1. Run Cyberpunk 2077 with administrator privileges
When a program runs with administrator permissions, it now has the ability to bypass security issues that can interfere with and prevent the game from running. Moreover, running with administrator permission will allow the game to use the required configuration files to run the game properly. To run Cyberpunk 2077 as an administrator:
2. Update Graphics Driver
Crashing problems can also be caused by outdated drivers. If you don’t keep your drivers updated, then you first need to update your drivers. Recently, Nvidia released a driver that causes several games to crash, including Cyberpunk 2077. Fortunately, They immediately released a hotfix driver to fix the crashing issues on several games. If you are using a faulty or outdated driver from any vendor, you need to update your driver before moving to other methods. To update graphics drivers:
3. Disable the Overlay feature (Steam users)
Running overlay applications while playing causes the game to run out of memory, resulting in crashes because overlay applications consume high memory usage. Steam also provides an overlay feature that allows users to make purchases, view friends, and access the store from the in-game. Since it uses additional memory power, disabling it can help fix the crashes. To disable overlay:
4. Verify the Integrity of game files
The Verify integrity of game files is a feature on most platforms, such as Steam and Epic Games. It allows users to restore or replace corrupted or missing game files. Typically, it helps prevent bugs and crashing issues. To Verify the Integrity of game files:
4.1 Steam
4.2 Epic Games
5. Set your maximum frame rates to monitor hertz
Matching the maximum frame rates with monitor hertz prevents the GPU from overloading. When a game runs with as many frame rates as possible, the GPU can get overloaded, which can cause overheating and crashing problems. Therefore, try matching the maximum frame rates to monitor hertz to fix this issue.
6. Run Cyberpunk 2077 with Compatibility Settings
Compatibility settings include low resolution, disabling full-screen optimization, and allowing users to run the game with the old version of Windows. Full-screen optimization is enabled by default in Windows. Microsoft created it to enhance gaming performance by allowing it to take control of the entire screen. According to the user’s reports, it does not always increases the gaming performance; instead, it can crash the game due to the conflict between in-game optimization and full-screen optimization. Since Cyberpunk 2077 has built-in optimization, there is no need to use Windows full-screen optimization, which can lead to crashes. To configure the compatibility settings:
7. Uninstall the Memory Booster or Performance Booster applications
RAM or Performance boosting applications are designed to manage memory bases tasks efficiently by allocating the memory to other processes. This helps run the targeted application smoothly. However, if it allocates the memory to irrelevant tasks, it can crash cyberpunk 2077. To uninstall the application:
8. Update your Windows
Outdated Windows usually have old features that are incompatible with the latest application/game, causing games to run with crashes, lag, and buffers. Hence, if you don’t keep your Windows up to date, try updating it before trying other methods. To update Windows to the latest version:
9. Allow Cyberpunk 2077 from Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall blocks unauthorized access or threats that come from outside. It also monitors inside activities to prevent malware from being injected from the pen drive or external disks. Since Cyberpunk 2077 uses high memory usage, Windows firewall can block it to reduce memory usage by crashing it.
10. Remove GPU Overclocking
No dought, GPU overclocking increases gaming performance, but it can also lead to crashing issues as it overheats Graphics Card, which often causes the system and game to crash immediately. Hence, it is always recommended to reset overclock setting if encountering crashing problems. To revert the GPU overclocking:
11. Disable the XMP feature
XMP or Extreme Memory Profile is an overclocking feature that allows users to use RAM on its rated overclock speed. If your motherboard is not compatible with the overclocked RAM speed, it will result in crashes. To disable XMP:
12. Launch Cyberpunk 2077 in a clean boot environment
Clean boot is a troubleshooting technique that enables the minimal of drivers and services required to boot Windows. The clean boot can be used when third-party services interfere and prevent the game from running properly. Hence, try running the game with a clean boot environment.
13. Reinstall Cyberpunk 2077 completely
Finally, if you are still encountering crashing issues, it is probably due to your RAM or corrupted game files. You can try reinstalling the game. If the issue persists, test your RAM for hardware issues. To reinstall Cyberpunk 2077:
13.1 Steam
13.2 Epic Games
