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Glossary:Command line arguments

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Some fixes require passing command line arguments to programs.

Non-Steam

  1. Create a shortcut to the program.
  2. Right click on the shortcut and choose "Properties".
  3. Make sure the "Shortcut" tab is selected.
  4. In the "Target" field, you'll see a line like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Evil Publishing\Rushed Game\game.exe"
  5. Type the option (argument) after the double quotes. Make sure there is a space between the double quotes and between each argument. For example, after adding the -windowed option, the line will look like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Evil Publishing\Rushed Game\game.exe" -windowed
  6. Click OK.

Steam

Launch properties

  1. Open game library
  2. Right click on the game and select "Properties"
  3. Click "SET LAUNCH OPTIONS"
  4. Type the argument, for example -windowed
  5. Click OK

Steam shortcuts

Origin

  1. Find the game in your Origin Library.
  2. Right-click the game box art.
  3. Select Game Properties.
  4. Type in the argument, for example -windowed.
  5. Click Apply.