{"id":20407,"date":"2024-01-06T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T11:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=20407"},"modified":"2024-01-05T17:53:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T12:23:07","slug":"application-has-been-blocked-from-accessing-graphics-hardware-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/application-has-been-blocked-from-accessing-graphics-hardware-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Has Been Blocked from Accessing Graphics Hardware Error on Windows &#8211; Fixed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you trying to launch the game, but suddenly, you get an error that says, \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware.\u201d out of nowhere? What would you do? Several users do not know how to manage the error or why it occurred in the first place. Since the error prompt highlights the graphics hardware, users tend to believe that their physical GPU is no longer working properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is not always true, as the error generally appears when using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-outdated-drivers-affect-performance-of-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incompatible PC drivers<\/a>. More or less, it can be said that the \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware\u201d issue appears due to a lack of compatibility between the application, GPU, and the drivers in use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In this post, let us look at how to help you fix it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Get Rid of App Has Been Blocked from Accessing Graphics Hardware<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The error directly coincides with your PC&#8217;s GPU. The issue will reflect on every heavy GPU-oriented application you run, including all your games, editing apps, and high-rendering applications. You will have to manage many things if you want to get rid of this error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ways that may help you out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Ensure That Your Dedicated GPU is Being Used<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you should identify whether the error appears on every other application or any particular app. If it is an issue with a game or editing application specifically, you should check and ensure that it is using the dedicated graphics on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Win+I to open the System Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the System Settings, click on Display options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15629\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Display-option-in-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Display option in settings\" width=\"1275\" height=\"177\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; In Display options, scroll to find Related settings and click on Graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19064\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Display-options.png\" alt=\"Display options\" width=\"1381\" height=\"617\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1381px) 100vw, 1381px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; Now, spot your application in the list and click on it to find the Options button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19068\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/graphics-preference-window.png\" alt=\"graphics preference window\" width=\"831\" height=\"865\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Click on options and select the High-Performance mode with dedicated GPU to fix the error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your application is unavailable on the list, do not worry; you can manually add it. Scroll up and click on the browser button. Navigate through the explorer and add the .exe file for the application to add it to the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20412\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/add-.exe-file-using-browser-button.png\" alt=\"add .exe file using browser button\" width=\"1303\" height=\"660\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method will help you ensure your application uses the correct GPU. If the \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware\u201d appears again, do not worry; the next fix will help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Launch the App Using Admin Rights<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, permissions become a solid reason behind this error. If you have recently installed an application and are facing the error, you should try launching the application using the administrator right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is navigate to the launch icon, right-click on it, and click on Run as administrator. This will launch the app with all the permissions. If it works, follow the steps below to ensure it always uses the admin mode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the launch icon and right-click to find the Properties option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17387\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/select-properties.png\" alt=\"select properties\" width=\"355\" height=\"385\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In Properties, navigate to the compatibility tab. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11322\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/compatibility-troubleshoot.jpg\" alt=\"compatibility troubleshoot\" width=\"475\" height=\"630\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Enable the Run as administrator option in the Compatibility options, and you are good to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this option enabled, you can launch the app with a simple double-click, and it will work properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Change the Compatibility Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The compatibility mode for any application may differ. Especially when you have recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/5-signs-you-might-need-a-pc-upgrade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upgraded the OS on your PC<\/a> and have come across the \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware\u201d error while launching an older app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the launch icon and right-click to find the Properties option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In Properties, navigate to the Compatibility tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17389\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/select-OS.png\" alt=\"select OS\" width=\"462\" height=\"499\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Enable the Run this program in compatibility mode and use the dropdown to select the last known OS configuration that you have used the app with<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After making these changes, save them and try launching the app again. Now, you should be able to bypass the error and use the application as you see fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Use the Compatibility Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another step you can try via the Compatibility tab is using Windows&#8217;s troubleshooter. You may use it to identify the gaps in the application&#8217;s compatibility. This will answer whether the error lies in the application or with your GPU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To run this troubleshooter, open the Compatibility tab in properties again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the launch icon and right-click to find the Properties option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In Properties, navigate to the Compatibility tab. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11322\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/compatibility-troubleshoot.jpg\" alt=\"compatibility troubleshoot\" width=\"475\" height=\"630\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Click on the Run compatibility troubleshooter for the application.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; Let it run, and once it is finished, you will get the results<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, after performing the troubleshooting, try running the application, and the error \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware\u201d will not appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Update GPU Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If compatibility is not the issue here, chances are that the GPU on your PC is using outdated drivers. It is a common problem as users do not know how to update drivers on Windows. And even those who know do not know exactly when to check for updates, as nothing is automated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend you ditch the traditional method and shift to Advanced Driver Updater to automate the process and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/advanced-driver-updater-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update the drivers instantly<\/a>. It does the processing in just 3 steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Download and install the app on your PC.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20407,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/20407\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'application-has-been-blocked-from-accessing-graphics-hardware-error', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Use the Start Scan Now button to start the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13181\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5.-Start-Scan-Now.png\" alt=\"Start Scan Now\" width=\"960\" height=\"738\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Finish the process by clicking Update All after the scan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating the drivers is the last step to ensure 100% compatibility of the GPU with the PC and application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than these fixes, ensure you are using the latest version of the application\/game that keeps showing you the \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware\u201d error prompt. Also, ensure that there are no pending updates on your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, the error will be resolved after trying these fixes and taking care of the compatibility issues. If any of these steps appear complicated, please drop us a line in the comments section. Always keep your drivers updated, which is crucial for running applications on your PC. That will be all for this one. Thanks for reading, good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-gpu-fans-not-spinning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Display? GPU Fans Not Spinning? Try These Fixes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you trying to launch the game, but suddenly, you get an error that says, \u201cApplication has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware.\u201d out of nowhere? What would you do? 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