Alright, you’re trying to get Silent Hill 2 Remake to work, but it’s crashing. That’s annoying. The “Unreal Process Has Crashed” error seems to be a common headache for many players. But don’t worry, I’ve got a list of steps that might help. Follow them closely and see if it solves the problem.
Table of Contents
- Solution 1: Check DirectX Versions
- Solution 2: Restart Your Computer
- Solution 3: Run as Administrator
- Solution 4: Disable Full-Screen Optimization
- Solution 5: Verify Game Files
- Solution 6: Allow Game in Antivirus and Firewall
- Solution 7: Update Graphics Drivers
- Solution 8: Run Game on Dedicated GPU
- Solution 9: Update Windows
- Solution 10: Install Visual C++ Redistributables
- Solution 11: Unplug Unnecessary Devices
- Solution 12: Turn Off Overlays
- Solution 13: Clean Boot
- Solution 14: Adjust Virtual Memory
- Solution 15: Update BIOS
- Solution 16: Lower Game Settings
- Solution 17: Reinstall the Game
Solution 1: Check DirectX Versions
Go into your Steam library, right-click the game, select “Properties,” and under the launch options, try using different DirectX versions. Start with -dx11, then try -dx12, or -d3d11. If one doesn’t work, move on to the next.
Solution 2: Restart Your Computer
This sounds basic, but sometimes a fresh restart clears up conflicts.
Solution 3: Run as Administrator
- Head back to Steam, right-click the game, select “Manage,” then “Browse Local Files.” Find the .exe file for Silent Hill 2, right-click, and select “Properties.” Under the Compatibility tab, check “Run this program as an administrator.”
- Try launching the game from here instead of Steam.
- If that doesn’t work, switch compatibility modes to Windows 8 or 7.
Solution 4: Disable Full-Screen Optimization
In the same Compatibility tab, check the box for “Disable Full-Screen Optimization.”
If it still crashes, you can uncheck this later.
Solution 5: Verify Game Files
Back in Steam, right-click the game again, go to “Properties,” then “Installed Files.” Click “Verify integrity of game files.”
It will scan and repair any corrupted or missing files.
Solution 6: Allow Game in Antivirus and Firewall
Make sure your antivirus isn’t blocking the game. Go to your antivirus settings (whether it’s Avast, Norton, or Windows Defender) and allow Silent Hill 2 through. For Windows Defender:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security.
- Under Virus & Threat Protection, select Manage ransomware protection.
- Add Silent Hill 2’s .exe file to the exceptions list.
Do the same for your Windows Firewall:
- Open Control Panel, go to System & Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
- Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
- Add Silent Hill 2.
Solution 7: Update Graphics Drivers
Go to the website for your GPU (NVIDIA or AMD), download the latest drivers, and choose the “Clean Installation” option. This removes old driver versions, which could be causing issues.
Solution 8: Run Game on Dedicated GPU
Go to Graphics Settings in Windows, click Browse, and add Silent Hill 2’s .exe file. Set it to “High Performance” to force it to run on your dedicated GPU instead of integrated graphics.
Solution 9: Update Windows
Ensure you’re running the latest version of Windows. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.
Solution 10: Install Visual C++ Redistributables
Download and install the latest Visual C++ files from Microsoft’s website. (Both x64 and x86 versions)
Solution 11: Unplug Unnecessary Devices
Sometimes extra USB devices (controllers, external drives) cause conflicts. Unplug everything except essentials and try launching the game again.
Solution 12: Turn Off Overlays
Disable overlays from apps like Steam, Discord, and GeForce Experience. These can interfere with game performance. In Steam, right-click the game, select “Properties,” then uncheck “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game.”
Solution 13: Clean Boot
If none of the above works, perform a clean boot.
- Open System Configuration (type it in the search bar).
- Go to the Services tab and check Hide all Microsoft services, then click Disable all.
- Restart your PC.
Solution 14: Adjust Virtual Memory
Increase your virtual memory.
- Type View Advanced System Settings into the search bar.
- Under Performance, click Settings, then go to the Advanced tab and select Change.
- Uncheck Automatically manage paging file size, and select a custom size (1.5x your RAM for initial size, 3x for maximum).
Solution 15: Update BIOS
Go to your manufacturer’s website and find the latest BIOS for your model. Follow their instructions closely.
Solution 16: Lower Game Settings
If you can launch the game but experience crashes during play, lower the graphics settings (turn off V-Sync, set presets to medium or low).
Solution 17: Reinstall the Game
As a final step, uninstall and reinstall the game. Try installing it on a different drive (like an SSD) for better performance.
One of these should work. If not, there might be deeper system issues at play. Let me know how it goes!