- Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
- If there is an update available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
- Once done, the system will reboot automatically. Otherwise, you can manually restart the system to apply changes.
3. Update Windows
An outdated Windows version can cause multiple issues with the game files or other programs to launch properly. You should always upgrade your Windows system to the latest version.
- Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Now, click on Update & Security > From the Windows Update section, click on Check for updates.
- If there is an update available, you can click on Download and Install.
- Wait for the process to complete the installation.
- Once done, make sure to reboot your computer to apply changes.
4. Update Call of Duty Vanguard
It’s also worth recommending to check for the COD Vanguard game update on your PC if you haven’t updated it for a while. Sometimes an outdated or buggy game version can also cause several issues with the game launching such as DirectX errors.
- Open the Battle.net desktop app on your PC.
- Now, click on the particular COD: Vanguard game icon that you’re trying to repair.
- Click on the cogwheel icon (settings) next to the Play button.
- Finally, select Check for Updates and wait for the process to be completed. [If there is an update available, make sure to download and install the game update]
- Once done, make sure to close the Battle.net client, and restart your computer to fix the issue.
5. Update DirectX
If you’re still having the outdated DirectX version on the PC then make sure to manually update it by following the steps below:
- Head over to this Microsoft link to download the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer on your PC.
- Next, install or update the DirectX version manually.
- Once done, restart your computer to apply changes.
Note: Currently, the DirectX 12 version is running widely on most computers if you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11 OS with the latest build.
6. Change Display and FPS Settings
If you’re using the Nvidia graphics card then you can follow the steps below to set a maximum frame rates per second limit for the COD Vanguard title which may eventually reduce the DirectX-related issues in some cases. To do this:
- Open the Nvidia Control Panel > Click on Manage 3D Settings.
- Now, go to the Program Settings > Browse and choose the installed Call of Duty: Vanguard game file.
- Simply TURN ON the Max FPS Limit count > Set the Value to 30 FPS.
- Once done, close the Nvidia Control Panel window.
- Restart your system to change effects immediately.
You should ensure that your PC display is using the 100% (Recommended) screen scale & layout size by default. Using a mismatched or incompatible scale & layout size can cause DirectX errors. You can follow the steps below to do so:
- Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on System > Go to Display.
- Select 100% (Recommended) Scale and layout option.
- Additionally, you can set the display resolution to the default mode according to compatibility.
- Once done, reboot your PC to apply changes properly.
7. Scan and Repair Game Files
If the above methods didn’t work for you then try scanning and repairing the game files directly on your PC using the Battle.net client to fix the possible issues with the corrupted or missing game files. To do so:
- Open the Battle.net client on your PC.
- Click on the Call of Duty: Vanguard game from the left panel.
- Next, select OPTIONS (Gear icon) > Click on Scan and Repair.
- Click on Begin Scan and wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, you’ll just need to close the Battle.net launcher and restart your PC.
8. Run an SFC Scan
If none of the methods come in handy to you, make sure to run the system file checker (SFC) scan on your Windows PC to check for any kind of possible or corrupted system files and restore them. It can automatically find out and fixes the bad sectors, corrupted or missing system files, etc. To do this:
- Click on the Start Menu and type cmd.
- Now, right-click on Command Prompt from the search result.
- Select Run as administrator > If prompted, click on Yes to give admin privileges.
- Once the command prompt window opens, type the following command and hit Enter to execute it: [There is a space before /]
SFC /scannow
- Now, wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, restart your computer to change effects immediately.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
