Fixed: Disney Dreamlight Valley Crashing [2023]

Disney Dreamlight Valley is an extremely lovable game, but when players start facing errors, lags, and other problems that are kryptonite to every PC gamer, then the game does not feel as lovable. Although it is a well-polished game, it is still far from perfect. The main issues that players have reported are that either Disney Dreamlight Valley keeps crashing or not does not launch at all. 

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Crashing On PC Fix

First of all, let’s look at some common Disney Dreamligh Crash fix if you’re playing on PC. We have included some tried and tested methods which should solve the problem for you!

Having The Proper Hardware

Before launching Disney Dreamlight Valley, ensure that your PC meets the game’s minimum hardware requirements. Inadequate hardware can lead to resource constraints, causing crashes and performance issues. While you don’t need top-of-the-line components, make sure your PC has:

1. Graphics Card: At least 1 GB of video memory.
2. RAM: A minimum of 6 GB.
3. Processor: A Core i3 processor or equivalent.

Meeting these system requirements is crucial for a smooth gaming experience. If your PC meets these requirements and you’re still encountering crashes, proceed with the rest of the troubleshooting steps in our guide to pinpoint and resolve the issue.

Turning Fullscreen Optimizations Off

Surprisingly, a lot of players have reported that disabling full-screen optimization has fixed almost all the issues in Disney Dreamlight Valley. It has worked especially well on PCs with low to mid-end hardware. We are not sure why it causes the game to crash, but we know for a fact that disabling fullscreen optimization does work.

• Locate your Disney Dreamlight Valley application folder.
• Right-click on the app icon.
• Select “Properties.”
• In the properties window, navigate to the “Compatibility” tab.
• Scroll down to find “Disable Fullscreen Optimizations.”
• Check the box next to “Disable Fullscreen Optimizations” to enable it.
• Click “Apply” to save your changes.

Now try running the game; if the game runs, then well and well; if not, then you’ve still got some reading to do.

Running The Game As An Admin

To resolve issues related to User Account Control (UAC) and potential conflicts with Disney Dreamlight Valley, you can take one of two approaches:

1. Run as Administrator: Right-click on the game’s executable file, go to the Compatibility tab and check the “Run as administrator” box.
2. Disable User Account Control (Not Recommended): If you’re experiencing issues with multiple games and prefer a more drastic solution, you can disable UAC. To do this, type “UAC” in the Windows search bar, hit Enter, and move the UAC slider all the way down to “Never Notify Again.” However, disabling UAC makes your PC less secure, so proceed with caution.

The first method is generally recommended to provide the necessary permissions for the game to run smoothly without compromising your PC’s security. Use the second method only if you’re facing persistent issues with multiple games and understand the risks involved in disabling UAC.

Proper GPU Configuration

Configuring your graphics card settings to ensure that Disney Dreamlight Valley uses your dedicated GPU can help prevent crashes and improve performance. Here’s how to do it for both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards:

For Nvidia Graphics Cards:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select “Nvidia Control Panel.”
2. In the Nvidia Control Panel, click on “Manage 3D Settings.”
3. Under the “Program Settings” tab, select “Disney Dreamlight Valley” from the list of programs (if it’s not there, you may need to add it manually).
4. In the “Preferred graphics processor” dropdown, choose “High-performance Nvidia processor.”
5. Click the “Apply” button to save the changes.
6. Restart your computer.

For AMD Graphics Cards:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select “AMD Radeon Settings” (or “AMD Catalyst Control Center,” depending on your AMD software version).
2. In the Radeon Settings, click on “Preferences.”
3. Select “Radeon Additional Settings.”
4. Click on “Power.”
5. Under “Switchable Application Graphics,” you should see Disney Dreamlight Valley in the list. If not, use the “Add Application” option to add it manually.
6. For “Graphics Settings,” select “High Performance.”
7. Click the “Apply” button to save the changes.
8. Restart your computer.

This adjustment ensures that the game uses your dedicated graphics card for optimal performance. If your PC has both integrated and dedicated GPUs, this setting can prevent the game from mistakenly using the integrated GPU, which may lack the necessary power to run the game smoothly.

Terminating Background Activities

If you’re experiencing performance issues with Disney Dreamlight Valley, especially on a low to mid-end PC, you can try optimizing performance by terminating unnecessary background processes. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Task Manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager.”
2. Identify Resource-Heavy Processes: In the Task Manager, go to the “Processes” tab. Look for processes that are using a significant amount of CPU, memory, or disk resources. 
3. End Unnecessary Processes: To terminate a process, select it from the list and click the “End Task” button in the lower-right corner. Be cautious not to end critical system processes, as this could cause stability issues.
4. Prioritize the Game: Ensure that Disney Dreamlight Valley is running while you’re managing these processes so you can allocate more system resources to the game.

Terminating background processes can free up system resources and potentially improve the game’s performance, especially on systems with limited hardware capabilities. However, if you have a high-end PC, you may not need to perform this step as your system should already have ample resources available for gaming.

Repairing Microsoft Visual C++

Now reinstalling Microsoft Visual C++ or installing its latest version will definitely help. We say that because we personally have faced this issue with a bunch of other games. To reinstall/update your Microsoft Visual C++, you need to go to Google. Search for Microsoft Visual C++, download all of its versions from 2014 to 2022, and install all of them.

Also, keep your Windows type in mind when downloading it, if you have 64-bit Windows, then download a 64-bit version, and vice versa if you have a 32-bit Windows. After installing the software, just restart your PC and let Microsoft Visual C++ do its magic.

