
Rust crashes whenever you are launching the game, or in the middle of the game on your computer? There is something you can do to fix Rust crashing issues.
1) First Method
- Go to the folder where the game is installed.
Example > C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Rust - Right-click on Rust.exe application.
- Click on the Properties.
- Tick "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" on Compatibility tab. Then, select the Windows 8.
- Also, tick "Disable full-screen optimisations" and "Run this program as an administrator" on same tab.
- Click on the OK
2) Second Method
- Go to the folder where the game is installed.
Example > C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Rust - Right-click on Rust.exe application.
- Click on the Troubleshoot compatibility
- Click on the Try recommended settings
- Now, click on the Test the program. You need to test the Rust to make sure that these new settings have fixed the crash problem before you can click Next to continue.
3) Third Method
You should try to verify the game's files.
- Find Rust in your Steam Library
- Right-click on Rust
- Select “Properties”
- Click on the “Local Files” tab
- Click the “Verify Integrity Of Game Files”
If you have any questions or ideas about the subject, you can leave a comment below.

Tried all of these, none worked. Game still crashes when loading into any server
What are your PC specs and OS?
Do you use a VPN or DNS?
im on windows 10, after their most recent update it started happening to me. i can load the game perfect. but in the middle of loading into the server it tells "disconnect: Timed Out" and this is quite annoying. i also have a problem with csgo, its at random about 3-4 times per game it says "Warning: connection interupted auto disconnect in 25 seconds". atm im using ethernet but i tried wireless and nothing changed. i have tried all your methods and none of them worked. i have really good internet. i pay too much for this to be happening to me. i need help and i need it now. before i throw this pc out the window. i built this pc to play these two specific games. ive put 900 dollars worth of money in this. why does stupid stuff have to happen to such good people. SMH FML
Did you try to change your dns? https://www.ghostarrow.com/how-to-change-the-dns-on-windows-10
Also, I suggest you use the ExitLag. Just try it.
The first method worked wonders for me, thanks a lot 😀
if I change the compatibility mode to windows 8, will it change my PC to windows 8 or will it just run rust in windows 8 settings? I do not want to be forced to use windows 8 for everything just to be able to play rust 🙂
Dont worry! It wont change your pc to win8. It is just a setting.