Today, role-playing computer games have become widespread. Thus, among the new products we can highlight The Elder Scrolls 5 - Skyrim, which has excellent graphics, clearly defined landscapes, and excellent soundtracks. The role-playing game contains a variety of quests, plus leveling up the hero and thousands of weapons for every taste.

Why doesn't Skyrim launch on Windows 7, 10?

It should be noted that gamers have noted problems with launching Skyrim. If this problem occurs, you need to determine the moment at which the game stopped working. The solution to the problem will directly depend on the time at which the failure occurred. So, Skyrim may not start the first time you try to download the game, and its operation may be interrupted during the process.

Considering the fact that the technical parameters of the machines differ, you should understand that Skyrim may not start for many reasons, and each of them is individual. However, despite the differences in the problems, a solution may be on the surface.

So, if you know what actions led to the application not working correctly, you can try different solutions to the problem. If a player has just downloaded a game and it does not start, you can try downloading another available version. It is also recommended that you carefully study the instructions for installing the game on the site from where it was downloaded. Often a forum comes to the rescue.

True, this option is suitable for those clients who have a non-licensed version. Once the license has been purchased, claims should be made to the developer. The company that released the application has an excellent support service, whose specialists will solve the problem.

What to do if the launcher does not start?

In some cases, Skyrim may not start after the game has been running. Here, the sequence of actions performed most recently will play a decisive role in correcting the error. So, the cause of the failure could be an installed plugin or an add-on to the game. It is recommended to create a copy of all necessary game saves. Saves can be located in different places, but you should start searching for them from the installation folder where the game files are stored. After this, the application must be reinstalled.

Another problem that affects the launch of Skyrim is outdated computer drivers, you can solve it by installing the necessary updates and enjoying the game.

What to do if nothing helps?

You need to do some work on your system. We suggest doing this using two useful programs.

1. Update drivers with Driver Booster. This is really cool software that often helps. Updating old drivers to new ones is one of the key requirements for the normal functioning of games and programs on a computer.

You might think that Windows always alerts users when new updates are available. That's right, it shows alerts, but only for updates for Windows and the video card. But besides this, there are many more drivers that need to be updated regularly.

2. PC repair with Reimage Repair. Run this program to analyze your system for errors (and there will be 100% of them). You will then be asked to cure them, either individually or all at once.

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Problems with Skyrim on Windows 10

Good day! Windows on my laptop recently switched from 7 to 10, and since then I haven’t been able to play Skyrim normally, but before that everything was fine. Constant crashes in the game, very often before this a cursor from Windows appears in parallel with the Skyrim cursor. I would even say that these are not exactly crashes. The Skyrim window often remains, but if you return to it, Windows slows down for a long time and thinks and shows a black screen. I took the following measures: - I put the TESV.exe file in compatibility mode for Windows 7 and run as administrator. - I installed the drivers on the video card. But The situation has not changed. Tell me how to solve the problem.

Thank you in advance!

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If the game doesn't start!

If there is no reaction to the launch, then try the following: Go to the game folder, set the game launch file to compatibility with win7, then download this: https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/kb/2999226 That's all should work)_____________UPD: After this, the game may hang on a black screen, and the game itself will not respond. I solved the problem like this: I launched the game in windowed mode with a frame and simply minimized the game for about 30 minutes, then expanded it, and it started loading. Afterwards, I reloaded the game in full screen and started immediately

P.s. I don’t know how long it should hang, maybe it will load faster, I just forgot about it for a while and stuck it in videos

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For those who do not run on Windows 7 and have other problems.

***If it doesn't start: To resolve this issue, follow the instructions below. In the game folder you will find two executable files: "skyrimSE.exe and skyrimSELauncher.exe". - Right-click - Go to Properties - Click on the Compatibility tab - Select Windows 7 compatibility mode - Below, select Run as administrator Bravo , it works (it worked for me).***Black screen on startup

To resolve this issue (for Nvidia users), simply go to the Control Panel and switch/change the video card the game is using.

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Skyrim launcher won't launch!!!

