How to Get a PC Game to Work

Adjust the graphical settings of the game., Reinstall the game., Update your game (if possible).

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Adjust the graphical settings of the game.

    If you can launch the game but have poor performance, try lowering the graphical quality in the game’s settings.

    Usually the settings can be accessed from the game’s main menu, though some games might have a configuration file in the directory where the game is installed.
  2. Step 2: Reinstall the game.

    It is possible that a damaged game file is causing problems.

    Reinstalling the game will fix this.

    Most games can be uninstalled from “Control Panel > Programs and Features”, though some may have a button to uninstall in the game launcher. , Check the official website of your game to download and install any updates.

    Sometimes developers will releases patches to fix problems like crashes or performance issues.

    If you are using a platform like Steam or Origin, patches will be automatically applied through the client when they are released.
  3. Step 3: Update your game (if possible).

Detailed Guide

If you can launch the game but have poor performance, try lowering the graphical quality in the game’s settings.

Usually the settings can be accessed from the game’s main menu, though some games might have a configuration file in the directory where the game is installed.

It is possible that a damaged game file is causing problems.

Reinstalling the game will fix this.

Most games can be uninstalled from “Control Panel > Programs and Features”, though some may have a button to uninstall in the game launcher. , Check the official website of your game to download and install any updates.

Sometimes developers will releases patches to fix problems like crashes or performance issues.

If you are using a platform like Steam or Origin, patches will be automatically applied through the client when they are released.

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