RuneScape 3 crash: "Error Code c0000409"
The RuneScape client crashes and shows "Error Code c0000409".
Also appears as: Error Code c0000409, runescape error code c0000409, runescape c0000409, runescape crash c0000409, runescape client crashes
Jagex's support article for this code is short. It gives two things to try: avoid busy areas, and make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. It does not explain what the code means beyond that. The article is tagged for both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape. Jagex's separate Game crashes article lists broader fixes if the crashes continue.
What to try
- 01Update your graphics drivers. Jagex's article for this code tells you to make sure they are up to date.Confirmed
- 02Avoid busy areas in the game. Jagex gives this as the other fix, and does not say why.Confirmed
- 03If it keeps crashing, work through Jagex's Game crashes article: check your device meets the minimum specifications, restart your device, reinstall the game, clear your cache, run a virus scan and try a different Windows user account.Confirmed
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