{"id":22653,"date":"2021-06-01T05:47:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T05:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=22653"},"modified":"2025-10-16T22:12:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T22:12:17","slug":"fix-valheim-freezing-and-stuttering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-valheim-freezing-and-stuttering\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Valheim freezing and stuttering on a Windows 10 PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valheim is undoubtedly among the most popular open-world survival games right now. Although the game is still in the early access stage, it has already built a huge fan base, with many people praising its exciting and unique features. However, Valheim isn\u2019t perfect as you are likely to experience some issues while playing it, which has become a major challenge to many players.<\/p>\n<p>Freezing and stuttering, which sometimes result in crashing, are among the most common problems you might encounter. Valheim\u2019s developers, Iron Gate Studios, are yet to address these issues. So, you need to find some troubleshooting methods to apply before that happens. In today\u2019s post, we will show you how to fix Valheim crashes in Windows 10. Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Is Valheim Crashing?<\/h2>\n<p>Valheim might crash due to any of these reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missing or corrupted game files<\/li>\n<li>Outdated graphics drivers<\/li>\n<li>Outdated OS software<\/li>\n<li>Aggressive third-party antivirus software<\/li>\n<li>Too many apps running in the background<\/li>\n<li>Failure to meet Valheim\u2019s system requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The game\u2019s minimum requirements are as follows:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 4 GB of RAM<\/li>\n<li>Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar<\/li>\n<li>Graphics card: GeForce GTX 500 series or similar<\/li>\n<li>Storage: 1 GB of available space<\/li>\n<li>DirectX: Version 11<\/li>\n<li>Network: Reliable internet connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The recommended requirements are listed below:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or later<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 8 GB of RAM<\/li>\n<li>Processor: i5 3GHz<\/li>\n<li>DirectX: Version 11<\/li>\n<li>Graphics card: GeForce GTX 970 series or similar<\/li>\n<li>Storage: 1 GB of available space<\/li>\n<li>Network: Reliable internet connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Stop Valheim From Freezing on a Windows 10 PC<\/h2>\n<p>If your computer meets the above requirements but you still experience<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-pc-is-stuttering-every-few-seconds\/\"> freezing and stuttering issues<\/a>, then apply the fixes below. However, we suggest that you first restart your machine and see if the problem disappears. If it doesn\u2019t, start troubleshooting the issue.<\/p>\n<h2>Close Unnecessary Applications<\/h2>\n<p>Many background apps consume plenty of CPU power and memory resources, severely affecting your computer\u2019s performance. This might lead to frequent crashes while playing Valheim.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow the steps below to close unnecessary background apps on your PC:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the Ctrl + Shift + Esc combination to bring up the Task Manager.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bring-up-task-manager.png\" alt=\"Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager.\" width=\"669\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bring-up-task-manager.png 669w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bring-up-task-manager-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bring-up-task-manager-560x500.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Under the Processes tab, click on one background app and select End task at the bottom.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/end-process-task-manager.png\" alt=\"Click on a background app and end it.\" width=\"670\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/end-process-task-manager.png 670w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/end-process-task-manager-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/end-process-task-manager-560x499.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Repeat step 2 for every unnecessary background app.<\/li>\n<li>Close the Task Manager and reboot your machine.<\/li>\n<li>Relaunch Valheim and check if the problem has been removed from your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Run Valheim as an Administrator<\/h2>\n<p>Many video games crash randomly when they don\u2019t have the required permissions to run on your PC. If that\u2019s the case, then running Valheim as an administrator might resolve your problem.<\/p>\n<h3>Here is how to go about it:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Steam and go to the LIBRARY tab.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on Valheim and select Manage. Then choose \u201cBrowse local files\u201d to open the game\u2019s installation folder.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on Valheim\u2019s .exe file and choose Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Switch to the Compatibility tab and click on the option that says \u201cRun this program as an administrator\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Apply button at the bottom and then select OK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the problem reoccurs, move down to the next fix below.<\/p>\n<h2>Update Windows<\/h2>\n<p>An outdated Windows system is usually more vulnerable to bugs, compatibility issues, and crashes as it lacks the latest patches and security features.<\/p>\n<h3>You can easily update your Windows system by following these instructions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win + I shortcut to open the Settings app.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/settings-app-3.png\" alt=\"Run the Settings app on your PC.\" width=\"1030\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/settings-app-3.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/settings-app-3-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/settings-app-3-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/settings-app-3-1024x801.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/settings-app-3-560x438.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select Update &amp; Security.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/navigate-update-security.png\" alt=\"Click on Update &amp; Security.\" width=\"1030\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/navigate-update-security.