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Today (05/13/2016) the release of the long-awaited game - DOOM took place. Thanks to the phase of alpha testing and beta testing, the game turned out to be more or less stable. However, if on consoles problems arise extremely rarely, while being solved instantly, then with the PC version of games it is difficult. Configurations on a PC are so diverse that it is simply impossible to avoid problems with a couple. And these same technical problems are very different: the game can slow down; a black screen may occur; may not show or may not have available servers; no Russian language; dialogues and sound are accelerated, or game mechanisms do not work at all, or some one does not open.
This article is intended to address the most common bugs, including desktop crashes and glitches. However, before we move on to solving technical problems, it is imperative to check the system requirements. You need to make sure once again whether your "hardware" meets the recommended system requirements, or at least the minimum system requirements. If in this regard everything is in perfect order, then you can safely switch to the problems described below for their solution.
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Minimum system requirements:
Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz or AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHz;
8 GB;
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD7870 2 GB.
Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 (and only 64-bit operating memory);
Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.9 GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0 GHz;
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 3.5 + 0.5 GB, or AMD Radeon R9 290 4 GB.
55 GB.
Required files | Required Drivers | Required programs to run
First of all, you should not rush to deal with problems, because there is a possibility that you just need to update the video card driver, or download some program that is necessary to run the game.
The easiest way to check for the required software and updates is to download a program called "Driver Scanner". How is this program useful? With this program, you can scan the system, which will allow you to find out what exactly is missing on your computer. Instructions for use are simple: download "Driver Scanner" and run; run a system scan (in time it is about five minutes) and after checking you update your outdated drivers.
There is a chance that the problem is not even with the drivers, but with some auxiliary software. And do not close your eyes to this, because the problem may be, for example, that you do not have "DirectX", or there is an old version of it. Below is a list of programs that are required to run the game, so take a close look at them and compare with what you have on your computer. If you do not have something from the list below, then download:
DOOM crashes | Out of the game | Crashes to the desktop
The range of probable reasons in this case is large. The first and most common problem with crashes is that your hardware does not have enough RAM. If your computer has less than 8GB of RAM, then the game simply won't work. In order to solve this problem, you need to purchase additional memory.
The second reason is essentially the same. The bottom line is that crashes can also occur for the reason that the video card is simply overloaded. If your RAM meets the system requirements, then this is probably the reason. What to do? To solve the problem of crashes in this case, you need to close all unnecessary programs and close browsers. For example, close Skype and Google Chrome.
However, if crashes occur already in the game, for example, when you are now starting a fierce batch, or loading a new location, then we recommend running the game as an administrator along with all the rights, regardless of what video card you have.
In the event that 2 video cards are installed, then immediately disconnect the secondary video card. The problem is that although the new DOOM supports profiles such as "SLI" and "CrossFire", some systems still experience performance issues. What to do? Either a "patch" from the developers, or useful updates from "Nvidia" and "AMD" (depending on which video card you use) will help.
And if you're playing DOOM on a laptop, then try switching from an integrated graphics card to a dedicated graphics card. First you need to find out which video card does DOOM run on. What for? The bottom line is that, for some unknown reason, the game runs on an internal video card from AMD or Intel. Departures, in turn, occur in this case for the reason that there is simply not enough resources to launch, therefore, crashes to the desktop occur.
None of the above tips helped? Then it's time to check the integrity of the game on Steam + don't forget to check for updates. Because, for example, on the day of release (May 13) the first "patch" was released immediately, fixing some bugs.
The game is slow, buggy | Low frame rate | Low FPS | Poor performance
One of the most common problems. And this problem concerns not only the owners of powerful hardware, but also the owners of weaker ones. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the variety of PC configurations creates problems that cannot be dealt with immediately. It is for this reason that DOOM's low framerate problems arise for a variety of reasons. So, the game can run perfectly for someone, but slow down on others, and it doesn't matter what kind of hardware you have.
