DIRT 2 is an arcade racing game in which you have to take part in competitions on a wide variety of cars and as part of well-known teams. In this article, we will understand why DIRT 2 does not start and how to solve the problem.
Possible reasons
First, consider the main reasons why this game does not start for most users:
- the computer does not fit the system requirements;
- outdated drivers or lack of additional software;
- corrupted game files;
- incorrect installation;
- conflict pirated version with antivirus.
We will analyze each reason in more detail.
System requirements
Often, DIRT 2 does not start due to non-compliance with system requirements. If you turn on the game, but crashes when you change the graphics settings to higher, then the problem is 100% in the weak configuration of the PC. To run the race on the minimum graphics settings, you need approximately the following computer:
- operating system Windows XP or later;
- Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent from AMD;
- at least 2 GB of RAM;
- 10 GB for installation;
- 256 MB video card.
For the game to produce comfortable 30 FPS and more, you need a computer with a 4-core processor, 3 GB of RAM and a video card no worse than Radeon HD 5700 or similar from Nvidia.
If all recommendations are followed, but DIRT 2 does not start, proceed to the next step.
Old software
Be sure to reinstall the video card driver. To do this, download the distribution of the latest version from the official site. Before installing, you must remove the old driver and restart the computer. After that, run the installation. The screen may blink during installation. After restarting the PC again and try to turn on the game.
It is also worth taking into account additional software. Most games require DirectX, Net.Framework, and Visual C ++. Packages with this software can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. After updating, also reboot the device and check DIRT 2 again. Doesn't start? Then move on.
File check
If you play a licensed copy, then check the integrity of the files. For example, in the Steam application this is very easy to do. You need to open the properties of the game and click on the button "Check the integrity of local files." After that, the program will begin scanning the directory in which DIRT 2 is installed. If Steam detects problems or corrupted files, it will download them again and install them.
Problems with the pirated version
Another situation arises when DIRT 2 of a pirated assembly does not start. Firstly, you can download a non-working repack that does not work for anyone. Read the comments under the distribution and reviews to determine which side of the problem. If the repack is really bad, then download another version.
Secondly, pirated games often conflict with antiviruses. Before downloading the assembly, you must temporarily disable the protection program, which can block the work of the cracked executable file or block it even before installation. If DIRT 2 does not start and nothing happens (there is no error, information windows, etc.), then perhaps the problem is precisely because the files were deleted by the antivirus.
To fix this problem, uninstall the game, disable computer protection, and reinstall the game. Now you know why DIRT 2 does not start and in what ways you can eliminate the causes of the malfunction.