How to Troubleshoot and Prevent Crashes in DaVinci Resolve 15

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If you're like many video editors, nothing can be more frustrating than working on an important project in DaVinci Resolve only for the application to crash unexpectedly. This issue has plagued users of various skill levels using DaVangi's free editing software since its release.

In this article, we'll explore some common reasons why DaVinci Resolve 15 might keep crashing and provide you with practical solutions to prevent or minimize these crashes in future projects.

Reasons for Crashes

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1. Insufficient RAM: If your computer doesn't have enough physical memory (RAM), it may cause applications like DaVinci Resolve to crash frequently, especially when working on resource-intensive 4K footage.

2. Outdated Graphics Card Drivers:

3. Incompatible Hardware or Software Conflicts:

Troubleshooting Steps

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### Step 1: Check for Updates

Firstly, ensure that your operating system (Windows, macOS, etc.) and all drivers are up-to-date.

- Go to Preferences > System Information on Windows.

- Click about in the top left corner of DaVinci Resolve.

- Look under 'System Info' section for Graphics card info.

### Step 2: Reinstall DaVangi's Software

If updating doesn't resolve the issue, try completely uninstalling and reinstalling Da Vinci Resolve from scratch:

1. Go to Control Panel > Programs & Features (Windows) or Applications folder (macOS).

2. Search for 'DaVinci' and select all results.

3. Click Uninstall/Move to Trash.

### Step 3: Disable Unused Plug-ins

Some third-party plugins can sometimes conflict with Da Vinci Resolve's native functionality:

1. Quit DaVinci completely from the taskbar or dock (Command + Option + Esc).

2. Navigate to ~/Library/Application Support/DaVinci/Final Cut Pro/Plug-ins on macOS.

Alternatively, press Windows key + R and type %AppData%LocalDAVINCI15plugins.

### Step 4: Check for Disk Space

Ensure that your startup disk has enough free space available:

1. Right-click (or Control+click) the drive icon in Finder or File Explorer.

2. Select 'Properties' then look under 'General' tab for Total, Used and Available columns.

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DaVinci Resolve 15 is a powerful yet resource-hungry video editing application that requires optimal system configuration to run smoothly without crashing issues. By following these troubleshooting steps outlined above, you should be able to identify the root cause of your crashes and prevent them from occurring again in future projects.

Remember always backup frequently before starting any intensive editing work!

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