Все способы:
- Способ 1: Запуск от имени администратора
- Способ 2: Установка дополнительного программного обеспечения
- Способ 3: Подключение наушников/динамиков
- Способ 4: Сброс параметров запуска
- Способ 5: Установка/обновление видеодрайверов
- Способ 6: Отключение DEP
- Способ 7: Решение проблем Steam-версии
- Проверка целостности файлов
- Сброс файла библиотеки динамических ссылок
- Удаление параметров запуска
- Способ 8: Приостановка работы антивируса
- Способ 9: Переустановка игры
- Вопросы и ответы: 1
Способ 1: Запуск от имени администратора
Если Stardew Valley не запускается в Windows 10, то в первую очередь попробуйте открыть ее от имени администратора. Для этого щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по ярлыку или исполняемому файлу, затем выберите из контекстного меню соответствующий пункт.
Если это помогло, то можно настроить запуск с расширенными правами по умолчанию:
- Через контекстное меню, вызываемое нажатием ПКМ, перейдите в «Свойства».
- На вкладке «Совместимость» отметьте пункт «Запускать эту программу от имени администратора». Сохраните настройки, кликнув по кнопке «ОК».
Способ 2: Установка дополнительного программного обеспечения
Платформа Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 используется во многих играх. Она нужна для их корректного запуска, поэтому многие пользователи сообщают, что проблему с запуском Stardew Valley можно решить, инсталлировав библиотеку.
Скачать Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 с официального сайта
- Скачайте установочный файл с официального сайта Microsoft, затем запустите его. На первом шаге инсталляции нажмите на кнопку «Next».
- Ознакомьтесь с лицензионным соглашением и примите его, отметив соответствующий пункт ниже. Нажмите на кнопку «Next».
- Для запуска процедуры установки щелкните по кнопке «Install».
Даже если у вас уже установлена платформа, возможно, она повреждена, поэтому повторная инсталляция сможет исправить и восстановить целостность файлов.
Также не забывайте про дополнительное программное обеспечение, которое необходимо для корректной работы многих программ и игр. Это DirectX и .NET Frawework. В «десятке» софт уже предустановлен, поэтому нет необходимости искать установочный файл и инсталлировать его отдельно, как это было в прошлых ОС. Чтобы использовать актуальное ПО, достаточно просто обновить систему.
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Также можете попытаться добавить недостающие или поврежденные файлы библиотеки DirectX отдельно. Ознакомьтесь с нашим отдельным материалом, чтобы узнать, как это сделать.
Подробнее: Переустановка и добавление недостающих компонентов DirectX в Windows 10
Способ 3: Подключение наушников/динамиков
Некоторые пользователи сообщают, что Stardew Valley может не запускаться, если не подключены наушники или динамики к компьютеру. Такое нередко случается с некоторыми играми, когда отсутствует устройство для вывода звука. Чтобы исправить проблему, подключите к ПК аудиооборудование и проверьте, получается ли запустить игру. О том, как это сделать правильно, мы ранее писали в наших отдельных руководствах.
Подробнее: Подключаем динамики / наушники к компьютеру с Windows 10
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Способ 4: Сброс параметров запуска
Stardew Valley, как и любой другой игре, нужен специальный файл, содержащий настройки запуска и хранящийся в системной папке. Иногда проблемы с запуском возникают после того, как был совершен выход из игры, когда она была запущена в оконном режиме. Попробуйте сбросить настройки запуска, удалив соответствующий файл:
- Нажмите на клавиши «Win + R», чтобы вызвать оснастку «Выполнить», затем в текстовом поле введите
%appdata%и нажмите на кнопку «ОК». - В скрытой системной папке отыщите каталог с игрой – «StardewValley», дважды кликните по нему, чтобы открыть.
- Файл под названием «startup_preferences» нужно переместить в любое место на компьютере, например на рабочий стол. Для этого используйте функции «Вырезать» и «Вставить» из контекстного меню.
После этого снова попробуйте запустить игру. Файл с новыми параметрами запуска будет создан автоматически. Если проблема решена, то старый можно вовсе удалить.
Способ 5: Установка/обновление видеодрайверов
Несмотря на то что игра довольно нетребовательна к ресурсам системы, для ее корректного функционирования необходима актуальная версия драйвера для видеокарты. В случае встроенных видеоадаптеров можно воспользоваться штатными средствами системы, чтобы отыскать и установить апдейты. С дискретными комплектующими проще работать через вспомогательные утилиты от производителей (AMD или NVIDIA). А иногда нужна и полная переустановка программного обеспечения, что особенно актуально, когда во время работы или установки обновления произошли сбои.
