Most commonly, this error occurs due to compatibility issues with League of Legends (LoL). This is supported by a statement in the official LoL article addressing this matter. While the proposed solution has resolved the problem for many users, it might not be effective for everyone. Therefore, this guide provides multiple solutions to remedy this error. Let’s now go through the potential solutions for this issue.
1. Disable Compatibility Mode for League of Legends
2. Disable Nvidia GeForce Overlay
If you use GeForce Experience, you might have the In-Game Overlay feature enabled. It’s known to cause issues with games, so disabling the overlay could resolve this error. The overlay consumes a significant amount of memory, which can lead to crashes and error messages. Hence, disabling the overlay in GeForce Experience is advised.
3. Run League of Legends Executables as an Administrator
Lack of the necessary permissions for LoL’s executable files can also lead to this error. Running a trusted program as an administrator can ensure that permissions are not causing the issue.
4. Reduce the Resolution from the Config File
Some players have remedied the error by reducing the game’s resolution, suggesting that using an incompatible resolution may cause the problem.
5. Add League of Legends to Antivirus Exceptions
Adding the LoL executable files to your antivirus exceptions list prevents them from being scanned, which can sometimes resolve issues if the antivirus software interferes with the game. Here are the steps using Windows Defender Antivirus as an example (if you use a third-party antivirus, add exceptions through its settings):
6. Reinstall League of Legends and Riot Client
As previously mentioned, file corruption could be a root cause of the issue. It is often beneficial to reinstall LoL as well as the Riot Client:
7. Reset your Windows
Resetting Windows returns all settings to their defaults and removes all installed applications from your system drive. You won’t lose personal data if you use the Keep My Files option during the reset. This measure is recommended only if you can back up important data located on your system drive. A Windows reset has been a successful resolution for many users experiencing this problem. If you’ve followed all the methods above and the error still occurs, it may be time to contact League of Legends support for further assistance.
