I click to start the game nothing happens. What to do if the game does not start. The game doesn't want to start. Causes and how to deal with them
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Any computer user at least sometimes, but plays games. Someone does it after work or instead of it. Others purchase a new PC for the purpose of playing computer games. No matter how powerful the computer is, a problem can always happen when the installed game does not start. There are many reasons for this.
Let's delve into the topic in more detail and find out why this problem happens and how to deal with it.
Checking requirements
First, you need to look at the system requirements for the game. They will either be on the box or on the official website. It often happens that the game is made for processors certain brand AMD or Intel or for a specific video card. Then there may be problems with launching on other hardware. Or does the game require a certain amount random access memory, let's say you need 8 GB, and you are only 2, then the game will not work in any way.
You can check your processor model and the amount of RAM in the computer properties.
Checking and updating drivers
Drivers are programs that control hardware connected to a PC. They are constantly needed update to keep your computer working properly. Of course, the system will continue to work and no updates, but modern games often require the latest drivers.
Most often, games need a driver video cards. Some refuse to run until the latest version is installed. But how to check which driver versions you have? Very simple:
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Now we need to update it. There are several ways to do this:
- Download the latest version from the official site.
- If you only know the identifier, then you need to visit the site http://devid.info and type it into the search box.
- For convenience, you can find on the Internet, utilities that themselves will determine the versions of your drivers and offer to update them automatically. That is, you only need to scan and choose which drivers to update.
Checking system components
Often games may not run if any of the components listed below are missing. Sometimes even installing the latest version does not save. The game may require exactly the one for which it is made.
DirectX
It is an essential component, just like the video card driver. In order for the game to start and work correctly, you need exactly that version of DirectX under which game created. Often this component is already included in game installer, but sometimes not. The latest version can be downloaded from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Download/confirmation.aspx?id=35.
net framework
This component is needed so that programs written in different programming languages do not conflict. Basically, he built in into the system. But if not, you can download it from official website https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/framework.
Visual C++
This is a development environment in which various programs are created. Often this component is already included in the game installer. If not, then go to the official website and download latest version.
https://www.microsoft.com/net/download/framework - same link as framework. You can also download Visual.
Checking for viruses
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Programs for cleaning and fixing errors
There are programs that will clean the system and fix registry errors. After all, because of this, the game may also not work.
If your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the game you installed, then the problem is usually easily fixed. Games do not start if the drivers installed on the computer need to be updated; missing (corrupted) required DirectX, .Net Framework and Visual C++ libraries; there are viruses in the system or an error occurred during the download / installation of the game.
Above, we have listed the main reasons why the game does not start. In the article we will consider each of them in turn and tell you what to do if this error occurs.
Before asking why something does not work or does not start at all, it is worth performing the basic steps from this instruction.
1. Non-compliance with system requirements
First of all, you need to make sure that the computer meets at least the minimum system requirements of the game. They can be found on the box, the game page on Steam or on the Internet. Information about the computer can be obtained in the "System" tab of the Control Panel, the characteristics of the video card are available in the "Device Manager" (right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Device Manager", find the "Display adapters" tab in it).
If the system requirements of the game exceed the specifications of your PC, further attempts to launch the game will, unfortunately, be unsuccessful.
2. Outdated/incorrectly installed drivers
You need to make sure that the drivers (especially for the video card) are installed and updated to the latest version.
You can learn more about this from our article: "How to install drivers on a video card correctly."
3. Absence of DirectX, .Net Framework and Visual C++ libraries or parts thereof
Games most often do not run on a computer that lacks the necessary files of the above libraries. In some cases, having the latest version does not guarantee that certain games will run. It is important to install exactly the version with which a particular game is compatible. As a rule, during the installation of the game, the program itself offers to install the necessary additional files.
If this does not happen, download the files from the official Microsoft website and install them.
4. The presence of viruses in the system
Malware may be preventing the game from running on your computer. It is necessary to scan the system with an antivirus - this may help solve the problem.
It's best to do this regularly, especially if you prefer pirated builds.
5. System compatibility
The error can occur if your operating system is Windows 7 or newer and the game you are trying to run was released for an older OS.
In this case, you should use compatibility mode. You can activate it in two ways:
- using automatic setup: to do this, right-click on the game icon and select "Fix Compatibility Issues", and then follow the instructions of the wizard;
- using manual settings: by right-clicking on the game icon, select the "Properties" menu, the "Compatibility" tab and select the required line from the drop-down list.
