As we know there are many PC users who bought Metro Redux 2033 are busy in solving Metro Redux 2033 startup issues instead of enjoying gameplay. If you are also stuck into Metro Redux 2033 startup crash mess even after having all the compatible hardware, then these workarounds might help you as well to get Metro Redux 2033 started on your PC successfully.
Verify Metro Redux PC System Requirements first.
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Fix 1: Run as Admin
Right click the Metro Refux .exe game launching file and select 'Run as Administrator'. Remember to launch game by it's .exe itself, not via Steam.
Fix 2: Don't Use recording softwares,
Exit all the screen recording software which uses overlay technique to record gameplays, such as Fraps or camtasia etc.
Fix 3: Alter or Delete user.cfg
Altering user.cfg, might work for you, go to 'steamappscommonMetro Redux 2033', open or edit user.cfg and look for r_res_hor, r_res_vert and r_fullscreen, change resolution to lower such as 800x600 or simply turn off full screen. If altering user.cfg doesn't work then, delete user.cfg, taking a backup first is safe bet.
These solutions are compiled from steam community support for Metro Redux 2033, hope these solutions work for you as well.
Update:Metro Redux PC Patch is released, please update via steam.
I've seen people who have had customized versions of the Steam application, usually with different graphics or stylings.
How is this done?
AriAri2 Answers
Since you probably don't have any skins installed, you'll want to first find a skin online. Skins can be easily found online, either through a quick Google search, or a search through the Steam Users' Forums and other gaming forum sites.
Some popular Steam skins:
The basic gist of installing skins:
How To Install Metro Steam
- Download the skin files.
- Extract and drop them into your Steam skins folder in your Steam directory.
C: -> Program Files -> Steam -> Skins. Head to the Interface section of your Steam Settings.
Pick the skin you want from the 'select the skin you wish Steam to use' drop down menu.
- Restart Steam.
senpaisenpaiTo install skins on Steam, you simply drag the skin's folder into the skins folder in your Steam install directory.
You can get some skins from some of these sites:
http://bit.ly/Z9fLZr - I Googled 'Steam Skins'
http://www.metroforsteam.com/ - Steam Metro Skin
just to name a few. There are others found all over the internet. There should be a few on Daviant Art too.
To activate a skin, ensure that the skin's folder is dragged into your Steam 'skins' folder.
Then, go to Steam > Settings > Interface and change the skin you want to use.
Then, restart Steam for the changes to appear (your newly selected skin to show/display).
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