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Способ 6: Отключение DEP
DEP, или функция предотвращения данных, используется в Windows 10 в качестве защиты, поскольку блокирует или разрешает выполнения различных исполняемых файлов в целях безопасности. Если она ограничивает работу Stardew Valley, то можно ее добавить в список исключений:
- Запустите «Панель управления» через оснастку «Выполнить», используя команду
control. - Перейдите в раздел «Система», предварительно выставив просмотр как «Крупные значки».
- Щелкните по строке «Дополнительные параметры системы» в открывшемся окне.
- Отобразится новое окно – в нем перейдите на вкладку «Дополнительно», затем выберите кнопку «Параметры» в блоке «Быстродействие».
- Нажмите на «Предотвращение выполнения данных», поставьте отметку у опции включения DEP для всех программ, кроме выбранных, затем кликните по кнопке «Добавить».
- Выберите исполняемый файл Stardew Valley, отыскав его через «Проводник», и нажмите на кнопку открытия. В предыдущем окне с настройкой DEP подтвердите действие.
После настройки, при условии, что удалось добавить исполняемый файл, функция DEP перестанет быть активной для игры, то есть прекратится блокировка ее запуска.
Способ 7: Решение проблем Steam-версии
Если вы приобретали Stardew Valley в Steam, то некоторые проблемы могут быть решены через возможности игрового клиента. Например, здесь доступно восстановление поврежденных данных игры и настройка параметров запуска. Разберем наиболее распространенные ошибки и способы их решения.
Проверка целостности файлов
В первую очередь проверьте файлы игры на целостность – они могли быть поврежден в результате различных причин, к примеру деятельности вирусов или системных сбоев. В клиенте Steam предусмотрена такая возможность – достаточно отыскать игру в библиотеке и запустить инструмента сканирования. Ранее мы более детально писали об этом.
Подробнее: Проверка целостности файлов игры в Стиме
Сброс файла библиотеки динамических ссылок
Попытайтесь изменить файл в корневой папке Steam, который является частью Steam Game Overlay Renderer. Если он поврежден, то его можно перенести в другое место или переименовать, чтобы при запуске клиента он был сгенерирован заново.
- Перейдите к корневому каталогу Steam. Для этого можно кликнуть по его ярлыку правой кнопкой мыши, затем выбрать пункт «Свойства».
- На вкладке «Ярлык» выберите кнопку «Расположение файла».
- Запустится «Проводник» со списком файлов. Отыщите DLL-файл под названием «GameOverlayRenderer64.dll» и переименуйте его, например, добавив в конце
.bak.
После этого снова запустите Steam и проверьте, не ушла ли проблема с запуском. Старый DLL-файл можно будет удалить после того, как он будет снова создан.
Удаление параметров запуска
Еще одно решение, которое может решить проблему с запуском Stardew Valley через Steam, — это удаление параметров запуска внутри клиента. Он должен сработать при условии, что вы еще не использовали моды (SMAPI), но параметры запуска игры в Steam уже выставлены. В этом случае чаще всего появляется ошибка, которую можно исправить, убрав все настройки:
- В клиенте перейдите в «Библиотеку», затем кликните ПКМ по названию игры в списке и перейдите в ее «Свойства».
- На вкладке «Общие» найдите поле «Установить параметры запуска». Если там есть настройки, то сотрите их.
Также можно проверить параметры запуска и самого клиента. Для этого через контекстное меню ярлыка лаунчера перейдите в его «Свойства», затем на вкладке «Ярлык» убедитесь, что в поле «Объект» после пути к исполняемому файлу больше нет никаких записей. Если есть, то сотрите их и сохраните настройки ярлыка.
Способ 8: Приостановка работы антивируса
Вероятно, установленный или встроенный антивирус блокирует запуск игры, поскольку считает, что он несет потенциальную угрозу. Такое часто случается, когда установлена нелицензионная версия Stardew Valley, скачанная из стороннего источника, например с торрент-трекера. Если вы доверяете создателю репака, то можно на время остановить работу антивирусной защиты, чтобы проверить в этом ли дело. В случае, когда это именно так, добавьте файлы игры в список исключений.
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Способ 9: Переустановка игры
Если ни один способ не помог, переустановите игру. Это может потребоваться в нескольких случаях:
- ее файлы были повреждены вследствие различных системных сбоев, вирусных атак или случайных действий пользователя;
- произошли ошибки во время установки;
- изначально поврежденные файлы в репаке;
- неправильный метод установки.
На последнем варианте стоит остановиться и разобрать его более подробно. Сразу следует отметить, что при наличии русских и других кириллических букв в пути к файлам игры система не сможет распознать ее данные и, соответственно, запустить. Убедитесь, что в адресе нет таких символов. Также проблема может возникнуть, если во время инсталляции раскладка клавиатуры не была переключена английскую.