Typically, Windows XP Service Pack 3 Compatibility Mode solves most of these problems.
6. Error while downloading or installing the game
What to do if the above methods did not help? Most likely, the problem is related to a failure in the download or installation process. You can solve it only by re-downloading the game through Steam or simply reinstalling it.
Very often, computer and laptop users who actively spend time playing games encounter various errors or system inactivity during the launch of a particular software product. The reasons for failure are quite impressive. Let's take a look at the most common ones and determine how to deal with them.
The game doesn't want to start. Causes and how to deal with them
Legacy Software. Usually, at startup, the game indicates the fact that your computer has an “expired” version of the drivers installed, and even offers to update to the current one, but sometimes no notifications are given. After launch, nothing happens, it remains only to guess the reason for the failure. One way or another, it is recommended to update drivers, codecs and other multimedia software in a timely manner. This is not so difficult, because licensed game services such as Steam, Uplay and Origin almost always update DirectX, Visual C ++ and other software packages needed to run a particular game during installation.
Older OS versions may not run newer games.
For example, you may not even try to run the latest Gears of War on Windows 7, since the cunning Microsoft made it exclusive to the Windows 10 platform. On the other hand, new operating systems may not run or run incorrectly older games. Sometimes it turns out to solve the problem by setting the compatibility mode with an older version of the OS in the properties of the game's executable file, emulation through a virtual machine.
The most reliable way is to install a second operating system on your computer (some Windows XP or even 98).
Problems of pirated builds. Very often, craftsmen who compress the distribution of the game, cut out everything superfluous and carry out other manipulations, make mistakes due to which the game does not start for some or even all users. This may be a missing file, an incorrectly created path to the game settings file, and other problems. For example, a ridiculously simple mistake - a person incorrectly specified the parameters of the shortcut. The user has installed the toy, clicks on the icon created on the desktop, and nothing works. He immediately begins to think that the game simply does not pull, and deletes it. In fact, it would be enough for him to go to the folder with the installed game, find the executable there and run it.
Too high settings. Not always the installed game can adequately determine the capabilities of the computer, adjusting to its configuration. It also happens, especially with all sorts of compressed distributions that save the settings of the PC on which this assembly was created, that the parameters are set almost to the maximum. Accordingly, if the game starts from the shortcut, for example, in DirectX 11 mode, and is present on the computer with support for only the tenth version, there can be no talk of any launch. The problem is fixed in three ways:
- We are looking for an executable file with settings in the game folder, where we reduce the parameters to acceptable ones - screen resolution, anti-aliasing, DirectX, rendering quality, etc. Experimentally, you can achieve an acceptable ratio of performance and picture quality.
- If there is no such .exe, you will have to dig into other files, opening them in a text editor and changing the values \u200b\u200bmanually. Sometimes they hide not in the game folder, but in directories on the system drive, for example, in the folder with the saved user profile. By the way, you can try to delete it altogether, and then try to start the game again.
- Upgrade. You need to understand that progress does not stand still. You can optimize games as much as you want, but every year your PC performance will drop. And updating the components will get rid of launch problems and add FPS, making the gameplay smoother and more comfortable.
Lack of hardware support for new technologies. Here is a simple example. There is the Phenom II 955 and the almost identical FX-4320 in terms of performance. On the first game Mafia 3 does not start due to an error, and on the second it plays quite normally. And all because the obsolete Phenom does not support SSE4.2 technology. Yes, he can physically pull this game, but the developers have deprived him of this opportunity. Here, again, you will either have to fork out for a new processor, or download an emulator from the Internet, with which you can cheat the game. You can immediately refuse the latter - the performance drop will be such that you still won’t play comfortably.
Inability to launch due to the fault of the developers themselves. No matter how video game manufacturers try, they can’t test all possible configurations of computer hardware and software - there simply won’t be enough resources. That is why, in the first days after the start of sales, users begin to send messages about bugs on the forums, send angry letters to technical support, etc. Usually, after a couple of days, a fresh update is rolled out that fixes the most critical errors. You just need to be patient.
Conflict with antivirus software. It also happens that some of the game files are mistakenly recognized by the antivirus as malware. As a consequence, it deletes it or sends it to quarantine. You will have to manually add the necessary file to the exclusion list, and then try launching again. The problem is especially relevant for pirates, because antiviruses are extremely unfriendly to any .dll introduced by crackers to bypass the protection of a software product.
