THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FIXING FATAL ERROR , UNRECOVERABLE FAULT - PLEASE RESTART THE GAME IN GTA 5/ GRAND THEFT AUTO V
๐ ️ 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)
๐จ 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:
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Corrupted or missing game files
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Incompatible mods or third-party tools
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Graphics driver issues
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Windows update or DirectX conflicts
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Antivirus or firewall interference
๐ Common Causes of the "Unrecoverable Fault" Error
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Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers
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Conflicts caused by mods (e.g., ScriptHookV, ENB, FiveM)
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Corrupted game cache or files
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Overclocking and unstable hardware
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Background programs interfering (e.g., MSI Afterburner, overlays)
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Windows OS or DirectX issues
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Insufficient system resources or faulty RAM
✅ Step-by-Step Fixes
๐งน 1. Verify Game Files
Corrupt or missing files can cause this error.
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Steam:
Library > Right-click GTA 5 > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files
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Epic Games:
Library > GTA 5 > Click three dots > Manage > Verify
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Rockstar Launcher:
Settings > My Installed Games > GTA 5 > Verify Integrity
๐ 2. Update Your Graphics Drivers
Outdated or buggy GPU drivers are often the culprit.
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NVIDIA Users: Download latest drivers
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AMD Users: Download latest drivers
After updating, restart your PC and try running the game again.
๐งฏ 3. Remove or Disable Mods
Mods like ScriptHookV, ENBs, and FiveM can cause instability.
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Move your
mods
folder and custom.asi
files to a backup location. -
Try running the game in vanilla mode (no modifications).
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If using FiveM, reinstall it cleanly and remove custom plugins.
⚙️ 4. Run as Administrator
Sometimes the game lacks necessary permissions.
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Right-click on
GTAVLauncher.exe
andGTA5.exe
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Choose Properties > Compatibility > Run as administrator
Also check "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations".
๐ซ 5. Disable Overlays
Overlays from Discord, Steam, NVIDIA, etc. can cause fatal crashes.
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Discord: Settings > Overlay > Disable in-game overlay
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Steam: Settings > In-Game > Disable Steam Overlay
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GeForce Experience: Turn off In-Game Overlay
๐ก️ 6. Temporarily Disable Antivirus / Firewall
Some antivirus software falsely flags GTA 5 files.
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Add GTA 5 folder to your antivirus exclusion list
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Temporarily disable antivirus to test if it's the issue
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Allow GTA 5 through your Windows Firewall
๐ช 7. Install/Reinstall Essential Windows Components
Corrupt or missing DirectX, Visual C++ Redistributables, or .NET Framework can cause this.
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