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/navigate-update-security-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/navigate-update-security-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/navigate-update-security-1024x801.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/navigate-update-security-560x438.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When a new window opens, click \u201cCheck for updates\u201d on the right pane.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26543 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-check-for-updates-1.png\" alt=\"Select \u201cCheck for updates\u201d on the right pane.\" width=\"1030\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-check-for-updates-1.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-check-for-updates-1-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-check-for-updates-1-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-check-for-updates-1-1024x801.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/click-check-for-updates-1-560x438.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Wait for Windows to download the updates.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wait-while-windows-updates.png\" alt=\"Wait for the update download process to complete.\" width=\"1031\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wait-while-windows-updates.png 1031w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wait-while-windows-updates-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wait-while-windows-updates-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wait-while-windows-updates-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wait-while-windows-updates-560x438.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now restart your device and then check if the issue has been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Run Valheim in Compatibility Mode for Windows 7<\/h2>\n<p>Some players reported that running Valheim in compatibility mode for Windows 7 had enabled them to eliminate the endless crashes.<\/p>\n<h3>Here is how to do the same on your device:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the game\u2019s installation folder and right-click on its .exe file.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Properties and then open the Compatibility tab.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Compatibility mode section and click on \u201cRun this program in compatibility mode for\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Select Windows 7 from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Apply and then click on the OK button.<\/li>\n<li>Launch Valheim and see if the issue persists.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Verify the Integrity of Your Game Files<\/h2>\n<p>Some of your game files might be corrupted or even missing, which can trigger freezing. Luckily, you can use Steam to scan for such files and automatically repair them to eliminate your issue.<\/p>\n<p>These steps will guide you through verifying the integrity of Valheim\u2019s game files:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Steam and head to LIBRARY.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on Valheim and choose Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Select LOCAL FILES on the left pane.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cVerify integrity of game files\u201d on the right pane.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for the scan to complete. Then relaunch your game.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Don\u2019t give up just yet if the game is still misbehaving. Proceed to the next solution below.<\/p>\n<h2>Update the Game<\/h2>\n<p>Most game developers regularly update their games to improve performance. Therefore, updating Valheim might help mitigate the crashing problem on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<h3>Use this procedure to update Valheim:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Steam &gt; LIBRARY.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click Valheim, choose Properties, and then select UPDATES on the left pane.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the AUTOMATIC UPDATES section and click on the drop-down arrow.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cAlways keep this game updated\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for the process to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Update the Graphics Driver<\/h2>\n<p>If you love gaming on your computer, you must always keep the graphics driver updated to ensure excellent performance. Updating the driver also eliminates any corruption that might trigger annoying errors and system crashes.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow these steps to update the graphics driver via the Device Manager:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the Windows logo key + X combination to open the Quick Access menu.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows-x-combination.png\" alt=\"Press the Windows logo key + X combo to open the Power User menu.\" width=\"274\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows-x-combination.png 274w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows-x-combination-141x300.png 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose Device Manager.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-device-manager.png\" alt=\"Select Device Manager from the menu.\" width=\"274\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-device-manager.png 274w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-device-manager-141x300.png 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the new screen, double-click on Display adapters.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/double-click-on-display-adapters.png\" alt=\"Double-click on Display Adapters in the Device Manager app.\" width=\"786\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/double-click-on-display-adapters.png 786w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/double-click-on-display-adapters-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/double-click-on-display-adapters-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/double-click-on-display-adapters-560x411.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the graphics device and choose \u201cUpdate driver\u201d.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26553 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-click-graphics-device.png\" alt=\"Right-click on your graphics device and choose \u201cUpdate driver\u201d.\" width=\"785\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-click-graphics-device.png 785w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-click-graphics-device-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-click-graphics-device-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-click-graphics-device-560x412.