Editing the registry is safe if followed exactly. Create a System Restore point first.
In this guide, we will dissect exactly why the "DirectX Query" fails, what triggers the "STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION" or "ERR_GFX_D3D_INIT" errors, and provide 11 proven solutions to get you back on the server. Fix FiveM has stopped responding -DirectX query-
: Launch FiveM and reduce the in-game graphical settings to lower the load on your GPU. Editing the registry is safe if followed exactly
| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Driver lacks required DX11 optimizations or has known FiveM bugs | | Corrupted DirectX runtime | Missing or damaged DirectX redistributable files | | Third-party overlays | Discord, GeForce Experience, MSI Afterburner, or Radeon Software conflict | | GPU timeout (TDR) | Graphics card takes >2 seconds to respond; Windows resets driver | | Incompatible graphics settings | FiveM forces DX11 but GPU set to power-saving mode or integrated graphics | | Corrupted FiveM cache | Old shader or game cache causes rendering inconsistency | | Overclock instability | Unstable GPU core/memory clock leads to device removal | : Launch FiveM and reduce the in-game graphical
Some users have success forcing FiveM to run via Vulkan or an older D3D11 path. This is hacky but effective for AMD Radeon users.