(Solved) Cyberpunk 2077 Keeps Crashing on Windows PC

Cyberpunk 2077 mainly crashes due to outdated or faulty Graphics drivers. Your overall PC performance depends on your graphics drivers. As soon as they become old or corrupted, they can cause Cyberpunk 2077 to crash.

1. Run Cyberpunk 2077 with administrator privileges

When a program runs with administrator permissions, it now has the ability to bypass security issues that can interfere with and prevent the game from running. Moreover, running with administrator permission will allow the game to use the required configuration files to run the game properly.

To run Cyberpunk 2077 as an administrator:

1. Press the Shift key and then right-click on Cyberpunk 2077 from the desktop.
2. Click Run as administrator and wait for it to launch.

   

3. Now check if the problem is resolved. If it’s not, then move on to the other methods.

2. Update Graphics Driver

Crashing problems can also be caused by outdated drivers. If you don’t keep your drivers updated, then you first need to update your drivers. Recently, Nvidia released a driver that causes several games to crash, including Cyberpunk 2077.

Fortunately, They immediately released a hotfix driver to fix the crashing issues on several games. If you are using a faulty or outdated driver from any vendor, you need to update your driver before moving to other methods.

To update graphics drivers:

1. Open your vendor application.
2. Go to the Drivers menu and click Check for updates.

   

3. If there is a driver update, download it and install it,

   

4. Once done, restart your computer and check if your crashing problem is resolved.

3. Disable the Overlay feature (Steam users)

Running overlay applications while playing causes the game to run out of memory, resulting in crashes because overlay applications consume high memory usage.

Steam also provides an overlay feature that allows users to make purchases, view friends, and access the store from the in-game. Since it uses additional memory power, disabling it can help fix the crashes.

To disable overlay:

1. Open Steam, go to Library, and right-click Cyberpunk 2077.
2. Go to Properties.

   

3. Untick Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.

   

4. Additionally, we recommend you disable the graphics vendor application overlay, such as the Geforce Experience. Then, launch Cyberpunk 2077 to check if it still crashes.

4. Verify the Integrity of game files

The Verify integrity of game files is a feature on most platforms, such as Steam and Epic Games. It allows users to restore or replace corrupted or missing game files. Typically, it helps prevent bugs and crashing issues.

To Verify the Integrity of game files:

4.1 Steam

1. Open Steam, go to Library, and then right-click Cyberpunk 2077.

   

2. Select Properties and then go to Local Files using the left sidebar options.
3. Click Verifying integrity of game files from the options.

   

4. Wait for it to complete the process.
5. Once done, launch Cyberpunk 2077 and then check if it still crashes.

4.2 Epic Games

1. Open Epic Games Launcher, and navigate to Library.

   

2. Click the three dots on Cyberpunk 2077.
3. Go to Manage and click Verify.

   

4. Wait for it to complete the verification process.
5. Then, check if the issue is fixed or not.

5. Set your maximum frame rates to monitor hertz

Matching the maximum frame rates with monitor hertz prevents the GPU from overloading. When a game runs with as many frame rates as possible, the GPU can get overloaded, which can cause overheating and crashing problems. Therefore, try matching the maximum frame rates to monitor hertz to fix this issue.

6. Run Cyberpunk 2077 with Compatibility Settings

Compatibility settings include low resolution, disabling full-screen optimization, and allowing users to run the game with the old version of Windows.

Full-screen optimization is enabled by default in Windows. Microsoft created it to enhance gaming performance by allowing it to take control of the entire screen. According to the user’s reports, it does not always increases the gaming performance; instead, it can crash the game due to the conflict between in-game optimization and full-screen optimization. 

Since Cyberpunk 2077 has built-in optimization, there is no need to use Windows full-screen optimization, which can lead to crashes.

To configure the compatibility settings:

1. Right-click Cyberpunk 2077 from the desktop.
2. Go to Properties, then, Compatibility.

   

3. Tick Disable fullscreen optimization and Run in 640*480 screen resolution.

   

4. Once done, launch the game and test your game to see if the issue persists or not.

7. Uninstall the Memory Booster or Performance Booster applications

RAM or Performance boosting applications are designed to manage memory bases tasks efficiently by allocating the memory to other processes. This helps run the targeted application smoothly. However, if it allocates the memory to irrelevant tasks, it can crash cyberpunk 2077.

