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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FIXING FATAL ERROR , UNRECOVERABLE FAULT - PLEASE RESTART THE GAME IN GTA 5/ GRAND THEFT AUTO V

 

๐Ÿ› ️ The Ultimate Guide to Fixing

"Fatal Error: Unrecoverable Fault – Please Restart the Game" in GTA 5 / Grand Theft Auto V

Issue: "FATAL ERROR: Unrecoverable fault. Please restart the game"
Platform: PC (Steam, Epic Games, Rockstar Launcher)
Game: Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)


๐Ÿšจ What Is This Error?

This fatal error typically appears when launching or playing GTA 5, causing the game to crash suddenly with a popup message saying:

"FATAL ERROR: Unrecoverable fault. Please restart the game."

This error can stem from a variety of sources including:

  • Corrupted or missing game files

  • Incompatible mods or third-party tools

  • Graphics driver issues

  • Windows update or DirectX conflicts

  • Antivirus or firewall interference


๐Ÿ” Common Causes of the "Unrecoverable Fault" Error

  1. Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers

  2. Conflicts caused by mods (e.g., ScriptHookV, ENB, FiveM)

  3. Corrupted game cache or files

  4. Overclocking and unstable hardware

  5. Background programs interfering (e.g., MSI Afterburner, overlays)

  6. Windows OS or DirectX issues

  7. Insufficient system resources or faulty RAM


✅ Step-by-Step Fixes

๐Ÿงน 1. Verify Game Files

Corrupt or missing files can cause this error.

  • Steam:
    Library > Right-click GTA 5 > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files

  • Epic Games:
    Library > GTA 5 > Click three dots > Manage > Verify

  • Rockstar Launcher:
    Settings > My Installed Games > GTA 5 > Verify Integrity

๐Ÿ”„ 2. Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated or buggy GPU drivers are often the culprit.

After updating, restart your PC and try running the game again.

๐Ÿงฏ 3. Remove or Disable Mods

Mods like ScriptHookV, ENBs, and FiveM can cause instability.

  • Move your mods folder and custom .asi files to a backup location.

  • Try running the game in vanilla mode (no modifications).

  • If using FiveM, reinstall it cleanly and remove custom plugins.

⚙️ 4. Run as Administrator

Sometimes the game lacks necessary permissions.

  1. Right-click on GTAVLauncher.exe and GTA5.exe

  2. Choose Properties > Compatibility > Run as administrator

Also check "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations".

๐Ÿšซ 5. Disable Overlays

Overlays from Discord, Steam, NVIDIA, etc. can cause fatal crashes.

  • Discord: Settings > Overlay > Disable in-game overlay

  • Steam: Settings > In-Game > Disable Steam Overlay

  • GeForce Experience: Turn off In-Game Overlay

๐Ÿ›ก️ 6. Temporarily Disable Antivirus / Firewall

Some antivirus software falsely flags GTA 5 files.

  • Add GTA 5 folder to your antivirus exclusion list

  • Temporarily disable antivirus to test if it's the issue

  • Allow GTA 5 through your Windows Firewall

๐ŸชŸ 7. Install/Reinstall Essential Windows Components

Corrupt or missing DirectX, Visual C++ Redistributables, or .NET Framework can cause this.

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