Why doesn’t Witcher: Enhanced Edition start?

There are myriad causes for Windows game startup issues. Here are some of the possible scenarios:

Conflicting software – Games can fail to launch because of conflicting programs that interfere with the loading process. Missing or corrupted files – If the game was not installed properly or interrupted during installation, this issue may occur. Outdated GPU drivers – A lot of the problems with games start from incorrect or old graphics card drivers. Updating them may fix the problems entirely. Incorrect detection of hardware – The game often fails to start because it doesn’t correctly recognize user hardware, more likely on lower-spec PCs.

Witcher: Enhanced Edition also has a fullscreen crash that stops it from starting. The game also has some compatibility issues with Windows 10 because it’s an old game. Windows XP and Vista are the game’s specified supported platforms. However, it does work on Windows 10 and other more recent platforms.

What are Witcher: Enhanced Edition’s system requirements?

The game’s system requirements aren’t very high. However, players with old Windows desktops and laptops should check the game’s minimum system requirements to be sure their PCs meet them. The game’s minimum system requirements are shown in the screenshot directly below. If your PC doesn’t meet those system requirements, Witcher: Enhanced Edition won’t run on it. Note that an NVIDIA or ATI Radeon GPU is required. Double-check your PC meets those minimum system requirements if you’ve recently installed and never played the game before.

How can I fix Witcher: Enhanced Edition crashing on startup?

Before continuing with the more complex solutions, let’s go through a few easy tweaks:

Restart the game and the PC. This might do magic for a lot of systems, and the game will run just fine. Make sure that DirectX 9 is properly installed. You’ll need DirectX 9 installed on your desktop or laptop to play Witcher. Click the Download button on its DirectX End-User Runtimes webpage to get it. If you can, check the cooling system of the graphics card and stop all the other software and processes you don’t need.

Now that we’ve cross-checked these preliminary measures, let’s go to the actual solutions. SPONSORED

1. Run Witcher Enhanced Edition in Compatibility Mode

2. Change the game’s launch options

3. Disable Steam beta

4. Start the game with D’jinni Adventure Editor

5. Clean boot Windows

You can restore Windows’ original boot configuration by selecting Load startup items and clicking Enable all within MSConfig.

6. Reinstall Witcher: Enhanced Edition

You can uninstall the game more cleanly with third-party uninstaller software, such as IOBit Uninstaller. IOBit Uninstaller is freely available and provides additional options to erase leftovers from removed software. Furthermore, IOBit Uninstaller comes with some handy browser features. You can remove Internet Explorer, Chrome, Opera, Edge, and Firefox browser plug-ins and toolbars with IOBit Uninstaller. This software also includes options for restoring default browser settings. Your best bet is to send a message to CD Projekt Red’s support service for Witcher. You can do that via CD Projekt Red’s support website. Fill out the support contact form on that website, and click the Submit button. So, give those potential resolutions a shot when Witcher: Enhanced Edition doesn’t start. Some of the resolutions within our Steam game not launching and GOG games won’t launch guides might also help players fix Witcher startup issues. If you have other confirmed solutions, don’t hesitate to let us know about them in the comments section below.

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