World of Tanks crashes on startup - fixing errors. Error starting WoT: solutions Incompatibility wotlauncher what to do

Often players in World ofTanks a problem arises: a critical error occurs in the World of Tanks launcher. What is it and how to solve it - you ask. We will help you deal with the error when starting the game and if the application cannot continue.

In a nutshell, different actions can help deal with this problem: from having to reinstall the game to examining its registry and completely updating the Microsoft system files.

Important to rememberthat the game errors are saved in a file called WOTLauncher.log, which is located in the World of Tanks installation folder. Its standard path is C: \\ Games \\ World_of_Tanks.

So, let's turn first to the most popular method of fixing the problem. The error when starting World of tanks will disappear if you delete all game files to start from scratch. Then download the latest version of the World of Tanks client on your PC and reinstall it. But this does not give a 100% guarantee that the error will not occur again in World of Tanks.

If these simple steps did not help, look for solutions below.

World of Tanks not starting? Read on!

Problem # 1: Not Enough Free Hard Drive Space

Sometimes a user simply forgets to check if World of Tanks is enough for his client. Or he loads the disc just "I can't", updates the game client, and is surprised - an error constantly occurs when starting World of Tanks. The solution is simple - always keep 16GB of free disk space if you want to install or update a game. At the same time, if you install the game on more than one disk with your software, then make sure that there is enough space for Windows too.

Problem number 2: lack of admin rights.

If this is the problem, you will be saved by right-clicking on the game icon and selecting the item in Windows 7 "run as administrator", and in Windows XP "run as", and then select "administrator".

The problem is unknown

If you do not know what is the reason for a critical error in World of Tanks, then use the following tips.

First option.

Download a file with the name WoT_0.8.6_ru_install.rar from the official site of the game (or from a torrent) (its size is 5GB).

After that, you will find the WoT_internet_install_ru.exe file and the WoT_internet_install_ru folder.

The folder WoT_internet_install_ru will contain

• 141_launcher,
• 2718_client,
• 2719_86.2718_client,
• 277204_content_en.

You need the second, third and fourth files.

Create a World of Tanks folder wherever you want and click on the third of the above files.

It should work, and the World of Tanks error won't bother you.

If that doesn't work, try the following.

Option two.

Open the registry editor menu by pressing CTRL + R regedit enter.

• 0.21022.8
• 0.30304.0
• 0.30729.1
• 0.30729.4148

Change the key named Default to 9.0.30729.4148. Save and exit the editor.

After starting the game, the error should disappear.

The cause of the problem may lie in the installation of the game client or in its installer. So you need to check their integrity.

That is, World of Tanks error, inability to install, etc. may occur if you haven't fully downloaded the setup file. Then it makes sense to visit the World of Tanks website or dig around the Web to find the current version of the game and download it for yourself.

Client checksums are verified using Total Commander or MD5summer application. At the same time, that one thing that another is equally good for the full version and the updated one. When you download the checksum file, locate it in the folder with the installer or patch.

If you are using Total Commander, then do the following:

• Open the folder with the file that contains information about the checksum, click on it to start.
• You will see that a window has appeared that displays the progress of the check. Wait until the process is complete. Then there are two options: it may not give an error (which means that the client is intact and loaded whole), or errors will be found. To fix them, you will have to download the client installer again.

If you decide to use MD5summer:

• Select the file md5summer.exe and transfer it to the folder containing the downloaded checksum file and the game installer.
• Next, you will see a window with the application interface menu. Select among all the items the one called Verify sums
• Next, you have to select md5 and click on it.
• A window will appear showing the results of the verification process.
• The application has indicators: green if there are no errors, red if there are any. Then proceed as when using Total Commander

The official representative of Wargaming is also aware of the possibility of failures in the client's work, so in case the launcher does not work, an error does not allow World of Tanks to play normally, you can use the developers' advice.

You can download a graphics driver update to your PC. The latest version for the video card is located on the official sites of nVidia, Radeon or Intel. Take the time to get the latest update for your driver. Then a lot of nerves and forces will be saved.

If this did not fix the problem, then perhaps the solution lies in the need to install the latest version of DirectX, which is suitable for the OS used. You can download either a file that will automatically install the application on your PC, or an archive file.

For the normal functioning of World of tanks, you will need the following libraries installed: Visual C ++ 2008 (located on the Microsoft service, available for both 64-bit and 32-bit OS versions), Visual C ++ 2010, NET Framework, which requires you there were several versions at once: version 3.0, version 3.5, version 4.0. In addition to the fact that a World of tanks critical error may occur, there may also be interruptions in the functioning of the sound. To do this, update your audio driver.

Problems launching the Wargaming client

Unable to update client

If at startup you receive messages about the impossibility of updating the client, the impossibility of further working in it, etc., then do so.

Exit the game and search for wargaming.net, which is usually located on the C drive in the Users folder.

If you do not want to change the folder visibility settings, then use the already known TotalCommander.

After that, temporarily turn off your antivirus program.

Select the launcher, where in the settings menu, register the 6881st port for input connections.

Now you can activate your antivirus and check your PC. You can also create a new account in Windows and start the system on its behalf.

Unable to download update file via http

The next World of tanks error may occur due to the inability to download the update file via http. To solve this variant of the problem, perform the same actions as in the previous variant, starting from the point about using 6881 points for input connections.

