Delta Force has made a return, bringing its gameplay to new and old fans alike. While many players are enjoying the game’s action-packed missions, some are facing technical issues that are ruining their experience. One such problem is the game getting stuck at “Running” when launched through the Steam client. If you’re encountering this issue, let’s take a closer look at what might be causing it and explore potential fixes to get you back in action.
Many players and even those who had no trouble running the Alpha version of Delta Force, are now facing an issue where the game refuses to launch, remaining stuck at “Running” in the Steam launcher. We are not sure if the issue is due to updated drivers, a patched operating system, administrative privileges, etc. Well, let us see what could fixe the issue and what has worked for other affected players.
Delta Force Stuck at “Running” when launched: Is there any fix yet
The latest updates and patches for Delta Force have not explicitly addressed the “Running” launcher issue, leaving affected players without an official fix. To help, we’ve scoured the internet and compiled a list of effective workarounds that have worked for other players facing the same problem.
Basic Checks
First things first, a simple yet effective step is restarting your system to clear any temporary glitches. After restarting, launch the game with administrative privileges by right-clicking on the game and the Steam launcher and selecting “Run as Administrator”. Also, make sure your internet connection is fast and stable, as connectivity issues can interfere with the game’s authentication and launcher processes.
Update GPU Drivers to the Latest Version
Outdated GPU drivers can cause compatibility issues with new games. Visit the official NVIDIA or AMD website to download and install the latest drivers for your graphics card. Players have also noted that Nvidia rolled out a brand new update, which has solved the issue for them. So, keep in mind that you will have to restart your PC for the update to take effect!
Uninstall the Launcher and Verify the Game Files
Sometimes, corrupted files in the launcher can prevent the game from starting. Navigate to the Steam folder, find and uninstall the launcher manually, and then use Steam’s “Verify Integrity of Game Files” feature. Right-click on the game via your Steam Library, click on Properties, and the Installed Files tab has the verify files option.
Delete the “Saved” Folder
One workaround involves deleting the “Saved” folder in the game directory, which stores game settings and temporary files. Before proceeding, back up the folder located here: steamapps\common\Delta Force\Game\DeltaForce\Saved. Once backed up, delete the saved folder. After deleting the folder, try launching the game. If it doesn’t work, close the deltaforce.exe process in Task Manager and attempt to restart. Keep in mind that this is not a convenient or guaranteed solution, as it requires re-deleting the folder and recompiling shaders each time you launch the game.
AntiCheatExpert Service
The game’s Anti-Cheat system might not be set up correctly. To fix this, go to Windows Services:
- Open Run (Windows + R) and type services.msc, then press Enter.
- Look for AntiCheatExpert Services and Protection in the list.
- Set both to Automatic startup type by right-clicking on each, selecting Properties, and adjusting the setting.
- Restart your PC and launch the game again.
With those workarounds, we hope that you were able to get back into the game without any further issues. Now, click here for more Delta Force reads, and bookmark DigiStatement for daily gaming content like this
