Suddenly, games stop to run

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Suddenly, games stop to run

Michal Gabrhel 20

Hello, I got issues with games across plattforms (as I own some of them separately on Gog, Steam and Battle-Net). Namely games such as Warhammer: Chaosbane, Grim Dawn and Diablo 2: Resurrected (among many). Some of them simply stopped being able to run past opening screen/picture and freeze.

I would really like to play them again since a few weeks ago I could.

Look into it, please.

Michal Gabrhel

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David-M 127.6K Independent Advisor

I am such a .... I plugged display into integrated card instead of separate one! No wonder it did not work! Works fine now! :D

Don't worry about it! It happens much more often than you think, especially when moving or setting up a PC.

Windows tends to prioritize rendering on whichever graphics device the monitor is physically connected to, which is why the system defaulted to the integrated chip.

If the cable was switched while the system was running, it is a good idea to do a quick restart of the PC. Rebooting ensures the motherboard properly updates its display detection, allows the dedicated graphics driver to take full control, and completely disables the integrated graphics to avoid any potential device conflicts in the background.

Glad to hear the games are working properly again! Best regards.

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Michal Gabrhel 20

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David-M 127.6K Independent Advisor

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

Please collect your system information using the DxDiag tool and send it for analysis.

Open the Start Menu, type DxDiag, and select it from the list of results;

Share the information via screenshots; I need the information in the "System" and "Display" tabs.

Use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

If you prefer, you can share the information in file form. See the article below under "Share results".

https://support.microsoft.com/windows/which-version-of-directx-is-on-your-pc-3c688307-6c44-2ff5-9df7-d90d92bf5239

Looking forward to your reply.

Michal Gabrhel 20 Reputation points

2026-09-24T13:29:46.0533333+00:00

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David-M 127.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-24T14:23:29.8033333+00:00
Thanks for the screenshots.

Looking at the screenshots, it shows only the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770. Running games like Diablo 2: Resurrected or Warhammer: Chaosbane on this integrated chip will cause crashes or freezes because it lacks dedicated video memory.

Could you check a couple of things to help figure this out?

Is there another tab at the top of the DxDiag window? It would usually be named "Display 2" or "Render". If there is one, please share a screenshot of it.

Could you also share a screenshot from System Information? Press "Windows + R", type msinfo32, and press Enter. (DxDiag lacks some information, probably because the manufacturer did not register in the BIOS correctly)

Also, a quick question: Is the monitor cable plugged directly into a discrete graphics card (Nvidia or AMD), or is it plugged into the port on the motherboard?

Looking forward to your reply.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Michal Gabrhel 20 Reputation points

2026-09-24T14:42:03.8866667+00:00

I am such a .... I plugged display into integrated card instead of separate one! No wonder it did not work! Works fine now! :D

Answer 3

Michal Gabrhel 20

Problem persists still.

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