Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a remake of the classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater games. However, this isn’t just a cash grab as the developers have faithfully remade the games with love and care. This also means the games are well-optimized for PC and consoles. However, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 PC players are experiencing errors and issues like Xinput1_4.dll is missing, Fatal UE4 Error, in-game crash, crash at startup, audio stuttering, and more. In this Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, I will list fixes that will help PC users fix the errors and issues that are experiencing.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 Crash, Fatal UE4 Error Fixes You Can Try
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a remake of the first two Tony Hawk Pro Skater games. The devs have done an incredible job recreating and enhancing the original levels. In terms of performance, the game runs smoothly on all platforms and scales really well on different PC configurations.
Despite that, the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 PC version is facing errors and issues like Fatal UE4 Error, Xinput1_4.dll is missing, crash at startup, random crash, stuttering, and more. The following are the fixes that will help PC users fix the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 errors and crashes. This guide will also help players with how to get 60 FPS in the game.
Xinput1_4.dll Missing Fix
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 players report that the game is crashing at startup with the “Xinput1_4.dll is missing” error message. The following are the fixes that will help PC users resolve the “Xinput1_4.dll is missing” error.
1- Download The File
One way to fix this error would be to manually download the Xinput1_4.dll file and paste it into Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2’s folder. Personally, I don’t recommend doing it as it can potentially put your system at risk. However, it is an option if other fixes fail to resolve the Xinput1_4.dll is missing error.
Download the Xinput1_4.dll file from this link. You have the option to download the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Xinput1_4.dll. Download the 64-bit version.
- Right-click Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 in the Steam library
- Go to Manage > Browse Local Files
- A new window will open containing Pro Skater 1 + 2 game files
- Paste the Xinput1_4.dll file
- Play Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 and the error is fixed.
2- Update DirectX
Xinput1_4.dll is a DirectX file and updating or installing the DirectX will fix the “Xinput1_4.dll is missing” error.
- Open Steam library
- Type “Steamworks” in the search bar (see the images below)
- Right-click Steamworks Common Redistributables > Manage > Browse Local Files
- A new window will open with DirectX files
- Run the DXSETUP and follow the onscreen prompts
- After updating/installing DirectX, play Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2, and the error is now fixed
3- Copy The dll From Windows
Another way to fix the Xinput1_4.dll is missing error is to copy the Xinput1_4.dll file available in the Windows files and paste it into Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2’s folder.
- Go to C:\windows\system32
- Find Xinput1_4.dll and copy it
- Right-click Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 in Steam library > Manage > Browse Local Files
- A new window will open containing game files
- Paste the Xinput1_4.dll
- Play Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 and the error is now fixed
Game Not Launching, Crash At Startup Fix
According to PC users, they are unable to play Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 as the game crashes at startup. There are multiple reasons why the game is crashing at launch like incompatible operating system, corrupt or missing Visual C++ Redistributable, and more. The following are the fixes that will help PC users fix the Pro Skater 1 + 2 crash at startup issue.
If these fixes fail to resolve the crash at startup issue, check our in-depth guide on How To Fix Pro Skater 1 + 2 crash at startup issue.
1- Check OS
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 requires a 64-bit operating system to run. Ensure you are using a 64-bit OS, if not, then upgrade it and the the game will stop crashing at startup.
2- Run The Game As An Administrator
Lack of admin rights is another reason why Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is crashing at launch. Run the game as an administrator and the issue will be fixed. Right-click Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 in Steam library > Manage > Browse Local files. A new Window will open containing game files. Right-click the executable > properties > Compatibility tab > check “Run this program as an administrator” and apply the changes. Launch Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 and it won’t crash at startup.
3- Install or Repair Visual C++
Another reason for Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 crashing at startup is corrupt or missing Visual C++ Redistributable files. This can be fixed by installing the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables both x86 and x64 versions, or repairing the Visual C++ Redistributables.
- Open the Steam library and type ‘Steamworks’ in the search bar
- Right-click “Steamworks Common Redistributables” > Manage > Browse local files
- A new Explorer window will open
- Go to _CommonRedist\vcredist
- There are folders with names in years starting from 2010
- Open each folder and run the VC_redis, both x64 and x86 versions
- Install or repair Visual C++ Redistributables and restart your PC
4- Disable Anti-Virus
If you have installed an anti-virus software, it’s the reason for Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 crashing at startup. DeepGuard is known to quarantine game executables by falsely detecting them as malware. Either disable real-time protection or exclude Skater 1 + 2’s folder from it, I recommend the latter. After that, right-click the game in Steam library > Properties > Installed files > click “Verify Integrity of games files”. Once all of it is done, play Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 and it won’t crash at startup.
