Trying to launch the game, but nothing happens

Pixelslick · Aug 8th 2023

I installed everything exactly as I was guided, I've tried launching the game twice now and all that happens is the launcher will show "Patching" for a few seconds then disappear, and nothing else will happen, the server log doesnt show anything, no window opens, nothing happens.

**chomp** · Aug 8th 2023

Have a read of this and try the steps: https://hub.sp-tarkov.com/faq-…top-specified-cast-is-no/

Pixelslick · Aug 9th 2023

Tried all of that. I'll clarify that I don't even get an error message, not in the console, not in the launcher, when I click the 'Start Game' button in the launcher, absolutely nothing happens, it just flashes "Patching" on the screen for a couple seconds and then nothing.

**chomp** · Aug 9th 2023

Do you use AVG? some a/v likes to remove key SPT files.

Pixelslick · Aug 10th 2023

nope, i use malwarebytes

Legend · Aug 11th 2023

i have the same issue i have did everything and my virus stuff is not even on i dont know what to do

Amogus_haze · Aug 11th 2023

for me i have to wait a few seconds after the server started and then i open the launcher, or just restart the launcher after the server started

Legend · Aug 11th 2023

ya i have did that and reinstalled it so many times now idk what to do

EddieG_333 · Aug 12th 2023

Have you tried using SPT-AKI-INSTALLER?

File

SPT-INSTALLER

Simple installer for SPT, fully automated

CWX

Jul 18th 2024

Highly recommended to get the game up and running in minutes with the click of one button.

Just follow the instructions carefully.

Amogus_haze · Aug 12th 2023

What version of the spt aki installer did you use ?

Try an older one.

I had an issue with one of the versions, it didnt allow me to download all files causing the game not to start

Shaolindragon5 · Aug 12th 2023

got it all downloaded. It said happy playing. now I try to launch it and it says Default sever 'SPT-AKI' is not available

Pixelslick · Aug 14th 2023

Quote from EddieG_333

Have you tried using SPT-AKI-INSTALLER?

File

SPT-INSTALLER

Simple installer for SPT, fully automated

CWX

Jul 18th 2024

Highly recommended to get the game up and running in minutes with the click of one button.
Just follow the instructions carefully.

yeah this is how ive installed the game

Quad Damage · Aug 14th 2023

Tried multiple times yesterday and had the same problem - all seems to go ok - launch server, then after waiting for a reasonable amount of time launch launcher - setup account (tried all different types) - it seems to launch, the Tarkov loading screen appears for a brief instant then closes - back to launcher.

impact83 · Aug 14th 2023

i installed SPT over the auto installer, but i had to start (the installer) it as admin. otherwise it would not download the needet files. 3.6.1 it is. maybe give it a shot

Quad Damage · Aug 14th 2023

Quote from impact83

i installed SPT over the auto installer, but i had to start (the installer) it as admin. otherwise it would not download the needet files. 3.6.1 it is. maybe give it a shot

Trying as Admin - will post back if successful.

Quad Damage · Aug 14th 2023

Failed again - I tried running the SPT Auto installer as Admin - everything went correctly AFAIK. Started Server, waited, launched the Laucher - setup a new profile (EOD) and launched - loading screen flashed up then closed - launcher appeared again.

Tried without firewall, without anti virus and also manually patched - none of these things have worked. The last SPT I have is from Jan 2022 - it works fine - just no Lighthouse or Streets

impact83 · Aug 14th 2023

Quote from Quad Damage

Failed again - I tried running the SPT Auto installer as Admin - everything went correctly AFAIK. Started Server, waited, launched the Laucher - setup a new profile (EOD) and launched - loading screen flashed up then closed - launcher appeared again.
Tried without firewall, without anti virus and also manually patched - none of these things have worked. The last SPT I have is from Jan 2022 - it works fine - just no Lighthouse or Streets

When u start server.. is the cmd window showing and says server runs.. have fun.? This window needs to be shown, and hjave to stay. if not.. the server is not running and its useless to start launcher. (Dumb question but..just to be sure)

Also

.NET Framework 4.7.2

.NET Runtime 6
installed? Windows updates done?

a look inside spt-aki-installer log file?

GPU driver?

I installed SPT rn, and for me it works .. otb

Quad Damage · Aug 14th 2023

Quote from impact83

When u start server.. is the cmd window showing and says server runs.. have fun.? This window needs to be shown, and hjave to stay. if not.. the server is not running and its useless to start launcher. (Dumb question but..just to be sure)

Also
.NET Framework 4.7.2
.NET Runtime 6
installed? Windows updates done?

a look inside spt-aki-installer log file?
GPU driver?

I installed SPT rn, and for me it works .. otb

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Yeah - .NET Framework refreshed yesterday before I attempted. GPU about a weekago and WIn11 uptodate.

I have ditched the logs - with the folder - will try again when the next version comes out.

Thanks for your help - cheers my man!

Quad Damage · Aug 14th 2023

Quote from impact83

When u start server.. is the cmd window showing and says server runs.. have fun.? This window needs to be shown, and hjave to stay. if not.. the server is not running and its useless to start launcher. (Dumb question but..just to be sure)

Also
.NET Framework 4.7.2
.NET Runtime 6
installed? Windows updates done?

a look inside spt-aki-installer log file?
GPU driver?

I installed SPT rn, and for me it works .. otb

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Actually, just checked - I haven't delete the install this time - Which log file do you mean (location) thanks

impact83 · Aug 14th 2023

Quote from Quad Damage

Actually, just checked - I haven't delete the install this time - Which log file do you mean (location) thanks

directly in the game folder.. mine says "spt-aki-installer_20230814.log" yours should be similar. Look inside and see if there is any errors or something

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