There are numerous representations for this issue, and a few of them even reported the 0x80000003 error when trying to play a game. In this guide, we will explain some solutions that will help you resolve the problem.

Is my PC ready to play the game?

If your game is freezing or just not loading at all, the first thing you need to check is if your PC has the correct configuration to play the game.

Ensure you have the required programs: Many games require additional software to run. For instance, DirectX is a must for the huge majority of games. Check the required configuration: You will be able to check the game requirements on the developer’s website or even on the ones from the resellers. Cross-check connected hardware: A game can crash after adding more RAM to your PC so you should also check this particular problem. Verify if you have the latest drivers: If you don’t have the correct drivers or if you didn’t update them in a while, that can cause a lot of problems, and the game might not even run at all.

What can I do if my game is crashing on Windows 11?

1. Update the graphics card driver

1.1 Use Windows Update

That’s the easiest method to update the drivers and especially the one for the graphics card because usually, the manufacturers provide them for a system update. However, it can be the case that it’s not published yet for your system so you will need to navigate to the manufacturer’s website and get it yourself. We also have plenty of solutions if the Settings app crashes on Windows 11 and you can’t perform this procedure.

1.2 Install the driver manually from the manufacturer’s website

1.3 Install the driver with a specialized tool

Sometimes, updating your drivers using Windows Update or installing them from the manufacturer’s website can be tedious. You can opt for the quickest alternative which is a dedicated software that is created to provide you with a complete list of outdated or missing drivers and then locate the latest updates from its database.

2. Run an SFC Scan

3. Change video performance settings

This procedure will prevent the system to apply Data Execution Prevention to your game, and this basically adds an exclusion for it. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

4. Uninstall Sonic Studio 3

Some of our readers fixed this problem by uninstalling the Sonic Studio 3 app so if you have that software installed, try removing it at least temporarily and see if the game runs well. SPONSORED Also, if the game was working fine until you installed third-party software, try uninstalling it and try running the game again to see if it crashes again.

5. Uninstall and reinstall your game

Repeated game crashes and freezes may be caused by a problem with the initial installation or if you reinstalled it on top of an older version. So, make sure you completely uninstall the game this time and delete its folders before installing it again. If you have problems with Windows Explorer, see what to do if Explorer keeps crashing on Windows 11.

6. Turn off Hardware Acceleration

This solution was suggested by one of our readers, and it’s confirmed to work.

7. Turn off the Game Mode

Often aggressive game settings can cause multiple issues with the game. The Game Mode is there to help boost gaming performance, but this could also be the culprit for this error. You can turn it off and check if this resolves the issue or not. If you bought the game from Microsoft Store, this problem may be also caused by the app crashing during the download although it says that it downloaded the game. In this case, we have a guide to deal with Microsoft Store crashing on Windows 11 that might help. We hope that our steps helped you fix the game issues you were experiencing, and now you can enjoy it without interruptions. For any questions or suggestions, leave your comment in the dedicated section below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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