After we’ve investigated this particular issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are several different underlying scenarios that might be triggering this error code. Here’s a shortlist of potential culprits that might be creating this particular error code: Now that you are aware of every potential culprit that might be responsible for this particular issue, here’s a list of verified methods that other affected users have successfully used to get to the bottom of this issue:
Method 1: Installing the Latest Stable GPU driver version
According to a lot of affected users that were encountering this error when attempting to run certain resource-demanding games, you might be dealing with a driver issue. In most cases, the issue is either caused by an outdated driver graphics card version or due to an unstable GPU driver. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to get the issue resolved by reinstalling the GPU drivers that you’re actively using. Note: The steps of doing so will be different depending on your GPU manufacturer. In order to accommodate both AMD and Nvidia users, we created two separate guides that will help you uninstall and reinstall your GPU – whether you’re using AMD or Nvidia graphics cards. Follow the guide that’s applicable to your GPU manufacturer to resolve the Direct3D11 Error 0X087A0001 on Windows 10:
A. Reinstalling the GPU drivers on NVIDIA
B. Reinstalling the GPU drivers for AMD
In case the same Direct3D11 Error 0X087A0001 still occurs even after you ensure that you’re using the latest GPU drivers, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 2: Launching the Game via the Launcher (if applicable)
If you’re encountering this issue while attempting to launch a legacy game that is officially supported on Windows 10, you should ensure that you launch the game through the launcher where you purchased the game from (E.G. from Steam, GoG, Origin, Epic Games, etc.) This is important because the launcher typically makes the game renderable on Windows 10 through a series of parameters that stabilizes the game for the latest Windows iteration. So if you find yourself in this particular scenario, open Steam, GoG Galaxy or Epic games and launch the game that was triggering the 0X087A0001 via the library menu. Once you locate the game inside the Library menu of your launcher, open it up and see if the problem is now resolved. If you still end up seeing the 0X087A0001 error code even when launching the game through the launcher, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 3: Enable Reduced Color Mode (if applicable)
As it turns out, another fairly common instance that will trigger the Direct3D11 Error 0X087A0001 is a scenario in which the game was not originally designed to support 32-bit color depth (which is usually forced by default on Windows 10). Several affected users that were also dealing with this issue when trying to launch legacy games have reported that they finally manage to fix the issue by modifying the properties screen of the executable that they use to launch the game so that Reduced Color Mode: 16 bit is enabled. Note: This workaround was confirmed to be effective by a lot of users encountering this issue with Red Alert 2, Yuri’s Revenge, and a lot of legacy games. If you’re looking for specific instructions on how to enable reduced color mode for the game that is failing with the 0X087A0001 error, move down to the next potential fix below: If this method was not applicable or you’re still encountering the same 0X087A0001 error code even after you modified the default color mode, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 4: Overriding High DPI Scaling (if applicable)
In case reducing the color bit mode didn’t produce an effect or the architecture of the game didn’t allow you to enforce this type of change, the next thing you should do is to modify the high DPI settings behavior of the game. Several affected users that were also dealing with this problem have reported that they finally manage to fix the issue and launch the game without the same error code by using the Compatibility tab to force the High DPI scaling to override to be performed by the System instead of the application. If you haven’t tried this fix yet, follow the instructions below: In case you are still seeing the same 0X087A0001 error code (Can’t Set Video Mode) when launching the game or application and see if the problem is now fixed.
Method 5: Change the Application Resolution (if applicable)
As it turns out, another fairly common instance that will produce the 0X087A0001 error code is an instance in which the legacy application was not originally designed to support the resolution that your system is currently configured to run the game on. Several affected users that found themselves in a similar situation have reported that the issue was finally resolved after they modified the behavior of the legacy’s app executable so that the lowest resolution is forced upon startup. If you think this scenario might be applicable, follow the instructions below to force the game to launch the application resolution: In case the same error code is still occurring after trying this fix or this method was not applicable, move down to the final potential fix below.
Method 6: Running the Program in Compatibility Mode
If none of the methods above have proven to be effective in your case, you should start considering that the game’s old age is a problem because of the incompatibility with Windows 10. This is an even bigger issue if the Anniversary Update is installed on Windows 10. Fortunately, using the compatibility mode, you can change the perceived Windows on which the game is running on. Some users recommended using Windows 95 as the Compatibility OS when running legacy games developed in the 2000s era. Follow the steps to see how to change it:
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