F1 has returned with a new entry F1 22 for PC and consoles. The game saw a good reception from players and critics alike. However, the PC version of F1 22 is facing errors and issues like Ego Dumper Error, in-game crash, DLSS and ray tracing not working, crash at launch, error code AKEX-JHXX-KDKM-BAVE, and more. Here I have compiled a list of errors that PC players are reporting along with their fixes and workarounds.
F1 22 Crash, Ego Dumper, And Fixes
F1 22 is the latest entry in the franchise. While F1 21 introduced a single-player campaign, this year the developers skipped it. However, they did add a new mode to justify the new entry, however, they don’t really seem to add to it.
F1 games have always been optimized for consoles and PC and F1 22 is no exception. Despite that, F1 22 PC players are reporting errors and issues like EEgo Dumper error, in-game crash, DLSS and ray tracing not working, crash at launch, error code AKEX-JHXX-KDKM-BAVE, and more. The following are the errors that PC players are experiencing along with their fixes and workarounds.
Ego Dumper Error Fix
Ego Dumpr error crash is something that has popped up in the previous entries in the F1 franchise. According to F1 22 PC players, the EEgo Dumper error is not letting them enjoy the game and here is how to fix it.
Players have reported that using DLSS is one reason behind the F1 22 Ego Dumper error. Disable DLSS and use TAA instead to fix the error. However, some players have reported that using TAA with AMD FidelityFX is causing the Ego Dumper crash. It’s a bit of a mess but, one of these setting should fix the error.
Another reason behind the Ego Dumper error crash is the anti-virus or Windows Security itself. Try to exclude F122.exe from your anti-virus, then verify game files, and the error will be fixed. If not, then Ransomware protection is causing the F1 22 Ego Dumper error. Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage ransomware protection > Turn off controlled folder access. This will fix the F1 22 Ego Dumper error crash.
If you have overclocked your CPU, GPU, or RAM, this is another reason behind the F1 22 Ego Dumper error. If you have overclocked any PC component, then revert it to its default clocks and the Ego Dumper error will be fixed.
Another fix for the Ego Dumper crash is open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Select the game and make the following changes.
Image Sharpening – Off
Low Latency Mode – Off
Power Management – Prefer Maximum Performance
Texture filtering – Quality – Performance
Threaded Optimization – On
Apply these changes, launch F1 22, and the Ego Dumper error won’t pop up again.
Crash Fix
PC players are reporting that F1 22 is crashing while playing and here is how to fix it. First, try the fixes mentioned under “Ego Dumper Error Fix” and see if they help. In case the game is still crashing, then you might be using a third-party tool or software like MSI Afterburner, Discord, RGB Software, or any software running in the background. These third-party tools can cause F1 22 to crash. Disable any third-party software you have installed and the issue will be fixed.
Also, using in-game overlays like Steam in-game overlay or GeForce Experience overlay can cause the game to crash. Disable any in-game overlay that you are using and the F1 22 will stop crashing.
Your GPU is another reason why F1 22 is crashing. Either the GPU is overclocked or it isn’t handling the game’s load really well. If the GPU is overclocked, then revert it to its default GPU clock even if it’s factory overclocked.
If the GPU isn’t overclocked, then try to lower the graphics settings. In case even that doesn’t work, try capping or lowering the game’s max FPS. Doing this will reduce GPU and CPU load and F1 22 won’t crash. Open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Select F1 22 from the list. Enable max FPS limit and set a value for it.
Error Code AKEX-JHXX-KDKM-BAVE Fix
F1 22 PC players are reporting that they are experiencing error codes like the following and here is how to fix them.
Error Code AKEX-JHXX-KDKM-BAVE
Error Code XVJB-BDDB-EKGH-SHXE
Error Code cjkx-gkdg-deex-tkee
Some PC players have noted that selecting the Prefer maximum performance mode in Nvidia Control Panel for F1 22 fixes these error codes. Open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Select F1 22 from the list. Look for Power Management, select Prefer Maximum Performance, and hit apply.
Game Not Starting, Crash At Startup Fix
F1 22 PC players are reporting that the game is crashing at launch or not starting at all. Here is how to fix the F1 22 crash at launch issue. If you are experiencing the Ego Dumper crash at launch, see the fixes under “Ego Dumper Error Fix” to fix it.
Before we start with the fixes, make sure you are using 64-Bit Windows 10 Version 1909 and a DirectX 12 supporting GPU. The game doesn’t support 32-Bit Win 10 or older OS.
One reason why the game isn’t launching could be your anti-virus. Either disable real-time protection or exclude the game’s folder from it, I recommend the latter. After that, verify game files, launch F1 22, and it won’t crash at startup.
Controlled Folder Access is another reason behind the F1 22 crash at startup. Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage ransomware protection > Turn off controlled folder access.
Missing or corrupt Visual C++ Redistributable files are another reason behind the crash at launch issue. Install/repair the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables both x64 and x86 versions to fix the F1 22 crash at launch issue.
Also, check out the steps mentioned in this link if the game is still crashing or not starting.
Ray Tracing Not Working, DLSS Greyed Out Fix
Some F1 22 PC players have reported that while they have RTX GPUs, they can’t seem to enable Ray Tracing or DLSS in the game. The issue might be your operating system as F1 22 requires Windows 10 64-bit (Version 2004) to enable Ray Tracing. Your operating system is probably outdated. Update your OS and Ray Tracing will start working in F1 22.
That is all for our F1 22 fixes for errors and issues like Ego Dumper crash, in-game crash, Error Code AKEX-JHXX-KDKM-BAVE, crash at launch, DLSS and Ray Tracing not working, and more. If you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC then also see our hub for commonly occurring PC errors and their fixes.