you are ready to reset your BIOS, head over to one of the following websites to learn how to do it.

Intel’s guide to reset BIOS

HP’s guide to reset BIOS

Method 8: Do a Fresh Install of Windows OS

The above methods should help you fix the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error message. However, if you are still encountering the error, then as a last resort, you can do a clean install of Windows. To do this, carefully follow the steps mentioned here.

Other methods to fix the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error message –

• Use stock GPU cables instead of OEM
• Check hardware connections
• Replace GPU if there is a fault with the current one
• Use Registry Editor

Wrapping it All Up

The 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG is a tricky and inconsistent error that has affected a lot of Apex Legends players. The long list of methods discussed here should help you resolve this error. However, you can also try turning off NVIDIA Reflex and VSync or Uninstalling & reinstalling the game.

Engine error thread on Reddit

EA Answers HQ

FAQs

Q. What causes the error code 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG?

A. Reasons like overclocking CPU/GPU or running overlay programs like Discord or Steam can cause your computer to generate the 0x887A0006 – DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error message.

Q. What is error code 0x887a0007?

A. The error code 0x887a0007 pops up on the screen when the driver of your GPU malfunctions while rendering a game.

Q. How to fix graphics driver errors?

A. Press WINDOWS + X and click on Device Manager > expand Display adapters and right-click on each entry > Update driver.

Get out of your troubleshooting nightmare and back in the game with these tips for fixing the 0x887A0006: DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error.

Many Windows gaming enthusiasts have reported that they’re encountering a DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error. This error regularly crashes some players’ games shortly after starting them or when they’re playing. It displays an error message window that includes a 0x887A0006 code and says, “A problem has occurred with your display driver.”

Microsoft has described the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error to be a command communication issue between system hardware and games. This error is a big deal when it keeps crashing affected Windows games. However, players have resolved the 0x887A0006 error with these potential fixes.

1. Set Affected Games to Run With Administrator Rights

Make sure the games that error 0x887A0006 crashes have full system access by running them with administrator rights. You can temporarily select to run a game with admin rights or set it to always run with elevated privileges. This is how you can configure an affected game to run as an administrator:

1. First, bring up Windows 11’s file manager with a method in our guide for opening Explorer.
2. Then open the installation folder that contains the game’s EXE (application file).
3. Right-click the game’s EXE file and select Properties.
4. Click the properties window’s Compatibility tab.
5. Select Run this game as administrator to give the game elevated privileges.
   
6. To save the settings, press the Apply button.
7. Then try playing your affected game to see if this potential solution makes a difference.

2. Select Debug Mode in the NVIDIA Control Panel

Some players have fixed the 0x887A0006 error by selecting Debug Mode in the NVIDIA Control Panel. That option disables GPU (graphical processing unit) overclocking. If your PC has an NVIDIA graphics card, you can select the Debug Mode option as follows:

1. Right-click the desktop area and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Click the Help menu.
   
3. Select Debug Mode on the menu.

3. Repair the Files for Any Affected Games

There’s a possibility that the 0x887A0006 error sometimes occurs because of corrupted game files. So, it’s recommended players verify affected games with their gaming clients. Epic Games, Steam, Origin, and Battle.net all include options for verifying (repairing) games. This is how you can verify affected games in the Epic Game and Steam launchers.

How to Repair Games on Epic Games

For Epic Games:

1. Run Epic Games to view its windows.
2. Click the Epic Games Launcher’s Library tab.
3. Next, click the ellipses menu button for the game you need to verify.
4. Select Manage to bring up some options.
   
5. Press the Verify button, and wait for the verification process to finish.
   

How to Repair Games on Steam

For Steam:

1. Open up Steam’s window.
2. To view your games, select Steam’s Library tab.
3. Right-click a game for which you need to verify files and select Properties.
4. Click the Local Files tab to view more options.
   
5. Select Steam’s Verify integrity of game files option.

4. Check If Your PC Uses the Right GPU for Affected Games

If you have a PC with two GPUs, make sure your affected games are configured to run with the dedicated high-performance graphics card. Your PC’s integrated graphics card (usually of the Intel variety) might not meet the affected game’s minimum system requirements. You can check and change a game’s GPU setting on the NVIDIA Control Panel like this:

1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking the desktop and selecting it from the context menu.
2. Then select Manage 3D settings on the left of the panel.
3. Click Program Settings to view that tab.
4. Next, click the Select a program to customize drop-down menu. If you can’t find a game listed, click Add and select it.
   
5. Select a game for which you need to fix the 0x887A0006 error.
6. Click the Select the preferred graphics processor drop-down menu, and select the High-performance NVIDIA processor option.
   
