As the error states, the system or game has failed to reach the Direct3D hardware feature level 10.0.
The question is, why?
If none of those apply, it’s time to try the bigger fixes.
To do that, we suggest you check out our article onhow to revamp your graphics drivers correctly.
The article section that details how to update drivers for each GPU manufacturer will guide you through the process.
Update the drivers for both dedicated and integrated graphics cards if you have more than one.
Thus, ensure your machine is running the most recent DirectX version.
Here is how:
As of this writing, DirectX 12 is the latest DirectX runtime environment.
If you see the same version listed next to theDirectX Version, your gadget has the latest DirectX version.
If the latest version has been installed, proceed to the next step.
However, if it shows an older version, you may have paused the system updates.
Therefore, you shouldmanage your Windows updatesand download any pending patches before moving forward.
Here’s how to check:
See if10_0is written next toFeature Levelsin theDriverspanel in the right pane.
If so, your GPU supports feature level 10.0.
Instead, it might be using the integrated one.
The only way to rule out this possibility is to force the game to use a dedicated GPU.
Check out our article onselecting your preferred GPU in Windowsfor more information.
Making this switch will likely prevent the game from presenting the same error.
Look for Optional Windows Updates
Windows OS doesn’t install all updates automatically.
Instead, it keeps some of them optional.
Fortunately, there are plenty of great budget-level GPUs you could buy that fit the bill.