The solution to the problem is directly related to what technical equipment you have, and what other graphics settings you have. So, for example, if the video card has 2 GB of video memory with a 128-bit bus, then the settings must be set to the minimum. If you are the owner of a 2 GB video card with a 256-bit bus, then the settings can be changed to medium. And it is better not to try to exhibit more, because in fact the new DOOM is very demanding and video cards even two years ago are rather weak for this game.
If you are the lucky owner of a 3 GB video card with a wide bus, then you can safely set high quality. Owners of video cards with 4 GB or more can set the settings to the maximum without unnecessary anxiety. However, even with such technical things, sometimes there are problems with particle effects and anti-aliasing, so some settings can not be overestimated.
A couple of glitches and brakes are observed immediately after several hours of stable and continuous play. However, immediately after restarting the game, everything is in perfect order again. Similar problems arise from memory leaks. Such a problem arises, in particular on Windows 10, so the operating system will either have to be changed or wait for an update that will put the computer in order.
Sometimes it even happens when changing the settings does not help and the frame rate still remains unstable. In this case, you need to wait for the appropriate "patch" from the developers, or check for new drivers. It is also important to note that most people face this problem with a video card from "Nvidia", so, perhaps, the problem is in the video card, so again - wait for updates.
Now is the time to check how the game was determined in the driver settings. In general, it is better to check if the game is there at all, so if it is not there, then in this case DOOM needs to be added there. Do not forget to go to "Nvidia Game Experience" or "AMD Radeon Crimson" (it all depends on the video card) to enable and disable the following settings there: vertical sync and vertical sync pulse. If you have a video card from "Nvidia", then it is better to check if "Physx" has turned off at all.
The last tip is to run the game in windowed mode. To do this, press the Alt + Esc key combination. If the game is launched in windowed mode, then after launching you can switch back to full-screen mode using the Alt + Enter keys. And do not forget to look at whether the game conflicts with any program that hangs in the background. For example, Punto Switcher can become such a program.
Servers not available | Can't play online | No one to play with
To begin with, you should familiarize yourself with the start date of server launches. The date is written on Steam on the official game page. In fact, in most of the countries, the servers are already fully operational, so the corresponding problems began to arise.
So if you are unable to connect to network modes due to a "no server available" error, then just wait a couple of days. The developers must carry out technical work, as a result of which the game will definitely work.
Another problem is that in the multiplayer part of DOOM, it can be trite to have few people. After all, now many people are mostly interested in the company, so again you will have to wait a couple of days until the interest subsides, and the company is passed along and across.
The game won't start | Crashes with a black screen | Black screen
Often a similar problem arises if there are letters of the Russian alphabet on the path to the game files. There should not be such letters along the installation path. And this applies not only to the place where the game is installed, but also to user files. This is usually the main problem.
If the first tip didn't help, then it's time to start the game in compatibility mode with Windows 7, or as an administrator. And do not forget to check your antivirus, suddenly it added the game launch file ("exe") to quarantine. As a rule, antiviruses often “sin” with such actions. You can even turn off the antivirus for a comfortable game.
And keep in mind - if the bitness of the operating system does not correspond to the one that was specified in the official system requirements, the game will again give out a black screen at startup. Finally, check the game for completeness of files, suddenly the antivirus has already managed to "cure" something.
DOOM has no Russian language | How to put the Russian language?
Another popular problem. DOOM is currently experiencing serious localization issues. The problem most often lies in the fact that the localization can be English, although the person is located in the same Russia, or in Germany.
Solving the problem at the moment is simple. It is enough to return to the "Steam" window, go to the game menu and switch to the item called "Properties". So there is a "Language" tab in which you can select the appropriate language.
However, if that doesn't work, then it's time to head to the game's menu settings. We recommend that you delete all existing language files in the language folder and wait for a new update from the developers, which will bring the game back to normal.