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u201cSearch automatically for drivers\u201d option.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/search-automatically-for-drivers-2.png\" alt=\"Select \u201cSearch automatically for drivers\u201d.\" width=\"619\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/search-automatically-for-drivers-2.png 619w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/search-automatically-for-drivers-2-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/search-automatically-for-drivers-2-560x416.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Reboot the PC once the process completes.<\/li>\n<li>Check if the issue has been solved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To increase the chances of permanently eliminating the crashing and freezing problems, update all your device drivers. However, doing so can be tricky, especially when using the manual approach for every driver.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can use an automatic driver updater such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/go\/blog_auslogics_fromarticles\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/downloads\/?ref=fix-valheim-freezing-and-stuttering\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> to ease the process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/auslogics-driver-updater-1.png\" alt=\"Run Auslogics Driver Updater to check for driver updates.\" width=\"830\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/auslogics-driver-updater-1.png 830w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/auslogics-driver-updater-1-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/auslogics-driver-updater-1-768x588.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/auslogics-driver-updater-1-560x429.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This user-friendly tool scans your machine for outdated and corrupted drivers and lets you update them in one click. Driver Updater also backs up a driver before updating it to enable you to easily restore its previous version if need be. Download this unique tool from the Auslogics website and follow the simple instructions to install it on your Windows 10 computer.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Stop Overclocking<\/h2>\n<p>Overclocking refers to the tweaking of your CPU\u2019s or GPU\u2019s clock rate to boost performance. Using this trick might help improve your gaming experience, but it could also damage your CPU due to overheating and cause ceaseless crashes and errors. Therefore, if Valheim is crashing on your PC, stop overclocking and see if the problem disappears.<\/p>\n<h2>Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus Application<\/h2>\n<p>Your antivirus software might block some of the game\u2019s operations, causing it to crash during launch. This can be fixed by temporarily disabling the app before opening Valheim. So, ensure you temporarily disable protection in Windows Defender, Windows Security, and your third-party antivirus software. Then check for the issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Here is how to do so in Windows Defender:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the Win + S keyboard combo to open the Windows search box and type in \u201cfirewall\u201d (without quotes).<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/type-firewall-into-search.png\" alt=\"Type \u201cfirewall\u201d (without quotes) into the Search box.\" width=\"789\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/type-firewall-into-search.png 789w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/type-firewall-into-search-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/type-firewall-into-search-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/type-firewall-into-search-560x485.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the Windows Defender Firewall search result.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26563 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-windows-defender-firewall.png\" alt=\"Select Windows Defender Firewall from the search results.\" width=\"789\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-windows-defender-firewall.png 789w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-windows-defender-firewall-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-windows-defender-firewall-768x665.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-windows-defender-firewall-560x485.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or off\u201d on the left pane.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26565 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off.png\" alt=\"Click \u201cTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or off\u201d on the left pane.\" width=\"1129\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off.png 1129w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-windows-defender-firewall-on-or-off-560x296.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Go to the \u201cPrivate network settings\u201d section and click on \u201cTurn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended).\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-firewall.png\" alt=\"Check \u201cTurn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended).\u201d\" width=\"1129\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-firewall.png 1129w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-firewall-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-firewall-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-firewall-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-firewall-560x296.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Repeat step 4 in the \u201cPublic network settings\u201d section.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-defender-firewall.png\" alt=\"Select \u201cTurn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended)\u201d under \u201cPublic network settings\u201d.\" width=\"1128\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-defender-firewall.png 1128w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-defender-firewall-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-defender-firewall-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-defender-firewall-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-off-defender-firewall-560x296.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1128px) 100vw, 1128px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click OK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Once done, follow these steps to turn off protection in Windows Security:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win + I shortcut to open the Settings window.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/run-settings-app.png\" alt=\"Open the Settings app on Windows 10.\" width=\"1030\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/run-settings-app.