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How to Fix Initialization Failed Bug in Age Of Mythology: Retold

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from pixelated graphics to realistic renditions that make you feel like you’re actually there. But the latest addition to my collection, Age of Mythology: Retold, has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. While the game looks stunning and plays smoothly once you get past the initial hiccups, the Initialization Failed bug has been a thorn in my side.

Title of the Article: Troubleshooting the “Initialization Failed” Bug in the Refreshed Edition of Age of Mythology

Fixing Initialization Failed in Age Of Mythology: Retold

Initially, it’s advisable to verify if your PC meets the minimum (or preferably, recommended) system specifications before you proceed. It appears that an outdated CPU is often the source of problems for many players stuck on the loading screen, but any component could potentially be the issue. Don’t forget to update your drivers as well.

For your convenience, here are the official minimum requirements for Age Of Mythology: Retold.

  • CPU: Intel i3-4130 or AMD FX 4350 at 2.4GHZ+ and AVX support
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 645 or AMD Radeon Vega 8 or Intel Iris Graphics 550
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0
  • DirectX: Version 12

Reinstalling Visual C++ Redistributable

In many instances, a game isn’t the first nor the last one that can be resolved by re-installing Visual C++. This tip is particularly useful for computers running Windows, though results may differ from case to case. However, it appears to be the most frequent remedy when encountering such issues.

If you’re not certain about which edition of Visual C++ to install, it’s likely that you should opt for the x64 version. Don’t forget to reboot your computer after the installation process finishes.

Fixing Double Gameinput host service App

On all Windows computers, there’s a shared mechanism known as Gameinput that handles inputs from gamepads and similar devices. In some instances, such as during an imperfect system update to a newer version of Windows, your computer might end up having two identical Gameinput processes running simultaneously.

To investigate this problem, you can bring up the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager”. Next, navigate to the “Processes” tab, arrange the list alphabetically, and search for the process named “Gameinput host service App”.

If multiple Gameinput processes appear, right-click on each of them and select “Open File Location” from the context menu. You’ll find one process in the Program Files (x86) folder and the other in the Windows/System32 directory.

Typically with Windows, it’s best to avoid tampering with the System32 folder. Instead, have a look at the date of the two Gameinput executable files. The one located in Program Files (x86) should be the older file. Utilize the uninstall tool built into Windows to delete this older version of the program.

Here’s another way to say it: Our tutorial on resolving the “initialization failed” issue in Age of Mythology: Retold has come to an end. If you need additional assistance with the game, feel free to check out our comprehensive guide collection at our Age of Mythology: Retold hub.

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2024-09-09 15:37

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