With the causes discussed, let’s explore solutions from public discussion forums that have worked for affected users.
1. Reinstall Reshade With an Older DirectX Version
Since this issue often results from incompatibility between the game and Reshade, it is strongly recommended that you reinstall Reshade with an older DirectX version, such as 11. This will ensure compatibility and proper shader performance, allowing Reshade to function without any issues.
2. Install Reshade on Launcher.exe Instead of Game.exe
Installing Reshade on launcher.exe instead of the game’s executable can also help resolve the issue. This has worked for many affected users; therefore, it might work for you as well.
3. Switch to Gshade
Gshade is an enhanced version of Reshade. It is designed for better performance and compatibility with games like Final Fantasy XIV and The Sims 4. It uses custom shaders to optimize visual effects while offering the easiest setup. It’s not different from Reshade, so you can install it, especially if the issue still persists.
4. Rename the d3d9.dll (The Sims 4)
The Sims 4 stopped working with Reshade after recent updates to DirectX due to mismatched files. Renaming the d3d9.dll to dxgi.dll ensures that Reshade uses the correct DirectX version, allowing it to render shaders functionally with the updated game version. If you are still encountering the issue, try reinstalling the game to check whether corrupted files are causing the problem. If this does not work, you can use GShade instead of Reshade, as mentioned in method 3.
