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DaxxonSawyer
Apr 21, 2026Iron Contributor
After reinstalling Windows 11, the system frequently restarts while gaming
After reinstalling Windows 11, my computer frequently restarts on its own when I play games, but everything works fine during light use, such as watching videos or doing everyday office work. I’d like to know the possible causes, as well as how to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
3 Replies
- LionelhCopper Contributor
If your system is overclocked, it might become unstable under load.
- CaidenuiCopper Contributor
A corrupted or buggy graphics driver is the most common culprit for game-only crashes . A standard reinstall often leaves old, problematic files behind. You need to perform a "clean" removal first.
- StonehuIron Contributor
Check whether the CPU and graphics card temperatures are too high, and run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool to test for RAM issues.