"Mafia 2" - the second part of the famous saga aboutthe american mafia The new game was released in 2010, and at the moment the third part is being prepared for release. Despite the good optimization and democratic system requirements, many players often have problems with the launch and correct operation of the game. In this article you will learn why the "Mafia 2" does not start and how to fix possible errors.
System requirements
The first thing to check is compatibility.your configuration with system requirements from the developers. To run at low graphics quality settings, you need a 2-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, a GiFors 8600 video card or a similar one from AMD, and also 8 GB of hard disk space for game files. In addition, you must have the operating system "Windows" XP or newer.
For maximum graphics quality settingsyou will need a 4-core Intel or AMD processor, 3 GB of RAM, and a video card no worse than GiFors 9800. Non-compliance with system requirements is one of the reasons why Mafia 2 does not start. If all components fit or exceed power, then the reason lies elsewhere.
Required Software
To work correctly most games will requireavailability of a specific set of programs. The most standard of them include DirectX, Net.Framework, OpenGL, Microsoft C ++ and the like. If you use a licensed copy of the game "Mafia 2" from the store "Steam", then all the necessary software updates will be downloaded and installed automatically.
With the pirated version all the more difficult. You will have to search and install these programs yourself. It is recommended to download all software only from official sites of developers.
Conflict with the pirated version
If you decide not to spend money on licensinga copy, then you may have problems with antivirus installed on your computer. The fact is that hacked versions contain files that the antivirus assumes as a security risk and can block their operation. Most often, these files have the format exe, with which the launch of the game. Because of this, you do not start the "Mafia 2".
Open the quarantine folder in the antivirus andunlock all game related game files. However, if you are not sure of their reliability and safety of the downloaded piratki, it is better not to risk it. Find another build and try to install it. Do not lose sight of the fact that such assemblies may contain damaged files.
Integrity check
"Mafia 2" does not start due to damagedfiles - this may be the case when using the licensed version. In the game properties in the Steam service, select "Check the integrity of the cache." If the system finds damaged files or detects the absence of important ones, it will automatically update the game from the Internet.
Old drivers
For the correct operation of the game "Mafia 2" is necessaryinstall all the latest driver updates. In particular, drivers for a video card and a sound card must be updated. Obsolete can cause a black screen at startup or a complete lack of a game window. Download the new distribution package from the site of the video card manufacturer and install it. Before this, it is recommended to remove the old version.
Recommendations
To run the game "Mafia 2" on a weak computerset all the graphics settings to the minimum. You can also reduce the resolution of the game window in order to increase the number of frames per second. It is recommended to disable all third-party programs, browsers before starting the game. If this does not help, then additionally try to disable the antivirus program, which can block the work of the game "Mafia 2". Mods may affect the performance of the program. Keep track of the reliability of the source of downloaded add-ons.