Note! If the antivirus reacts negatively to a “pill” from one manufacturer, you can try a crack from another. Just don't forget about version compatibility.
Summing up
As you can see, a variety of reasons can lead to the inoperability of the game. Most of them can be avoided by keeping the software and hardware configuration of your computer up to date. If this does not help, you should ask for help on the Internet.
Usually it is enough to copy the code of the displayed error, and then go with it to the search engine or to the forum to the developers. The more popular the game, the easier it will be to find a solution.
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If you cannot run the game on your computer, then in this article you will find the main causes of the problem, as well as ways to solve it. If the system reports an error code when the game cannot be started, then the solution to the problem becomes easier. However, it often happens that the game does not start on Windows 7, 8 or 10, and at the same time does not tell the user anything - the window simply closes, leaving the user at a loss.
The main reasons why games do not start
Consider the main reasons why Games do not start on a computer running Windows 7, 8 or 10:
- None Required library files. These include Direct X, Visual C ++, etc. Most often, for this reason, the system issues a corresponding message.
- Incompatibility too old games with new versions of Windows.
- Conflict with antiviral programs, this is especially true for unlicensed games.
- Video card driver not installed or needs to be updated. Even if there are no errors in the hardware manager, and the system shows that the correct driver is installed for the video card, in fact it may turn out that the standard driver is used. It does not reveal all the capabilities of the video adapter.
- System mismatch game requirements - lack of RAM, weak video card, etc.
Now let's look at how you can fix all these problems.
Required library files are missing
Most often, the game does not run on Windows due to missing DLL files. In this case, you will see the following system warning:
If you received a similar message when trying to start the game, and at the same time the first letters in the error turned out to be D3D, then the problem lies in the library DirectX. Even the latest versions of Windows 10 do not include all components of Direct, so the user has to install them on their own. You can use the web installer from the official site Microsoft, which itself will determine the components that are missing on your computer.
If the error code begins with the letters MSVC , then some library files are missing C++. Of course, it would be nice to know the specific names of the files in order to download them from the official site. However, you can also download all the library files at once.
These are the two main libraries, the absence of which files makes it impossible to run games on Windows. However, there are situations when there are no special libraries from the game developer himself. This is due to the fact that the antivirus removes them. This applies only to unlicensed toys. How to deal with this, we will consider in the third chapter.
Old game won't start
Sometimes you want to play the old game that was loved in childhood. Having installed it on Windows 8 or 10, we are annoyed to find that it does not want to start. This often happens due to OS incompatibility with our game. To resolve this issue, take one of the following steps:
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Game blocked by antivirus
Often games do not start under Windows 10, 8 or 7 due to built-in protector, or established anti-virus BY. This is due to the fact that the antivirus detects an unlicensed game as malicious software and can delete important library files (as discussed in the first chapter). It can also simply block the launch of the game, and then the window with the game will not even open.
To solve the problem that arose due to the antivirus, you can try disable it temporarily , or disable Windows protection. If that doesn't help, try reinstalling the game and running it with your anti-virus software turned off. If successful, to keep your computer safe, add the game to the antivirus exclusion list.
There are standard drivers on the video card
Another reason why the game does not start on Windows is lack of required drivers for your video cards. Visually, when using a computer, this can not be noticed - everything will work fine, and perhaps even some games will start running. If you see in Device Manager that a standard or basic adapter is installed for the video adapter, then the driver you need is definitely not there.
How to fix the problem? You need to download the driver for your video card from the official website of the developer. Also, these drivers can be found on the website of the laptop manufacturer (if you are using a laptop).
Weak system
It is also a fairly common reason why users cannot start the game. Even if the minimum requirements are written in the description of the game, and your system meets them, this does not mean at all that the game will start. Also, the reason may be too old version of windows e.g. XP. It is difficult to determine what resources are not enough to run the game, and therefore it is impossible to find an unambiguous solution. Nevertheless, installing a more productive iron will definitely solve the problem.
So, here we have considered the main reasons why the game does not start on Windows. However, in fact there are many more, and each individual case is individual. I hope these recommendations will help you start and enjoy the process of playing your favorite toy.
