How To Fix Raft Has Stopped Working Error?

Raftplayers encounter the error "Stopped Working" when opening the game, restricting theiraccess to the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Raft Has Stopped Working Error?

This error is causedby the game not workingproperly. The reason for this may occur due to manyproblems. Possible causes of Raft Has Stopped Working error canbelistedas follows:

• The game may notbe running withadministratorprivileges.
• Windows version may notbe compatible.
• Game files maybeblocked.
• Drivers may notbe up-to-date or installed.
• Your Windows username canbe symbols or non-English characters.
• Windows may notbe up to date.
• Windows files maybe damaged.

The reasonslistedabove may cause us to encounter such errors. For this, you can reach the solution of theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow.

How To Fix Raft Has Stopped Working Error?

To fix this error, you can find the solution to theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow.

1-) Runas Administrator

Notauthorizing the gameasanadministrator may cause you to encounter "Stopped Working" error.

• Open the raft game file folder.
• Right click on the launcher icon of the Raft gameand click "Properties" for us to run itasadministrator.
• Click on the "Compatibility" option on the screen that opens, select "Run thisprogramasanadministrator."and click the "Apply"button.

After thisprocess, you can run the gameand check if theproblempersists.

2-) Change Compatibility Mode

If the Raft game is not compatible with your version of Windows, it may cause you to encounter "Stopped Working" error.

• Open the raft game file folder.
• Right click on the launcher icon of the Raft gameand click "Properties" for us to run itasadministrator.
• Click on the "Compatibility" option on the screen that opens.
• Then enable the "Compatibility mode in which thisprogram will run" option.
• Afteractivating the selection, select the latest versionand click the "Apply"button to check if theproblempersists. If theproblempersists, scroll down to theprevious versionand see if theproblempersists.

3-) Turn off Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

Toprotect data in memory from malware, we can disableprotectionby exception using the DEPplugin.

• In the start search screen, type "Adjust theappearanceandperformance of Windows"and open it.
• Turn on "Data Execution Prevention" in the menu.
• Select "Turn on DEP forall Windowsprogramsand services except those I have selected" on the screen that opens.
• Click the "Add"buttonbelow to select the Raft gameand click the "Apply"button.

4-) Check Game Frameworks

The lack of game frameworks on your computer can create various errors in the game. Therefore, your computer must have DirectX, .NET Framework, VCRedistapplications.

• Click to Download Current .NET Framework.
• Click to Download Updated VCRedist. (x64)
• Click to Download Updated VCRedist. (x86)
• Click to Download Current DirectX.

Afterperforming the update, you can restart your computerand run the gameand check if theproblempersists.

5-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

1. Open the Steamprogram.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Right click on the Raft game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
4. Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
5. Click on thebutton Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files We've Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

6-) Check Your Windows Username

You may encounter suchaproblem if your Windows username contains symbols or non-English characters. Check your Windows useraccount for that. If your username is not in English or contains symbols, you can eliminate theproblemby changing your username withasuitable character.

7-) Fix Windows Errors

The files in Windowsare damaged or corrupted, which can lead to various errors. For this, we will share two codeblocks with youand try to scanand repair damaged or corrupted files.

Doan SFC Scan

Damaged or corrupted files that occur in Windows files can cause many error codes. For this, we will tell youafew ways to solve theproblem.

• Type "cmd" in the start search screenand runasadministrator.
• Type "sfc /scannow" in the commandprompt screen that opensandpress enter.

After thisprocess, corrupted or damaged files willbe scannedand corrections willbe made. Do not shut down or restart your computer until theprocess is complete. After thisprocess, let'sperformanother suggestion.

DoaDISM Scan

• Type "cmd" in the start search screenand runasadministrator.
• Type the following commands in the commandprompt screen that opensandpress enter.
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After theprocess is completed successfully, you can restart your computerand check if theproblempersists.