If you are having major server issues trying to play Hytale, this issue is actually quite common and caused by a misconfigured Java environment variable on Windows systems. While it sounds complicated, the fix is pretty simple and does not require reinstalling Hytale or making any complex system changes. So follow along as this guide walks you through the exact steps to resolve the problem and get your server running again.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to fix Hytale Error: Server Failed to Boot
- What keeps causing server fails to boot errors in Hytale?
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Why the Server Fails to Boot
Hytale relies on Java to function correctly. In some cases, an incorrect or outdated Java option stored in your Windows user environment variables can prevent the server from starting. When Hytale attempts to read this variable during launch, it fails and displays the server failed to boot error. So it's just a simple case of removing the problematic Java variable, which will allow Hytale to fall back to its default configuration, thus solving the problem!
Since that's not something everyone will know how to do, you can follow the steps below.
How to Fix the Hytale Error: Server Failed to Boot
- Press the Windows key and the R key on your keyboard at the same time to open the Run dialogue.
- In the Run dialogue, type syssdm.cpl and click OK.
- This will open the System Properties window.
- In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.
- Under the Advanced tab, locate and click the Environment Variables button near the bottom of the window.
- In the Environment Variables window, look at the section labelled User variables.
- Scan the list for a variable related to Java. It is often named JAVA_OPTIONS or something similar.
- Select the Java related variable.
- Click the Delete button to remove it.
- Click OK to close the Environment Variables window.
- Click OK again to close System Properties.
Now Relaunch the Hytale Server
After deleting the Java variable, restart the Hytale server. In most cases, the server will now boot normally without displaying the error. No system restart is usually required, but if the issue persists, restarting your computer can help ensure the changes are fully applied.
Server Authentication Errors?
If you are having Server Authentication errors trying to play Hytale, these are slightly different issues that need to be solved in a different way so check out this guide for a better understanding of solve those errors
How to Fix Server Authentication Failed / Failed to Connect to Server Error in Hytale
