How to Fix the LoL Graphics Device Could Not Be Started Error

League of Legends players can run into the "graphics device could not be started" error. This error is caused by the graphics card and has a few possible fixes. In this article, we'll explain how you can fix it.

LoL Graphics Device Could Not Be Started Error Fix

First, let's note that the reason you're running into this error is a problem occurring with your graphics card. The most important way to resolve this error is to update your graphics card. You can get help from additional programs to update your graphics card, or you can run the update directly through the manufacturer's own website. The error should disappear once you finish the update, but if the problem persists, you can submit a support ticket to Riot Games.

How Do You Fix the LoL Graphics Device Could Not Be Started Error on Windows 10?

If you're using Windows 10, you can follow the steps below.

• Update your graphics drivers.
• Open Windows Update.
• Run League of Legends in compatibility mode.
• Reset your screen resolution.
• Manually install DirectX.

To Update Your Graphics Drivers;

• Check Device Manager.
• Install Windows updates.
• Use the manufacturer's official website.
• Use an automatic updater tool.

To Open Windows Update;

• Find the "Start" menu on your computer and type "Windows Update" in the search box. Click the option that appears.
• The "Windows Settings" section will open; from there, click "Check for updates."
• Once the process finishes, you can restart your computer.
• Make sure League of Legends launches successfully.

To Run League of Legends in Compatibility Mode;

• Find the installation file and right-click the game.
• Open the Properties option.
• Go to the "Compatibility" tab in the window that opens.
• Click the dropdown menu under "Compatibility mode" and select a Windows version you want the game to run compatibly with.
• In the Settings section, check "Run this program as an administrator" and "Disable fullscreen optimizations."
• Apply the changes you made.
• Restart League of Legends and check whether the error is gone.

To Reset Your Screen Resolution;

• Click an empty area on your desktop and find "Display Settings" in the menu.
• Press the Windows logo key + I to open "Settings." Then click "System." In the new window, click "Display."
• Expand the arrow under Screen Resolution and set a new resolution.

To Manually Install DirectX;

• Open the "DirectX download" page on Microsoft's website.
• Download the installation file to your computer.
• Once the installation file finishes downloading, follow the on-screen instructions, then restart your computer when the process is complete.