Dialogues are playing fast | Sounds go too fast | Solution of problems
The problem is actually rare, but it does occur. Owners of either discrete or integrated sound cards face this problem. The crux of the problem lies in the fact that sounds, dialogues and other similar elements are reproduced extremely quickly. However, it is not the game that is to blame, but the sound card settings. It is enough to change only the sound and playback parameter to such indicators - 24 bits, 48,000 Hz. As a result, the problem will be solved.
The key does not fit | Can't activate the game on Steam | Solution
This is the worst problem for the players. If the game was purchased from an official digital store, then open a ticket in technical support, describe the reaction and wait for a response. If the answer is not provided within one week, then you can safely demand a refund to "Steam". Do not buy the game from anyone else, because the chances of getting your money back will be significantly reduced.
Missing MSVCR110.dll, MSVC120.dll, MSVC140.dll
This is all one big problem that has arisen as a result of the game's "crooked" installation. If such errors occur, then download "Visual C ++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4" from the official website of Microsoft and install it on the system. However, if this did not help and the game continues to issue similar errors, then switch to another version of the "API" and play with other settings: with the minimum or maximum settings.
Saves not working | Savegames are buggy | Saves won't start
The first thing you need to know is that saving in the new DOOM is done by checkpoints. In other words, progress is saved automatically and strictly in certain places. However, this does not protect the game from saves that are not working. But even if such problems arise, then it is necessary to wait for the corresponding "patch" from the developers. Although you can also try to load the previous save to replay the non-loadable gameplay.
Doors do not work | Mechanisms do not work in the game | Can't go further
The problem occurs quite rarely and is mostly typical for the company (single player), because before that the multiplayer in DOOM was tested extremely thoroughly and for quite a long time. Alas, only the official "patch" from the game developers will help in solving such a problem, or you can try to pass the level. There is a chance that the error will go away by itself, or, more simply, it will "hang".
There is also a possibility that you either passed the level unsuccessfully (skipping important elements), or at some point you were inattentive and went in the wrong direction, where at this stage the doors are locked and you cannot go further along the storyline. Take a good look around.
The game does not see the controller | Error with controller
If you are one of those hobbyists who prefer to play while sitting on the couch with a controller in hand, then there is bad news for you - not every controller is suitable for playing. In fact, DOOM turned out to be demanding on everything, so controllers such as the "DualShock 3" and "DualShock 4" will not work. It is best to use controllers from an old Xbox 360, or from an Xbox One. And by the way, there will be no 100% problems with the last option.
However, if problems arise with other controllers, then do the following: exit the game, shut down the controller, reboot the system, reconnect the controller, and return to the game. If the controller fits, but a hard reset didn't help, then check if the emulator you are using is working properly.
The sequel to Doom, released in 2016, caused the expected sensation. However, as is customary among developers lately, the game was released in "raw" form, and the revision took place "on the knee". Because of this, there are a huge number of errors in it, due to which Doom 4 does not start or works every other time.
Pirate
To begin with, let's divide the errors that arise according to some criterion. And let's start with those people who prefer to download pirated versions of games from the Internet, rather than buy them in a store. Since the original application is cracked to create pirates, some files can be damaged during this process. What if your pirate Doom 4 won't start?
- Check if the installation is correct. The unlicensed version may lack individual system files that are installed with the application. In this case, you need to download and install them separately on the system.
- When buying a game through Steam, some of the required software is installed the first time you turn it on, if Doom 4 does not start, try checking the installed drivers. MS Framework and MS Visual C ++ of the latest versions must be in the system.
- Sometimes Doom 4 won't launch due to graphics and video card issues. In such cases, you need to update the video card drivers or download the accompanying software. For example, GeForce Experience.
- Antivirus can also block a game from accessing the Internet or launching it. Try adding Doom 4 to the exceptions or disabling your antivirus completely.
License
Games bought from official marketplaces are a completely different story. If you purchased a game disc, you may encounter problems due to an outdated version. When Doom 4 won't launch, you should check your internet connection. Perhaps the game is trying to update itself before presenting itself to its "owner".
