How To Fix Dota 2 Crashing While In A Match
Is your Dota 2 game crashing or freezing in main menu or in the middle of the game? Dota 2 gamers encounter issues from time to time and crashing problems is one of them. The good news is, this issue is usually fixed easily by updating or verifying the game files. If these two won’t work, this guide will also show you some other potential solutions to try.
What are the common causes of Dota 2 crashing or freezing issues
There a number of possible reasons why Dota 2 may be crashing or freezing. Let’s check each of these causes below.
Random Steam or Dota 2 client bug.
If your Dota 2 game crashes infrequently, it’s possible that the cause of the problem may be minor or temporary. Steam client and its games may sometimes develop glitches. These types of bugs are easily fixed though by doing simple troubleshooting such as a computer reboot or Steam or game client reboot.
Software or drivers issues.
In some cases, the unique condition of your PC’s software may be the reason for a game glitch. Outdated, old, or pirated Windows software may sometimes lead to conflicts with some games. Make sure that your computer’s software environment runs the latest version to avoid bugs. You also want to keep your drivers, particularly that of the GPU, up-to-date. Outdated graphics card drivers may lead to various types of issues ranging from crashes, FPS drop, to failure to launch.
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Other applications can also interfere with other programs or games. If Dota 2 crashing issue started after you’ve installed a new app, consider removing the new program to see if that is the cause.
Programs that can manipulate games such as ArtMoney, Cheat Engine, and other similar applications may cause Steam issues. If you have one running right now, try to turn it off or delete it completely and see if that will help.
Corrupted game files.
A huge number of Dota 2 problems are due to issues with its game files. To ensure that your Dota 2 client runs a clean version, you can try to verify the integrity of the game files or re-install the game.
Hardware problem.
In other rare cases, a Steam game may encounter a problem because of a hardware fault. If you suspect that your computer may have a hardware error, note of the signs that you experience first. For instance, if you experience slow performance issues with your games, it’s possible that the system may be running with an insufficient memory, GPU issues, or other CPU-related troubles.
Hardware troubleshooting is an entirely different topic itself and requires a thorough analysis of the problem.
Solutions to Dota 2 crashing after loading or while in a match
Suggested readings:
- How To Fix Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Crashing | Xbox One
- How To Fix Dota 2 Lag Or FPS Drop In Main Menu Or Intro
- How to Check FPS, CPU Usage, And GPU Usage In Games
- How To Adjust Framerate Or FPS Of Your Graphics Card | NVIDIA Or AMD
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