Genshin Impact is one of the best role-playing games in the world. However, we can not say that there are no issues with the game. For a lot of Genshin Impact is not launching or starting on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. If you too are facing this issue, then check out the solutions mentioned here to resolve the issue.
Why is Genshin Impact not launching on my computer?
Genshin Impact may not launch on your system because of various reasons. But first and foremost, you need to check the system requirements and make sure that your computer is meeting the given requirements. If not, there is no way, you will be able to run the game on your computer.
Other than that, this issue can also be triggered by a third-party application. However, there is a way to find what’s the application that’s interfering with your program. We will also see how to repair game files, in case they got corrupted.
You should also make sure that you are running the latest version of Windows along with the latest version of your Graphics Driver. If they are outdated, your computer will go through a bit of a compatibility issue, and hence you will not be able to play any graphically demanding game.
All these issues can be resolved if we take good measures. In this article, we are going to see what those ‘measures’ are and how you can fix the issue.
Genshin Impact not launching on Windows 11
If Genshin Impact is not launching on your Windows 11/10 computer then check these solutions to resolve the issue.
- Troubleshoot in Clean Boot
- Update your Graphics Driver
- Run the game with administrative privileges
- Install the latest DirectX and Visual C++ redistributable files
- Repair game files
Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Troubleshoot in Clean Boot
You should start by making sure that there is no program interfering with your game. This is one reason that has been common across most of the scenarios. So, it can be something you are dealing with. That’s why we would recommend you troubleshoot in Clean Boot and see what’s causing the trouble. Once you know which app is causing the trouble, you can remove it and you will be good to go.
2] Update your Graphics Driver
As mentioned earlier, the issue is pretty common in computers with outdated Graphics Drivers as it can lead to compatibility issues. Therefore, you should always update your Graphics drivers. We have mentioned the best methods to do the same, so, pick the one for you and get on with it.
- Update your computer to let it download the latest version of your Graphics Drivers
- Use freeware to update your Graphics Drivers.
- Download the latest version of Graphics Driver from the manufacturer’s website. Then open Device Manager, expand Display adapters, right-click on your driver, and select Update driver > Browse my computer for drivers. Navigate to the location where you have stored the driver and select it.
Hopefully, this will resolve the issue for you.
3] Run the game with administrative privileges
You need to make sure that you are opening Genshin Impact with the required permissions aka with administrative privileges. To do that, right-click on your game select Run as administrator. You can also change its settings such that it starts launching the game with administrative privileges always. Follow the given steps to do the same.
- Right-click on Genshin Impact’s shortcut and select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Tick Run this program as an administrator.
- Click Apply > Ok
Finally, restart the computer and then the game to check if Genshin Impact is running perfectly or not.
4] Install the latest DirectX and Visual C++ redistributable files
Make sure to have both the latest version of DirectX and Visual C++ redistributable. These services are essential to run a game and since, your game utilize them, if they are outdated, you can face compatibility issue. Once you install the latest version of both packages, restart your computer, and check if the issue persists.
5] Repair game files
Corrupted game files can also trigger the issue in question. Therefore, we need to repair them in order to get the game back running. Follow the given steps to do the same.
- Open Genshin Launcher
- Click on the gear icon to enter the settings.
- Select Repair Game Files > Repair Now.
- Once you have confirmed your action, wait for some time.
Then restart your computer and check if the issue persists.
What are the system requirements to play Genshin Impact?
You should make sure that your computer is meeting the given requirements to run Genshin Impact. This will also clarify your doubts, such as how many GBs are required to install Genshin Impact, and can you run it on 3 GB RAM?
Minimum
- Operating system: Windows 7 or above (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 and higher
- DirectX version: 11
- Storage: 30 GB
Recommended
- Operating system: Windows 7 or above (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7 equivalent or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and higher
- DirectX version: 11
- Storage: 30 GB
That’s it!
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