Fix for Empire Total War Crash
Some game players may experience game crashes after 20 turns in the campaign. Empire Total War crashes on the desktop and displays an error.
What should I do to fix this problem?
1. Reinstall the game and Steam
2. Fix Incorrect Registry Settings
3. Update your drivers
4. Change CPU affinity
5. Set a higher priority for the game
6. Reinstall DirectX
7. Verify the integrity of the game cache
Reinstall the game and Steam
To fix the game crash, reinstall both the game and Steam. To do so, click Start | Dashboard | Programs | Uninstall a program.
Fix incorrect registry settings
This game stores your settings and user statistics in the registry. Accidentally closing the game may result in a crash due to incorrect or missing information. That is why you need to check all this information and correct it according to the needs and requirements.
There are two options for you: modify the registry manually, or else use a registry cleaner. Use a world renowned and reputable Registry Cleaner and PC Optimizer.
Update your drivers
Update your drivers to fix game crashes. Visit the websites of the graphics card and sound card manufacturers and search for the latest version of an appropriate driver by its serial/model number.
Change CPU affinity
For multi-core users, make sure CPU Affinity is set to both CPU 0 and CPU 1. It will make better use of the different cores and fix Empire Total War crashing.
1. Minimize the game temporarily.
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
3. Select Start Task Manager.
4. Click the Processes tab.
5. Right click on the game and select Set Affinity.
6. Mark both checkboxes (CPU 0 and CPU 1) as checked.
7. Click OK. Close Task Manager.
Set higher priority for the game
Setting the highest priority may resolve the issue. Follow the steps below to do so:
1. Minimize the game temporarily.
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
3. Select Start Task Manager.
4. Click the Processes tab.
5. Right-click on the game and select Set Priority | High.
Reinstall DirectX
Empire Total War requires Microsoft DirectX to be installed to function properly. Corrupted DirectX installation can cause Empire Total War to crash. Reinstall DirectX by downloading its setup from the Microsoft website.
Verify game cache integrity
Using Steam, check the game cache for missing or corrupted files. This can help fix Empire Total War crash.
1. Close the game.
2. Open Steam.
3. Right click on the Empire Total War game from the My Games tab.
4. Select the Properties option.
5. Click the Local Files tab.
6. Click the Verify Game Cache Integrity button to start the process.
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