Windows 10: computer crashes under 3min after playing video games

Discus and support computer crashes under 3min after playing video games in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,When playing games like cyberpunk or doom the dark ages, the computer crashes after a few minutes, screen goes black, no sound in the headset,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Garygoe, Jun 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM.

  1. Garygoe Win User

    computer crashes under 3min after playing video games


    Hello,When playing games like cyberpunk or doom the dark ages, the computer crashes after a few minutes, screen goes black, no sound in the headset, after a few minutes the computer restart, I tried reinstalling windows, I changed my ram, I have a memory dump of the crash I don't know if this can help and if so when can I upload itI have windows 10 pro, last updates, I've installed my gpu's drivers

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  2. Mary Sau Win User

    Video card driver crashing when playing games

    We suggest that you rollback your driver. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + R to open run dialog box.
    • In the dialog box window, type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.
    • Right click on your video card driver -> Properties ->
      Driver tab
      and select Rollback driver.
    If the issue persists, it could be better to contact the developer of the game.

    Regards.
     
  3. Amit_Sun Win User
    video not playing

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    1. May I know, which video player you are using to play the video?
    2. Are you able to play the video on any other computer?
    3. Are you facing the issue with only specific video or with all the other videos?

    This issue could also occur when the USB or SD card is corrupted when you have transferred the video.

    Try the troubleshooting methods provided below to further narrow down the root cause of the issue.

    Method 1: Try a different video player.

    1. Try to use a different USB to transfer the video, if you are playing it on other computer or device.
    2. I suggest you to try a different video player and check if it plays.
    3. You can also check on different device or computer.

    Step: Run Windows Media player troubleshooter.

    1. Press Windows + R key on your keyboard together.
    2. Copy and paste the below command and run each at a time and follow the onscreen instruction on the troubleshooter
    3. msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerConfigurationDiagnostic
    4. msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerLibraryDiagnostic
    5. msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerDVDDiagnostic
    6. Reboot the computer and check.
    If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.

    Hope it helps,

    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
  4. computer crashes under 3min after playing video games

    Unable to play video games on Windows 10, black screen after log-in screen

    Hi Natasha,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing with accessing the Windows 10 operating system, we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • From where are you trying to play the video games (downloaded/ from website)?
    • If you are playing games from website which browser are you using?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message when the game crashes?
    • Are you able log-in to your computer?

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated display drivers.

    As you see black screen while logging to the desktop, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article about this issue, try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Black screen after upgrading to Windows 10

    Also, I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates
      .
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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