Failed to initialize renderer. Your display does not support the selected resolution. Please set a different resolution in Skyrim’s Launcher under ‘Display Settings’.”
The following is the error you may often run into while playing the Skyrim game, the reason being that the resolution in which you are trying to display it in is not correct. The problem may arise either due to some error in the game itself or there might be some error in the very graphic driver of your hardware i.e. it may be Unupdated or carry corrupted files , and thus the game is unable to read it.
When the game is being installed in your computer it accesses your video Card whether it can initialize its Files into it and also checks if it holds the actual required tech, so basically when it is unable to read your video card in some way or the other an error is being displayed on your screen. So Possible error response may include:
-Failed to initialise render
– failed to init render module
So now that we are aware of the error, we have some possible solutions for you to resolve the issue, in the following article.
SOLUTION 1 – POWER CYCLING YOUR COMPUTER
Power cycling refers to the very process of rebooting your computer i.e. shutting it down and then on it again. You can proceed it simply by shutting down the system, removing connected wires if any .followed by Removing the battery of your computer, and then place it again.
Restart the computer by switching it on, pressing the start button for a while – 2 to 3 seconds, and waiting for it to reinitialise its software and files.
When we reboot the system it helps it in reviving its configurational parameters and resolving any unupdated or pending modules.
So, after it properly opens up again connect your program again to the system and check if the issue is resolved.
SOLUTION 2 – INSTALLING AND UPDATING THE MODS OR LATEST PATCHES
Mod is derived from the word “modifying” , thus in terns of following context “modifying the game”. Using the mod feature the player is free to modify certain charecteristics or aspects of the game such as objects, characters etc. Therefore, sometimes these modifications may cause problems in launching the game, use of mod creates error since it alters the original files or the core system of the program, so if you are facing an error it is advised to remove any later added mod and restarting of the game.
Still if the program displays an error, try visiting the official page and install the latest updated patches, it may help you in fixing bugs, if any. Further after updating it, restart the system again and launch the game to check.
SOLUTION 3 – LAUNCHING IN WINDOWED MOD
The windowed mode option available to the user allows him to open the game or the program in a window that is resizable just like any other application on the system. Thus a windowed mode might be the solution for you!
You simply need to follow the given steps,
Step 1- open the Skyrim launcher and select the “OPTIONS” option on the mainscreen.
Step 2- a dialogue box appears on the screen next, check mark the “ Windowed mode” option in the bottom left corner of it.
Step 3- As soon as you click on the “Apply” ,the system will automatically apply the changes made in the program. Soon after it try launching the game again.
Note : You can also try altering the resolution and check, also some times checking and then unchecking the windowed mode option has shown to give solution to the problem.
SOLUTION 4 – DELETING GAME FILES
Before blaming the device driver, we can try deleting some game preferences and relaunching the game. The game directly builds and creates new default files in the absence of any game preferences whdn the game is relaunched.
You need to follow the given steps,
Step 1 – close the complete game and search for where you have installed the Steam in the directory and remove “appcache” Folder, ( Don’t worry as discussed earlier on relaunching the game will create new defaults)
Step 2- Now move to Skyrim directory,
This pc< Documents < My Games <Skyrim
Step 3 – now delete these two files,
( Skyrim.ini and Skyrimprefs.ini )
Next, shutdown the system and relaunch the program and check if the error is still showing up.
SOLUTION 5 – UPDATING GRAPHIC DRIVERS
The graphic card can be updated either manually or automatically.
So now since we have tried it all finally its time to recheck if there is any fault with with the graphic card of your system since it plays very important role in communication that takes place between the video card of the computer and the game or the program. So if the graphic card of your system is outdated or missing ,you may receive an error message as soon as the game is launched.
Firstly, in the manual method you need to visit the manufacturer’s official site of that of your graphic card. Next, find the suitable drive which is compatible with your Windows OS and processor type, and install it in your computer.
NOTE – the following method may require assistance of a professional as it is required to made sure that files you are installing do not hold any unwanted attachments or bugs, also it may take time and some specific computer skills.
Secondly, if you can choose to go by automatic method
Also before updating, we can try installing the default drivers.
- Get your system in the Safe Mode, type “msc” In the dialogue box and proceed. Find Display Adapter, right click on your adapter and click on Uninstall device to select it.
- Get your computer back to the normal mode and press Window + R, type “msc” in the dialogue box and proceed by pressing enter. If the default drivers are still not installed, right click in any empty space and select “ Scan for hardware changes” . Check again if the game has started working.
- Still not starting? Do not worry, carry on.
Ad already discussed above either do it manually or automatically.
Thus if you choose to go for automatic update, you may allow Windows to itself download or install the latest version on its on
By first reaching “ Update driver” and searching for “Search automatically for updated driver software”