To uninstall the application:

1. Press the Windows key and type Add or remove programs.

   

2. Open the first settings and find your RAM booster application.
3. Click on Three Dots and then click Uninstall.
4. Again, click Uninstall to confirm the action.

   

5. You might see Uninstall Window of the application. Just click Uninstall.
   Note: If you see a message to reset all the optimization applied on your RAM or any hardware, then make sure to reset them to their default and then uninstall the application.
6. Once done, launch the game and see if the issue persists or not.
7. Close unnecessary applications from the task manager

8. Update your Windows

Outdated Windows usually have old features that are incompatible with the latest application/game, causing games to run with crashes, lag, and buffers. Hence, if you don’t keep your Windows up to date, try updating it before trying other methods.

To update Windows to the latest version:

1. Press the Windows key and type Check for updates.

   

2. Open the settings and click Check for updates.
3. If there are pending updates available, install them.

   

4. Once done, restart your computer and launch cyberpunk 2077 to see whether it crashes or not.

9. Allow Cyberpunk 2077 from Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall blocks unauthorized access or threats that come from outside. It also monitors inside activities to prevent malware from being injected from the pen drive or external disks. Since Cyberpunk 2077 uses high memory usage, Windows firewall can block it to reduce memory usage by crashing it.

1. Press the Windows key and type Control Panel.

   

2. Open Control Panel and go to System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.

   

3. Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall from the left pane.

   

4. Click Change Settings, and then click Allow another app.

   

5. Then, click Browse and go to the directory where Cyberpunk 2077 is installed.
6. Select the Cyberpunk2077.exe file and click Open and click Add.
7. Once done, ensure that the Private and Public boxes associated with Cyberpunk 2077 are checked.

   

10. Remove GPU Overclocking

No dought, GPU overclocking increases gaming performance, but it can also lead to crashing issues as it overheats Graphics Card, which often causes the system and game to crash immediately. Hence, it is always recommended to reset overclock setting if encountering crashing problems.

To revert the GPU overclocking:

1. Open the application that you used to overclock settings.
2. Click the Reset button to revert the overclock settings to default.

   

3. Once done, check if your issue is resolved.

11. Disable the XMP feature

XMP or Extreme Memory Profile is an overclocking feature that allows users to use RAM on its rated overclock speed. If your motherboard is not compatible with the overclocked RAM speed, it will result in crashes.

To disable XMP:

1. To do so, turn off your computer completely.
2. Then, press the Power button and wait for the manufacturer’s logo to appear.
3. Then, press Delete or any other key, which takes you directly into the motherboard bios settings.
4. Navigate to Overclock settings, and locate the XMP option.
5. Disable it if it is enabled.

   

6. Save it and exit the bios settings to restart your computer.
   Note: If you cannot find the XMP option, reset your Bios settings to default.
7. Once done, launch the game to see if the issue is fixed or not.

12. Launch Cyberpunk 2077 in a clean boot environment

Clean boot is a troubleshooting technique that enables the minimal of drivers and services required to boot  Windows. The clean boot can be used when third-party services interfere and prevent the game from running properly. Hence, try running the game with a clean boot environment.

1. Press the Windows + R keys to launch Run Window.
2. Enter msconfig and click OK.

   

3. Once the system configuration Window is opened, select Selective Startup and then go to Services from the top bar.

   

4. Tick Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable All.
5. Click Apply and then click OK.

   

6. Restart your computer, launch your game and check if it still crashes.

13. Reinstall Cyberpunk 2077 completely

Finally, if you are still encountering crashing issues, it is probably due to your RAM or corrupted game files. You can try reinstalling the game. If the issue persists, test your RAM for hardware issues.

To reinstall Cyberpunk 2077:

13.1 Steam

1. Open Steam and head to Library.
2. Right-click Cyberpunk 2077, hover over Manage, and click Uninstall.
3. Again click Uninstall to confirm.

   

4. Once done, install Cyberpunk 2077 and check if the issue persists.

13.2 Epic Games

1. Open Epic Games and navigate to Library from the left.
2. Then, click the Three dots on Cyberpunk 2077 and click Uninstall.
3. Once again, click Uninstall.

   

4. Once done, install Cyberpunk 3077 and check if it still crashes.