"Mafia 2" - the second part of the famous saga about the American mafia. A new game was released in 2010, and at the moment the third part is being prepared for release. Despite the good optimization and democratic system requirements, many players often have problems with the launch and correct operation of the game. In this article, you will find out why Mafia 2 does not start and how to fix possible errors.
System requirements
First of all, it is worth checking the compatibility of your configuration with the system requirements from the developers. To run at low graphics quality settings, you need a 2-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, a GiFors 8600 video card or similar from AMD, as well as 8 GB of hard disk space for game files. In addition, you must have the operating system "Windows" XP or newer.
For maximum graphics quality settings, you will need a 4-core Intel or AMD processor, 3 GB of RAM and a video card no worse than the GFors 9800. Non-compliance with system requirements is one of the reasons why Mafia 2 does not start. If all components are suitable or superior in power, then the reason lies elsewhere.
Required Software
For the correct operation of most games, you will need a certain set of programs. The most standard of them include DirectX, Net.Framework, OpenGL, Microsoft C ++ and the like. If you use a licensed copy of the game "Mafia 2" from the store "Steam", then all the necessary software updates are downloaded and installed automatically.
With the pirated version, everything is more complicated. You will have to search and install these programs yourself. It is recommended to download all software only from official websites of developers.
Conflict with the pirated version
If you decide not to spend money on a licensed copy, then you may have problems with the antivirus installed on your computer. The fact is that hacked versions contain files that the antivirus considers to be a security risk and can block their work. Most often, these files have the exe format by which the game is launched. Because of this, you do not start "Mafia 2".
Open the quarantine folder in the antivirus and unblock all game files related to the game. However, if you are not sure of their reliability and the safety of the downloaded pirate, then it’s better not to risk it. Find another assembly and try installing it. Do not overlook that such assemblies may contain corrupted files.
Integrity check
Mafia 2 does not start due to damaged files - this may be the case when using the licensed version. In the properties of the game in the Steam service, select "Check the integrity of the cache." If the system finds damaged files or detects the absence of important files, it will automatically update the game from the Internet.
Old drivers
For the correct operation of the game "Mafia 2" you must install all the latest driver updates. In particular, drivers for a video card and sound card are subject to mandatory update. Outdated ones can cause a black screen at startup or a complete lack of a game window. Download the new distribution kit from the video card manufacturer's website and install. Before that, it is recommended to remove the old version.
Recommendations
To start the game "Mafia 2" on a weak computer, set all the graphics settings to the very minimum. You can also lower the resolution of the game window in order to increase the number of frames per second. It is recommended to disable all third-party programs, browsers before starting the game. If this does not help, then additionally try disabling the antivirus program, which can block the game "Mafia 2". Mods can affect the performance of the program. Keep track of the reliability of the source of downloadable add-ons.