Bethesda Launcher Technical Problem Solving

 

The Bethesda Launcher is the software needed to run Bethesda's games, including the latest re-release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim , subtitled Anniversary Edition. Unfortunately, there are situations in which the launcher does not start or simply does not work. In this article, we'll show you how to fix these problems.

What to do if Bethesda Launcher won't open or launch incorrectly

We recommend doing the following:

• Make sure you have the latest versions of Microsoft .NET Framework , DirectX, and Microsoft Visual C ++ . It is advisable to reinstall them.
• Uninstall the launcher and reinstall it . Before reinstalling, it is advisable to clean the system using a specialized program.When choosing the folder where the launcher will be located, it is better to provide not the disk where you put it the first time, but another.
• Set the launcher to "High" priority in the task manager . To do this, press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Del, select Task Manager, open the Details tab, find Bethesda Launcher, right-click on it and open the Set Priority menu. In the new window, select "High".
• Run the launcher in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 . To do this, right-click on the shortcut, select "Properties", then - "Compatibility", then check the box next to the line "Run the program in compatibility mode with:". Select Windows XP Service Pack 3 from the list below.
• Run the launcher as administrator . To do this, open the Start menu, find Bethesda Net Launcher in the list of programs, right-click on it, open the Advanced menu and select Run as administrator.

What to do if Bethesda Launcher gets black screen when launching

1. Right click on the launcher shortcut.
2. Open the Properties menu and then Shortcut.
3. In the "Object" column, after the quotes, add the line "-usesoftwarerendering" (without the quotes).

Alternative way:

• Set compatibility with Windows Vista SP2 . To do this, right-click on the bethesdanetupdater.exe file, select "Properties", then - "Compatibility" and check the box next to the line "Run this program in compatibility mode with:". Select Windows Vista Service Pack 2 from the list below.
• Run the launcher as administrator . To do this, in the same window, check the box next to the line "Run the program as administrator".