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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4)

How To Fix Error Code Prism: Device Removal Detected

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Error Code Prism is an error that occurs in Diablo 4 (D4) while normally progressing through the game on PC. Read on for more information about how to fix Error Code Prism and the possible causes behind it!

What is Error Code Prism?

Device Removal Detected Error

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Error Code Prism seems to be an error that suddenly prompts the user with a device removal window while progressing normally in Diablo 4. There are no official fixes for this issue as of the moment, so please report your encounters on Blizzard's official support forums for further assistance from other players.

How to Fix Error Code Prism

Temporary Fixes for Error Code Prism






Error Code Prism is a unique error that occurs on PC, and these are the general fixes we have done in order to solve the error temporarily. If these fixes don't work out for you, you may consult and find solutions from other players and the admins on the game's official forum site.

Always Check Official Sources

Always check and tune in the game's official websites like Blizzard's official forums for updates to see if the bug/s you're currently experiencing has any official solutions.

Restart or Relaunch the Game

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Restarting the game is one of the most common but effective temporary fix for any bugs, glitches, or issues you're currently dealing with. Try restarting the game to reset the instance to alleviate issues!

Restart Your PC

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Since this is a bug that's occurring on PC, restarting or rebooting up your computer usually fixes problems, especially game crashes.

Check for System Updates

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Always make sure that your system updates are up to date and have the latest version. With Diablo 4, developers tend to deploy patches and hotfixes the moment they are finished, and an announcement will be posted after it has been implemented. You'll never know, but a quick software update might be what you need to fix your game.

Update Your Graphics Card Drivers

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When it comes to PC gaming, an outdated graphics driver is guaranteed to trigger various issues such as [red]sudden crashes, audio problems, latency and performance drops,etc. when playing games. To prevent bugs and glitches from occurring on your device, always check for updates and keep your notifications on to get notified if your graphics driver is due for updating!

How to Update Graphics Drivers

Other Potential Fixes

These methods are reports and attempts by users to fix the Prism error on their end, so they are worth trying if you're at wit's end while troubleshooting.

Unplug Console Controllers and Switch to Keyboard and Mouse

A user on the forums commented that unplugging their Xbox controller and switching to keyboard and mouse temporarily alleviated the Prism error.

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