One of the typical questions
Hello.
In Windows 10, I get the error "Direct3D initialization error". Windows came with the laptop, version" Home for one language. "Tell me if this error could be due to Windows versions and how to fix it?
Good day!
In general, such a mistake is not uncommon, especially after reinstall Windows(in your case, after buying a laptop, since stores rarely install all required libraries and drivers necessary for the comfortable operation of the device). It appears, as a rule, after trying to start some game - either right away, or the game will just have a black screen, and when you minimize it, you will see this window.
In this article I will dwell on the main reasons for the appearance of such an error, and show with an example how to get rid of it ...
DirectX update
The most common reason for this error is due to the lack of a DirectX library. Moreover, it is not necessary that you do not have it installed, perhaps you simply do not have a specific file from the library.
The page on the Microsoft site for downloading the modern version of DirectX -
More old version DirectX 9.0c is available from the link -
To find out what DirectX you have on your PC, click:
- combination of buttons Win + R to open the " Execute";
- then enter the command dxdiag and press Enter (see screenshot below).
Further in the tab "System" all the necessary data will be presented: the version of your Windows OS, your video card, sound device, BIOS version, and DirectX version (see the red square on the screenshot below).
DirectX Diagnostic Tool / Clickable
To update DirectX on the Microsoft site is. Go to the page you want and download it. Next, run, agree to the terms license agreement, and wait while the master works.
At the end of the operation, you should see a message stating that the DirectX installation is complete, the required packages have been updated, etc. Or, alternatively, the wizard will inform you that a new version DirectX is already installed and does not need to be updated. After that, I recommend restarting your computer and then trying to start the game.
As a rule, after such an update, the game starts working as it should.
ADDITION!
If you do not have the Internet (or it is slow or the Microsoft site is not available, gives an error, etc.), DirectX can be updated using games: almost half of the game discs have a new version of DirectX (note: new at the time the game was launched, of course) ... Therefore, you just need to take a more or less modern game and, after installing it, update DirectX.
Video driver problem
If the error still appears, perhaps your video card is disabled in the device manager (this may be the case, for example, in laptops with 2 video cards), or you simply have not updated / installed the drivers on the video card.
How to check for drivers and if the video card is enabled
The easiest way is to use Device Manager. To open it:
- press the buttons Win + R;
- then enter devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
Next open the tab "Video adapters" , and see if all the video cards are turned on, and if there is a yellow exclamation mark next to them (indicating problems with the drivers, for example -).
The screenshot below shows that one video adapter is disabled and not in use. Often the error with Direct3D is related to this.
To enable the adapter, just click on it right click mouse and select a function "Engage" ... An example is shown below.
After that, restart your computer, then try opening the game.
ADDITION!
In some cases, one of the video cards may be disabled in Computer BIOS (for example, if you have a discrete and integrated video card on your laptop)... To check if this is the case, go to the BIOS, usually in the section MAIN you can find the Graphic mode. An example is shown in the photo below.
How to enter BIOS -
BIOS Entry Buttons for Different Laptop / PC Manufacturers -
How to update the drivers for the video card:
- Method number 1: go to the official website of your laptop manufacturer and download them from there. If you do not know the exact model of the laptop, use the programs to determine the characteristics of the computer -
- Method number 2: use special programs for automatic search and driver updates. The simplest and quick option, in fact. In addition, the programs will check the necessary libraries for games (for example, Drive Booster, I recommend) -
- Method number 3: work in manual mode through the device manager. For more details see here:
Use Compatibility Mode
I recently tested a laptop with a relatively new AMD processor Ryzen 5 2500U and ran into one interesting feature ...
Updated DirectX, installed everything required drivers, various packages and add-ons for games - however, some games did not start, showing a Direct3D error ... (feature: all games were old, which suggested different thoughts ...).
I was pretty surprised when I opened properties executable file games, went to the tab "Compatibility" and put a tick in front of the item "Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP 2" - the game began to work normally, there were no more errors related to Direct3D ...
Examples of what to do are shown in the screenshots below ...
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP 2
Also help!
How to run an old game on a new computer -
"Initialization error" connected with the inability to use the component. There may be several reasons for this. It occurs at the stage of launching games or programs. Sometimes users see it when they start Windows. This error has nothing to do with hardware or other software. Occurs directly in the component itself. Let's take a closer look at the reasons for its appearance.
Why does the Microsoft .NET Framework error "Initialization error" occur?
If you see such a message, for example, when starting Windows, this indicates that some program is at startup and is accessing the Microsoft component. NET Framework, and that, in turn, gives an error. It is the same when launching a specific game or program. There are several reasons and solutions to the problem.
Microsoft .NET Framework not installed
This is especially true after reinstallation operating system... Not all programs require the Microsoft .NET Framework component. Therefore, users often do not pay attention to its absence. When a new component-enabled app is installed, the following error occurs: "Initialization error".
You can view the installed .NET Framework component in "Control Panel-Add or Remove Programs".
If the software is really missing, just go to the official website and download the .NET Framework from there. Then we install the component like a regular program. We reboot the computer. The problem should go away.
