Terraria is an adventure indie game that was released in 2013 on mobile platforms, personal computers and consoles of the past generation. Despite the simplest graphics, the game has acquired a millionth army of fans around the world. In this article, you will learn what to do if Terraria does not start.
System requirements
Check with your official system requirements first. To start and stable operation of the game it is necessary to have the following system configuration: an Intel or AMD processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, a video card with a memory capacity of 128 MB and only 200 MB for installation on a hard disk. As you can see, the system requirements for the game are as low as possible. If the characteristics of your computer are sufficient, then Terraria does not start for another reason.
Software update
Before starting the game, try updating all available drivers. This is especially recommended for a video card and sound card. You can download them on the official websites of the creators. Before installing, it is recommended to remove old versions of drivers from the computer.
In addition to drivers, Terraria does not start due to older versions of gaming software (DirectX, Net.Framework, and so on). On the licensed version of Steam, this process occurs automatically. When you first start the game, the service checks the availability and relevance of all versions of the software. If you play on pirated servers, then you will have to install all the software manually, as is the case with the video card drivers.
Conflict with antivirus
During the game, try disabling the installed antivirus. It is possible that the protection program blocks access to game files, so Terraria does not start. If this is the problem, then simply turn off the computer protection during the game, and then turn on the antivirus program again.
Startup Methods
Try to enable the game through the main EXE file in the root folder. It is possible that the shortcut on the desktop has a damaged path to the installed game. It is also recommended that you run Terraria as an administrator. If you use the Windows 8 or 10 operating system, then use the properties of the shortcut to set the compatibility mode with Windows 7, since this game was created specifically for it.
Now you know what to do if Terraria does not start, and you can fix the problem quickly and without nerves. It is also not recommended to use pirated copies and servers to restrict the access of malicious software to your personal computer.