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Apex Directx Error: Fix This Issue With 4 Simple Methods
Updating the graphics card drivers is a practical solution
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Apex Legends DirectX error can prevent you from starting the game, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix this problem once and for all.
The game has been out for a while now, and EA’s new battle royale game has become a little phenomenon in its own right, with 50 million players in its first month. That’s something to write home about.
With thousands of players logged into EA’s servers, errors are bound to happen occasionally. With users encounteringDirectXerrors recently, this issue became the focal point on Reddit threads.
Let’s take about possible triggers and solutions.
What causes Apex Directx error?
From the feedback from multiple users, we have been able to sum up the principal triggers for this error to include the following two elements:
While there may be some other minor triggers, you should be concerned about the above listed. So let us explore practical solutions for Apex legends DirectX 11 and 12 errors.
How can I fix Apex Legends DirectX error?
1. Directx .cab file removal
2. Turn off your firewall
For some users, this simple solution might work. However, keep in mind that turning off your firewall may not solve Apex Legends DirectX errors for all the gamers out there.
So, here are the steps to follow:
3. Run CCleaner
CCleaner is a handy tool thatremoves any unnecessary files left overfrom apps and programs that weren’t completely installed. This tool cleans your Windows Registry.
All you need to do isdownload CCleanerfrom the official website, install it on your PC and run it.
4. Update your graphics driver
Another common cause for DirectX errors is outdated graphics drivers. Make sure you installed the latest GPU drivers for Apex Legends.
Alternatively, you may go to your GPU manufacturer’s official website and download the available graphics driver updates.
These solutions should help you when you face this Apex DirectX error. In some extreme cases, you may have to uninstall Origin. Usually, this is a last resort solution, but it may help you to solve this problem.
What issues have you experienced while fighting alongside your teammates? Let us know in the comments below.
More about the topics:Apex Legends,DirectX Errors
Madalina Dinita
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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
