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GTA V Enhanced crashing after changing graphics settings (ERR_GFX_STATE)

✅ Verified on 2026-11-15 · GTA V Enhanced version Title Update 1.73 (PC Enhanced) — re-verify before publish · Platform: PC (Steam / Rockstar Launcher)

Quick fix

Delete settings.xml in Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V Enhanced so the game regenerates default settings, then relaunch and re-apply your graphics options in small steps.

Symptoms

GTA V Enhanced crashes on loading or shows ERR_GFX_STATE / 'Please reboot and restart the game' right after changing graphics options, especially when touching ray tracing, frame generation or the graphics API. The saved settings.xml or shader cache is corrupted.

Fixes that work

Reset settings by deleting settings.xml

  1. Close GTA V completely.
  2. Open Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V Enhanced in File Explorer.
  3. Delete (or rename as backup) the settings folder and settings.xml inside it.
  4. Relaunch the game — it regenerates defaults — then reapply graphics settings one at a time to find the trigger.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV_PC/comments/vsqxxg/

Workaround for ERR_GFX_STATE (DirectX 12 + reset GPU clocks)

  1. Set Advanced Graphics > Unlocked, and set the Graphics API to DirectX 12 (instead of Vulkan).
  2. Save settings but do not restart when prompted — relaunch the game manually.
  3. Stop any GPU overclocking (MSI Afterburner / factory OC) and return to stock clocks, since overclocking is a common ERR_GFX_STATE trigger.
  4. Update GPU drivers, or do a clean reinstall with DDU if crashes started after a driver update.

Source: https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1yIMMXYwArdpjqwe6RDItY/gtav-pc-general-troubleshooting-installation-issues-crashes-freezes-poor-performance

Clear the NVIDIA shader cache

  1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings, or delete the cache folder directly at C:\ProgramData\NVIDIA Corporation\NV_Cache.
  2. Also delete DirectX shader caches under Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files (DirectX Shader Cache) on Windows 11.
  3. Relaunch GTA V Enhanced so shaders rebuild from scratch.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV_PC/comments/vsqxxg/

Frequently asked questions

Where is the GTA V Enhanced settings file stored?

In Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V Enhanced (the Legacy version uses Documents\Rockstar Games\GTAV). Deleting settings.xml there resets graphics config to defaults; the game recreates it on next launch.

Should I turn off ray tracing and frame generation to stop crashes?

They are frequent triggers on mid-range GPUs and unstable driver versions. Disabling ray tracing and switching frame generation to FSR/DLSS modes is a reliable diagnostic — if crashes stop, update or roll back your GPU driver before re-enabling them.

Will verifying game files delete my settings?

No. Verify integrity only repairs program files in the install folder; your settings.xml in Documents is untouched.