Windows 10: Evolving crashes, immune to both hardware replacement and system reset

I am at my wit's end trying to figure out a series of crashes I've been experiencing over the last couple months.It start with hard crashes while playing certain games the only connection between the games I can see is that they're all Unreal Engine 4, but it's really not a large enough sample size to be sure that's relevant. It was somewhat intermittent - couldn't predict whether I'd be fine for a few hours, or just a few minutes. I did the usual things - made sure drivers were up to date, ran memory checks, performed a system restore, etc, but nothing seemed to help. I also had the very oc

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Why does Ark Survival Evolved keep crashing off launch?

Hello,Hayden17

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with Ark: Survival Evolved. Game crashes can be caused by various factors, and troubleshooting can sometimes be a bit challenging. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. System Requirements: First, ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Ark: Survival Evolved. It's possible that your hardware might not be sufficient to run the game smoothly.
   
2. Update Graphics Drivers: Make sure your graphics drivers are up-to-date. Outdated drivers can cause compatibility issues and crashes. Visit the website of your GPU manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) to download and install the latest drivers.
   
3. Verify Game Files: If you installed Ark through the Microsoft Store, you can verify the game files for corruption. To do this, follow these steps:
   
   • Open the Microsoft Store app.
     
   • Click on your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
     
   • Select 'Downloads and updates.'
     
   • Under 'Get updates,' click 'Get updates' next to Ark: Survival Evolved.
     
4. Disable Overlays and Background Applications: Sometimes, third-party overlays and background applications can cause conflicts. Try disabling these and see if the game runs without crashing. At the same time, make sure to adjust the game display quality to the lowest setting and run it at the lowest quality to see if it crashes.
   
5. Check Event Viewer: You can also check the Windows Event Viewer for error messages related to the game crash. It might provide more specific information about what's causing the crash. Some players have reported that the game's corresponding path stores your crash logs.
   
6. Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying these steps, you may need to contact Ark: Survival Evolved's official support or forums for more specialized assistance. They may have specific solutions or workarounds for the Microsoft Store version of the game. Here is the entry:
   
   ARK: Survival Evolved (survivetheark.com)
   
   Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
   

Best regards,



Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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* Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.

 

all games crash!

I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
What happens?
If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
What X1800XT model do you own exactly?

 

New CPU causing system crash

full reset CMOS bios update?