Players of the space flight simulation game, Kerbal Space Program 2, developed by Intercept Games and published by Private Division, have reported an issue...
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Last updated on June 16, 2023
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Players of the space flight simulation game, Kerbal Space Program 2, developed by Intercept Games and published by Private Division, have reported an issue with the game crashing during startup. This can be frustrating for players eager to explore the vastness of space and build their spacecraft. However, some potential solutions to this problem can help players return to their interstellar adventures.
It’s possible that you’re experiencing the startup crashing issue with Kerbal Space Program 2 due to temporary glitches, problems with game files, or even issues with your computer. Many PC gamers encounter issues with game files or software/hardware, which can trigger crashing at any time.
Thankfully, there are steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the problem. Before jumping to any conclusions, it’s important to check for possible reasons why the game is crashing. Many players have found success by performing the following troubleshooting methods:
By taking these steps, you may be able to resolve the startup crashing issue and get back to playing Kerbal Space Program 2 without any problems. Don’t let this issue stop you from enjoying this thrilling survival horror game.
As you know the possible reasons, it’s time to jump into the troubleshooting methods below and follow them until the problem gets fixed. Sometimes PC gamers don’t follow a few methods, thinking these workarounds won’t help. But the fact is that even a basic method can help you a lot which may not come in handy to others. So, don’t skip any method until you’re done. Now, without further ado, let’s get into it.
First, you should ensure that your PC specification is properly compatible with the game’s system requirements because any incompatibility can lead to startup crashes or the game’s not launching issues. We’ve provided the requirements for you that might be useful for you. If, in case, your PC build isn’t fully compatible, then make sure to upgrade the specific software/hardware to make it fully compatible.
Minimum Requirements:
Recommended Requirements:
Make sure to run the game app file on your PC as administrator access to allow the User Account Control (UAC) access to the system. Sometimes, your system requires UAC access permission to run a quite important program. By following the steps below, you’ll have to allow the admin access for once, and it won’t ask you for the same again. To do so:
If in case, you’re running the game via Steam, perform the same steps for the Steam application too.
Sometimes turning off the fullscreen optimizations by the Windows system for your specific game application file should fix the compatibility issues for some PCs. Though it comes disabled by default, you should cross-check it to ensure that the fullscreen optimization isn’t enabled. To do this:
Another thing you should do is update the graphics driver version on your PC by following the steps below. If there is an update available, make sure to install the same. An outdated GPU driver can cause issues with the program launching, such as in games or even during gameplay sessions. Not only does your game look pathetic, but your PC won’t be able to run its full potential due to graphics conflict. To do that:
If there is no update available for your GPU then you can go to the official graphics card website from the links below and search for the model of your graphics manually. Make sure to download and install the latest GPU driver for your model number as per the manufacturer.
If you’ve been running an outdated Windows version or build number for a while, then follow the steps below to check for the same. Always try to install the latest system update so you can get the latest security patch, improved performance, bug fixes, additional features, and more.
Additionally, you should also check for the optional updates by following the steps below because sometimes a couple of driver updates or security patch updates might appear here that can help you to fix several bugs or issues whatsoever.
It’s highly suggested to always use the dedicated (external) graphics card on your desktop for heavy games and applications so that you can get higher graphics performance all the time. To do that:
For Nvidia GPU:
For AMD GPU:
It’s recommended to close all the unnecessary background running tasks on your system by following the steps below because the more system resources will be used the higher your system performance will drop. You may not notice it drastically when you face in-game lags, framerate drops, stutters, etc. But this method should be useful for you in many ways.
It’s needless to say that issues with the corrupted or missing game files on the PC might encounter game launching crashes a lot without any proper error message in some cases. If in case, your game starts to load for a few seconds and then closes automatically or doesn’t launch at all then it’s better to verify and repair the installed game files on the PC by following the steps below:
For Steam:
We should also recommend you manually check for the game update at your end via the Steam client to ensure there is no outdated game version conflicting with the game launching. An outdated game patch version can trigger several potential issues that might trigger crashes. To do this:
Mostly conflicts with the background running third-party overlay apps can trigger several issues with the game launching because they consume a lot of system resources just like the processes whenever you start the game. Even though the game doesn’t launch, the overlay app starts and runs until you close it manually. Whereas some overlay apps may also start running while you boot the system at the very beginning. So, try disabling overlay apps manually.
Disable Discord Overlay:
Disable Xbox Game Bar:
Disable Nvidia GeForce Experience Overlay:
Disable Steam Overlay:
Some PC gamers or advanced users do also use some other overlay apps such as MSI Afterburner, Rivatuner, RGB software, etc. If you’re also using any other mouse or keyboard software or any RGB tool which isn’t necessary that much during gaming then it’s better to turn them off.
The chances are high that you’re using the default Windows Firewall protection on your PC but sometimes disabling it temporarily before launching any game might reduce startup crashing issues a lot. To do this:
Additionally, make sure to turn off the Windows Defender antivirus program on your PC to ensure there is no antivirus software blocking the game files. To do so:
Note: If you’re using any other third-party antivirus program on your PC then ensure to turn it off from its settings menu.
It’s better to set the high-performance power option on your computer before playing games to get the full potential of the system because Windows prefers to run in the default balanced power mode to save power and offer medium performance for your daily task. But the heavy games or applications do require high-performance mode which will consume extra power but offers stunning performance. To do that:
If your Windows system doesn’t have Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables installed or even already installed, make sure to reinstall it manually by following the steps below.
Multiple users claimed that performing a clean boot on the PC did fix the system boot-up issue because some apps or tasks start at the very beginning. These tasks run all the time and consume a lot of system resources. You should follow the steps below to do so:
Note: Do the same steps for each program that has a higher startup impact except for the audio or graphics service.
Sometimes overclocked CPU or GPU on the PC might cause conflicts with the other hardware, which may trigger a bottleneck issue. It’s better to temporarily disable or restore the overclocked CPU/GPU to the factory default so that you can check out the potential reason behind the crashing issue. Multiple tools are available online to adjust overclocked CPU or GPU on the PC, such as MSI Afterburner, Riva Tuner, AMD Ryzen Master, EVGA Precision X, etc.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
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