Surely, almost every computer user, even the one who mainly works on it, at least sometimes plays computer games in the form of recreation. From time to time, you just want to unwind, get distracted from work and change the type of activity. Other users specifically purchase a computer with the expectation of regular entertainment. And even the most powerful and advanced computer or laptop is by no means immune from the situation when the game does not start. Various errors may appear, a black or blue screen pops up, or the launch shortcut simply does not respond to mouse clicks. There are many possible symptoms. What to do? Why is this happening? What points should be first of all paid attention to solve the difficulties that have arisen? This is what our today's material will be about.
System Requirements Mismatch
For any game, the developer must indicate the necessary system requirements. They can be found on the disc box or on the game's official website if you prefer a digital copy instead of a disc. After reading them, you will be able to understand what parameters your computer or laptop must have so that you can run the game. There are two types of requirements:
- Recommended, that is, those in which you can play normally at normal settings.
- Minimum, at which you can play at the lowest settings of the game.
Your computer or laptop must meet at least the minimum recommendations, otherwise you will encounter a situation where games do not start. Practice shows that if your computer has a dual-core processor and less than 4 gigabytes of RAM, most modern games will be inaccessible to you. Therefore, if you expect to have fun regularly, take care of the power reserve by installing an advanced graphics card, a powerful quad-core processor and at least 8 gigabytes of RAM.
Your computer must have: a powerful quad-core processor and at least 8 gigabytes of RAM
REMEMBER! If you have weak hardware, then no programs and drivers will improve its performance! Be prepared to pay either cash or limited performance!
Outdated drivers
Drivers are special system programs that control the operation of all installed equipment. For the correct operation of the computer, it is desirable that all of them are regularly updated. In principle, the system will work even if this is not done, and it is quite normal, but a feature of almost all modern games is sensitivity to the latest driver versions. Their developers regularly release updates in which a wide variety of innovations can be implemented. Game developers, in turn, can release games with the latest driver updates. If they are outdated, or coincidentally, they are not available at all, the games do not start.
It is most important to have driver updates for the video card, although in some cases other components may be needed, such as the sound card (when using special sound effects) or the chipset (when using processor acceleration technologies). How can you be sure which versions of the software you have installed and update them if necessary? To get started, go to Device Manager, select the hardware you need, for example, video card, chipset, speakers, double-click the mouse, after which a window with details will open. In the "General" tab, you will see the device model. Also look at the "Driver" tab, where you need to pay attention to the lines "Development date" and "Driver version". Memorize this information or write it down. If the driver is not installed, then go to the "Details" tab to find out the digital ID of the equipment. To see it, click on the pop-up line and select "Value". An alphanumeric code will be displayed, which you will need to copy.
Now let's move on to updating the drivers. What are the ways to do it?
- Download from the official website of the manufacturer. If you know the model of your laptop or computer, video card, go to the site, open the page with drivers, select the model or series of devices, as well as the version of the operating system. Download the necessary files and install like regular programs.
- If only the identifier is known, open the http://devid.info website, paste the copied ID into the search bar, select the desired version of the file, and after downloading, install in the usual way.
- Install special utilities to find and update drivers. The principle of their operation is to scan the system and download the necessary driver versions. You can find a large number of them on the Internet. However, you should use them carefully. Why? It is important to consider that such utilities very often contain a lot of advertising and install a bunch of different third-party software.
- Use the driver package with the ability to automatically install. You will need to download a file of approximately 10-12 gigabytes, which contains almost all possible drivers for any component of the computer and any version of the Windows operating system. In our opinion, the best such package is SamDrivers. Its advantages include the latest software versions for any component of your computer, as well as the ability to use one of four automatic installers that will scan your system and contribute to the painless update as much as possible. In addition, the ability to automatically create restore points is provided so that you can restore error-free operation of Windows 10 in the event of an incorrect installation. By the way, we recommend using the Snappy Driver Installer, since it is the one that has the fewest errors and works most correctly. To use, you need to download the archive in ISO format. This is a disk image format. To start the driver installation, mount the virtual drive to the system. If you are using Windows 10 or 8, this can be done through the standard File Explorer. If the version of Windows is older, use a virtual disk application or unpack it like a regular archive using WinRAR. After that, run the automatic installer exe file, wait for it to scan the system, mark the drivers you need to update and wait a few minutes until they are installed.
Lack of required software components
Usually, along with the game, third-party software components necessary for its normal launch are installed. If they are missing or their version does not match the one for which the game is designed, it may not start or give various errors. What software components are required to run the game normally?
