Fix Valheim Stuttering in Windows 10
Valheim is one of the famous multiplayer games provided by Coffee Stain Studios. However, many Windows users are complaining that they are facing the problem of Valheim freezing on Windows 10 when launching the game on PC. If you are facing the same problem in this open world survival game, then you have come to the right place! We offer the perfect guide to help you fix Valheim stuttering with a complete set of troubleshooting solutions.
How to Fix Valheim Stuttering in Windows 10
If you are annoyed by Valheim stuttering on your Windows 10 computer. Here are a few possible reasons why you should analyze them carefully in order to sort out the problem.
- The PC does not meet the basic requirements of the game.
- Background apps are incompatible with the game.
- You are using an unverified driver version.
- The game's graphics settings are incorrectly configured.
- The presence of malware and viruses.
- The .NET platform and operating system have not been updated to the latest version.
- The DirectX version is not up to date.
- Overclocking
- Any misconfigured or corrupted game installation files also cause the problem.
- The Microsoft C++ Redistributables are not compatible with the game and PC.
Here are some possible troubleshooting methods to help you fix Valheim stuttering on Windows 10.
Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Steps
The following are some of the main methods for solving the problem.
1A. Make sure your PC meets the requirements of the game
If your PC does not meet the game requirements below, update your PC and see if you can fix the problem.
Here are the PC requirements expected for Forza Horizon 4.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS CPU Dual Core 2.6GHz or equivalent i5 3 GHz or better RAIN 4 GB 8 GB OS Windows 7 or later Windows 7 or later VIDEO CARD GeForce GTX 500 series or equivalent GeForce GTX 970 series or equivalent PIXEL SHADER 5,0 5.1 VERTEX SHADER 5,0 5.1 FREE DISK SPACE 1 GB 1 GB DEDICATED VIDEO RAM 512 MB 4096 MB
1B. Run Valheim as Administrator
If you have not granted administrator rights to the game Valheim, this can lead to conflict situations like the one we are discussing now. In this case, you can fix the stuttering in Valheim by following the instructions below.
1. Right-click the Valheim shortcut on your desktop, or navigate to the installation directory and right-click it.
2. Now select the Properties option.
3. Then go to the "Compatibility" tab and check "Run this program as an administrator".
4. Finally, click "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.
Check if you have fixed the discussed Valheim issue.
1C. Close background running tasks
If you run any other advanced game in the background besides Valheim, it will cause Valheim to stutter on your PC. Several background applications are consuming a lot of CPU resources, and if you want to fix this problem, close all other background programs and applications as instructed in our How to end a task in Windows 10 guide.
In addition, you are advised to disable startup programs on your Windows 10 PC. To accomplish the task, follow our guide 4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10.
1D. Enable game mode
The Game Mode option available on PC is used to prioritize and improve the gaming experience, and to reduce unnecessary interruptions. Game Mode gives priority access to resources for the games you play, while other apps running in the background get fewer resources. So follow the steps below to turn on Game Mode to optimize your gaming experience.
1. Press the Windows + I keys at the same time to open Settings.
2. Find the "Games" option as shown below in the system settings.
3. Select the Game Mode option in the left pane and turn on the Game Mode switch.
4. Once Game Mode is enabled on your PC, restart the game.
1E. Set Gameplay Priority High
The preference of an application or process tells the computer its importance and whether it should be given priority over others when allocating resources. The priority of each application is normal, except for the default system processes.
1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time to open the Task Manager.
2. Now find the Valheim process.
3. Then change the priority to High priority and check if it works.
Note. Change the priority with great care, as inadvertently changing the priority of a process can make your system very slow or unstable.
1 floor stop overclocking
Every high-end computer comes with an overclocking feature that helps you output more power than your specs you already have. Running a graphics card or processor faster than the default speed is referred to as overclocking. When this happens, your computer will reach its maximum temperature after a certain amount of time. The computer detects this and adjusts the clock speed to normal until it cools down. The clock speed increases again after they cool down. This increases the performance of your computer and helps a lot if you don't have a powerful computer.