The wrong version of the component is installed
Looking at the list installed programs on the computer, you find that the .NET Framework is there, and the problem still occurs. Most likely the component needs to be updated to latest version... You can do this manually by downloading the version you want from the Microsoft website or using special programs.
A small utility ASoft .NET Version Detector allows you to quickly download the required version of the Microsoft .NET Framework component. Click on the green arrow opposite the version of interest and download it.
Also, using this program, you can see all versions of .NET Framework installed on the computer.
After the update, the computer should be rebooted.
Microsoft .NET Framework component corruption
The last reason for the error "Initialization error" may be due to damaged component files. This may be the result of viruses, improper installation and removal of a component, cleaning the system with various programs, etc. In any case, Microsoft .NET Framework must be removed from the computer and reinstalled.
To properly uninstall Microsoft .NET Framework, use additional programs, such as the .NET Framework Cleanup Tool.
We reboot the computer.
Then, download the required version from the Microsoft website and install the component. After that, restart the system again.
After the performed manipulations Microsoft error.NET Framework: "Initialization error" should disappear.
V recent times the error “failed to initialize steam” has made a lot of fans of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds nightmare. The problem was quite popular and the developers have already published a solution for the PUBG game. This error appears not only with this game - there are complaints on the community portal about a similar problem when launching resident evil and depth. In this article, we will tell you several ways to fix this error, along the way looking at the reasons for its occurrence.
IMPORTANT: it is better to suspend or disable all antiviruses and firewalls before starting all shenanigans. Quite often, the reason that the game does not start is conflicts with antivirus firewalls.
Failed to initialize steam error in pubg.
What to do? If you see this when starting Battlegrounds, then, firstly, we use the recommended solution "from the developer", namely:
- Open in Explorer C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Steam \ steamapps \ common \ Battlegrounds \ TslGame \ Binaries \ Win64
- Run the TslGame.exe file through the admin. Right-click and the line “run as administrator” or “Run as administrator”
- Open in Explorer C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Steam
- Go to: C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Steam
- Select the ClientRegistry.blob file, delete.
- Restart your PC and restart the game.
- If it does not help, create a new user on Windows with administrator rights and run the game through it
Modifications. The game does not start due to clumsy (or clumsy installed) mods. Delete all mod files, restart Steam and check the game. If this was the problem, and you want to run around with mods, install the mods one at a time, each time checking the operation of the game.
Anti cheat.
The error appears due to problems with the BattleEye anti-cheat system. There are several options: the version of the program is simply outdated, or it conflicts with the system. What to do with this? As the main solution, we reinstall BattleEye on the official resource.
Launch parameters.
Sometimes the game won't start because you or someone else has set inappropriate startup options. In this case:
- Right-click on the name of the game and select "properties"
- On the first tab “General”, click the button “Set launch parameters”
- Remove all text from the window that opens and click "OK"
Local files problem.
Error “Failed to initialize Steam due to corrupt, incomplete or missing files” occurs intermittently in many games and is caused by a lack or corruption of local files. This occurs after updating the game, or when some crooked user deleted the files. As a rule, the problem is solved by checking the integrity of the cache:
- Opening the "Library" on Steam
- Right-click on the name of the game and click "properties"
- V top menu go to the "Local files" tab
- We click the button “Check the integrity of the game files” - the fourth button from the top.
The system will recheck everything required files and, if necessary, download the missing ones. The process will take two to three minutes, possibly longer depending on the amount of missing data.
Failed to initialize Steam is an incredibly popular error that occurs in the Steam distribution client. Appears given error immediately after starting a particular game from the user's library. This game could be GTA 5, PUGB or Dota 2 - literally any game. In today's article, we will try to explain to you how to get rid of errors Failed to initialize Steam when it appears on your computer.
"Failed to initialize Steam": how to fix the error
Method # 1 Restarting Steam
The most basic, however effective method- restarting Steam. All sorts of bugs, problems or errors often appear in the client of this store, but everything is solved very simply - by a regular restart. Try restarting Steam client and then launch the game you want to check if the "Failed to initialize Steam" error has been resolved.
Method # 2 Run as Administrator
The next way is to run the Steam client as an Administrator. A huge number of users around the world claim that you can get rid of the error "Failed to initialize Steam" by simply launching the client with administrator rights. account systems. To do this, you need the following:
- close the running Steam client;
- go to root folder Steam client;
- find the executable file Steam.exe there;
- right-click on this file and select "Run as Administrator".
Try running the game you want from your library again. Perhaps the "Failed to initialize Steam" error will disappear this time.
Method number 3 Checking the integrity of the game files
Sometimes, the error "Failed to initialize Steam" can be caused by damage to the files of the game you are launching. Checking this is extremely easy using the Steam client's built-in game file integrity checker. To run the scan, you need to do the following:
- start Steam;
- go to the library of games and find the one you need;
- right-click on it and go to "Properties";
- go to the "Local files" tab;
- click on the button "Check the integrity of the game files ...".
As soon as the above button is pressed, a small window will appear in front of you with the progress of checking the game files. If some game files fail the checks, they will be re-downloaded. In turn, if some files did not pass the checks and were re-downloaded, try reopening the game you need to check for the error "Failed to initialize Steam".