5- Update Operating System
If you haven’t updated your OS in a while, it’s another reason why the game is crashing at launch. Update your Windows OS and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 will stop crashing at launch. Open Windows Settings > Windows Update > click check for updates.
Fatal UE4 Error Fix
PC users report that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is crashing randomly with a Fatal UE4 Error. There are multiple reasons why the game is crashing with UE4 Fatal error and the following are the fixes that’ll help PC users fix it.
1- Update GPU Driver
Your current installed GPU Driver version is incompatible with the game. Update the GPU driver or roll back to a previous version if your drivers are up-to-date. Ensure you do a clean installation so that settings from the previous driver install won’t interfere with the new one.
2- Disable Overclock, Enable Debug Mode
Another reason for the Fatal UE4 Error to occur is an overclocked GPU. If you have overclocked your GPU, then revert it back to its default GPU and Memory clocks to fix the Fatal UE4 Error.
If your GPU is factory overclocked or is using high GPU and Memory clocks compared to Nvidia’s reference models, enable the Debug Mode to force the GPU to use Nvidia’s recommended GPU and Memory clocks to fix the Fatal UE4 Error. Open the Nvidia Control Panel > Help > Debug Mode.
3- Limit Max FPS
Playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 at an unlocked frame rare is a potential reason for the Fatal UE4 Error. Limit the game’s max Frame Rate and it’ll stop crashing with the Fatal UE4 Error.
- Open the Nvidia Control Panel
- Go to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings
- Select Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 from the drop-down list
- Scroll down the options and enable “Max Frame Rate” and set a value for it
- Play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 and it won’t crash
Note: Unless you are using a Freesync or G.sync display, your Max Frame Limit should be 1/2, 1/3rd, or 1/4th of your monitor’s refresh rate. Otherwise, the game will feel jittery.
PS4 Pro Audio/Video Stuttering Fix
PlayStation Pro players are reporting that they are experiencing audio and video stuttering and skipping with Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2. This obviously is not a good experience.
There is a potential workaround for this issue. You might be running the game on resolution mode. Go to the console’s settings and enable the performance mode. This will fix the audio stuttering issue with the game.
Crash Fix
According to Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 PC players, the game is crashing randomly while playing. There are multiple reasons why the game is crashing while playing and the following are the fixes. If the following fixes failed to fix the in-game crashes, check our in-depth guide on How To Fix Pro Skater 1 + 2 crashes.
Disable Third-Part Software
Players might be using a third-party utility or software like MSI Afterburner, RGB Software, driver/software for peripherals like controllers or HOTANS, and more. Third-party software can interfere with the game and cause it to crash. Disable any third-party software you are using and the issue will be fixed.
Audio Stutter Fix
Audio stuttering is another issue Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 players are experiencing. This can be fixed by enabling the Fast sync for Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2.
- Disable in-game v.sync and close the game
- Open The Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings
- Select the game, scroll down the options, and set “Vertical Sync” to “Fast
- Apply the changes
- Play Pro Skater 1 + 2 and the audio stuttering is now fixed
How To Get 60 FPS, Stuttering Fix
Low FPS, stuttering, and other performance issues are common among PC video games and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is no exception. Players are reporting that they are facing low FPS and stuttering while playing the game. Here is how to fix it.
1- Update GPU Driver
Ensure you have the latest GPU driver installed. When installing the driver, ensure you do a clean installation so that settings from the previous driver install won’t interfere with the new one.
2- Disable Background Processes
Ensure there is no background process using too much HDD, CPU, or GPU. End the task that is using any of your PC resources more than it should.
3- Nvidia Control Panel Tweaks
Launch Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2, disable in-game v.sync, and close the game. Open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Select the game. Make the following changes in the options.
Anti-aliasing Mode – “Application Controlled”
CUDA GPUs – “All”
Set Power Management to “Prefer Maximum Performance”
Shader Cache – “On” only if you are using an HDD. Don’t need to enable it for an SSD.
Set Texture filtering – Quality to “High Performance”
Triple Buffering – “Off”
Set Vertical Syn to “On”
Apply these settings and the stuttering and low FPS issues will be fixed. If the game continues to stutter then set Vertical Syn to “Fast”. This will potentially give players an FPS boost if they have a moderate enough CPU and GPU.
That is all for our Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 fixes for errors and issues like Xinput1_4.dll Missing, crash at startup, Fatal UE4 Error, PS4 audio and video stuttering, audio stuttering, in-game crash, and more. If you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC then also see our hub for commonly occurring PC errors and their fixes.