Share this article
Improve this guide
Fix Guild Wars 2 issues in Windows 10/11 with our easy steps
6 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Guild Wars 2 is a popular massivemultiplayer online gamethat was released in 2012, but it seems that thisgamehas some issues withWindows 10, so let’s have a closer look at them.
It has been reported that thisgamesuffers from frequent crashes and graphical glitches onWindows 10.
It can be quite annoying when you can’t enjoy your favouritegameafter investing so much time into it, so without further delay, let’s fix these Guild Wars 2 issues.
How can I fix Guild Wars 2 problems in Windows 10?
Solution 1 – Disable Razer Synapse data tracking
There’s a Graphics Enhancement Mod for Guild Wars 2, also known as GEMFX, and it has been said that Guild Wars 2 crashes on launch when using this mod.
One of the options is to disable this mod, but if you’re usingRazer Synapseyou might want to disable data tracking. To uninstall Razer Synapse data tracking do the following:
Solution 2 – Reinstall DirectX
There are reports regarding DirectX crash when using GEMFX mod. In order to fix this issue you need to download and install DirectX 9.0c. You can download all the files that you need fromhere.
Solution 3 – Add -repair parameter
Most of us enjoy our favouritegamesin full-screen mode, but it seems that this mode makes Guild Wars 2 freeze and crash.
In order to fix that, you need to add -repair parameter to thegameby following these instructions:
Solution 4 – Reinstall Nvidia drivers
There have been reports that Guild Wars 2 has some issues withNvidia driversonWindows 10, and the best solution in this case is to reinstall thedrivers.
When youuninstallNvidiadriversmake sure that you restart your computer, and after installing latestNvidiadriversmake sure that you restart your computer again.
In certain cases, your system can operate better using older versions ofdrivers. As confirmed by our readers, you can try this solution to fix Guild Wars 2 issues. Make sure tostop automatic driver updatesand download older Nvidiadriver.
It’s crucial that you restart your computer after uninstalling and installing displaydriversin order for this process to be successful.
Solution 5 – Change the game from fullscreen to borderless window mode
Another problem withNvidiadriversis that sometimes the game minimises andcrashes, and in order to fix that it’s suggested that you change your mode from full-screen to border-less window.
After changing the game mode from full-screen to border-less window, restart thegame, and change it back to full-screen again.
Solution 6 – Close EVGA PrecisionX 16
EVGA PrecisionX 16 is a popular overclocking tool for Nvidia graphic cards, but despite its popularity, this tool can cause some graphical glitches with Guild Wars 2.
Users report that they have encountered invisible cursors and black box around the cursor, and the solution to these glitches is to close EVGA PrecisionX 16 software.
Solution 7 – Delete the local.dat file
Some users have complained that theirgamecrashesgiving them out of memory error. This issue has been reported on computers with 16GB or more of RAM, so it’s safe to assume that the issue isn’t caused by lack of memory.
After some research it was concluded that the main cause of thesecrashesis local.dat file that is created by thegame. This file holds some game data, and due to constant patches sometimes the data can get corrupted, so it’s advised to delete this file.
To delete local.dat file follow these instructions:
After deleting local.dat you will have to change your graphic andsound settingsbecause they will return to default values.
Solution 8 – Switch to 64-bit beta client
Constantcrashesandout of memoryerrors are reported by the users, and game developers have advised switching to a 64-bit beta client.
According to them, 64-bit client utilises your memory better. Just go to thegame’s website and download the 64-bit beta client and move it to the game installation directory.
You won’t have to download thegameagain, and you can continue where you left off.
Solution 9 – Change Anti-aliasing settings in Catalyst Control Center
It has been reported that Guild Wars 2 has its share of issues with Anti-aliasing settings, so if you use AMD card it’s advisable to change those settings in Catalyst Control Center.
Solution 10 – Disable certain in-game settings
If you’re getting low performance and experiencingcrashes, you might want to disable certain options in video settings.
Video options such as character animation and high-resolution textures can cause some issues on older computers, so make sure that you disable them.
Find out more about Guild Wars 2crashesin this article:How to fix Guild Wars 2 crashes on Windows 10.
Gamers in regions with unstable internet experienced lag issues and have been able to quickly solve them byusing VPN.
We hope that our solutions were helpful and you can share useful opinions in the comments section below.
What other issues have you encountered in Guild Wars 2 and how did you manage to solve them?
[wl_navigator]
More about the topics:game fix,windows 10 fix
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
User forum
3 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
