7 Ways You Can Fix Schedule I Not Launching on a Windows PC

Schedule I is a very popular Steam game that some players can’t get started on their PCs. One player’s Steam post said this, “Schedule I crashing on launch… well, the game proceeded to crash and now every time I attempt to launch the game as soon as it hits the TVGS splash screen it crashes.” Many players report that Schedule I gets stuck on loading. This is how you can fix Schedule I not launching on a Windows PC.

Verify the Schedule I Game Files

First, try applying the game verification (repair) scan troubleshooting method for Schedule I. Some players who’ve needed to fix Schedule I not launching have confirmed verifying the game has worked for them. You can select to repair Schedule I as outlined on this Steam page.

Verify the integrity of game files

Disable Steam Input

Disabling Steam input is another confirmed way to fix Schedule I not launching on Windows PC. Turning that feature off can resolve controller issues that are preventing the game from launching. You can turn off Steam input like this:

1. Go into Steam to select Library.
2. Next, right-click Schedule I and select a Properties option for it.
3. Click the Controller tab to view it.
   
   

   The Controller tab

4. Then, select Disable Steam Input for the Override setting.

Disconnect Unneeded Controllers and External Devices

Some players say they’ve fixed Schedule I not launching by disconnecting unnecessary controllers and external devices before playing the game. If you’re trying to start the game with a controller connected, disconnect the gamepad from your PC. I also recommended disconnecting other unneeded external devices from your PC, such as printers, USB hubs, Razer Tartarus, steering wheels, etc. 

Temporarily Disable Windows Security’s Real-time Protection

Windows Security’s antivirus tool can prevent Schedule I from launching by quarantining some of its files. To ensure this doesn’t happen, try temporarily turning off the Real-time setting in Windows Security before starting the game. You can turn off that option like this:

1. Double-click the Windows Security icon within the system tray.
2. Next, click the Virus and threat settings tab and Manage settings.
3. Turn off the Real-time protection setting.
   
   

   The Real-time protection

4. Try starting Schedule I again.

If Schedule I starts with that option disabled, don’t leave that setting off. Try adding Schedule I to that antivirus tool’s exclusion list instead. Click Add or remove exclusions from the Virus and threat Protection tab in Windows Security and press the Add an exclusion button. Then, select the Schedule I installation folder to add the game to the exclusion list.

Exit Steam Beta Participation

If you’ve opted into Steam beta participation, that might have experimental features causing startup issues to arise. Try opting out of the Steam beta to remedy that potential cause for Schedule I not launching. This is how you can change the Beta Participation setting.

1. Run Steam and click the Library in its tab bar.
2. Click Schedule I in the left sidebar with the right mouse button to select Properties.
   
   

   The Beta Participation

3. Select the Betas tab.
4. Then, select the None option for the Beta Participation setting.

Rename the TVGS Folder

A corrupted TVGS data folder is another possible cause for Schedule I not starting. Renaming that folder might fix Schedule I not launching for some players. However, note that applying this troubleshooting method will affect your Scheduled I saved game data. You can rename the TVGS data folder like this:

1. Open File Explorer and the Users > user_name_folder > AppData > LocalLow folder.
2. Right-click the TVGS folder and select Rename.
   
   

   The TVGS

3. Change the folder’s name to TVGS.old.

Set DirectX Launch Options for the Game

Try forcing the game to start with different DirectX launch parameters. For example, DirectX 12 might cause startup issues to arise for Schedule I on some players’ PC. Or, DirectX 12 might work better for the game than DX11 on other PCs. You can try setting DirectX launch options like this:

1. Go into Steam’s Library tab.
2. Right-click Schedule I in Steam’s sidebar and select Properties.
3. First, try inputting -dx11 in the Launch Options box.
   
   

   The -dx11 launch option

4. If the game still doesn’t start, try inputting –dx12 in the Launch Options box.

The potential resolutions suggested above are more widely confirmed ways to fix Schedule I not launching on Windows PCs. Yet, nothing is guaranteed because there are many possible causes for Schedule I not starting. If you need more potential fixes, try sending an email to the su*****@********es.com technical support service for Schedule I.