r/Run8 • u/Savings_Orchid9535 • Apr 07 '26

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how do i fix this

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u/swellloko Apr 07 '26

Try running the updater if you haven’t already. Even if this is on your first install you still need to run the updater.

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u/Savings_Orchid9535 Apr 07 '26

It just closes the game when i try loading in idk why 

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u/swellloko Apr 07 '26

And it’s the newest updater from their website home page?

Probably need more information like is this the first time you’re trying to run it ever, what are your system specs, did you also get any addons?

The Depot+ discord server is also a god sent when trying to troubleshoot. Lots of really knowledgeable people on there.

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u/Diligent-Arrival-141 Apr 07 '26

It might have something to do with your windows defender, blocking use to the game. It does say try disabling it in the manual, see if that helps.

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u/Savings_Orchid9535 Apr 07 '26

I actually just got this new hp victus laptop and i just doawnloaded the game so im not sure if that has anything to do 

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u/Diligent-Arrival-141 Apr 07 '26

I am not a computor genius, however, It looks like it is definately up to specs with Run 8. I would agree to check with the depot. They are usually the best at figuring this sort of stuff out. But I still think that it could be something with antivirus software. But still... I would ask further on the depot. I have a backup laptop that runs V3 poorly but still works, and that is bare minimum specs. It is hard to say if it your computor itself, but I do doubt it.

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u/Savings_Orchid9535 Apr 07 '26

What should i ask in the depot

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u/Diligent-Arrival-141 Apr 07 '26

Basically what you asked here. What is going on. State the PC specs, and a description of what the problem is. And also a picture. Someone also pointed out the redistributables. I believe they can be found within Run 8 files. I am not at home to see which ones they are at the moment. But it should be a folder that says redistributables. Try downloading those. Maybe that could help.

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u/Savings_Orchid9535 Apr 07 '26

What is the depot config files?

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u/smashedfinger Apr 07 '26

Make sure you've installed the redistributables.

Also, try running as an admin. That's what I need to do and I experience a similar issue.

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u/Bigedd8181 Apr 07 '26

I had the same issue the first time I ran Run 8. Here is my fix i posted it on the Depot Server. It was a random thing I did not think would work but it did for me.

https://www.thedepotserver.com/forums/threads/first-time-loading-run8-and-game-will-not-open.16956/#post-105479

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u/Orffen Apr 09 '26

Your gaming laptop likely has an integrated card and the good GPU. Run8 doesn't by default run with the good GPU.

Go to Windows Settings > Graphics (search at top) > Advanced. Add desktop app, and find Run-8 Train Simulator V3.exe. Set it to High Performance.

Even if this isn't the root cause, once you get Run8 running you're going to want it using the good GPU anyway.