[Solved] How to Fix Resident Evil 4 Remake Crashing

Capcom launches a remake of the 2005 game Resident Evil 4 on March 24. If you’re excited to enjoy the game but find Resident Evil 4 Remake is crashing, don’t worry. Here we have 6 possible fixes you can try to tackle this issue, and the list keeps updating. Read on.

How to fix Resident Evil 4 Remake Crashing?

You don’t need to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.

Check system requirement
Verify game files integrity
Update graphics driver
Perform a clean boot
Disable overlay
Repair system files

Fix 1 Check system requirement

Most PC games have specific system requirements, with Resident Evil 4 Remake not excluded. Check the system requirement below and make sure your PC specs can fulfill the minimum requirements at least.

Minimum system requirements

OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500
Memory	8 GB RAM
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM
DirectX	Version 12
Network	Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes	・Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/45fps. ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 required to support ray tracing.

Recommended system requirements

OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)/Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700
Memory	16 GB RAM
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
DirectX	Version 12
Network	Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes	・Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing.

You may need some hints on how to check your computer specifications:

Press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard to launch the Run dialogue.
Type DxDiag and click OK.
Now you can check your system information under the System tab.
Click the Display tab to check the graphics details.

If you fail to meet the minimum requirement, you may need to update your hardware to play the game smoothly.

Fix 2 Verify game files integrity

If your game files are missing, corrupt, or damaged, Resident Evil 4 Remake crashing becomes an unavoidable problem. To figure it out, you can verify the file’s integrity and repair it. This method has been proven effective by many players and hopes it works for you too.

Here is how to do it:

Open Steam and click the Library tab. Then right-click Resident Evil 4 Remake and select Properties.
Select Installed Files in the left tab, and click Verify integrity of game files.

Wait for the process to complete. Once done, exit Steam and open it again. If this trick doesn’t fix the problem, try the next one.

Fix 3 Update graphics driver

The Resident Evil 4 Remake crashing problem may occur if you are using the wrong graphics driver or it’s out of date. So you should update your GPU driver to see if it fixes your problem. You can head to graphics manufacturers’ websites (like Nvidia or AMD) to download the latest drivers. However, if you don’t have the time, patience, or skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

It will recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the latter it takes just 2 steps (and you get a 30-day money-back guarantee):

Download and install Driver Easy.
Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
Or, you can click the Update button next to the flagged graphics driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).

The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.

Restart your computer to make changes apply and open your game again to check for any improvement.

Fix 4 Perform a clean boot

It’s likely that other programs such as your antivirus, hinder the game’s smooth running. To check if this is the root cause, you can perform a clean boot where no other programs are running in the background.

Press the Windows logo key and R to open the Run tool. Type msconfig and click OK.
Choose the Services tab and check the Hide all Microsoft services box.
Click Disable all and Apply. Then reboot your computer.

Launch the game after your PC restarts. Check if the Modern Warfare 2 crashing issue is still there.

Fix 5 Disable overlay

It’s reported that some overlay apps can trigger issues like game crashes because they consume a lot of system resources. Therefore, we suggest that you turn off these apps to see if everything goes better.

For example, to disable Discord overlay, follow the steps below.

Open Discord and click the gear icon at the bottom.
Select Game Overlay from the left and then turn off Enable in-game overlay.

If you have other overlay apps, also disable them following the official guideline. After that, relaunch your game to see if the crashing problem persists.

Fix 6 Repair system files

Problematic system files (e.g. missing DLLs) can also affect the smooth launching and operation of the system and game. To check if your PC has flawed system files, you may want to run a quick and thorough scan with Fortect.

It a software that’s equipped with powerful technology for securing and repairing PCs to an optimized state. Specifically, it replaces damaged Windows files, removes malware threats, detects dangerous websites, frees disk space, and so on. All the replacement files come from a full database of certified system files.

Take a look at how it works:

Download and install Fortect.
Open Fortect and run a free scan.
Once done, check the generated report listing all issues detected. To fix them, click Start Repair (and you’ll need to pay for the full version. It comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee so you can refund anytime if Fortect doesn’t fix your problem).

After the repairs, restart your computer and Resident Evil 4 Remake to see if it fixes the problem.

Here are all fixes for Resident Evil 4 Remake crashing woe. If you have any other questions or solutions, please feel free to share them with us below.

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