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/run-settings-app-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/run-settings-app-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/run-settings-app-1024x801.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/run-settings-app-560x438.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select Update &amp; Security.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/update-security-option.png\" alt=\"Click Update &amp; Security in the Settings app.\" width=\"1030\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/update-security-option.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/update-security-option-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/update-security-option-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/update-security-option-1024x801.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/update-security-option-560x438.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose Windows Security from the left-side menu.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows-security-left-pane.png\" alt=\"Open Windows Security by clicking it on the left pane.\" width=\"1028\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows-security-left-pane.png 1028w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows-security-left-pane-300x235.png 300w, 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300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/virus-threat-protection-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/virus-threat-protection-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/virus-threat-protection-560x439.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u201cManage settings\u201d link on the right pane.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26585 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/manage-settings-link.png\" alt=\"Click \u201cManage settings\u201d on the right pane.\" width=\"1028\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/manage-settings-link.png 1028w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/manage-settings-link-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/manage-settings-link-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/manage-settings-link-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/manage-settings-link-560x439.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u201cReal-time protection\u201d toggle button to disable protection.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/real-time-protection.png\" alt=\"Set \u201cReal-time protection\u201d to Off.\" width=\"1030\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/real-time-protection.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/real-time-protection-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/real-time-protection-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/real-time-protection-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/real-time-protection-560x439.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose Yes in the UAC (User Account Control) window.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uac-protection.png\" alt=\"Click Yes in the UAC (User Account Control) window.\" width=\"461\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uac-protection.png 461w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/uac-protection-300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Although not necessary, you could also disable \u201cCloud-delivered protection\u201d and \u201cAutomatic sample submission\u201d to help reduce the chances of your game being blocked.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-protection-off.png\" alt=\"Disable protection options in Settings.\" width=\"1028\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-protection-off.png 1028w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-protection-off-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-protection-off-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-protection-off-1024x803.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/turn-protection-off-560x439.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close the Settings app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Lastly, launch your third-party antivirus software and temporarily disable protection. Then, restart your computer. However, remember to re-enable protection once done troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<h2>Set Valheim\u2019s Boot Priority to High<\/h2>\n<p>Some users say that setting Valheim\u2019s boot priority to High in the Task Manager helped them resolve the crashing issue.<\/p>\n<h3>To do the same, use this quick guide:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Valheim.<\/li>\n<li>Use the Ctrl + Shift + Esc combination to bring up the Task Manager window.<\/li>\n<li>Locate Valheim and select it. Then right-click on it and choose \u201cGo to details\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click Valheim.exe and select \u201cSet priority\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Then choose High from the drop-down list.<\/li>\n<li>Close the Task Manager and check if the issue has been removed from your machine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the game is still crashing, then try the following method.<\/p>\n<h2>Change Launch Options<\/h2>\n<p>Tweaking your launch options on Steam might also enable the game to run without further crashes.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow the steps below to try this tip:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Steam and open the LIBRARY tab.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click Valheim and select Properties.<\/li>\n<li>On the next screen, switch to the GENERAL tab.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the box under the LAUNCH OPTIONS section and type in \u201c\u2013window-mode exclusive\u201d (no quotes).<\/li>\n<li>Next, close the Properties window. Then open your game and see if it will misbehave.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n<p>Freezing and crashing in Valheim can be really frustrating, especially if you have no idea how to troubleshoot these issues. Luckily, you now know how to fix Valheim crashing in Windows 10 and can comfortably do so anytime the problem reappears. If you have other effective solutions to this issue, kindly share them with our online community by commenting below. Also, consider visiting our blog for more Windows 10 tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valheim is undoubtedly among the most popular open-world survival games right now. Although the game is still in the early access stage, it has already built a huge fan base, with many people praising its exciting and unique features. 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