If your video card drivers and DirectX are current, then this error may be caused by an interfering software program, such as an antivirus application. See our Game Crashing, Freezing, or Blank Screen help article for instructions on how to update your video card driver and install the latest multimedia software.If your system's video card drivers are out of date or the latest version of DirectX isn't installed, you might encounter this error while attempting to open and play a complex or graphic-intensive game. If you’ve successfully downloaded your game and received the access violation error while playing the game, then it is most likely related to your computer’s graphics configuration. This error can be caused by the following: an interfering software program (usually an antivirus application), an outdated video card driver, or an outdated version of DirectX. Why do I get an access violation error while installing, loading, or playing a game?Īn access violation is a non-specific error that occurs while installing, loading, or playing a game.
