How to Fix Saints Row 4 Crashes

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Last Updated: January 3, 2024

The action adventure game Saints Row 4 tends to crash after the intro screen and sometimes during gameplay. This article will discuss multiple issues that need to be fixed in order to prevent crashes and improve your gaming experience.

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Turn Off Threaded Optimization

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Browse and add the following folder:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Saints Row IV\

Method 2

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Review the Registry Privileges

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Open the Registry Editor.
- Press Windows Key + X. Select Search. Type "RegEdit" in the Search Box. Click the Apps icon, and open that from the Search Results.
- For Windows 7/ Vista, press Windows Key + R. Type "RegEdit" in the "Open" textbox. Click the OK button.
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The Registry Editor will open. Locate the following sub key:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\VALVE
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Check the "Allow" box for all the following items:
- Full Control
- Read
- Special permissions

Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Verify the Integrity of Game Cache

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Right click the Saints Row 4 icon, select Properties option.
The process may take a few minutes.

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

Verify Conflicts with Windows Security Features

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Add the following launcher file:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Saints Row IV\SaintsRowIV.exe

Method 5

Method 5 of 5:

Reinstall the Microsoft DirectX

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Open the Command Prompt as administrator.
- If you're using Windows 8.1/ 8, press Windows Key + X simultaneously and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
- If you're using Windows 7/ Vista, click the Start button. Click All Programs | Accessories. Right click Command Prompt, select "Run as administrator".
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Execute the following two commands in the given manner. Press ENTER at the end of every command.
- CD C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Saints RowIV\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010\
- DXSETUP.EXE
Reinstall the DirectX and then restart your computer.

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What can I do if Saints Row IV fails to launch on Windows 10, but makes a steamstart file?

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Have you tried reinstalling? Sometimes things can go wrong when cloning from Valve's servers, and this would rule out that possibility. If it still persists, make sure you try everything listed here. You can also try setting it to high priority in Task Manager.

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What do I do if my Saints Row 4 crashes?

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The best way to fix it is to upgrade your computer. If Saints Row crashes, it is usually because of the RAM that you have. Upgrade your RAM, and it shouldn't crash.

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