Description: This guide explains how to fix the common error message "Hearts of Iron 4 Failed to Create Graphics Device".
Step 1: Update Hearts of Iron 4
The most common cause of this error message is that there is an outdated version of Hearts of Iron 4 installed on the computer. To resolve this, it is advisable to update the game to the latest version.
To do this, first make sure that the game is not running and then open the Steam Client. After that you should click on Library, then on the Games in your library and finally on Hearts of Iron 4. On the top of the screen there should be an option to update the game, click on this and the update should start.
Step 2: Install Latest Version of DirectX
If updating the game did not help solve the problem, it may be that the installed version of DirectX is not compatible with the game. To install the latest version of DirectX, use this link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
Step 3: Disable Antivirus Programs
Sometimes the antivirus might prevent the game from running correctly. To test if this is the issue, try temporarily disabling the antivirus program and then running the Hearts of Iron 4 again.
Step 4: Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers
If none of the methods above have resolved the issue, try uninstalling the old version of graphics drivers from the computer and then updating to the latest version from the website of the GPU's manufacturer.
FAQ
###Q1. What does the error message "Hearts of Iron 4 Failed to Create Graphics Device" mean?
A1. The error message "Hearts of Iron 4 Failed to Create Graphics Device" means that the game is not able to create a graphics device and thus cannot be launched.
###Q2. How can I update Hearts of Iron 4?
A2. To update Hearts of Iron 4, open the Steam Client, click on Library, then on the Games in your library, and finally on Hearts of Iron 4. On the top of the screen there should be an option to update the game, click on this and the update should start.
###Q3. How do I install the latest version of DirectX?
A3. To install the latest version of DirectX, use this link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109.
###Q4. Will disabling my antivirus program help to resolve this issue?
A4. Yes, it is possible that your antivirus program is preventing the game from running correctly. Try temporarily disabling the antivirus program and then running the Hearts of Iron 4 again.
###Q5. How can I update my graphics drivers?
A5. To update your graphics drivers, first uninstall the old version of graphics drivers from the computer and then update to the latest version from the website of the GPU's manufacturer.