DirectX 9: Device cannot be initialized - you can do that

If you see in DirectX 9 that the device cannot be initialized, you can usually fix the problem yourself quickly. In this practical tip, we show you exactly what to do.

DirectX 9: device cannot be initialized - what to do?

• First, make sure you have the latest driver for your graphics card installed. To do this, start Windows Update and look for available updates or switch to the manufacturer's website.
• Check whether your graphics card is marked with a yellow triangle in "Device Manager" in "Control Panel". If this is the case, double-click on the entry to search for current drivers.
• Downloading and reinstalling DirectX 9 can also help.

In the next practical tip, you can find out what can happen if you have an internal system error with DirectX.