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<div class="modding-error-box">'''Caution:''' XNB mods (which replace your game files directly) are [[Modding:Using XNB mods|no longer recommended]] and can cause issues. Resetting your content files will remove XNB mods you installed. After doing so, consider [[Modding:Using XNB mods#Alternatives using Content Patcher|using content packs instead]].'''</div>
 
<div class="modding-error-box">'''Caution:''' XNB mods (which replace your game files directly) are [[Modding:Using XNB mods|no longer recommended]] and can cause issues. Resetting your content files will remove XNB mods you installed. After doing so, consider [[Modding:Using XNB mods#Alternatives using Content Patcher|using content packs instead]].'''</div>
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==<span id="dedicated-gpu">Run the game on your dedicated graphics card (Windows only)</span>==
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[[File:SMAPI dedicated GPU on Windows.png|thumbnail|The 'high performance' option described in the steps on the left.]]
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Many computers have two options for running games: ''integrated graphics'' (part of the processor) and ''dedicated graphics'' (a separate graphics card by NVIDIA or AMD). Stardew Valley should be run on the dedicated graphics, but that's not always the default (especially on laptops). If you're not sure if this applies to your computer, it's safe to just try the instructions below anyway &mdash; they just won't do anything if it doesn't apply.
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To fix this:
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# From the start menu, search for ''Graphics Settings'' and open it.
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# In the window that opens, click "Browse" near the top and choose {{executable name|StardewModdingAPI}} in [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Find your game folder|your game folder]] (or {{executable name|Stardew Valley}} if you play without mods).
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# In the app list, click "Options" under <samp>StardewModdingAPI</samp> (or <samp>Stardew Valley</samp> if you play without mods).
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# Change the Graphics preference to "High performance".
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# Save.
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# Check whether your issues still happen.
    
==FAQs about Stardew Valley 1.5.5==
 
==FAQs about Stardew Valley 1.5.5==
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<dt>2. (''Windows only'') Run the game on your dedicated graphics card&#58;</dt>
 
<dt>2. (''Windows only'') Run the game on your dedicated graphics card&#58;</dt>
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<dd>[[File:SMAPI dedicated GPU on Windows.png|thumbnail|The 'high performance' option described in the steps on the left.]]
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<dd>See [[#dedicated-gpu|''Run the game on your dedicated graphics card (Windows only)'']] above. Don't skip this step! It very often fixes the issue.</dd>
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Many computers have two options for running games: ''integrated graphics'' (part of the processor) and ''dedicated graphics'' (a separate graphics card by NVIDIA or AMD). Stardew Valley should be run on the dedicated graphics, but that's not always the default (especially on laptops). If you're not sure if this applies to your computer, it's safe to just try the instructions below anyway &mdash; they just won't do anything if it doesn't apply.
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To fix this:
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# From the start menu, search for ''Graphics Settings'' and open it.
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# In the window that opens, click "Browse" near the top and choose {{executable name|StardewModdingAPI}} in [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Find your game folder|your game folder]] (or {{executable name|Stardew Valley}} if you play without mods).
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# In the app list, click "Options" under <samp>StardewModdingAPI</samp> (or <samp>Stardew Valley</samp> if you play without mods).
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# Change the Graphics preference to "High performance".
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# Save.
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# Check whether it launches fine now.
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<dt>3. Check if there's an error message&#58;</dt>
 
<dt>3. Check if there's an error message&#58;</dt>
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<dt>2. (''Windows only'') Run the game on your dedicated graphics card&#58;</dt>
 