If Doom 4 does not start on Steam, there may be a variety of reasons, including those already mentioned. For example, the path to the game should not contain Russian letters. Since applications downloaded through Steam are in most cases installed in its folder, you also need to check the location of the client.
Also, be sure to check the free space on your hard drive. You may have problems if it was not enough when downloading and installing automatically via Steam. It may be necessary to completely reinstall the Steam client and the game, since the memory cells of the hard disk can be damaged.
System
What else is worth checking out if Doom 4 won't launch? Sorry something wrong is a mistake that often appears in front of players. This means that, most likely, you are using a pirated version of the game, since you can only run 5 copies per day on different computers from the same license key. You cannot do anything about it, only if you find another repack. If a similar problem occurs with the license, then you are using a non-standard modification.
Also, if Doom 4 won't launch, be sure to check the system requirements. Modern games consume a lot of computer resources, so if they do not match, they may not work even on relatively new machines. In such a situation, you can try using third-party software to speed up your computer's performance.
All issues are being fixed with a new patch for Doom 4.
1. Doom 4 doesn't work (not working) how to fix
Doom 4 does not work on weak computers or computers without a patch.
To fix it you need to download and install Doom 4 Patch 1.02.
During installation, close the game and other Doom-related applications.
We carry out the installation in the folder with the installed Doom game.
Reboot your PC. Launch Doom. The first launch may take longer than the subsequent ones. This is due to the optimization of textures.
This patch also contributes to a significant increase in FPS in both single player and multiplayer games.
2. Doom 4 won't start (not starting, not launching) how to fix
To fix it, you need to do everything that is written in paragraph 1! Doom 4 may not launch due to not meeting the minimum system requirements. It is also recommended to check for updated driver versions.
3. Doom 4 black screen (black screen) how to fix
The black screen is fixed in the same way by installing a patch. If the patch does not help, then it is recommended to update the graphics card drivers. The black screen issue was resolved when the game was first updated.
This patch also fixes bugs:
At startup Doom 4 error 0xc000007b
At startup Doom 4 error 0xc0000005
At startup Doom 4 APPCRASH error
At startup Doom 4 application error
At startup Doom 4 error black screen
Doom 4 msvcp120.dll missing msvcr120.dll error
Doom 4 Failed to initialize DirectX 10 11 error
Doom 4 DLL Not Found, NVIDIA AMD Driver Not Responding
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Minimum Requirements
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (x64)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2400 or better | AMD FX-8320 or better
8 GB of RAM
55 GB hard disk space
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 and Better | AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2GB memory
DirectX Version: 11
Also: Keyboard, mouse
Doom fans are faced with an unpleasant situation where, after installation, the game does not start. Or errors appear during the installation process. Let's figure out what the reason is and fix the problem. The methods outlined in this article are not just for Doom. If not enough, the problem remains unsolved, read other materials on the site.
Doom is not installed
If Doom won't install, see if you have enough free space on your hard drive. The distro requires free space, so a few gigabytes of extra space won't hurt. Many modern games require significant volume.
Doom installation is blocked by antivirus
Often, anti-virus programs, in the fight against viruses, protecting our computer from external threats, for security purposes, block numerous processes performed by the operating system. Sometimes this security is so strong that the antivirus blocks access not only to viruses, but also suspends some normal processes, possibly mistakenly considering them potentially vulnerable. Disable your antivirus during installation.
Cleaning your computer and restarting
Sometimes, a simple reboot of the system can solve many problems at once during the installation of games and their subsequent work. The same applies to programs, applications. There are many reasons: the computer is clogged with garbage, the system cache is full, the maximum allowable number of simultaneously running processes, perhaps some are frozen and not running, but they put a load on the system. Cleaning your computer and restarting will fix the situation.
No Internet access
Some game clients require an Internet connection during the installation process, providing access to the installation server or the update server. Make sure the quality of the connection, and if there is no Internet, be prepared for problems with the Doom installation. It is good if the system gives an error message. And if there is none, you can think for a long time and wonder why the toy is not installed.
