Errors in video games are not a big thing, and gamers are used to them by now. Still, there are some errors that seem to occur in almost every game. As you might have guessed from the topic of this article, we will be talking about the Exception Access Violation error in Dead by Daylight. This error has been troubling players for years now. It does not matter the type of game or the developer behind it; this access violation error seems to find a way to annoy players. And now, it is cropping up in Dead by Daylight. As usual, players are confused and looking for a fix. But is any fix available yet? Well, let’s find out in this article.
Since you clicked on this article, you are likely suffering from this Exception Access Violation error yourself. But don’t worry; you are not alone. Now, from all our past experiences and the collective knowledge of the players who have faced this issue, we can say that this error is related to memory issues with the game and your PC. That being said, we have shared some workarounds for it, so keep reading.
Dead by Daylight (DBD) EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION Error: Is there any fix yet
Now, here is the bad news. As of writing this article, there is no official fix for this error yet. The developers have not made any mention of it either. So, where does that leave us? As we mentioned earlier, this error is not unique to DBD and is, in fact, a common one in many games. As such, there are some potential workarounds for this issue. Of course, it goes without saying that these are just potential fixes, so don’t expect much. Nevertheless, they are worth a shot.
Restart/check system requirements
The first step is simple. Folks, in case of any technical errors, the first thing to try is a restart. So, start by closing the game and shutting down your system. Give it a few minutes while you boot it up again. Also, make sure that your system actually meets the minimum requirements to run the game. After this, launch the game and see if you encounter this error again. If you do, keep reading for more likely fixes. It is also recommended that you launch the game with admin privileges after restarting your PC.
Update Graphics Drivers
It is always recommended to check your GPU for driver updates at regular intervals. If it has been a while since you last updated its drivers, now is the time to head to the official website of the manufacturer and check if the latest drivers are available for your GPU. If yes, download them and follow the on-screen instructions to update your drivers. Also, while we are on the topic of GPUs, make sure that you do not have any third-party software running that can alter your GPU’s functioning. Overclocking and any kind of GPU monitoring software are no-gos.
Use the sfc/scannow command
If you did not know, this workaround aims to solve any existing issues with a corrupted Windows file. But you do not need to go into those details; just remember that doing this was helpful in resolving the access violation error in other games, so it might fix the issue in DBD as well. Follow the instructions given below.
- Start by heading to your Windows search bar and typing “cmd”, right-click on Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator.
- Now, in the cmd window, Type “sfc/scannow” and press enter. Wait for the verification process to be completed. Once it is done, try launching the game again.
This is by far the most popular and effective workaround for this issue and it should work for you as well. However, if it does not, move ahead to the rest of the workarounds listed here.
Use dx12
Another thing that you can try is to go to the Launch Options of the game via Steam and enter “-dx12” in the launch options. All you have to do is open the Steam client, right-click on DBD in your library, and select “Properties”. In the General tab, go to the Launch Options section and add the following command: “-dx12”. Launch the game, and if this resolves the issue.
Antivirus
If you are using any third-party Antivirus software, make sure that the game is on the whitelist/exclusion list. You can do so by exploring around in the Antivirus app on your PC. But if you are not using any Antivirus program, you still have to whitelist the game in Windows Defender. To do so, open the Start menu, click on “Settings” and then select “Privacy & Security”. Here, choose “Virus & Threat Protection” and then click on “Manage Settings”. Scroll down and find the “Exclusions” section, then click on “Add or remove exclusions.” Select “Add an exclusion.” Now, browse to the game’s directory and add its .exe file. After the game is added to the exclusions list, launch it, and check whether the issue persists.
Verify game files
And finally, you can make use of the Integrity check feature offered by Steam. Just head to the Steam library, right-click on Dead by Daylight, and select Properties. In the Properties window, navigate to the “Local Files” tab. Click on the “Verify Integrity of Game Files” button. You can also perform this verification check via the Epic Games launcher.
Reinstall
If the above-mentioned workarounds do not fix the issue, then reinstalling is the last option you have. Uninstall the game completely and then install it again.
Well, those are some workarounds that you can try to resolve the issue. Again, note that these are not official fixes and are not guaranteed to work for everyone. Hopefully, the developers will acknowledge the issue and fix it once and for all in a future patch or update. Anyway, that is all for this guide, and we hope it was helpful. For more reads like this, stay tuned to Digistatement. Read more: Dead by Daylight (DBD) Unable to Process End of Match Rewards Issue: Is there any fix yet