<dt>2. (''Windows only'') Run the game on your dedicated graphics card&#58;</dt>
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<dd>[[File:SMAPI dedicated GPU on Windows.png|thumbnail|The 'high performance' option described in the steps on the left.]]
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<dd>See [[#dedicated-gpu|''Run the game on your dedicated graphics card (Windows only)'']] above. Don't skip this step! It very often fixes the issue.</dd>
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Many computers have two options for running games: ''integrated graphics'' (part of the processor) and ''dedicated graphics'' (a separate graphics card by NVIDIA or AMD). Stardew Valley should be run on the dedicated graphics, but that's not always the default (especially on laptops). If you're not sure if this applies to your computer, it's safe to just try the instructions below anyway &mdash; they just won't do anything if it doesn't apply.
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To fix this:
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# From the start menu, search for ''Graphics Settings'' and open it.
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# In the window that opens, click "Browse" near the top and choose {{executable name|StardewModdingAPI}} in [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Find your game folder|your game folder]] (or {{executable name|Stardew Valley}} if you play without mods).
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# In the app list, click "Options" under <samp>StardewModdingAPI</samp> (or <samp>Stardew Valley</samp> if you play without mods).
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# Change the Graphics preference to "High performance".
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# Save.
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# Check whether it launches fine now.
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</dd>
      
<dt>3. Use the compatibility branch or an older version of Stardew Valley&#58;</dt>
 
<dt>3. Use the compatibility branch or an older version of Stardew Valley&#58;</dt>
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* '''An antivirus hampering SMAPI in loading up the game.''' Often this results in larger gaps of time than is usual in the log (several seconds to do a very basic task). You can try disabling your antivirus to check if this is the cause, and if that fixes it, re-enabling the antivirus while whitelisting SMAPI, Stardew Valley, and the game folder.
 
* '''An antivirus hampering SMAPI in loading up the game.''' Often this results in larger gaps of time than is usual in the log (several seconds to do a very basic task). You can try disabling your antivirus to check if this is the cause, and if that fixes it, re-enabling the antivirus while whitelisting SMAPI, Stardew Valley, and the game folder.
 
** One tip: If you aren't sure if you have an antivirus, Windows has a built-in one named Windows Defender.
 
** One tip: If you aren't sure if you have an antivirus, Windows has a built-in one named Windows Defender.
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* (Windows only) '''If you have a dedicated graphics card, run the game on it''' and not on the integrated graphics card. See above under “[[#Game_doesn.27t_launch|''Game doesn’t launch'']]” for instructions.
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* (Windows only) '''If you have a dedicated graphics card, run the game on it''' and not on the integrated graphics card. See [[#dedicated-gpu|''Run the game on your dedicated graphics card (Windows only)'']] above for instructions.
 
* '''If you have a lot of mods, you should expect a loading time measured in minutes.''' The exact loading up time depends heavily on which exact mods you have and what your computer is like. If you have a few very large mods (such as one or more expansion-type mods) you should probably wait a few minutes before deciding something is wrong. If you have PyTK installed but are no longer using it, try removing it to see if this helps the load times.
 
* '''If you have a lot of mods, you should expect a loading time measured in minutes.''' The exact loading up time depends heavily on which exact mods you have and what your computer is like. If you have a few very large mods (such as one or more expansion-type mods) you should probably wait a few minutes before deciding something is wrong. If you have PyTK installed but are no longer using it, try removing it to see if this helps the load times.
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## Temporarily remove all mods except SMAPI and Error Handler. If that fixes it, one of your mods might be causing lag. (You can still try the other fixes below to see if they help.)
 
## Temporarily remove all mods except SMAPI and Error Handler. If that fixes it, one of your mods might be causing lag. (You can still try the other fixes below to see if they help.)
 
# For Windows players only:
 
# For Windows players only:
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## [[#Game doesn't launch|Run the game on your dedicated graphics card]] (see subsection 2).
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## [[#dedicated-gpu|Run the game on your dedicated graphics card]].
 
## Install the software for your graphics card ([https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/ GeForce Experience] for NVIDIA or [https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/radeon-software Radeon Software] for AMD), then use that software to update to your latest graphics drivers. (See [https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/what-graphics-card-do-i-have-heres-how-to-tell how to check which graphics card you have].)
 
## Install the software for your graphics card ([https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/ GeForce Experience] for NVIDIA or [https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/radeon-software Radeon Software] for AMD), then use that software to update to your latest graphics drivers. (See [https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/what-graphics-card-do-i-have-heres-how-to-tell how to check which graphics card you have].)
 
## If using NVIDIA GeForce Experience, make sure WhisperMode is disabled.
 
## If using NVIDIA GeForce Experience, make sure WhisperMode is disabled.
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