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FIX: Saints Row IV Freezing and Crashing on Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Is Saint Row 4 crashing/freezing during gameplay mode? Saint Row 4is an astounding adventure game, and it’s in high demand. But despite this popularity, many gamers have been found reporting Saints Row IV crashing/freezing experience.
This article will lay down methods and steps to improve gaming experience and prevent future crashes and freezing experience.
How to fix Saints Row 4 crashing and freezing on PC?
1. Check system specs
There is a recommended specification-grade your computer should have for you to get the best experience while playing. If your computer does not meet the required specification you will always get Saints Row 4 crashing/freezing.
Saints Row 4 can work on systems with lower specifications. However, for you to enjoy the best experience, you need to meet the above specs, to prevent crashes.
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2. Switch Threaded Optimization off to stop Saints Row 4 crashing/freezing
3. Verify the Integrity of Game Cache
In some cases, it might take a while to complete the verification process, you have to be patient.
4. Update Drivers
You will experience freezes like this whenever your graphic drivers are not updated.
To run an update, simply go to your graphics card manufacturer site (AMD/ATI or GeForce), and install the current driver version.
These solutions will fix Saints RowIVcrashing/freezing. However, if you still experience Saints Row 4 crashing/freezing, you can also try reinstalling the game itself if none of the methods above work.
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5. Verify Conflicts with Windows Security Features
6. Reinstall Microsoft DirectX to resolve Saints Row 4 crashing/freezing
For this method, we will be using the Command prompt to reinstall DirectX in order to avoid Saints Row 4 crashing/freezing.
7. Review the Registry Privileges
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