При всех перечисленных ситуациях понадобится полная переустановка с предварительным удалением старых данных. Лучше использовать другой репак или даже источник, если вы скачиваете ее со сторонних ресурсов. Также не забывайте рекомендации насчет метода установки и раскладки клавиатуры во время инсталляции.
По возможности установите Stardew Valley на другой локальный диск.
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I just bought stardew valley on steam and I tried running it normally and It won’t run even tho I’m in a windows 10 64-bit system and it load just fine on the 32-bit version, I want to install mods so this is a pretty big bummer for me.
I know my specifications are in spanish but it says clearly 64-bit
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Hello GoldenMaiden and Welcome to the Forums!
Since you are likely using your Intel Processor’s built in graphics to play Stardew Valley, you may need to use the 32-bit version because the 64-bit version seems to have problems with older Intel CPU graphics. I tested this on other second and third generation Intel CPU graphics and the problem is the same with 64-bit Stardew crashing or not starting up. Yours is 3rd generation Intel: Core i3-3110M.
Usually people will tell you to update your graphics drivers to fix this but Intel stopped supporting these CPUs years ago, even though they still work fine! Intel just dropped support for 6th generation graphics earlier this year so you can guess that it’s been a while since they supported 3rd generation.
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Hello GoldenMaiden and Welcome to the Forums!
Since you are likely using your Intel Processor’s built in graphics to play Stardew Valley, you may need to use the 32-bit version because the 64-bit version seems to have problems with older Intel CPU graphics. I tested this on other second and third generation Intel CPU graphics and the problem is the same with 64-bit Stardew crashing or not starting up. Yours is 3rd generation Intel: Core i3-3110M.
Usually people will tell you to update your graphics drivers to fix this but Intel stopped supporting these CPUs years ago, even though they still work fine! Intel just dropped support for 6th generation graphics earlier this year so you can guess that it’s been a while since they supported 3rd generation.
Then is there any way to run mods with my specs?
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Then is there any way to run mods with my specs?
I don’t run mods but according to what other people have said when running 32-bit mode, you won’t be able to run mods, sorry.
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There’s a not- very-safe-looking fix posted here by Forum member @Tom about a year ago which fixed this issue for him with the Intel HD graphics in his even older laptop. I may have a computer of the same age as yours in my work office to try this on Tuesday and frankly I’m curious about how it works.
But as a preview: the file that purports to patch this bug/flaw/problem is almost instantly deleted by Windows Defender as a likely virus. So naturally I need to turn Defender off and try this if I can find that computer because now I gotta know!
link:
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There’s a not- very-safe-looking fix posted here by Forum member @Tom about a year ago which fixed this issue for him with the Intel HD graphics in his even older laptop. I may have a computer of the same age as yours in my work office to try this on Tuesday and frankly I’m curious about how it works.
But as a preview: the file that purports to patch this bug/flaw/problem is almost instantly deleted by Windows Defender as a likely virus. So naturally I need to turn Defender off and try this if I can find that computer because now I gotta know!
link:
If you have any luck please let me know!
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There’s a not- very-safe-looking fix posted here by Forum member @Tom about a year ago which fixed this issue for him with the Intel HD graphics in his even older laptop. I may have a computer of the same age as yours in my work office to try this on Tuesday and frankly I’m curious about how it works.
But as a preview: the file that purports to patch this bug/flaw/problem is almost instantly deleted by Windows Defender as a likely virus. So naturally I need to turn Defender off and try this if I can find that computer because now I gotta know!
link:
did you had any luck with that?
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did you had any luck with that?
Lol, I’m making a copy of the fresh system install right now so I can try it again if it fails. The best part is the computer still works, I hadn’t used it in a while. I should know in an hour!
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Lol, I’m making a copy of the fresh system install right now so I can try it again if it fails. The best part is the computer still works, I hadn’t used it in a while. I should know in an hour!
Sure! I hope it works
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EDIT: Please see simpler instructions a few posts below!
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Um, OK.
So Stardew Valley works without me needing to do any of the questionable downloads. OK what did I do?
Installed Windows 10 Version 22H2 (the most recent one)
Installed the most current video drivers for these 3rd Gen processor graphics from Intel here:
Expand the Windows 10 section and click the Intel® Graphics Driver for Windows* [15.33] link. Install that and restart when it asks.
Then I downloaded and installed the regular version of Stardew Valley from GOG.com (where I bought it from, Steam should be identical). You have to go out of your way on GOG to get the Compatibility version (32-bit version), including downloading their GOG Galaxy launcher app and I didn’t do that. I really don’t think I have the 32-bit version.
That driver I linked above is from 2020 and is newer than the one that Windows installed for me so please try installing that and maybe SDV will work?
