Solve BO6 DirectX Crashes on PC: 5 Quick Fixes That Work

Published On - October 2, 2025

Sophia Willson blog

Let’s face it—nothing is more frustrating than getting ready for some epic gameplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (BO6) only to be interrupted by a DirectX crash. Boom. Game gone. Mood ruined. But don’t worry—you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not out of options.

The good news? There are a few quick fixes that can get you back into the action without tearing your hair out. These tips are easy, even if you’re not super techy. Let’s dive right in and fix those annoying DirectX errors for good!

1. Update Your Graphics Drivers

This is the #1 reason for DirectX crashes in BO6. Outdated or broken graphics drivers can cause the game to crash before you even hear the first gunshot.

Here’s how to fix it:

  • For NVIDIA: Open GeForce Experience and check for updates.
  • For AMD: Use AMD Adrenalin Software to find the latest driver.
  • For Intel: Use the Intel Driver & Support Assistant online.

If you don’t have these tools, you can always go to your GPU maker’s website and download the latest driver manually.

Pro tip: Always restart your PC after the update. It helps everything settle in nicely.

2. Check In-Game Settings

Sometimes you don’t need a deep fix. Just a simple settings tweak can do the magic. BO6 can crash if your graphics settings are too high for your PC to handle.

Try this:

  • Launch BO6.
  • Go to Settings → Graphics.
  • Turn off or lower these:
    • Ray Tracing
    • Texture Quality
    • Ambient Occlusion
  • Set preset to Medium or Low and see if it helps.

If the game stays up and running, you’ll know this was the issue! You can slowly turn features back on to balance looks vs. stability.

3. Reinstall DirectX

This might sound scary, but it’s actually super simple. If DirectX itself is damaged or missing some files, BO6 won’t run right. Luckily, reinstalling DirectX is quick and painless.

Here’s what to do:

  1. Visit Microsoft’s official DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer.
  2. Download and install the tool.
  3. Restart your PC after it’s done.

If you’re on Windows 10 or 11, DirectX updates usually come with Windows Update. So, keeping Windows updated can also help.

4. Turn Off Background Apps

Too many apps running in the background can mess with your game. Especially overlays like Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, or MSI Afterburner—they’re helpful but can conflict with DirectX.

Here’s what to do:

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  • Close apps you don’t need while gaming.
  • Disable in-game overlays, like:
    • Discord → User Settings → Game Overlay → Turn off.
    • NVIDIA → Settings → Turn off in-game overlay.

Less clutter = fewer crashes. Your game will thank you!

5. Use Windows Compatibility Settings

If none of the above works, here’s a trick that helps a lot of players. BO6 might be glitching due to compatibility issues with your version of Windows. You can change that.

Try this:

  • Right-click the BO6 game shortcut or .exe file.
  • Select Properties.
  • Go to the Compatibility tab.
  • Check “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and pick Windows 8.
  • Also check “Run this program as an administrator”.

Click Apply and try launching the game again. Sometimes, that’s all it takes!

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If you’re still getting DirectX errors, don’t give up. It might be one of the following issues:

  • Corrupt game files: Use Steam or Battle.net to verify BO6 game files.
  • Overheating: Make sure your PC isn’t too hot. Clean those fans!
  • Malware: Run a quick virus scan to rule out sneaky software.
  • Power settings: Set your PC to High Performance Mode under Power Options.

All of these could cause system instability—so doing some quick cleanup is always a good idea.

Final Thoughts

BO6 crashing sucks. But it doesn’t mean your setup is broken. Most DirectX issues come from little conflicts that are easy to fix with a few clicks.

Let’s run through a lightning recap:

  • 🔧 Update your GPU drivers.
  • 🎛️ Lower in-game graphics settings.
  • 🧱 Reinstall DirectX.
  • 🔒 Close unnecessary background apps.
  • 🛠️ Use compatibility mode if needed.

Fix those and your gameplay sessions should run smoother than ever. Get back out there, soldier!

Got a favorite fix of your own? Drop it in a forum or share it with your squad. Let’s keep the fragging going and the crashing not!