Mass Effect does not start: problem solving

A series of role-playing computer games Mass Effect came out in three full parts. At this point, the release is preparing a new game in this series, which will mark the restart of the space saga. Therefore, this moment is an excellent occasion to go through the original trilogy anew and remember all the events of the virtual universe. For those who have problems with the game, this article is written. Below you will find out why Mass Effect does not start, and how to fix it.

System requirements

To begin, verify the configuration of your personal computer with minimal and recommended requirements, which are compiled by the developers.

So, to run the game on minimum graphics quality settings, you will need approximately the following system: minimum 2-core Intel processor or AMD with a frequency of 2.4 GHz or higher, 2 GB of RAM, video card with 512 MB of memory on board and 12 GB For installation on a hard disk. Since the game came out a long time, it supports the operating systems "Windows XP" and "Vista". Therefore, Mass Effect does not start on Windows 7. For more information about solving this problem, read on.

To play at the maximum graphics quality settings, you must have a personal computer configuration that is not lower than the following: 2-core Intel processor or 2.5 GHz AMD per core or more, 3 GB of RAM and 12 GB of free hard disk space .

If your computer does not meet even the minimum requirements, then Mass Effect does not start. If the PC is suitable for description, and the game still does not work, then go to the next item.

Drivers

First, update the driver to the video card to the current version. Probably, in the previous time the security was established incorrectly. All the current drivers with the necessary set of programs can be found on the sites of manufacturers of video cards "Nvidia" or AMD.

Before installing, be sure to remove the old driver, and then start everything new. Then you can avoid conflicts of equipment.

Additional software

Next, you need to install a package of additional programs that are mandatory for almost all computer games. Even if the utilities are already installed on the PC, they should be updated to new versions. Such programs include: DirectX, Net.Framework, Microsoft C ++. Also the game may require additional programs. Look for them on the official website of the developers.

In the case of software we do everything the same as with the drivers: we delete the old versions and put new ones. If Mass Effect does not start after this, then proceed to the next method of solving the problem.

What else can I do?

If you use "Windows 7" or later, you may experience compatibility issues. To resolve them, go to the Properties tab of the Mass Effect game and go to the "Compatibility" tab. Select OS "Windows XP" or "Vista" and try to start the game again. Also, put the application in run mode as administrator. This will help get rid of endless downloads at the beginning or black screen (all have this problem displayed differently).

License or "pirate"?

If you use a licensed version of the game from the Steam store, you can easily check the integrity of the game files for damage. To do this, go to the game properties and click the "Check cache" button. The program will automatically check all files and download the damaged or missing again.

With the pirated version, everything is more complicated. First, try putting another crack on the game. If this did not work, then download the rep from other collectors, since pirated versions do not have stable work on all personal computers.

All the above-mentioned reasons and methods of solution can also approach the subsequent games of the series. If Mass Effect 3 does not start on your computer, then you can solve the problem in any way, except for compatibility mode (since the third part was released under the new operating systems).