Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)
Registry Editor
- Open the Registry Editor:
- Vista and newer: open the Start Screen/Start Menu, type
regedit
, press Enter.
- Windows XP: press Windows+R, type
regedit
, press Enter.
- Steps continue here.
Services
- Open Services:
- Vista and newer: open the Start Screen/Start Menu, type
services.msc
, press Enter.
- Windows XP: press Windows+R, type
services.msc
, press Enter.
- Steps continue here.
PhysX
Windows 8 fullscreen border
Some games have a window border visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8. The result may vary from the example on the right (e.g. the border area might be solid white instead). To fix install the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit and apply the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix.
(Ideally provide a ready-made shim for for the affected game).
CD music not playing
CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)
Non-CD-DA music (does not show up as a music CD in media players)
Devices
Disable device during gameplay/hide controller from game
- This is useful for games that have conflicts with certain devices.
- This is also useful for using keyboard and mouse input with games that force controller mode when one is connected with no way of changing back without actually disconnecting the controller.