the game does not start on windows 8 (The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim)

Of course it is possible. Launched no more than a week ago - it starts up and runs perfectly. It is better to check if all the software is installed the correct versions (in the sense, not very old versions). Well, if you have a huge assembly, then remember for it and the requirements are a little specific; however, this is usually warned in advance.

The day before yesterday I also launched Skyrim at 8 so it works 100%

Maybe I didn't install something from the required software.
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I remember the time when, because of the second corsairs, I changed Windows from Khryushi to win 2000 ...
By sabzh, at eight it should go, it is obliged. Some kind of problem with the system files.

I can only say one thing: hahaha, laah!))

Even in the top ten it goes, how can you not go in the eight? Install the required software.