Troubleshooting League of Legends: Resolving the “Could Not Initiate Graphic Device” Error
Many gamers encounter technical difficulties that disrupt their gaming experience, and League of Legends is no exception. One common issue players face is the error message: “Could not initiate graphic device,” which prevents access to gameplay after champion selection. If you’re experiencing this problem, you’re not alone, and this article aims to guide you through potential solutions to get you back into the game.
Understanding the Issue
The error typically occurs after the champion select phase, right when the game attempts to load into the match. Players can log in and select game modes but are unable to proceed into actual gameplay. This issue may arise unexpectedly, even on systems that have previously run the game smoothly.
Common Causes
- Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers
- Corrupted DirectX files
- Conflicting software or driver issues
- Hardware limitations or misconfigurations
- Game installation problems
In your specific case, the affected system uses a processor with integrated graphics (Intel Ultra 7 155U) without dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics cards. This hardware configuration can sometimes contribute to graphics initialization issues, especially if driver support or software configurations are not optimal.
Steps to Troubleshoot and Fix the Issue
Below are a series of troubleshooting steps that have helped many players resolve this error. Remember to proceed carefully and, if uncertain, seek technical assistance.
1. Check and Update Graphics Drivers Properly
Since your system relies on integrated graphics, ensure you have the latest drivers:
- Visit Intel’s official website and download the latest compatible graphics drivers for your processor.
- Avoid using generic Windows driver updates; instead, rely on official sources.
- After updating, restart your PC and attempt to launch the game.
2. Run League of Legends in Compatibility Mode
Sometimes, compatibility issues with Windows updates can cause such errors:
- Locate the League of Legends executable file (
LeagueClient.exe). - Right-click it, select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select an earlier Windows version (e.g., Windows 10).
- Apply changes and try launching the game again.
3. Adjust Windows Graphics Settings
- Open Display Settings → Graphics Settings.
- Set League of Legends to run with high performance.
- Disable any GPU power-saving modes that might affect integrated graphics performance.
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