Note. It should be noted that not all games support overclocking. The same applies to Walheim. So, you should try disabling all overclocking on your computer and try launching the game. If it starts normally, the problem is fixed.
1g Adjusting the appearance and performance of Windows
Here's how to fix Valheim's stuttering issue by tweaking your computer's appearance and performance.
1. Press the Windows key, type "Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows" and click "Open".
2. Enable the "Adjust for best performance" option, as shown in the figure.
1 hour Update your GPU drivers
Graphics drivers help heavy graphics and video processing applications simplify their tasks. If you encounter any conflicts while running a game like Valheim, make sure you are using updated device drivers as they act as a link between your PC hardware and operating system. Many users have suggested that updating drivers fixed Valheim's stuttering on Windows 10. To do this, read and follow the steps in our guide 4 Ways to Update Graphics Drivers on Windows 10.
1I. Update Windows
Also, if there are any errors on your PC, they can only be fixed after updating Windows. Microsoft releases regular updates to fix all of these bugs, thereby eliminating the stuttering in Valheim.
Hence, make sure you update your Windows operating system, and if there are any updates pending, check out our guide How to download and install the latest Windows 10 update.
After updating the Windows operating system, check if you can access the game without any problems.
Method 2: Verify the integrity of the game files
We have seen many instances where game files are either missing, corrupted, or have incomplete installations. Users may also experience Valheim freezing issue if they are interrupted by the update process or if the game files are moved. In this method, you will open Steam and use the built-in game integrity checker. It will be replaced if the application finds something.
Note. You must follow the same steps if you are using other publishing software.
Follow the instructions in our How to Verify the Integrity of Steam Game Files guide.
Note. You must follow similar steps if you are using other startup software.
Method 3: Disable In-Game Overlay
The Steam Overlay is a part of Steam that allows users to access their friends list, web browser, and allows for in-app purchases. This is an important tool, but sometimes it causes Valheim's stuttering problem. If you want to fix this problem, disable the Steam game overlay by following the instructions in our guide How to disable the Steam overlay in Windows 10.
4. Finally, restart the game and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Delete temporary files
Few users have suggested that clearing up disk space on PC helped them fix their Valheim stuttering issue. This will allow your computer to install new files when needed, which will help you resolve the issue.
If your computer has minimal available space that is causing Valheim to stutter, follow our 10 Ways to Free Up Hard Drive Space in Windows guide to help you clean up all the junk files on your computer.
Method 5: Update the .NET Framework
Many games have an auto-update feature for the .NET framework, so it will update automatically whenever an update is available. Otherwise, if your PC is prompted to update, you can manually install the latest version of the .NET Framework as described in our guide How to Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
Method 6: Update DirectX
To enjoy smooth media playback in Valheim, you must ensure that DirectX is installed and updated to the latest version. DirectX helps improve the visual experience of multimedia, especially in graphical games and applications. To do this, follow our guide How to update DirectX in Windows 10.
Now check if you can fix the stuttering in Walheim.
Method 7: Repair or reinstall the C++ Redistributable
Alternatively, you can try repairing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages to fix Valheim stuttering, as outlined in our guide How to Repair the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package.
If repairing the Microsoft C++ Visual Redistributable didn't fix the Valheim hanging issue, you'll have to reinstall the redistributable. Follow the instructions in our How to Reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable guide to install the packages again.
Method 8: Reinstall Valheim
Finally, if none of the above fixes the stuttering in Valheim, you might want to reinstall the game to fix the issue.
1. Press Windows Key + I at the same time to open Windows Settings.
2. Now click "App Settings".
3. Now find and click the game Valheim and select the "Uninstall" option.
4. After uninstalling the game, restart your computer.
5. Now download and install the game from the official website again .
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We hope this guide was helpful and you were able to fix the Valheim stuttering issue on your device. Let us know which method worked best for you. Feel free to contact us with your questions and suggestions through the comments section below.