DirectX
One of the most important software components, just like a driver for a video card. Used to develop various applications for the Windows operating system. Most often used in games. The developers develop the game for use with a specific version of DirectX, so it must be installed on your computer in order to work properly. In the vast majority of cases, DirectX is included in the installation package of the game, but in some cases you still need to install it manually. Why? A package may fail to install for various reasons, for example, the developer forgot to include it in the installation file.
Fortunately, you do not need to keep all existing versions on your computer, because the files of the previous ones are included in the newer ones. This suggests that you just need to download and install the latest version of DirectX from the official website. Follow this link https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/Download/confirmation.aspx?id=35, and in just a few seconds the file will start downloading automatically, and immediately suitable for your version of Windows. Run the downloaded .exe file and follow the instructions of the installer.
An equally important software component used by game developers. Responsible for the compatibility of programs written in different programming languages. If the component is missing, there may be problems starting the game. True, it is included by default in the Windows system, and the newer the version, the newer the Net Framework version. However, in some cases it may be necessary to install or update the utility manually. To do this, just go to the official website, download the file with the exe extension and then install it as the most common program.
Quite a popular software environment used to develop software for Windows. Very often it is automatically installed with the toy, but in some cases you will have to do it manually. To do this, go to the official website, download the installation file, after selecting the language, and then install it normally.
Too old or too new version of Windows
One of the possible options why the game does not start is that the version of Windows is too old or too new. If the game was released very recently, it may not be compatible with older versions of Windows such as Vista, XP or older. Conversely, if the game is old, released at the time of maximum XP, then it is unlikely to work on the new 8 or 10. How to get out of the situation? What needs to be done for this?
Almost all versions of Windows have the great ability to run an application in Compatibility Mode. For example, you have a modern Windows 10 installed, but you want to remember the old days and play a game from 15 years ago. With a high degree of probability, it just won't start.
- After installing the game, display a shortcut to launch it on your desktop.
- Right-click on it, select Properties - Compatibility.
- Find the line " Run the program in compatibility mode"And select the desired version of Windows from the drop-down list.
- Click OK and try to launch the game again.
Incorrectly installed game
It is unlikely that the game will run correctly if you installed it incorrectly. What is meant? Perhaps the installation sequence was violated, or not all the necessary files and patches with updates were installed. Especially often this problem occurs when using a hacked version, when for full functioning it is extremely important to do everything as indicated in the installation instructions.
You should also remember that the folder in which you install the game should in no case contain Russian letters. In some cases, there will be no problems, but in most cases you will not be able to play. Where to install the game so that it works correctly? Usually the default path looks like C:\Program Files\game folder. Some, in order to save space on the C drive, transfer the game to the D drive, while mistakenly naming the folder with Russian letters. This is the reason why games won't launch. Make sure that the installation path contains only English letters. The best option would be to leave the installation path as suggested by the installer.
Bad build of Windows
Considering that many users simply do not use the licensed version of Windows 10 due to the high cost of the license, the problem of incorrect operation is not least due to the build curve of the operating system. If you use pirated builds, make sure that the version you want to use has positive feedback from other users and works flawlessly.
Virus infection
Virus infection
Quite often, when using unverified sites and assemblies, various viral advertising files can penetrate your system. They can damage game files and disrupt the stable operation of the Windows 10 operating system as a whole. Therefore, from time to time, check if you have picked up any virus on your computer or laptop. To do this, with your built-in antivirus or any free antivirus scanner, scan the system for malware and, if detected, remove it.
Clogged system and overheating of the computer
Everything can be much more banal: overflow of RAM, clogging of the file system, or overheating of the computer due to contamination of its components with dust. If your computer is not heavy-duty to run several resource-intensive applications on it at the same time, make sure that the windows of all other software are closed before turning on the game. Also regularly clean up the file system from accumulated garbage, which is formed as a result of the operation of various programs. The largest generators of software garbage are browsers and instant messengers. For convenience, use one of the automatic cleaning applications, such as CCleaner.
Too strict security settings
Quite rarely, there is a problem caused by too strict security settings of the Windows operating system. You can make the following settings:
- Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts - Change User Account Control (UAC) settings.
- Move the slider to the very bottom and restart your computer.
Conclusion
Despite the large number of possible reasons why the game may not start, solving them is not difficult at all. Tell us in the comments why the game did not work on your computer.