Doom not starting
Before looking for reasons why Doom won't launch, make sure that the installation itself was successful. Otherwise, if there were failures during the installation process, but at the same time the game was installed, it is impossible to guarantee the subsequent launch and performance. If it starts, you're lucky. What will happen next is unknown. Remember the installation process.
Reinstalling the game
Many gamers have repeatedly faced a situation where they had to reinstall games. This appears to be the case where reinstalling Doom will fix the issue. What is the reason for this, it is not known, maybe the antivirus or firewall at the time of installation "ate" some files or something else, but after installing the game again, it starts and works. Uninstall Doom and reinstall, paying attention to every detail during this process. Perhaps at some point the program will ask for additional files, etc.
There are times when installing over an already installed game solves the situation. The installer may prompt you to update the files. This eliminates the need for deletion. Well, something like this.
Finding information in the error text
Another option. Problems launching Doom are usually accompanied by a corresponding system message. Search for the text of the error, as a result of which you will receive the most detailed answer, and, moreover, concerning this specific problem. Actually, the decision will not be long in coming. This will pinpoint the cause and correct the problem.
By the way, for some reason I always forget about it. Until I turn the whole computer over. But this one the method works at all 92%... It is enough just to hammer the text into the search and find a useful article. So you will definitely solve the problem, you do not need to send the PC to the workshop ahead of time and incur additional costs. There is a lot of useful material on the Internet - study it.
Running Doom as administrator
Run the game as administrator. In our case, to run Doom as administrator, you need to right-click on the game's shortcut and select Run as administrator... Subsequently, if this method resolves the problem, make it the default. Open Shortcut Properties, under the Compatibility tab, and check the box Run this program as administrator.
Doom is not compatible with the system
Another obstacle to running Doom is incompatibility with your operating system. In this case, in the same place, in the Properties of the shortcut, add the checkbox Run the program in compatibility mode, select the required operating system from the drop-down list.
.NET Framework not installed
A quite serious problem when launching Doom is that the .NET Framework library is not installed on the computer, which ensures the launch and maintains the performance of programs and applications, including games. This is a prerequisite and Microsoft .NET Framework must be installed on your PC.
There are different versions of the .NET Framework. The presence of any one of them on the computer cannot sufficiently guarantee the correct operation of the program. If, for example, a library is already installed on the computer, but the game requires - download and install it. Reboot your PC. The previous version will not be deleted or overwritten. They will just work together.
Take advantage of programs that prepare your computer for the game to work properly and help you avoid many problems and errors.
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DirectX availability
Perhaps the most important condition, a requirement that must be met for games, including Doom, is the presence on the computer installed. Without it, no toy will work. Almost all distributions that require DirectX installed already include this set.
Typically, DirectX is installed automatically during installation. If it is missing from the distribution, download and install. It is not necessary to do this before installation, you can also after, but the presence on the computer is simply necessary. Download links are located above.
What if Doom doesn't work?
Do not despair if you have already tried all the methods and nothing helps, the game does not work. Perhaps these tips will seem too vague, incomprehensible, errors are still present. Reconsider, did you do everything right? If necessary, download another Doom distribution, if purchased from a store, contact the seller (manufacturer) for help. Maybe the disc is damaged, something is missing. This is normal, quite natural, it happens. Use a different distribution and reinstall the game.
As a last resort, there are situations when the operating system is still incompatible with Doom. Update the system using Windows (via Update Center). The game will work. If the manufacturer has indicated compatibility, then it is responsible for this. Update your operating system.
Reinstalling the OS is an extreme case. Not sure about statements like "the operating system is pirated ... assembly ... will not work ..." or "hacked toy, pirate - throw it out ..."... The point that is worth your attention is to remember if there have been similar problems with other games, in particular those similar to Doom. And if problems were observed, this suggests that it may be time to update something in the system or reinstall it. Thank you for attention!
