If you are running into problems with a Fatal error when trying to play Scum, you can fix it with a few troubleshooting steps. In short, we recommend running through a series oftroubleshooting stepsto narrow down the list of possible causes for the Fatal error. Keep running through steps until you find one that fixes the problem. That said, here is what we recommend starting with to fix the Fatal error on startup issue in Scum.
Solutions to fix Fatal error on startup in Scum
To fix the Fatal error on startup in Scum, we recommend trying the following fixes until you find one that manages to solve the error:
Begin with restarting yourgamefollowed by restarting yourPC, as both are the most simple fixes to try and can sometimes solve specific game issues. If restarting your PC and game didn’t work, move on to the more advanced fixes below.
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How to verify Scum Steam Files
To verify the Steam files forScum, you must right-click on the game inside your Steam Library.Right-clickingScum will display a list of options. Ignore all of them except for the one calledProperties. Under the Properties tab for Scum, you can verify your Steam files by using the optionverify integrity of game filesunder theLocal Files tab. Verifying the integrity of game files for Scum will have the Steam app run a check for any missing files. If the check finds missing files, let it download, then relaunch the game when it finishes.
How to delete your Scum save game files
To delete your Scum save game files, you must navigate to the game’s Appdata folder. You can find the folder at an address like the one listed below:
Once you delete your saved game files, have Steam Verify the integrity of game files. After doing so, relaunch Scum, and it should launch as normal.
Update your graphics card driver
The final fix to try is to update your graphics card driver. You can update your graphics card by uninstalling your current driver using a program such asDDU. After uninstalling your graphics card driver, download the latest version from your card’s manufacturer. Nvidia users can find their drivers at sites such asNvidia Geforce, and AMD users can download their cards fromAMD.
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