People, please help me, I can’t launch Skyrim due to an error with its launcher. It used to run for me, but now for some reason it won't. I reinstalled the game twice, the first time from the disk, the second time I downloaded it. Did not help. When the launcher appears, the error “Skyrim Launcher has stopped working” pops up and I can’t do anything about it. Tell me what to do. Thanks in advance.

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Due to the fact that gamers constantly install a bunch of modifications on Skyrim, its stability suffers greatly. Many people complain about bugs, crashes, computer reboots, etc. In this article we will look at endless loading in Skyrim when moving between locations and starting a new game.

Possible reasons

An endless loading may have one of the presented reasons or several at the same time. Often the problem may be due to your recent actions.

Below is a list of the main reasons:

• weak computer;
• modification conflict;
• corrupted game files;
• pirated version of the game.

Let's consider all the reasons for the endless loading of Skyrim in more detail.

Weak computer

If you decide to play this RPG, but are faced with problems with stability and launch, then the first suspicions should fall on the power of the computer. First, compare your configuration with the system requirements. Often, the endless loading problem can occur due to insufficient RAM. In second place is the power of the video card. If both of these points are met, then the problem lies elsewhere.

A large number of mods

Pay attention to at what point in time and after what actions the endless loading appeared. If you installed any modifications right before this problem appeared, they must be removed. Many mods conflict with each other, which interferes with the stable operation of the game. You need to test all add-ons and determine which ones affect performance. Some will most likely have to be abandoned in order to play Skyrim without crashes and freezes.

File corruption

Another reason is “broken” game files. A malfunction may occur if you use a pirated version, modify any files manually, and so on. In this case, you must first reinstall the game (don't forget to copy your saves to a safe place) and install Skyrim again. If this assembly initially refused to load, then download another version.

If you are using a license from the Steam store, be sure to check the game for file integrity. This can be done through the properties in the game library. The program will find flaws and damaged data, and then download the latest version of Skyrim to your computer. Steam also installs the necessary software.

Damaged saves

Also, do not forget to test the performance of the game from different saves. Perhaps some actions of the character led to endless loading or freezing. If this is the case, then the game will work properly with a different save file.

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Skyrim won't launch, what should I do?

Technical questions regarding The Elder Scrolls 5 arise about the same, many of them are related to the launch of this wonderful computer game. Often problems arise specifically with the first launch of TES 5, although there are also options that Skyrim launched earlier, but has now stopped. The solution partly depends on the variations of the problem, although everything can be reduced to one recipe.

I’ll say right away that solving technical issues with computer games is difficult without obtaining specific data. We can say that each case is individual, so your problem can be solved on the arbse forum. However, despite the variety of unique cases, the solution to the problem with launching Skyrim can be formulaic. So the answer to this question is presented in the form of a step-by-step solution, where the set of necessary tools depends on the current situation. In order not to further get confused in general words, let’s go straight to the first step. However, there is a recommendation to read this article in full before starting to follow it step by step, although there is no urgent need for this.

Have you launched Skyrim before?

It is important to find out why The Elder Scrolls 5 failed to launch. If you have just installed Skyrim, and the game does not work on the first launch, then you can immediately move on to the next chapter of this guide. If the game worked successfully, but now Skyrim refuses to launch, then try to remember what led to this. That is, after what actions with a computer game or operating system the specified failure occurred. Maybe you installed some plugin for Skyrim, after which the computer game stopped launching altogether or began to crash (that is, stop working with an error). In this case, it makes sense to cancel the changes if possible. However, before the next step, I recommend making a backup copy of your Skyrim saves.

Before making any changes to the game, you must make a backup copy of your saves, as the following measures will require you to reinstall the game, which may lead to the loss of your saves. If Skyrim did not start at all, which means there are basically no saves for earlier games, you can safely skip this point. Searching for a folder with saves should start with the game folder, but in the Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, Skyrim saves are located in the current user’s folder. For example, in my case they are located at: C:\Users\ZIRUS\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves\ (my username in the ZIRUS system). So before further steps to revive The Elder Scrolls 5, I recommend copying all saves to a safe place. So that later you won’t be upset about the lost time and won’t have to go through Skyrim again. So, the preparations are completed, you can begin the technical operation.

