FIX: Game Freeze On Black Screen During Start-Up

This is a guide on solving an issue where on launch the game would freeze on a black screen (maybe you hear some audio for a second) for WINDOWS devices. (Shouldn't be too different for other OSs)

1. In your library select Metro 2033 Redux > click on the gear icon or right click
   
2. Manage > Browse Local Files (opens game location in file explorer)
   
3. In the 2033 Folder > Delete legal.ogv (or move it out of there)
   
4. Create a black file (recommended: New > Text Document, will create an empty *.txt file)
   
5. Rename EMPTY file to: ' legal.ogv ' and confirm file type change
   
6. If you can't change the file type:
   File Explorer Window > View > [Show] > File name extensions > *enable*
   
7. Now you should have one empty legal.ogv file in game's 2033 folder
   
8. Press PLAY on steam (you don't need safe mode if it prompts you)

In case this hasn't solved your problem here are some potentially helpful links / tips:

• Restart PC / Update OS
  
• Verify Game Files : Game in Library > Right Click / Gear > Properties > Installed Files (or Local Files) > Verify Integrity of game files > Click Button
  
• Update Drivers (you're old enough to google this, if you don't know how)
  
• Disconnecting Extra monitors (some users have problems with multiple monitors)
  
• Crash Solutions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/286690/discussions/0/3277925755439690172/
  
• Resolution or Aspect Issues: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2943425413
  
• Random Crashes: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2879117275
  
• Check System Requirements on Store Page https://store.steampowered.com/app/286690/Metro_2033_Redux/
  
• Else I recommend: Checking Steam discussion (Start your own!), Steam Guides, Steam Support, online forums or just google.
  
• I advice AGAINST following youtube tutorials around this subject, since they seem to promote making your system more vulnerable while not solving the problem in the title!

I made this Guide to hopefully help new players easily fix this issue.
As it took me an annoying amount of time to find a solution myself.
If someone already made this guide, I am sorry for making another. (I couldn't seem to find yours)

By Robbo99999: https://steamcommunity.com/app/286690/discussions/0/34096318730365646/