7. Select Apply to save the new GPU settings.

If your PC has an AMD graphics card, you’ll need to open the AMD Radeon Settings panel from the desktop’s context menu. Click the System tab in AMD Radeon Settings. Then click the Switchable Graphics tab, and select the High Performance GPU option for the affected game.

5. Roll Back the Most Recent Graphics Driver Update

A few players have said they fixed error 0x887A0006 by rolling back graphics drivers. Applying such a resolution will restore the previous graphics driver installed on your PC. If the file for your previous graphics driver remains saved, you can select to roll back the driver via Device Manager. This article about how to roll back a driver includes instructions for applying this possible fix.

6. Update Your GPU’s Driver

The 0x887A0006 error message explicitly says that an issue has occurred with your PC’s display (graphics) adapter. That could mean there’s an outdated graphics driver on your PC that isn’t compatible with affected games. The probable solution in such a scenario is to update the driver for your PC’s GPU.

You can update an NVIDIA or AMD driver in a few different ways. Some users utilize driver updater software packages, but some of them don’t update graphics drivers to the newest ones available. To ensure you’re installing the very latest driver available for your GPU, download it from the manufacturer’s website.

Our guide for updating your graphics drivers on Windows provides further details about the various methods.

7. Disable DirectX 12 in Any Affected Games

DirectX 12 is the more advanced alternative version to DX11 that’s known to generate issues for some games. So, it’s recommended that you disable DX12 by setting DX11 for games where the 0x887A0006 error occurs.

If you can get to an affected game’s settings screen before it crashes, disable its DirectX 12 graphic option from there. Alternatively, you can set games to start with DX11 in Epic Games like this:

1. First, open Epic Games Launcher.
2. Click the circle button that includes your user initials.
3. Select the Settings option on the menu that opens.
   
4. Then click the game title for which 0x887A0006 arises.
5. Select the Additional Command Line Arguments box.
   
6. Add d3d11 in the text box.

8. Switch to the High-Performance Power Plan

Error 0x887A0006 will more likely arise with the Power saver or Balanced power setting selected. Those power settings reduce PC performance for the sake of saving energy. So, try selecting the high-performance setting to ensure optimal gaming performance as follows:

1. To access the tool for finding files, apps, and folders, press the Windows logo + S keys simultaneously.
2. Type powercfg.cpl in the text box and click the matching search result.
3. Click Create a power plan on the left side of the Control Panel applet.
   
4. Select the High performance option for the plan.
   
5. Input a plan title in the name box and click Next.
6. Click Create to add the plan.
7. Select the new high-performance plan in the Power Options Control Panel applet.

9. Don’t Overclock Your PC

Overclocking GPUs or CPUs (central processors) is one of the more common causes of error 0x887A0006. Have you overclocked your PC with overclocking software like CPU Tweaker, AMD Ryzan Master, or MSI Afterburner in any way? If so, it’s recommended you disable (undo) any overclocking you’ve applied by restoring default system values with whatever overclock software you utilize.

You can disable NVIDIA GPU overclocking with the method outlined for resolution two. However, that option won’t be available on PCs with AMD graphics cards. Nor will it be of any use for users who’ve overclocked CPUs.

10. Edit the GraphicsDrivers Registry Key

Disabling Timeout Detection and Recovery is another potential 0x887A0006 error fix some players have confirmed works. Time Detection and Recovery is a Windows feature that resets an unresponsive graphics driver. You can disable that feature by editing the GraphicsDrivers registry key in the following steps:

1. Launch Windows’ Registry Editor app (check out our guide on how to open Regedit for further instructions.)
2. Navigate to this GraphicsDrivers registry key location by entering the following path in the address bar:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers  

3. Right-click GraphicsDrivers and select that key’s New > DWORD (32-bit) Value options.
   
4. Type TdrLevel inside the DWORD’s text box.
5. Double-click TdrLevel to view a Value data box for that DWORD.
   
6. Enter 0 in TdrLevel’s Value box, and select OK to save.
7. Close the Regedit app, and then restart your PC.

11. Reinstall the Game That’s Crashing

Reinstalling an affected game is the last thing to try when all else fails. Applying this potential solution will likely fix corrupted or missing game files that could be causing error 0x887A0006. Some players may be concerned about losing saved games when reinstalling, but you can back up game saves in numerous ways.

You might be able to uninstall an affected game via Programs and Features or Settings. If you can’t see a game listed there, however, you’ll need to uninstall the title within the gaming client software with which you installed it. Then select to install the game in your gaming client.

Stop the 0x887A0006 Error Spoiling Your Gaming Fun

It’s likely that one of those Windows 11/10 solutions will fix the 0x887A0006 error for affected games on your PC. There are also other potential resolutions for this issue since it has variable causes. Disabling game overlays, turning off Steam Cloud syncing, and updating Windows and DirectX are additional potential fixes for error 0x887A0006 that might also be worth a try.