Other materials
If Doom crashes, Doom won't start, Doom won't install, controls not working in Doom, no sound in game, errors happen in Doom, saves not working in Doom - we offer you the most common ways to solve these problems.
First, check if your PC meets the minimum system requirements:
- OS: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit only)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB
- HDD: 55 GB free space
Be sure to update your graphics card drivers and other software
Before remembering the worst words and expressing them towards the developers, do not forget to go to the official website of the manufacturer of your video card and download the latest drivers. Often, specially optimized drivers are prepared for the release of games. You can also try installing a later version of the drivers if the problem is not solved by installing the current version.
It is important to remember that you should only download the final versions of video cards - try not to use beta versions, as they may contain a large number of not found and not fixed errors.
Keep in mind that games often require the latest version of DirectX to be installed, which can always be downloaded from the official Microsoft website, for stable operation.
Doom not starting
Many problems with the launch of games happen due to incorrect installation. Check if there were any errors during the installation, try uninstalling the game and running the installer again, after disabling the antivirus - files that are often needed for the game to work are deleted by mistake. It is also important to remember that the path to the folder with the installed game should not contain Cyrillic characters - use only Latin letters and numbers for directory names.
It still does not hurt to check if there is enough space on the HDD for installation. You can try to run the game as Administrator in compatibility mode for different versions of Windows.
Doom crashes. Low FPS. Lags. Friezes. Hangs
First, install fresh drivers on the video card, from this the FPS in the game can significantly increase. Also check the workload of the computer in the task manager (opened by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE). If, before starting the game, you see that a process is consuming too many resources, turn off its program or simply end this process from the task manager.
Next, go to the graphics settings in the game. First turn off anti-aliasing and try lowering the post-processing settings. Many of them consume a lot of resources and turning them off will significantly increase performance without significantly affecting the picture quality.
Doom crashes to the desktop
If Doom often crashes to the desktop, try to reduce quality of the graphics. It is possible that your computer simply lacks performance and the game may not work correctly. It's also worth checking out for updates - most modern games have a system for automatically installing new patches. Check if this option is disabled in the settings.
Black of black screen in the Doom
The most common black screen issue is a GPU issue. Check if your graphics card meets the minimum requirements and install the latest drivers. Sometimes a black screen is due to insufficient CPU performance.
If everything is fine with the hardware and it meets the minimum requirements, try switching to another window (ALT + TAB), and then returning to the game window.
Doom is not installed. The installation hangs
First of all, check if you have enough HDD space for installation. Remember that for the installation program to work correctly, the declared amount of space is required, plus 1-2 gigabytes of free space on the system drive. In general, remember the rule - the system disk should always have at least 2 gigabytes of free space for temporary files. Otherwise, both games and programs may not work correctly or refuse to start at all.
Installation problems can also occur due to a lack of internet connection or its unstable operation. Also, do not forget to pause the antivirus during the installation of the game - sometimes it interferes with the correct copying of files or deletes them by mistake, considering it as viruses.
Saves not working in Doom
By analogy with the previous solution, check the availability of free space on the HDD - both on the one where the game is installed and on the system disk. Save files are often stored in the documents folder, which is separate from the game itself.
Controls not working in Doom
Sometimes the controls in the game do not work due to the simultaneous connection of multiple input devices. Try unplugging your controller or, if for some reason you have two keyboards or mice connected, leave only one pair of devices. If your controller does not work, then remember - officially only controllers that are defined as Xbox joysticks support games. If your controller is defined differently, try using programs that emulate Xbox joysticks (for example, x360ce).
Sound does not work in Doom
Check if the sound works in other programs. After that, check if the sound is muted in the settings of the game itself and if the sound playback device to which your speakers or headset is connected is selected. Next, while the game is running, open the mixer and check if the sound is muted there.
If you are using an external sound card, check the manufacturer's website for new drivers.
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