Repairing Game Files

Sometimes, the game files either get corrupted due to some glitch, or they are not downloaded properly to begin with. In such a case, it is best to repair your game files using Steam. In order to do that, open the Steam client, go to Library, Right click on Disney Dreamlight Valley, go to Properties, then local files. From here, select “Verify The Integrity Of Game Files”.

Now, if you downloaded the game using Epic Games Launcher, then follow the following steps. Open the launcher, go to the library, and select the three dots next to Disney Dreamlight Valley. All you need to do now is select Verify, followed by restarting the Epic Games Launcher.

Crashing On Switch Fix 

The above-listed fixes are for PC users and in case you are playing Disney Dreamlight Valley on the switch and face the issue of it crashing constantly on your console, then you can resort to the following methods. 

Reinstalling The Game 

The most common fix to stop Disney Dreamlight Valley from crashing is by simply reinstalling it. You can do so by performing the simple steps listed below. 

• Open the System Settings on your device and click on the Data Management option. 
• Next, you need to select the Software option and look for the Disney Dreamlight Valley app. 

After clicking on it you will be able to see an option to Delete Software and it will allow you to clear the game and reinstall it again. 

Scanning The Data 

Another fix for the crash is to look for any corrupted data that might be on your switch console by scanning it. For that, you can perform the following you can perform the following steps. 

• Click on the System Settings option and go to Data Management  
• Next, you need to select the Software Option and look for Disney Dreamlight Valley. 
• There will be an option to check for corrupted data. 

After clicking on it the scanning will begin and you can see why the game is crashing on your switch. 

Removing Saved Data 

Sometimes some of your saved data might cause your game to malfunction and ultimately stop you from playing it. You can check for any corruption on your saved data and restore it by performing the following steps.  

• First of all, go to the System Settings of your switch and select Data Management. 
• Next, click on the Delete option and choose the Disney Dreamlight Valley game. 
• Now you will see one of the two options to Delete All Saved Data For This Software or Delete All Save Data. 

Click on them and it will ultimately remove all of your saved data for Disney Dreamlight Valley. 

Clearing The Cache 

Another fix for the issue is to clear the cache of your user profile. Sometimes you might get an error with your profile therefore, clearing all the cache might help. You can do so by performing the steps below. 

• Click on the System Settings and open the System option. 
• After that, you need to select the formatting options and look for the Clear Cache option. 
• Then you need to open your user profile and click on Reset. 
• Doing so will clear all the cache. 

Other fixes include restarting your switch or updating it. Hopefully, after performing these fixes you will be able to run Disney Dreamlight Valley on your switch in no time. 

Crashing On Xbox Fix 

In case you are using Xbox to play Disney Dreamlight Valley and facing the same issue then you can perform any of the simple fixes listed below. 

Reinstalling The Game 

The most common fix for the problem is to reinstall the game on your Xbox. You can do so by performing the simple steps below. 

• Click on the My Games And Apps option. 
• Select the Games option and click on Disney Dreamlight Valley. 
• Then you need to click on the More options button.  
• Click on Uninstall and then tap the Uninstall All option.  

After that, you can reinstall the game again and see if that fixes your issue. 

Updating The Game 

Another fix for the issue is to update your game and you can do so by performing the steps below. 

• Click on the My Games And Apps option from your home screen. 
• Now choose the Manage option and go to Updates.  

After updating Disney Dreamlight Valley, you will be able to fix many underlying issues including the game crashing on your Xbox. 

Deleting The Saved Data 

Another fix for fixing the game crashing on your Xbox is to simply delete the saved data on your console. Here’s how you can do it in simple steps. 

• Open the My Games And Apps Tab and look for Disney Dreamlight Valley. 
• After that, you need to click on the More Options button by going into the Menu tab. 
• Next, you have to click on the Manage Game And Add-Ons option. 
• From there select the Saved Data option and open your profile. 

Click on delete from the console and you will be able to delete all your saved data and fix the issue. 

Clear Cache  

• Next, you can also try clearing your cache by performing the simple steps below to fix the issue. 
•  Turn off your Xbox and unplug it from the main. 
•  Next, you simply need to let it be for a minute or so and plug it back. 

After that turn it on again and see if that fixes the issue. 

Update The System Software 

Last but not least the simple fix to update your software can solve the issue and you can do so by simply following the steps below. 

•  Click on the Xbox button on your controller. 
•  After that open up Settings and click on the System option 
• Next, you need to open the Updates and look for any updates on Disney Dreamlight Valley and after that hopefully, it will start running on your Xbox again. 

Crashing On PlayStation 

We have also mentioned some fixes below in case Disney Dreamlight Valley is crashing on your PS4 or PS5. 

Update PS4 Or PS5 

The first fix is to simply install any updates by going to the Settings option and clicking on the System Software update. Doing so will hopefully fix the issue. 

Restart Your Device 

The next fix includes restarting Disney dreamlight valley on your PlayStation and hopefully, that will solve the issue. 

Clear Cache 

For the next fix, you can try clearing the cache of your PlayStation and see if that fixes the issue. Here’s how you can clear the cache on your PlayStation. 

PS4 

•  For PS4 you need to turn it off and unplug the power cable. 
•  The next step is to simply leave it for a minute and plug it back in. 
•  After turning it on you will be able to clear your cache. 

PS5 

• First, you need to turn off your PS5 and boot it in safe mode. 
• You can do so by pressing and holding the power button. After that, as soon as you hear a second beep release the button. 
•  Next, you need to select the Clear Cache And Rebuild Database options. 
•  Finally, you need to click on the Clear System Software Cache option and press OK. 

 You can also try removing the saved data and reinstalling your PlayStation 5 to see if that fixes the issue. 

That about wraps up our Crashing guide. We hope we were able to help, and if we were, then make sure to check out our Disney Dreamlight Valley Mystical Cave Riddles guide.