GTA 5 has stopped working. You can do that

If you receive the error message "GTA 5 has stopped working", the causes can be varied. Find out in this game tip what you can do about it in this situation.

GTA 5 has stopped working. This is how you solve the problem

To quickly enjoy the game again, just follow the tips below:

• First, take a look at the system requirements for GTA 5. Make sure that your PC fulfills them.
• You should also always install all the latest updates for your PC. The graphics driver in particular must be up to date so that the game runs smoothly. In our instructions, you will learn step by step how to update your hardware with driver updates.
• You can use Windows Update to check whether an update is available for your system.
• The Rockstar Social Club must also be up to date. Download and install the latest version.
• If you bought GTA 5 on Steam, you can easily check the game files for errors. To do this, right-click on GTA 5 in your library and select "Properties". Go to the "Local files" tab and click on "Check game files for errors". Wait for the process to finish.

More solutions when GTA 5 stops working

• Many problems can also be solved by clearing the cache of the game: Open the "AppData" folder from your user directory and switch to "Local". Delete the "Rockstar Games" folder here.
• It may also help if you run GTA 5 as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator".
• The game may also be blocked by your antivirus or firewall. To test this, briefly switch off both programs. But don't forget to switch it on again afterwards!
• If it is the antivirus program, you need to add an exception rule for GTA 5. We show you the procedure for Avira, AVG Anti-Virus, Avast, Kaspersky and BitDefender.
• If the Windows Firewall is the culprit, you must also create an exception for GTA 5 here.
• If all of this does not help, you can contact Rockstar support and describe your error.