medlefang Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ok so I recently got a new computer and when I try to play skyrim. It starts the launcher, I hit play, it shows a black windowed mode screen and it instantly crashes! I need help ASAP! Processor: Intel i7Videocard: Intel HD graphics and Nvidia Geforce.RAM: 8Gb I have windows 8 and the hearthfire exspansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azakiel Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Do you have any other mods installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlefang Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 No mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeir Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Verify with Steam.Make sure the game is using the nVidia card and not the Intel one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlefang Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 How do I make sure its using the Nvidia one? Also how do I verify with steam? I am not used to using steam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancien Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 To verify with Steam: Right click the steam Icon in your system tray. (Wherever the hell that is in horrible windows 8)Click the top option for The Elder ScrollsV : SkyrimWhen the window loads click OptionsYour graphics adapter is listed at the top (You can modify this as a drop down) You may also want to verify that you have all the proper files installed Right click SteamChoose LibrarySelect Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the left (Right Click)Select PropertiesIn properties select Local FilesSelect Verify Integrity of game Cache This should verify files and download any files that might be missing. Also, using windows 8 I would recommend launching Skyrim from whatever the desktop style mod is. I absolutely despise windows 8. It's built for tablets, not computers. I can't tell you how to enable this mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlefang Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I know how to get in to desktop mode XD Windows 8 is yes sucky... But thanks so much for help! I will tell you if it all worked :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 First guess - you tried to copy the game from the old computer to the new one - That doesn't work. Just go to your steam account using the new computer and allow it to install - Takes a while, :rolleyes: Then install SKSE and any other 3rd party programs as well as NMM as many of those don't copy properly either. Be sure to start the vanilla game to allow it to create an ini file for your new hardware ( using the old ini can cause problems) You can then copy the saved games and data folder from the old game to the new one. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlefang Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 The guess was wrong sir :p I didnt bring it from a old PC i did a fresh install for it. It has never worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlefang Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 So I verified it and it didnt work, it still thinks I am using the stupid Intel Graphics card and still wont start :l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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