I had SDV crash on me before on a different 3rd gen machine so this is a surprise. I hope the driver update works for you.
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Um, OK.
So Stardew Valley works without me needing to do any of the questionable downloads. OK what did I do?
Installed Windows 10 Version 22H2 (the most recent one)
Installed the most current video drivers for these 3rd Gen processor graphics from Intel here:
Expand the Windows 10 section and click the Intel® Graphics Driver for Windows* [15.33] link. Install that and restart when it asks.
Then I downloaded and installed the regular version of Stardew Valley from GOG.com (where I bought it from, Steam should be identical). You have to go out of your way on GOG to get the Compatibility version (32-bit version), including downloading their GOG Galaxy launcher app and I didn’t do that. I really don’t think I have the 32-bit version.
That driver I linked above is from 2020 and is newer than the one that Windows installed for me so please try installing that and maybe SDV will work?
I had SDV crash on me before on a different 3rd gen machine so this is a surprise. I hope the driver update works for you.
Uhmm so that means i have to stick to the 32 bit version or no? Too much info srry
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Um, OK.
So Stardew Valley works without me needing to do any of the questionable downloads. OK what did I do?
Installed Windows 10 Version 22H2 (the most recent one)
Installed the most current video drivers for these 3rd Gen processor graphics from Intel here:
Expand the Windows 10 section and click the Intel® Graphics Driver for Windows* [15.33] link. Install that and restart when it asks.
Then I downloaded and installed the regular version of Stardew Valley from GOG.com (where I bought it from, Steam should be identical). You have to go out of your way on GOG to get the Compatibility version (32-bit version), including downloading their GOG Galaxy launcher app and I didn’t do that. I really don’t think I have the 32-bit version.
That driver I linked above is from 2020 and is newer than the one that Windows installed for me so please try installing that and maybe SDV will work?
I had SDV crash on me before on a different 3rd gen machine so this is a surprise. I hope the driver update works for you.
NEVERMIND IT WORKED THANK YOUUUUUU
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NEVERMIND IT WORKED THANK YOUUUUUU
You’re welcome and yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
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Uhmm so that means i have to stick to the 32 bit version or no? Too much info srry
This is true, there’s too much useless info so I’ll make it more straightforward for anyone else that comes across this error. And me a year from now when I forget.
If you can’t get the regular 64-bit version of Stardew Valley to work but the Compatibility version (32-bit) works and you have an Intel 3rd generation CPU ( Core i#-3### ) and are using the CPU’s integrated graphics (most people will be using this), you need to update your graphics driver from Intel to run the 64 Bit mode to use Mods:
1. Open this link at Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000090440/graphics.html
2. Expand the Windows 10 section
3. Click the Intel® Graphics Driver for Windows* [15.33] link
4. Click the Download win64_15.33.53.5161.exe button
5. Run the win64_15.33.53.5161.exe file you just downloaded
It will take a small amount of forever to finally start the graphics driver install and will ask you to restart when done. Restart and try out the regular version of Stardew Valley, it should work!
Happy Modding!
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This is true, there’s too much useless info so I’ll make it more straightforward for anyone else that comes across this error. And me a year from now when I forget.
If you can’t get the regular 64-bit version of Stardew Valley to work but the Compatibility version (32-bit) works and you have an Intel 3rd generation CPU ( Core i#-3### ) and are using the CPU’s integrated graphics (most people will be using this), you need to update your graphics driver from Intel to run the 64 Bit mode to use Mods:
1. Open this link at Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000090440/graphics.html
2. Expand the Windows 10 section
3. Click the Intel® Graphics Driver for Windows* [15.33] link
4. Click the Download win64_15.33.53.5161.exe button
5. Run the win64_15.33.53.5161.exe file you just downloadedIt will take a small amount of forever to finally start the graphics driver install and will ask you to restart when done. Restart and try out the regular version of Stardew Valley, it should work!
Happy Modding!
Hello will it work on 2nd generation of intel procesor i have an intel pentium g860 i also have windows 10 but it does not appear in that section only in windows 7 or 8 i’m not sure if i can download windows 7 drivers 4 windows 10
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Method # 1: Game Updates.
Updates are small file patches that change specific game files and fix compatibility problems. Every software application receives updates, including your os, and this implies that the game designers should keep updating the video game to work in hand with the OS and other apps. The present upgrade spot released is numbered as 1.5.4.
Method # 2: Driver Updates.
The first step to solving any concerns with Stardew on PC is to upgrade the game, resolving many issues. However, if you are still dealing with Stardew Valley won’t introduce problems, you can upgrade your graphics card drivers. Drivers assist in connecting the software application and hardware,, so it is very important to keep them upgraded at all times. Outdated drivers will not have the ability to maintain interaction between the hardware and the video game.
