Often, experience from passing certain games spoils due to technical problems. In some cases, the players even lose the desire to understand the mistakes and return to the gameplay. In the presented article, we will talk about the popular shooter Metro 2033. The game does not start or gives an error at startup? Then check out the recommendations below.
Check system requirements
If you installed the game, but did not compare the computer configuration with the recommended one, then this may be one of the reasons why the application will not start. Usually, weaker computers automatically close the window with the game, freeze or completely reboot if their power is not enough.
If you fall into this category, be sure to check the requirements. To run with minimal graphics, you need the following configuration:
- 3-GHz 2-core processor from Intel or AMD;
- 1 GB of RAM;
- 512 MB video and mandatory DirectX 9 support.
If Metro 2033 does not start or starts, but takes a very long time, then try reinstalling the game on a faster drive - SSD, if there is one. With this configuration, you can run the game at the minimum graphics settings. However, stability and an acceptable amount of FPS are not guaranteed. A stable game will require a 4-core CPU and at least 8 GB of RAM.
Drivers
The second step is updating the drivers for the video card. It is best to use the website of the manufacturer of your graphics accelerator and download the latest version of software. Before installing, uninstall the old driver and restart the PC. If you have not updated the video card software for a long time, then this will probably solve the launch problem.
If Metro 2033 does not start even after these steps, then try the following steps.
Run as administrator
Now try to run the game with administrator rights. To do this, click on the “Metro 2033” RMB shortcut and select “Run as administrator” in the menu.
Launching Pirates and Licenses
If the game “Metro 2033” doesn’t start, installed from the pirate repack you downloaded on “Torrent”, then the problem can be solved simply - by reinstalling the game or downloading another installer. Often at the "Torrent" you can find non-working assembly. Also, your antivirus can remove crack games (allows you to run games without buying a license) under the guise of a threat. Try turning off the protection program during the installation of Metro 2033 and at the time of launch.
With a license, everything is much simpler. Digital copies of Metro 2033 are distributed through the Steam store, so we will perform all actions through the application. First open the library and find the Metro 2033 in the list. Then click on it with RMB and go to properties. Go to the tab "Local files" and click on "Check the integrity of the game files." After scanning, the program will download the missing files and replace those that have been damaged.
Installation of additional software
The last point to be sure to check is additional software. If in the case of the Steam license, the necessary software is installed automatically at the first start, then this will not work with the pirated version. Most modern games require DirectX, Net.Framework, Microsoft Visual C + to run. You can download the distribution of these programs from official sites.
Now you know why Metro 2033 does not start, and in what ways you can solve this unpleasant problem.