GYLT Crashing on PC: How to Fix It Easily
True horror is that you cannot enjoy the gameplay due to unexpected crashes. We know how to make GYLT run stably! 🚀
After many years of being available on consoles, the game was finally available on PC. However, not for everyone. It wasn’t a smooth transition, as many players complained they could not enjoy the gameplay due to GYLT crashing problems. We are here to assist you in resolving this GYLT stability issue.
The issues don’t stop here, though. Many players claim they cannot even open the game, so we made a guide to help you if GYLT won’t launch.
Why is GYLT crashing?
GYLT crashes due to poor system requirements, corrupted game files, problems with Windows permissions, background apps causing compatibility issues, an outdated GPU driver, pilled-up Steam cache files, unnecessary startup services, problematic screen overlays, or high PC temperatures.
How to fix GYLT crashing?
Get going by applying these checks and fixes:
- Check the system requirements: If your PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements for GYLT, we advise you to upgrade it.
- Verify game files: Steam offers a complete system for game file verification which you can use to find corrupted game files and repair them automatically.
- Run the game with appropriate permissions: Right-click on the GYLT executable (.exe) file, select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab. Enable Run this program as an administrator and hit OK.
- Disable background apps: Close all programs and games visible in the taskbar before launching GYLT. Additionally, you can use Task Manager to disable other background apps.
Proceed with the step-by-step solutions listed below.
1. Update the GPU driver
Time needed: 5 minutes
An outdated GPU driver won’t manage your graphics card as it should, so it will underperform. You must keep your GPU driver up-to-date to resolve this issue, which can be the root of many problems, including GYLT crashes.
- Click on the Windows icon, type Device Manager, and select this tool from the search results.
- Double-click on the Display Adapters section.
- Right-click on your GPU and select the Update driver option.
- Select the Search automatically for drivers option in the Update Driver Wizard.
- Install the GPU driver update.
- Restart your PC.
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2. Clear Steam cache files
Every time you launch Steam and GYLT, they store cache files locally on your PC. These files help them start and run smoother but can cause unexpected crashes if corrupted. The best is to clear them manually by using the method described below.
- Open File Explorer using the Windows Key + E shortcut.
- Paste the path to the Steam directory and hit Enter.
The default one is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
- Right-click on the appcache folder and select Copy.
- Navigate to Desktop using Windows Key + D.
- Create a backup of the appcache folder using the CTRL + V shortcut.
- Return to the Steam directory, right-click on the appcache folder, and select Delete.
- Restart your PC.
3. Perform a Clean Boot
Every program and game you install on your PC have background services. Some of these services start automatically with your operating system, so you aren’t even aware they are running. We advise you to keep the necessary Microsoft services and disable the others.
- Use the Windows + R shortcut, type msconfig, and hit Enter.
- Navigate to the Services tab.
- Check Hide all Microsoft services and then hit the Disable All button.
This way, only Microsoft services will run when you restart your PC.
- Click OK and restart your PC.
Extra steps
If you still experience GYLT crashing, try to:
- ❌ Disable overlays: If any apps are running in the background, we advise you to disable screen overlays as they can create compatibility issues. Usually, these are Steam or Discord.
- 🥶 Keep it cool: There is a chance that your PC is overheating and causing GYLT to crash. Ensure proper ventilation and change the thermal paste regularly.
- ⬆ Update Windows: Click the Windows icon, type Check for updates, and open these System Settings. If any updates are pending, install them and restart your PC.
- 🔁 Reinstall GYLT: The last option is to uninstall the game, restart your PC, and install GYLT.
Conclusion
Hopefully, these suggestions were enough to resolve the GYLT crashing issues, and you are now playing this horror adventure the way you want. Comment on how it went and what solution fixed crashes for you.