There are two methods to update your drivers, Manual & Automatic.
Handbook Method: This technique involves downloading and setting up the drivers for your hardware from the main sites all on your own. This is a manual approach which indicates you need to determine your hardware initially and after that look for the updated drivers. Once you determine them, download and install them on your computer system, and this would fix Stardew Valley won’t introduce issues on your PC.
Automatic Method: This approach is a lot easier and quicker than the manual method since the motorists are updated utilizing third-party software applications like Smart Driver Care. This application scans your PC and determines chauffeur issues on your computer system and then looks for the very best possible options, i.e., upgraded drivers. It then takes a back of the existing motorists and then sets up the upgraded ones on your PC. Here are the steps to utilize Smart chauffeur Care on your PC:
Step 1: Download and Install Smart Driver Care on your computer.
Step 2: Once installed, open the software application and click the Start Scan Now button.
Step 3: Once the scan finishes, a list of chauffeur issues will be highlighted on your screen. Choose the graphics card driver and click the upgrade motorist link next to it.
Step 4: Once the motorist is updated, reboot the computer system and check if the Stardew Valley Won’t introduce the issue has been fixed.
Method # 3: DLL Updates.
DLL files are system files that are shared by the os and other third-party apps. These files are updated by the Windows upgrade feature from the Microsoft Servers. The DLL D3D9.dll is shared by Stardew Valley and is important to run the video game. There is a possibility that this DLL file is not upgraded by the routine procedure and can be by hand updated. Here are the actions for the exact same:
Step 1: Navigate to DLL-Files com to download the D3D9.dll.
Step 2: Extract the DLL file and copy it to c: \ Windows \ system 32.
Step 3: You must change the old DLL file with this new one.
Step 4: Reboot your PC and check by introducing Stardew Valley on PC
Method 4: Alter The Launch Options In Steam Launcher.
The final approach to resolve this concern is to make sure modifications in your Steam Launcher settings.
Step 1: Open Steam Launcher and click on Library to see all the installed games.
Step 2: Make a right-click on Stardew Valley and then click on residential or commercial properties.
Step 3: Click on the General tab, and after that, click Set Launch Options.
Step 4: A popup box will appear where you need to ensure that it is empty. Else, delete all the entries. Click OKAY to conserve changes and reboot your computer system.
Step 5: Run Stardew Valley on Steam to examine if the problem has been fixed.
The Final Word on How to Fix Stardew ValleyWon’t Launch problems On Windows 10 PC.
Stardew Valley is an incredible farming game that is played by thousands across the globe. However, you won’t have the ability to enjoy this video game if it does not launch. The above fixing steps will help you repair any errors that were causing this game to malfunction.
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Stardew Valley is a video game published by Chucklefish back in 2016. The game is a farming simulation with a 10 out of 10 rating on Steam. The game quickly gained its reputation due to the relaxing environment provided in the game paired with interesting in-game activities. However, now and then, users are caught in the midst of an issue where the game fails to load. This issue has been reported by many users in the past and unluckily, the issue still roams around.
According to the various user reports, the game doesn’t launch after the users start it using the Steam client. Some users are presented with a black screen and music in the background, while some are prompted with the ‘Stardew Valley has stopped working’ error message. The cause happens to be the same in most cases. Nonetheless, you will learn how to get rid of this frustrating error in this article.
What causes Stardew Valley to not Launch on Windows 10?
After going through many user reports, we have salvaged a list of scenarios that can potentially cause the issue. Some of the factors might sound absurd, however, they do happen to be the cause in certain cases. The issue is often due to the following factors —
- No speakers or headphones connected: There are certain events in which if you have not plugged in your headset or speakers into your system, it might cause the issue.
- Microsoft XNA Framework: The issue can also occur if your system is lacking the Microsoft XNA Framework. Stardew Valley requires the Microsoft XNA Framework due to which the absence of the framework might cause the game to not work properly.
- Startup Preferences: Your game’s startup preferences can also be the cause of the issue. There have been reports which state that running the game in windowed mode and then exiting it can cause the game to not launch the next time you execute it.
Now that you are aware of the possible factors that can cause the issue, we shall get into the solutions that can be implemented to deal with the issue. Please make sure you are using an administrator account before applying the solutions provided down below.
Solution 1: Running the Game as an Administrator
The first fix that you can implement to isolate the issue would be to run the game as an administrator. Make sure that you have an administrator enabled account before proceeding. In some cases, the background services running can prevent the game from launching properly. In such scenarios, you will have to launch the game as an administrator. Here’s how to do it:
- Open up your Steam client.
- Go to Library, right-click on Stardew Valley and select Properties.
- Switch to the Local Files tab and then click ‘Browse Local Files’.
