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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic not working on PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, but just like many other operating systems, sometimes Windows 10 has issues with older software.
Some users have reported that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is not working on Windows 10, so let’s try to fix that.
How do I fix Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on Windows 10?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a great game, however, since the game was released a while ago, it has some issues with newer operating systems such as Windows 10. Speaking of issues, users reported the following problems:
Compatibility issues are relatively common with every new operating system especially when it comes to older software. Speaking of which, Knights of the Old Republic was released back in 2003, so it’s expected to have some issues with Windows 10.
Users report that they are able to start the game, but when they want to load a saved game or start a new one the game just crashes to Windows.
If you’re having this issue you should know that there are a few things that you can do to fix it.
1. Try running the game in the compatibility mode
Since compatibility could be an issue, the first thing we’re going to try is running the game in compatibility mode. And here’s how to do that:
After making these changes, the game should start working again without any problems.
2. Disable Frame Buffer Effects and Soft Shadows
These are some old options that don’t work on newer platforms, so it’s best to disable them. To do this you need to do the following:
3. Set the CPU priority and affinity
The next thing we’re going to try, if you’re still unable to play Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on your Windows 10 PC, is to change the CPU priority and affinity. To do that, just follow these steps:
4. Uncheck the Read-only property of the game directory
After making this change, check if the issue still persists
5. Edit the game configuration file to run the game in Window mode
If you want to use another text editor, check out the best Notepad alternatives inthis article.
6. Run the SWUpdate file
If you’re having problems with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on your PC, the problem might be related to missing updates. However, you can easily fix that issue simply by running theSWUpdatefile.
This file is located in Knights of the Old Republic installation directory, by default, it’ssteam/steamapps/common/swkotor, and after running this file most problems with the game should be resolved.
7. Turn of Vsync and other graphics options
If you’re having problems with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the issue might be related to your video configuration. Many users reported that they had problems with Vsync, but after disabling this feature, the game started working again.
This is a rather simple solution, and several users reported that it works, so disable Vsync in the game and check if that solves the problem. If the issue still persists, try disabling other graphics options including shadows and grass.
8. Add Disable Vertex Buffer line to the swkotor.ini file
According to users, you can fix the problem with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic simply by modifying its configuration file. You can locateswkotor.iniin the game’s installation directory.
Once you locate the .ini file, open it with a text editor such asNotepad. Now enter the following line at the bottom:
Save changes and check if the problem still persists. If you’re using SLI, be sure to use onlySingle GPUforSLI Rendering Mode. To change this setting go toNvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings.
9. Change your graphics settings to maximum
If you’re having problems with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, you might be able to fix them simply by changing your settings.
Several users reported that they set their graphics settings to maximum and that solved the problem for them.
In addition to regular settings, you might want to enable additional settings as well and check if that solves the problem for you.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is an old game, and every computer should be able to run it at maximum settings without any problems, so you don’t have to worry about hardware power.
10. Reinstall the game
If you’re having issues with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, you might be able to fix them simply by reinstalling the game. To fix this issue, first, you need to uninstall the game from your PC.
If you want to remove all files and registry entries associated with the game, we suggest that you try using an uninstaller application.
There is plenty of greatuninstaller softwareavailable. These applications will completely uninstall the game and remove any leftover files preventing any future issues.
Now you just have to install the game again and the issue should be fixed. Several users reported that they installed the game on a different hard drive partition and that solved the problem for them, so be sure to try that as well.
If you want to remove any software leftovers from your Windows 10 PC, take a look at thisstep-by-step guide.
Solution 11 – Run the game as administrator
If problems with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic still occur, you might be able to fix them simply by running the game asadministrator. To run the game as an administrator, you need to do the following:
If the game is working well, you’ll need to repeat this solution every time you want to play it. You can also set the game to always run with administrative privileges. To do that, just follow these steps:
After doing that, the game will always start with administrative privileges and you shouldn’t have any issues. Several users reported that running the game as an administrator in Compatibility mode fixed the issue, so be sure to try that as well.
That’s it, some of these solutions should solve your problem with playing Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on Windows 10.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, just write them down in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
