Fix Starfield Won’t Launch and Crashing at Startup on PC

Starfield won’t launch and crashing – This article will guide you on how to fix Starfield Crashing at Startup or Not Launching on PC.

Fix Starfield Won’t Launch and Crashing at Startup on PC

Starfield is one of the most hyped games, and to be honest, it is one of the biggest releases of the year, but issues like Crashing and Not Launching on PC can destroy the experience of the game for all. So, I have a list of fixes you can try out that can fix all your crashing and launching-related issues.

Check System Requirements

Before pushing further into the article, ensure you meet the minimum system requirements for Starfield to ensure that your current system specs are not the issue.

Minimum Requirements

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics:  AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
• DirectX®: Version 12
• Storage: SSD with 125 GB available space
• Internet: Broadband Connection

Recommended Requirements

• Processor:  AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or Intel i5-10600K
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics:  AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
• DirectX®: Version 12
• Storage: SSD with 125 GB available space
• Internet: Broadband Connection

Download NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver v537.13

Drivers could be one of the biggest reasons for crashes. If you didn’t know, Nvidia has already released a driver for Starfield. The version is 537.13. Here is the download link to the driver.

AMD Driver for Starfield

At the time of writing this article, AMD has not released any GPU driver for Starfield. I have checked, and there isn’t one. Maybe they will release one after the full release of Starfield. Anyway, I will update this article with the download link as soon as they do so.

Update Windows

You need to have the latest version of Windows 11 installed on your PC. Remember that nowadays, games require the latest version of Windows to run properly. So make sure you do that before trying to run the game again after restarting your system.

Run the Starfield Desktop Shortcut as Administrator

When FH5 was released, it was crashing left and right for me on PC. I did some research and found a fix. I had made a video of the fix, which I think still holds up to this date. You can implement that for Starfield. Here is the fix:

Run as an Admin

You can also try logging into Windows using a local Administrator Account. For a lot of people, logging in with an Admin Account fixed the crashing issues in Starfield.

Disable or Pause Windows Defender and Anti-Virus

You can disable or turn off Windows Defender by following the steps.

1. Open Start and go to Settings
2. Click Update and Security and go to Windows Security.
3. Go to the Virus and Threat Protection Settings and Disable the Real-Time Scanning Option.
4. If you have a 3rd Party Anti-Virus, you can pause the protection by opening up the Antivirus or Internet Security App.

Although these are the 3rd Party Security Software you should avoid when playing Starfield.

1. Trend Micro Maximum Security
2. Comodo Antivirus
3. Avast
4. Avira
5. Bitdefender Firewall

Repair or Reset Starfield

Since Starfield is free to play if you have the Xbox Game Pass Subscription, since most players will be playing on the Xbox App, it will be easier to repair the installed game as it will download any missing or broken files.

1. Type Windows Settings on Search
2. Find the Apps Tab on the left Panel
3. Look for “Starfield” inside the Installed Apps Tab
4. Click on Starfield and find the Repair option if you scroll down
5. Click on Repair and Wait for the process to end
6. Once done, try relaunching the game.

If you want to Reset the App

1. Look for the Starfield app inside the Installed Apps tab.
2. Scroll down, and you will find the Reset option.
3. Click on it and wait for the process to end.
4. Restart the Xbox App and relaunch the game.

Crash due to Software Conflict

Starfield doesn’t support and might see certain apps or software as a conflict, which can prevent the game from running. Try disabling all the Antivirus, Firewalls, FPS Boosters (if you have any) and monitoring software.

Here is the following list of applications you can disable or uninstall to play Starfield.

• MSI Afterburner / Riva Tuner Statistics Server
• EVGA Precision
• Wallpaper Engine
• A-Volute Sound studio
• Discord
• MacType
• Warsaw Banking App
• Xsplit
• A-Volute Sound studio
• Nahimic Audio
• Sonic Audio
• OBS
• Logitech G Hub

Install Microsoft Visual Studio

Do not forget to install the latest version of the Visual C++ Redistributable, as it might happen that the files got corrupted or not been installed properly in the first place.

Turn off all Monitoring Software

Turn off any running monitoring software like

1. Ryzen Master
2. MSI Dragon Center
3. Game fast from Dells Killer Control Center
4. Any other 3rd Party Adjusting or Monitoring Software.

Also, make sure that your power settings are also correct.

1. Go to Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound.
2. Click on Power Options and toggle the Performance to High.
3. Shut Down the full system and then restart your PC.

Update Microsoft Store Gaming Services

The Microsoft App also shows you the App updates that are not fully updated under their updates Section. Remember to keep every app updated, especially the Microsoft Gaming Services.

Make sure the Time and Date is perfect

Also, ensure the date and time are perfect on your system. To check that you can:

1. First Right, click on the Click on the Start Menu.
2. Adjust the date and time.
3. Don’t forget to untick and retick ‘Set time zone automatically’.
4. Reboot your PC.

Look for Missing Corrupted Files

Maybe because of a previous update, the game might have encountered an issue and thus failed to launch every time.

1. Ensure that you have the recent version of Windows 11
2. Ensure that the graphics card drivers are fully updated after you have updated the Windows.
3. See if you have any pending restarts left.

Move Starfield to a different drive

Starfield might fail to run if installed on the drive with low disk space. Free up some space or move the game entirely on a new drive.

To move a game on a different Drive

1. First, press the Windows key and look for Apps and Features
2. Find Starfield and click on the three dots
3. Click on the Move Option from the drop-down menu
4. Choose a new drive from the Down Menu
5. Click on Move, and the game will automatically reach a new destination.

Reset the Microsoft Store

You can also reset your Microsoft Store because it will help clear off the cache and refresh all the library permissions. To do this

1. First, Close the Windows Store App.
2. Go to start and type ‘WSRESET’ without the quotes
3. Right-click on the command and click ‘Run as Administrator’ If the Windows permission box appears, click ‘Yes’ or ‘Run’
4. A black MS-DOS screen will appear for a few seconds.
5. All you need to do is wait for it to disappear, and the Store will automatically reopen
6. Try installing and relaunching Starfield once more.

Set Starfield Priority to High

You can also set the Priority of Starfield to High. You can do that by

1. Launching Starfield
2. Minimize the game and launch Task Manager
3. Open the Details Tab
4. Find the Starfield.exe process and right-click on it.
5. Set the Priority to high.
6. Remember that you have to do this every time you restart the game.

Steam User: Verify Game Files on Steam

You can use the Verify Feature on Steam to verify the Game files, as it will download any pending updates and files on your system. To do this

1. First, you need to open Steam.
2. Go to the library and find Starfield.
3. Right Click on it and hit Properties.
4. Click on the Installed Files Tab on the left and click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”
   
5. Relaunch the game after the process is completed, and you shouldn’t have any more launching issues.

Reinstall the Game

If nothing works, you can reinstall the game and see if the problem persists. If not, then it’s time to send the developers a ticket.

So this was all about how to fix Starfield not launching and crashing on Startup.

If the problem you are facing is serious, go here and submit a ticket to Bethesda Support.

If you think this guide has helped you, then let us know in the comment section below. Also, you can check out our other guides on Starfield. Good luck.

That’s all, folks!

Last Updated on August 31, 2023

Akash

Akash Roy, 31, Senior Editor at Frondtech and an avid gamer by choice dabbles in all things tech. Whether be it spending hours in single-player narrative-based games or going through the latest innovation in technology and chip manufacturing he prefers to stay on top of things. At the other times, you’ll find him tucked away drumming and headbanging to Rock and Roll Classics.