- Make sure to click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to checkmark it.
- Then click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
- Once done, try running the game again.
3. Update GPU Drivers
An outdated graphics card driver can cause issues with the startup of plenty of programs and most importantly with PC games as they require additional graphics resources.
- Press Windows + X keys to open the Quick Start Menu.
- Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Display adapters.
- Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re using.
- Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
- If there is an update available, it’ll automatically download & install the latest version.
- Once done, restart the system to apply changes, and check if that fixes the issue.
4. Update the Game
Sometimes an outdated game patch version can also cause issues with the startup or performance. To do so:
- Open the Steam client > Go to the Library of games.
- Here, you need to click on the F1 2021 game to select it from the left sidebar.
- If the Update button is showing then click on it to install the latest patch of the game.
- Wait for the latest patch update to be installed completely.
- Finally, click on the Play button to enjoy.
You should not encounter the F1 2021 keeps crashing issue on your PC anymore. However, if you’re still receiving the same, check out the next method.
5. Verify Integrity of Game Files
If the installed game files are either corrupted or missing for some unexpected reason then make sure to simply check for the integration of the game files and try repairing them by following the steps below:
- Open the Steam client on your PC.
- Click on Library > Right-click on F1 2021 from the installed games list.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Here you’ll have to click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, restart your PC, and then check for the startup crashing issue.
6. Install the latest Visual C++ Redistributables
Make sure to download and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables on your Windows computer to run programs properly. You can grab it here. Even if you’ve already installed the Visual C++ Redistributables then install the latest version for sure.
7. Update DirectX Version (Windows OS Build)
An outdated Windows OS build not only bring multiple issues or compatibility issues but also doesn’t allow the DirectX to run properly. So, you should update the Windows OS build to easily update the DirectX version too as it comes preloaded with the system updates.
- Press Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
- Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.
- If there is a feature update available, select Download and install.
- Wait for some time until the update gets completed.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes immediately.
8. Disable Windows Defender and Firewall Program
If you feel that somehow the antivirus program or the firewall program is blocking the game files to run properly then make sure to disable both the security protection programs temporarily to check if that helps you or not.
- Click on the Start menu > Type Control Panel and click on it.
- Now, type firewall in the search box > Click on Windows Firewall.
- From the left pane, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
- Make sure to select Turn off Windows Firewall for all the Private, Domain, and Public Network Settings.
Now, you’ll have to disable the Windows Defender antivirus protection by following the steps below:
- Head over to the Windows Settings > Privacy and Security.
- Now, go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
- Click on Manage settings >Then turn off the Real-time Protection option.
- Once done, make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.
Now, you should be able to fix the F1 2021 keeps crashing issue on your Windows PC. If not, follow the next method.
By performing a clean boot on your Windows computer, you’ll be able to fix multiple issues with the startup programs or startup crashing in most cases. To do that:
- Press Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
- Now, type msconfig and hit Enter to open the System Configuration window.
- Go to the Services tab > Enable the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
- Check all the services from the list and click on Disable all.
- Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
- Now, click on the Startup tab > Click on Open Task Manager.
- Under the Startup tab from the Task Manager interface, click on the particular tasks which are enabled for startup boot > Click on Disable.
- Make sure to select and disable one by one.
- Once done, restart your PC to apply changes.
That’s it, guys. We hope you’ve found this guide helpful. For further queries, you can comment below.
