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Revision as of 05:53, 14 June 2017
- Refer to the individual game pages for many game-specific issues.
- Try verifying the integrity of the game files (GOG Galaxy, Origin, Steam, Uplay).
- Restart your computer (for Windows 8 and later choose the Restart or Update and restart option).
- Ensure your system meets the stated minimum requirements including whether the game supports mobile graphics if you are playing on a mobile device.
- Ensure you have installed the latest updates for your operating system (some games require certain updates).
- Check the game's official forums for additional support information. Developers often maintain a forum topic detailing known issues and incompatible configurations.
Installation/download problems
- "This app can't run on your PC"
- "Feature transfer error"
- Installer doesn't detect free space
Startup/launching problems
- The game doesn't do anything when launched
- The game starts with an error message
- The game closes or crashes while starting
Display/visual problems
- The screen is blank/out of range
- The game doesn't fit the screen properly
- Graphics are corrupted/colors are wrong
Audio problems
- Sounds are distorted/missing/delayed
- The wrong output device is used
- Directional sounds play from the wrong speaker
Input problems
- The controller isn't detected
- The game uses the wrong controller
- The character/camera/cursor moves by itself
VR problems
- The game doesn't detect the headset
- Nothing is shown in the headset
- The viewpoint drifts/floats while stationary