Is The Elder Scrolls 5 licensed?

A very relevant question, if you bought the official version of Skryim, that is, a license, then in principle there should be no problems with launching. Well, except that the crooked fashion ruined the idyll and peace of mind of the computer game. In this case, you need to roll back the changes, that is, return everything as it was. There could also be problems with drivers, for example, for a video card. If you haven’t made any changes, or you don’t want to deal with the drivers, or you’re afraid of ruining the operating system, then I can suggest reinstalling Skyrim.. You must first uninstall Skyrim, then restart your computer. Then reinstall the game. At any stage, both before and after reinstalling The Elder Scrolls 5 (if it did not help), you can contact the developer for technical support. Since you purchased a licensed version of the game, they will definitely help you.

Pirate Skyrim won't launch

But if you didn’t buy the game, but downloaded The Elder Scrolls 5, then you shouldn’t count on the help of the developers. In this case, I recommend immediately reinstalling the game. And not from the same distribution that you installed for the first time... That is, first remove your non-working Skyrim, then download a new distribution, and then install the game again. You shouldn’t forget about restarting your computer after deleting an old, non-working version of Skyrim. To avoid possible errors, use the guide for installing a pirated version of Skyrim, which I published on the site earlier. Everything should work. If this doesn’t help, your case may be more complex and not directly related to problems with The Elder Scrolls 5 itself, but to the operating system, user rights, or installed drivers. In this case, more information about a particular case is required to make the right decision.

Does it crash or not start at all?

Hello everyone, dear friends!

Today I will tell you the main ways to solve most problems with the game. Go!

Common problems and simple solutions

Every game has a number of problems and their solutions that are terribly banal, but in 90% of cases they become the main reason for bugs, crashes and crashes. A set of such defects include:

• Black screen on startup.
• Crash after the game's introductory screen.
• Lack of response to launching Skyrim from the launcher.
• Friezes.
• Various types of errors after launch.

Each of the listed problems could be encountered more than once by users not only in Bethesda games, but also in other projects. To troubleshoot you need to:

• Check compliance. Yes, the game was released in 2011 and now only the most ancient calculators do not run, but do not forget that you may have mistakenly downloaded a fresh relaunch, which has hardware requirements no worse than modern games. So double-check your PC settings to ensure they match those recommended for launch.
• Update drivers. Install more recent software from your hardware manufacturers. This can not only help launch the game, but also solve many other problems with your computer. Don’t forget about the individual programs that are installed with Skyrim; it’s best to download their latest versions.
• Disable antivirus and check quarantine. If the game was downloaded as a pirate, most likely your antivirus program considered some files to be malware and simply deleted them. Go to the protection program and find the quarantine section. If there are similar files there (Skyrim.exe or steam_api), restore them or reinstall the game with computer protection turned off.

The actions listed above are universal and often they are what save the gamer from crashes and freezes, but if there is no effect, you can try something else.

Unique bug with Skyrim

For reasons unknown to me, the game may refuse to launch after pressing the corresponding button in the launcher, due to a sound problem. Fortunately for gamers, this problem can be solved with just a few clicks in one minute:

• Find the speaker icon in the lower right corner and right-click on it.
• In the list that appears, select “Playback devices”.
• Right-click on the current device (speaker or headphones) and go to the properties section.
• In the window that appears, select “Advanced” and set the format to 16 bits, 44100 Hz.

This problem is also common and can be resolved using the method described above.

Errors in configuration files

Have you tried all the previous methods, but nothing worked? Then I can suggest the last option - roll back all settings to standard. To do this, go to "My Documents/MyGames/Skyrim and find two configuration files SkyrimPrefs.ini And Skyrim.ini. Then there are two ways:

1. Delete both files.
2. Change the language in Skyrim.ini from ENGLISH to RUSSIAN.

If none of the above actions help, reinstall the game with antiviruses turned off, or, if you are using a pirated version, try downloading another repack.

That's all, dear readers. If you were unable to find the answer, describe your problem in the comments, and I, along with other users, will try to help you. Don't forget to subscribe to the blog and share information on social networks. See you soon.