Browsing Stardew Valley Local Files - Right-click on Stardew Valley.exe and select ‘Run as an administrator’.
Solution 2: Installing Microsoft XNA
Microsoft XNA is a framework that is used by many games. Stardew Valley video-game also makes use of this framework, therefore, it is necessary in order to run the game. If you are missing the framework, your game won’t launch. Hence, to fix the issue, you will have to make sure you are running the latest version of Microsoft XNA.
You can download the framework from here. Once downloaded, install it and then see if it fixes the issue.
Solution 3: Plugging in Speakers
Some users have reported that the issue occurs when they haven’t plugged in their speakers or headset into the system. There are many games out there that do not run if you are missing a sound device on your system. Stardew Valley happens to be one of them, thus, make sure you have plugged in your speakers or headphones correctly and then see if it resolves the issue.
Solution 4: Deleting Startup Preferences
Like every other game out there, Stardew Valley uses a specific file to store all the startup preferences of the user. However, the file can be responsible for causing certain issues. Rumor has it that Stardew Valley will fail to launch if you exit the game after running it in windowed mode. If this case is applicable to you, you will have to delete the startup preferences folder. Here’s how to do it:
- Press Windows Key + R to open Run dialog box.
- Type in ‘%appdata%.
Opening up the Appdata\Roaming Directory - Locate the Stardew Valley folder and double-click it to open it up.
- Look for the startup_preferences file and cut it to Desktop.
- Launch the game again.
Note: Also, make sure that you have verified the Steam Files and if that doesn’t fix the issue for you, try to contact customer support.
Solution 5: Repair XNA Installer
It is possible that in some cases the XNA Installer on your computer might not be properly installed or its files might’ve been corrupted over time. Therefore, in this step, we will be repairing its installation from the already present installer that is present in the installation folder of the game. For that:
- Right-click on the Stardew shortcut on your desktop and select “Open File Location” from the menu.
Open file location - Navigate through the following folders.
_CommonRedist” > XNA> 4.0
- In this folder, run the “xnafx40_redist” installer and wait for it to be launched.
- After it is launched, click on the “Repair” option and select “Next”.
- Make sure to run this installer on your computer and check to see if the issue persists.
- If this folder isn’t present, open the “_Redist” folder inside the game folder and install all the executables present inside it again.
- Check to see if doing that fixes the issue.
Solution 6: Remove Launch Options
If you run the game without SMAPI modding framework then you need to make sure that you haven’t still set the Launch Options command. If the Launch options command has been set and the SMAPI Modding Framework isn’t being used, the error might be triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be removing it from the game launcher. For that:
- Launch Steam and click on the Library Options.
Library In Steam - In the Steam library, right-click on the “Stardew Valley” option and select “Properties”
- In the General Tab, click on the “Set launch options” button and make that there aren’t any launch options set in this window.
Setting launch options in Steam - If any launch options have been set for the game, remove them and check to see if doing so fixes the issue on your computer.
Solution 7: Taking Folder Ownership (MAC)
It is possible that on your MacBook, you haven’t properly granted the game access to a folder where it needs to write in order for the game to work. Therefore, in this step, we will be executing a command inside the mac terminal which should grant you access to the folder and the error will be fixed. For that:
- Click on the “Search” icon on your mac which should be on the top right.
- Type in “Terminal” in the search bar and click on the first option.
Search for “terminal” - Type in the following command inside the terminal and press “Enter” to execute it on your MacBook. Make sure to change the “User” with your “Username”.
sudo chown -v “$USER” ~/.config
- After executing this command, check to see if the game works on your mac.
Solution 8: Renaming Some Steam Files
It is possible that some files inside the main steam installation folder have been corrupted due to which this issue is being triggered on your computer. Therefore, in this step, we will be renaming these files so that Steam can regenerate them upon startup and then check if doing so fixes the issue with Stardew not launching. For that:
- Right-click on the Steam icon on your desktop and then click on the “Open File Location” button.
Steam – Open File Location - This should take you to the main directory of the Steam installation.
- Inside this directory, right-click on the “GameOverlayRenderer64.dll” and select the “Rename” option from the menu.
Renaming the File - Rename this file to “GameOverlayRenderer64.bak” and save your changes.
- After renaming this file, run the Steam.exe to launch Steam.
- If Steam asks, give it permission to regenerate the file and check to see if the issue persists after doing so.
Solution 9: Closing out of Background Applications and Services
It is possible that some applications running on your computer’s background or some background services might be preventing your game from being able to load properly. First of all, try closing out of the MSI Afterburner or any related applications and then check if the game works. If it doesn’t, we will have to perform some further troubleshooting. For that:
- Press “Windows” + “R” to launch the Run prompt.
- Type in “taskmgr” and then press “Enter” to launch the task manager.
