What should I do if games do not start?

Computer games are a pleasant entertainment, but sometimes it's overshadowed by the fact that the game does not start. Sometimes, instead of passing the evening at the computer, users see only an incomprehensible error message appearing on the screen, or worse, the "Malevich square" that has hung on after the launch. The reasons for this may be different. Some problems can not be eliminated easily, only a little care is required. But others may require global changes and relevant knowledge in using the computer. For example, for the correct operation of the game, you may need to reinstall the operating system, and not every user can correctly do it. In this case, it will be better to contact a specialist. But before - to think, does the target justify such costs? If the answer is "yes," below are some common reasons why games do not start.

First of all, you should carefully read the information provided by the disc manufacturer. On the reverse side there should be lists of minimum and recommended requirements of the game. You need to pay attention to the first one. Perhaps only one of the parameters will be below the required one, but this is enough for the failure. Some games report this discrepancy in the error message. But most often this notification looks incomprehensible and contains only the code, so it's impossible to find out why the failure occurs. Important: some games do not start even if the computer is suitable for them under the minimum requirements, but does not reach the recommended ones. Or they start, but they work with failure. In this case, alas, it is difficult to advise something, except how to change the computer to a more powerful one.

It may be that the game does not start due to the developer's fault. To be more precise, because of the flaws in the process of writing, the specified specific settings, and similar things for which the producer is responsible. This really happens sometimes, but rarely. Then a whole batch of disks turns out to be defective. So you can hear a lot of angry reviews from those who bought a similar product. It is recommended to contact the store where the defective game was purchased. Most likely, you will not be the only one who wants to return it, so that sellers will already be aware of and will accept (or exchange, which is not always effective, especially if the other game is from the same lot) drive without objection. If the same game works for your friends, but does not start with you - it's a sign that the problem is not in itself, but in the software of the computer that causes the conflict.

It is possible that the version of the drivers installed on the computer is hopelessly outdated. This point should pay attention to those users who do not follow the updates, as well as those who are not sure about the version of their software. Drivers affect not only the games, but also the stable operation of the whole computer, so it will not hurt to update them in any case. In order to find out which version is installed on your computer, you need to look into the computer properties (right-click on the icon), then in the hardware sub-item and finally the device manager. Different operating systems have their own keyboard shortcuts for its quick call. In Device Manager , you can view the software version for each device and update it if necessary. A little digging in the list, you can easily figure it out.

If you do not run games, and the error message indicates a discrepancy between the video card , then the problem will be solved in a similar way. You need to update the driver for this device. To do this, you need to know the name and series of the video card installed on the computer. The most popular ones are ATI and NVidia. Search for the latest software to them should be on official websites. In a similar way, one should also deal with sound cards . If you do not know the name of your video card, it is displayed in the Device Manager, the path to which is listed above. In the same way - updating drivers - problems with the image are solved when the game starts, but it works incorrectly: the picture jerks, the texture flickers, the text disappears.

Some games are made with the calculation of a certain video card. Then the manufacturer's website may have a driver created specifically for this game. In addition, sometimes the game crashes or does not run at all only on certain brands of video cards. There is nothing to be done, except how to blame the developer.

Another reason that the computer does not run games, there may be a long time not cleaned registry . At each installation and removal of the application in the long-suffering registry there are records about this, and failures can also occur if the installation is incorrect. If you treat the cleaning procedure irresponsibly, do it once a year, then sooner or later there will be problems. There are special programs that allow cleaning with minimal user involvement. Many have additional useful properties, for example, ordering the structure of the registry. These programs include Vit Registry Fix with a nice interface or a simple but convenient automated CCleaner. If you want to clean the registry yourself, then be extremely careful. After unprofessional interference with the computer, serious problems may begin. The registry editor is opened via the "execute" button, where you should enter the regedit code. The key you need is called HKEY_CURRENT_USER (they are similar in names, so be careful). The Software section contains all the entries about remote applications. Not all programs see them and delete them, but you can do it manually.

There are other reasons why games do not start. For example, obsolete Microsoft.NET.Framework, flash player, codecs K-Lite. Owners of the video card NVidia should pay attention to the version of the accelerator Ageya PhysX.