Ib, based on 2D exploration, is an adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery. It’s quite affordable at $5.5 and has a “very positive” review rating. Developed using RPG Maker 2000, the game is published by Kouri for Windows PCs. You can check out the gameplay on YouTube.
Some players have reported startup crashes on consoles and PCs. If you encounter this frustrating issue, follow these troubleshooting steps to fix it.
How to Troubleshoot IB Startup Crash, Bugs, and Other Issues on Console and PC
It’s quite common to face these issues, and this guide helps you fix them manually until the developer rolls out a patch update. Follow the instructions below to troubleshoot.
Causes of IB Crashing
The game developers have optimized the game to run stable on your PC’s hardware and frequently update it. However, crashes can occur due to missing or outdated drivers, corrupted files, overlay app issues, or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable issues.
How to Fix IB Startup Crash, Bugs, and Troubleshooting on Console and PC
Before proceeding, make sure to follow these troubleshooting steps carefully to avoid conflicts or confusion. Here’s a guide to follow:
IB System Requirements
To run the game efficiently, your system needs to meet certain hardware and software requirements. Check for updates on the game’s support page.
Minimum System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 2 GB
- Graphics: OpenGL-compliant video card
- DirectX Version 12
- Storage: 400 MB of available space
Upgrade Your Graphics Driver in Windows
It’s essential to upgrade your GPU driver as manufacturers push updates to support new games.
Using Device Manager:
- Open Device Manager via Windows Search or by running Windows Run (shortcut key: Windows + R), then type devmgmt.msc.
- Expand the Display Adapter section to find your GPU driver.
- Right-click on the Graphics Driver, choose Properties and select Search automatically for drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation if an update is found.
Alternative: Update graphics from Windows Update
- Open Windows Settings.
- Navigate to System and Security, then Windows Update.
- Click Check for Updates and install any available updates.
Manually install the graphics driver.
Check for the latest updates on the driver support pages for Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD:
Reinstall the graphics.
Uninstall the device driver from Device Manager and follow the graphics driver installation guide mentioned above to reinstall.
Update your Epic Game Launcher
Anti-choice systems may create conflicts. Reinstalling or updating the Epic Launcher might help resolve issues.
- Open the Epic Game Launcher.
- Click the Profile Icon in the upper-right corner, navigate to Settings, and install any available updates or restart as needed.
Run the game as an administrator.
- Right-click the game icon and choose Run as an administrator. Confirm at any UAC prompts.
Run IB as an administrator by default.
- Open Windows Search, search for IB, right-click on it, choose Properties, and then the Compatibility tab.
- Check Run this program as an administrator, then click Apply and OK.
Delete temporary files and folders in Windows
Programs often store temporary files that can slow down your computer. Deleting these files can boost performance.
Using Windows Run:
- Press Windows + R, type temp, and delete all files in the temporary files folder.
Using disc cleanup:
- Search for Disc Cleanup in Windows Start, choose the drive, and select the files to delete.
Verify the game files on Steam
- Open Steam, navigate to the Library, right-click IB, choose Properties, and then Local Files.
- Click on Verify the integrity of the game file.
Close the background tasks
Restrict background apps to save resources. Navigate to Windows Settings, then Apps, and control which apps run in the background.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most startup crashes and bugs in IB. If you have any other tips or tricks, feel free to share them in the comments!