5 Ways to Fix “Unable to Initialize GPU” in DaVinci Resolve

If DaVinci Resolve is not able to connect to your GPU it will throw the "Unable to Initialize GPU" error at you.

In this video, I will show you 5 ways to fix the issue depending on what causes it.

Here's a link to the article:

Download drivers:

Download an older version of DaVinci Resolve:

Contents of the video:
00:00 Intro
00:10 1. Change Graphics Preferences
02:07 2. Check that Your Monitor is Connected to the GPU
02:56 3. Turn Off Battery Saving on Laptop
03:36 4. Update Driver(s)
04:32 5. Install an Older Version of DaVinci Resolve

[gwoss]

I thank you sooo much. The tipp to connect my display directly to the CPU solved my DVR problem which I was almost ready to give up on. Such a valuable tip so few out there share. You are the best!

[mohammedsherif]

I’ve Been searched for solutions for this problem but I couldn’t find it and I lost hope to fixing it but you came from nowhere big thanks bro go ahead 🔥🔥🤤🤤 God bless you 🙏🏻

[rampanja]

Very helpful! Thank you so much! The first tip immediately solved my issue. Keep it up!

[mahii_aymal]

thank you so much. The 5th tip immediately solved my problem. I lose hope of fixing it but your video is best. thanks again

[rainakreeger]

I looked through many tutorials but only the last option helped! Thanks! I was about to give up lol

[lucaswilson]

Thank you so much. Number 1 fixed it for me
<3 :)

[marinashelar]

Thank you! It was simple and it worked.

[SpicyViolinist]

Way better video than the other guy! 2nd solution was the fix for me, thanks so much for making this

[afoe]

Appriciat it man, really
I wish you a happy future

[anthonyromero]

Thank you for all of your help. The first option fixed my problem

[banks]

Thanks! Took me 2 days to find out and fix the problem. Other video’s I didn’t see the simple solution for my case. And that’s number 2🤣

[AndreaMignoneGuitar]

Thank you ! Solution #1 solved the problem actually

[bananaisland_film]

Excellent! The first solution solved my problem. I just used CCleaner which probably disconnected the GPU settings. Thanks for your valuable and efficient video. Perfect

[agd]

thanks bro, it was helpful! solved the issue

[tameloon]

Yeah Number 2 was my problem
Thanks Man
Channel Saver

[richardsvrachs]

the problem is that my ram is 4gb and i don't have gpu

[iamdevil]

Iam searching for full this problem I watch lot of videos but all are time waste but your first method worked thankyou so much bro.

[okoputovanja]

Thank you! The first option worked for me!

[bichonso]

Mate, thank you very much for the video! It helped me a lot! :))))

[sawana_]

Thank you so much, i was co confused when one day it stopped working, i didn't know that my battery is low and the power save mode was the problem.. So little yet very important knowlage :))