Running the Task Manager - In the Task Manager, click on the “Processes” tab at the top and a list of applications should be shown that are currently running on your computer.
Clicking on “Processes” - Click on the “CPU” option and make sure that the arrow is facing downwards to sort the usage from high to low.
- Check if any application is using an abnormal amount of resources on your computer and click on it.
- Click on “End Task” to prevent it from running on your computer.
- Also, make sure to end all unnecessary applications
- Similarly, click on the “Memory” and the “Disk” options one by one and eliminate all high usage applications.
- Check to see if doing so fixes the issue with Stardew not launching
Now that we have diagnosed with some third-party applications that might prevent proper functioning, we also have to make sure that there aren’t any system services that are preventing proper functionality of the computer. For that:
- Press “Windows’ + “R” to launch the Run prompt.
- Type in “MSConfig” and press “Enter” to launch the Boot settings window.
msconfig - In this window, click on the “Services” option and then uncheck the “Hide all Microsoft Services” option.
- Click on the “Disable all” button to prevent these services from launching at startup.
Disabling all non-Microsoft services - Now, select the “Startup” tab and hit the “Open Task Manager” option.
Opening the Task Manager - In the Startup tab, make sure to disable all applications from launching at startup.
- After disabling the applications, save your changes and exit out of both windows.
- Reboot your computer and verify if Stardew launches on your computer
- If it does, that means that a service or application was preventing the proper launch of the game. Therefore, you can start enabling these services and applications one by one and check which one makes the issue come back.
- After diagnosing the faulty service or applications, you can either try to reinstall it or keep it disabled permanently.
Note: If you have already done all of this, make sure to disable your antivirus and check if that makes the game work. If it doesn’t, download the latest version of DirectX from here and install it on your computer and check if that makes the game work.
Solution 10: Run as Administrator
It is possible that the game requires root permissions on your computer but they haven’t been granted yet due to which the game is facing issues while trying to write and read from the system partitions and folders. Therefore, in this step, we will be granted admin privileges to the game permanently and then we will check if the issue is fixed by doing so. For that:
- Right-click on the desktop shortcut of the game and select “Open File Location”.
Right-Clicking and selecting “Open File Location”. - Right-click on the game executable and select “Properties”.
- In the properties, click on the “Compatibility” tab and then check the “Run this program as an Administrator” button.
Run this program as an administrator - Make sure to click on “Apply” and then on “OK” to save this selection.
- Check and see if the Stardew Valley game runs after making this change.
Solution 11: Manually Placing .DLL Files
It is possible to fix this issue by manually replacing some DLL files on your computer after downloading it from the internet. This fix might be harmful if you manage to download the files that contain viruses or malware so we prompt you to do it at your own risk since it can be harmful. If you decide to proceed, follow the steps below to replace these files.
- Launch your browser and open a new tab.
- Navigate to this website from which we will be downloading the “.DLL” files.
- Type in the following files inside the search bar one by one and download them onto your computer.
msvcp100.dll 64 bit msvcp100.dll 32 bit msvcr100.dll 64 bit msvcr100.dll 32 bit
- Now the right-click on the “64-bit” files and select the “Copy” option.
Clicking on the “Copy” option - Navigate to the following location.
C:\Windows\System32
- Paste the files inside this folder and replace them with any files that are already present if a prompt pops up on your screen that the files are already present.
- After this, right-click on the “32-bit” files and select the “Copy” option.
- Navigate to this location on your computer.
C:\Windows\SysWOW64
- Right-click anywhere and select the “Paste” option and similarly, replace any files that are already present.
- Check to see if the game works after doing these.
Method 12: Creating a New User Account
If the issue still isn’t fixed after all this hassle, it is possible that there is a defect in the system’s registry due to which all of this mess is being created while trying to launch the game. Therefore, in this step, we will be creating a new user account and then we will check to see if the issue still persists. For that:
- Press “Windows” + “I” to open settings and click on the “Accounts” option.
- In the accounts option, click on the “Family and Other Users” from the left side.
Accessing the Family & other members menu - Click on the “Add Someone Else to this PC” button.
- Click on the “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” option in the next window.
- Select the “Add a user without a Microsoft Account” option from the new window that pops up.
Add a user without Microsoft Account - Enter the user account’s username and assign it a password.
- Enter the security questions and answer them and then click on the “Next” option.
- After creating this account, click on it and then select the “Change Account Type” option.
- Click on the “Account Type’ dropdown and then select the “Administrator” option.
- Save your changes and login to this account.
- After logging into the account, run Steam and check to see if the game runs.
Stardew Valley is one of the most played farming simulation video games which gives it a high rating on Steam. The game can be played on almost all operating systems. But if Stardew Valley has started crashing or not launching on your device then this guide will help you solve the issue.
