ELDEN RING!!!! I FIXED IT!!!! No lagging/stuttering/freezing ABSALUTLY FLAWLESS!!!!! This will work.

Summary

In this video, the speaker addresses stuttering and freezing issues in Elden Ring, where the game would freeze every 10-20 seconds. After trying various fixes like updating drivers, disabling overlays, and adjusting settings without success, the speaker ultimately resolved the problem with a factory reset and an upgrade to Windows 11. This reset cleared out any Nvidia driver or system issues causing the problem, and now the game runs smoothly. The speaker suggests backing up save data and performing a factory reset if all other methods fail.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker experienced severe stuttering and freezing issues in Elden Ring, which made the game unplayable.
• 🤔 The stuttering occurred every 10 to 20 seconds, followed by a quick speed-up and another freeze, making it difficult to fight or enjoy the game.
• 🛠️ The speaker tried multiple solutions, including updating drivers, disabling in-game overlays, adjusting Nvidia settings, playing in offline mode, and even deleting the Xbox app.
• 💡 The speaker noted that the game ran flawlessly before the issues began, suggesting that a global Nvidia setting might have caused the problem.
• 🔄 After trying everything else, the speaker decided to perform a factory reset on their PC and upgrade to Windows 11 in the process.
• 👍 The factory reset and Windows 11 upgrade solved the issue, restoring smooth performance not only in Elden Ring but also in other games.
• 💾 Before resetting, the speaker backed up all save data to avoid losing game progress.
• 🎮 After the reset, the speaker ran Elden Ring at high settings with minor frame drops on a GTX 1650, which significantly improved the gameplay experience.
• 🖥️ The speaker believes the problem is related to Nvidia drivers and suggests that a factory reset might be a solution for others facing similar issues.
• 🙏 The speaker encourages others to try a factory reset if all other fixes have failed and asks viewers to comment if the solution works for them.

Q & A

What issue was the user facing while playing Elden Ring?

The user experienced stuttering and frequent double freezes followed by fast-forwarding every 10 to 20 seconds, making the game unplayable.

What troubleshooting methods did the user initially try to fix the problem?

The user tried various methods including updating drivers, disabling in-game overlays, playing in offline mode, adjusting Nvidia settings, and even uninstalling the Xbox app.

What hardware specifications does the user mention for running Elden Ring?

The user is running Elden Ring on a GTX 1650 with 16GB of RAM, an i7 processor at 3.4 GHz, and six gigs of VRAM.

What solution ultimately fixed the stuttering and freezing issue for the user?

The user did a factory reset of their PC, upgraded to Windows 11 during the reset process, and then reinstalled everything, which resolved the issue.

What precautions did the user take before performing the factory reset?

The user backed up all saved data from Elden Ring and other games like those on Origins and Blizzard before performing the factory reset.

Did the user reinstall the Xbox Game app after the factory reset?

No, the user did not reinstall the Xbox Game app after the factory reset and mentioned that the game was working fine without it.

What does the user speculate might have caused the performance issues in Elden Ring?

The user speculates that the problem could have been caused by manual tweaks to Nvidia settings, a driver issue, or an incorrect download of a patch or update.

How does the game perform after the factory reset?

After the factory reset, the game runs smoothly with only minor frame drops on high settings, which are manageable compared to the previous unplayable stuttering and freezing.

What does the user suggest others do if they are facing similar issues?

The user recommends that if others have tried everything without success, they should consider backing up their save data and performing a factory reset.

How did upgrading to Windows 11 affect the user’s gameplay experience?

The user upgraded to Windows 11 during the factory reset and mentioned that they were enjoying the new OS, with Elden Ring and other games running better after the upgrade.