How to Fix d3d11.dll Crashes in FiveM

How to Fix d3d11.dll Crashes in FiveM

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If you are experiencing crashes with d3d11.dll, removing it will get you playing FiveM® again. d3d11.dll is not a file included with GTA V® or FiveM®, but a file included in many graphics mods.

  • d3d11.dll
  • d3d11.dll?EnsureChildDevice@...
  • Exception code: c0000005 (access violation)

Last updated: May 2025

Common Causes

  • You have installed a graphics mod for GTA V® that is causing conflicts with FiveM®
  • The d3d11.dll file in your GTA V® directory is corrupted
  • Your game has third-party modifications that are incompatible with FiveM®

Solutions for Players

  • First, close any FiveM® processes:
    1. 1
      Exit FiveM® completely
    2. 2
      Check Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to ensure FiveM® is not running
  • Locate your FiveM® and GTA V® directories:

    Your FiveM® install location:

    GTA V Installation Directories

    Rockstar
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto V
    Steam
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\commonapps\Grand Theft Auto V
    Epic
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\GTA V\
  • Remove problematic files:

    Remove any of the following files from your GTA V® directory:

    • d3d11.dll
    • d3dcompiler_46e.dll
  • Verify your game files:
    1. 1
      Open the Rockstar Launcher, Steam, or Epic Games launcher
    2. 2
      Find GTA V® in your library
    3. 3
      Select the verify/repair game files option
    4. 4
      Wait for the verification process to complete
    5. 5
      Launch FiveM® again to see if the issue is resolved

Common Questions About d3d11.dll Crashes

Answers to frequently asked questions about d3d11.dll related crashes in FiveM

d3d11.dll is not a file included with GTA V® or FiveM®, but a file included in many graphics mods. It can cause crashes when these mods are incompatible with FiveM or when the file becomes corrupted.

Removing d3d11.dll will only disable the graphics mod you installed. Your base GTA V graphics will continue to function normally. FiveM® will actually work better without these graphics modification files.

No, you don't need to reinstall the entire game. Simply removing the d3d11.dll file and then verifying your game files through the Rockstar Launcher, Steam, or Epic Games launcher is sufficient.

FiveM is designed to work with the vanilla GTA V installation. Graphics mods often cause compatibility issues with FiveM, which is why they're not recommended. Most FiveM servers use their own visual enhancements that don't require client-side graphics mods.

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