There is no specific reason for this error, but there are few solutions you can try to fix the error. Follow the solutions mentioned below and hope for the one to work, so you can enjoy your game peacefully.
Check the integrity of your games files.
Some files may be missing or corrupted, to confirm that or to check that follow the steps below.
Step 1) Type cmd in the Windows search bar and click on the command prompt to open it.
Step 2) Type the following command in the command prompt and press enter.
cd c:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto V
Note: If you have installed your game in some other location, then write that path of the location.
Step 3) Type GTAVLauncher.exe -verify in the command prompt and press Enter, the result will be shown shortly.
GTAVLauncher.exe -verify
If there is a file missing or corrupted, then download it manually or reinstall the game.
Updating Direct X and GPU drivers
To update your GPU drivers, follow the following steps mentioned below.
- Open the Device Manager app.
- Click on the Display adapter option to expand the GPU drivers.
- Right-click on your GPU and select the update option.
- Click on Search automatically for the driver on the web option, and windows will automatically update your GPU drivers.
To update or to fix your corrupted DirectX, just download the latest version of DirectX from the official Microsoft site and install it.
Running GTA V as an Administrator
You need to give GTA 5 all administrative privileges otherwise, it will crash or randomly exit during gameplay. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1) Right-click on the GTA 5 icon and select the Properties option.
Step 2) Click on the Compatibility tab.
Step 3) Check the Run this Program as an Administrator option then click on the Apply button. To close it click on OK.
Manually adding the missing .dll file
Step 1) Open your browser and go to the following website.
https://www.dllme.com/
Step 2) Type mf.dll in the Search box of the website and search for it. Download the file.
Step 3) Copy or cut the mf.dll file and now go to the location where your GTA 5 is installed.
Step 4) Right-click on the game icon and select the properties option.
Step 5) Click on LOCAL FILES>BROWSE LOCAL FILES and add the .dll file or you can just paste it there. Now, relaunch the game and see if your issue has been fixed.
Reinstalling GTA 5
This is the last solution you should try. If none of the above solutions works, then just uninstall your game and delete all the files from your system. Make sure your windows and drivers are all upgraded. Download the game from steam or whatever source you use and install it. This should work, but if the source is corrupted, from where you are downloading, it can’t be helped. Steam is a reliable platform to download games; you should use steam.
Conclusion
GTA V is one of the most famous PC games from RockStar played across the globe. If your PC does not fulfill the necessary requirements to run the game, then the game will not function properly. I hope these troubleshooting solutions will fix the GTA 5 exited unexpectedly on your windows PC. If you face any difficulty in any of the methods above, make sure to commend down below. Our technical team will come to your rescue!