If errors continue to pop up, your only option is to contact Wargaming support.

Enjoy your game in World of Tanks, and fewer startup errors!

Sometimes wotlauncher.exe and other EXE system errors can be related to problems in the Windows registry. Several programs can share the same wotlauncher.exe file, but when these programs are uninstalled or modified, sometimes orphaned (invalid) EXE registry entries are left behind.

Basically, this means that while the actual path to the file may have changed, its incorrect former location is still recorded in the Windows registry. When Windows tries looking up these incorrect file references (file locations on your PC), wotlauncher.exe errors can occur. In addition, malware infection may have corrupted the registry entries associated with World of Tanks. Thus, these invalid EXE registry entries need to be repaired to fix the root of the problem.

Manually editing the Windows registry to remove invalid wotlauncher.exe keys is not recommended unless you are PC service professional. Errors made while editing the registry can cause your PC to malfunction and cause irreparable damage to your operating system. In fact, even a single comma in the wrong place can prevent your computer from booting!

Because of this risk, we highly recommend using a trusted registry cleaner such as %% product %% (Developed by Microsoft Gold Certified Partner) to scan and repair any wotlauncher.exe-related registry problems. Using a registry cleaner automates the process of finding invalid registry entries, missing file references (like the one causing your wotlauncher.exe error), and broken links within the registry. Before each scan, a backup copy is automatically created, allowing you to undo any changes with one click and protecting you from possible damage to your computer. The best part is that fixing registry errors can dramatically improve system speed and performance.

Warning: Unless you are an experienced PC user, we do NOT recommend manually editing the Windows registry. Incorrect use of the Registry Editor can lead to serious problems and require you to reinstall Windows. We do not guarantee that problems resulting from incorrect use of Registry Editor can be fixed. Your use of the Registry Editor is at your own risk.

To manually repair your Windows registry, first you need to create a backup by exporting a portion of the registry related to wotlauncher.exe (eg.World of Tanks):

1. Click the button To begin.
2. Enter " command" at search bar ... DO NOT PRESS YET ENTER!
3. Holding the keys CTRL-Shift on the keyboard, press ENTER.
4. A dialog box for access will be displayed.
5. Click on Yes.
6. The black box opens with a blinking cursor.
7. Enter " regedit" and press ENTER.
8. In the Registry Editor, select the wotlauncher.exe-related key (eg.World of Tanks) you want to back up.
9. On the menu File select Export.
10. In the list Save to select the folder where you want to save the World of Tanks backup key.
11. In field File name enter a name for your backup file, such as "World of Tanks Backup".
12. Make sure the box Export range value selected Selected branch.
13. Click on Save.
14. The file will be saved with extension .reg.
15. You now have a backup of your wotlauncher.exe-related registry entry.

The next steps for manually editing the registry will not be described in this article, as they can most likely damage your system. If you would like more information on manually editing the registry, please see the links below.

The first difficulties can begin at the stage of the game launcher. If after launching the launcher crashes, you will need to configure it correctly.

1. Delete the Updates and Wargaming.net folders from the Windows system folders: XP C: \\ Documents and Settings \\ UseName \\ Local Setings \\ temp, Vista and Win 7 C: \\ Users \\ UserName \\ AppData \\ Local \\ Temp
2. Launch the launcher again, specifying port 6881 and using a torrent connection.
3. Add the game to the firewall and antivirus exceptions (if you use a standard firewall, this is done right in the launcher settings).

Launcher freezes, the gear is spinning

If you see a similar picture, try the following:

The game crashes after clicking "Play"

Launcher started normally, but when you press the "Play" button does not start or the game client crashes? The following options are possible.

System requirements do not fit

While WoT does well on older PCs, there are minimum requirements that the game won't launch without. Only computer upgrade will help.

Incorrect graphics settings

Crashes are possible if you used graphics settings higher than the computer can handle. Difficulties can begin both during the battle and at the very start of the game.
For the solution, choose a more conservative graphical setting, starting with the recommended settings.

Rights and compatibility issues

Security systems in newer operating systems (Vista and newer) do not always give games a comfortable running environment. Try to run Tanks with administrator rights and in compatibility mode.

1. Right-click on the WoT shortcut and select "Properties".
2. Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
3. We set the level of rights and check various compatibility modes.

The drivers for the video card are not suitable

To run the game correctly and ensure good performance, be sure to take care of installing drivers on your graphics card.

1. Visit the NVIDIA or AMD / ATI website to find a driver for your device.
2. Select your video card model from the list on the site.
3. Download the full installer (we do not recommend using the update).
4. Install the drivers.

Missing Windows system components

A lot of auxiliary programs are required for Tanks to work correctly. If they are not present on the computer, it will not work to start World of Tanks. Let's briefly go through the components necessary for launch (link).

Individual case

If all the above recommendations did not help, to resolve the issue, you should contact the Wargaming.net support forum. To get an accurate solution, be as informative as possible when making your application.

• pC configuration;
• under what circumstances the game crashes;
• what have already been tried for the solution;

We hope that these methods will allow you to resolve the issue of the client's departure and help you enjoy the game of Tanks to the fullest. If none of this helped, try deleting it and again, or write in the comments, we will try to help you.