In this article, I will show you 6 different steps to fix the crashing issue of Stardew Valley for all platform resolutions.
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How to fix Stardew Valley not launching for Windows users
1. Update the game
In the latest Stardew Valley game update its developers fixed the issue of needing an active audio source to play the game. So if Stardew Valley suddenly starts crashing on your device updated to the latest version of the game this should solve the issue. The latest version of Stardew Valley on PC is 1.5.4.
If you still wish to play on the older version you can try to solve the crashing issue by plugging in speakers or headset on your pc system
2. Delete the startup preferences folder
Stardew Valley stores the startup preferences for users on a single file, so if this file gets corrupted it could be the potential cause of the not working/ not launching issue. Simply delete the startup preferences file to fix the problem.
Here’s how to do it
- Simultaneously press and hold the Windows logo key + R to open the Run box.
- Then use the command %appdata% and press Enter.
- Now search for the Stardew Valley folder and open it
- Now search for the startup_preferences folder and delete it.
- Go back to the homepage and Launch the game to check.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to verify the Steam Files.
- First open Steam client then go to the LIBRARY tab, now right-click on Stardew Valley and click on Properties.
- Now open the LOCAL FILES tab, then click VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME CACHE. After this DO NOT click anything else directly CLOSE it.
If Stardew Valley still crashes move on to the next fix.
3. Install XNA installer
The video game Stardew Valley video uses the Microsoft XNA framework. So to ensure smooth functionality you need to install this framework and make sure it is running properly.
Here is how you can run the installer.
- Simultaneously press and hold the Windows logo key + R to open the Run box.
- Type the command %appdata% then press Enter.
- Now scroll till you find the Stardew Valley folder and open it.
- Now search for the _Redist folder, then click on xnafx40_redist installer.
- Once you have completed the above steps go back to the upper folder then right-click on Stardew Valley and select Run as administrator.
- After this the game should launch without any glitches.
Update: Microsoft has taken down the Microsoft XNA framework from its official website so do not download it.
4. Update d3d9.dll
The latest update of Stardew Valley is not compatible with d3d9.dll which is why the game is not launching on your device. But before you decide to perform this step ensures that the DLL file you download from the internet does not contain any viruses or malware. Here’s how to do it:
- Take a back up of your data.
- Download the latest version of d3d9.dll from the internet.
- Copy the DLL file then open C:\Windows\System32.
- Now paste the new DLL file to replace the old one.
- Then Right-click on the 32-bit files and type Ctrl+C.
- Now open C:\Windows\SysWOW64 and type Ctrl+V to replace the old file with the new one.
- Run Stardew Valley a few times to confirm if the issue is fixed.
5. Set Launch Options in Steam
Another quick fix for launching Stardew Valley is by setting up the Steam Launch options. Here’s how to do it
- First go to the Steam Library,then right-click on Stardew Valley, and select Properties.
- Then click on SET LAUNCH OPTIONS from the general tab.
- Now click OK to save the changes but ensure that the pop-up window’s box is empty.
- Run Stardew Valley and see if it is launching.
If the above-mentioned fixes do not solve the issue, go back to the basics that are to shut down firewall or antivirus, reboot or reinstall the game, and verify the game files, but if these fixes still fail which is a rare possibility then you will need an expert to intervene. The easiest way to do so is to contact the Stardew Valley developer team via their forum to receive feedback.
How to Fix Stardew Valley not working for Mac users
The game requires access to your Apple folder else it is bound to crash. Follow these steps to give access to Stardew Valley on your Mac:
- Simultaneously press and hold the Command button and the space bar to launch the Spotlight Search.
- Then type Terminal and search.
- Now you have to open Terminal.
- Now use this command “sudo chown -v “$USER” ~/.config” in Terminal and press the Enter key.
Note: Ensure USER is running on your username. - You may need to enter your password to prompt the command.
- Run Stardew Valley a few times to check if the issue is solved
How to fix Stardew Valley not working for mobile users
Stardew Valley does not crash on many mobile phones as it is compatible with many software versions of iOS, Android, and Windows. But if you encounter this error on your phone then follow these steps to solve it.
These steps are applicable for both Android and iOS handsets:
- Update Stardew Valley to its latest version
- Stop all background apps that are running on your phone.
- If you are using mobile data then switch to WiFi and vice versa.
- If the game still crashed then report it as a bug to the forum support make sure to attach the saved file.
Save file location:
- Android: Your Phone > Internal Shared Storage > Stardew Valley
- iOS/ Mac: Your Phone > Apps > Stardew Valley > Documents
If you have made it this far in the article then chances are you still did not find a fix for the Stardew Valley won’t launch issue. If that is the case feel free to comment below and we will reach out to you with a solution.
