Games are one of the most interesting things that could be created on a computer these days. Of course, they can be harmful, such as spoiling your eyes and wasting time, but we also must not forget that they are capable and beneficial, for example, helping to escape from harsh reality for a short while, so that you can collect your thoughts and fight back, captivate with the plot and heroes. Many would like to play, but not everyone knows how to install the game on a computer and where to find it. Below are the ways to install the game, so that the beginner can easily understand the process.
Where and how to find the game to install?
Before you figure out how to install the game on your computer, you need to find the game itself. There are various ways to search for programs, including entertainment, for example, ask a friend, buy games in a store or on a developers website, download from the Internet, and others.
- Buying in a store is the most legal way of acquiring a game; moreover, the probability of its incorrect operation is small. You can also buy a key on the site from the developers of the game. Usually included in the kit attached instructions that will tell you how to install. The installed game just needs to be “pleased” with the purchased license key, while gaining access to all important updates and new additions.
- Ask a friend by rewriting the game from his computer or just take his license disc with him. But in this case, it is necessary to prepare for many costs: if the game is licensed and updated via the Internet, you will not have this update or addition because the key works only on 1 computer (the exception is the old versions - there are games on 2 computers).
- And the easiest way is to download from the Internet (by the way, many games are free). This can be done on the official website of developers or on neutral resources that provide both games and other files (for example, the torrent system). But when downloading software from them, you need to know that this leads to an undermining of the game industry, because the player does not purchase a licensed version, which means that developers do not receive rewards for their work. Also, a Trojan can be embedded in the installation file , which can cause serious harm to the computer and the information stored on it, so it is very important to know how to properly install the game. In addition, there is a high probability of harming the operating system with poor-quality utilities.
How to install the game from disk?
If you do not know how to install the game from the disk, then you have come to the address. For this difficult (and maybe easy) business, you will need a CD / DVD-ROM to read the necessary information from the disk. As a rule, if everything is configured correctly on the computer and there are no malfunctions in the CD / DVD-ROM, autorun should start and the installation file window should open. Usually in this window everything is clear intuitively. The program will ask you to choose a language, agree with the license agreement, and then inform you that it will install all the necessary files for you on its own. As already mentioned, in this case there is no need to literally know how to install the game on a computer. You only need to choose the location where the game folder will be located. The path to it should look something like “C: / Program Files / Game Name” (this directory is by default). Note: it is not recommended to install on the system disk, since the operating system just needs a spare free space for the normal operation of operations. Therefore, as a rule, if the computer has more than one hard disk, then installation should be carried out on the one on which there are no system folders.
There are times when the games are not on one CD / DVD disc, but on two or more. Therefore, if you suddenly got a window on the boot screen asking you to insert "disk 2", do not be scared. You just need to open the box with the game, get out the second disc and insert it into the drive, after first removing the first. After the installation process, a completion window will open. By clicking on the appropriate button, you can safely start playing. Also, you should not forget that for most games you need various utilities, for example DirectX, Microsoft Visual C ++ and others. They usually go on the same disc with the game. These utilities are needed for correct graphics processing.
How to install a game on a computer if it was downloaded from the Internet?
So, to purchase a game via the Internet, you need to download it to a specific computer directory, that is, to a specific hard drive. It is recommended to use a torrent program, since it has the ability to download a file in case of an unexpected interruption of the process. After downloading the game on your computer, you need to find the installation file (usually it has the extension .exe) and run it. Next will go autostart the establishment of the game. After the procedure begins, described above (how to install the game from the disk). Due to the fact that this type of acquisition of the game is “pirated” (illegal), there are Crack utilities for these versions to crack the game and play without entering a license key. Crack can be either integrated into an unlicensed game or separately. To install Crack, you need to copy the files from the folder with the same name to the game directory - this is the path where it is installed, for example, “D: / Games / Game Name”. But you should be aware of possible viruses and trojans in these installation files.
Reinstalling games when problems occur
If during the passage / installation of the game there were problems, you can try reinstalling it. For this, there is also no need to read tons of literature to learn how to install an installed game. Reinstallation is carried out in the same directory where the game was installed earlier, with a complete replacement of files. This is done in the same way as installing the game. If this does not help, it is recommended that you change the purchased drive in the store or request a refund. If the game is downloaded from the Internet, then you can try to download the file from another "pirate".
How to play on two computers?
To play one game on 2 different computers with a friend, you need to have a network cable, network card, two computers, and also to determine if there is any possibility of a network game. If you have everything you need, then the network cable connects to the network card connectors . Further in the game itself, you can create a server for a joint passage or play against each other. But you should also remember that after the formation of the local network, your friend will be able to view everything that you have on your computer, which is extremely unsafe.
How to play over the Internet?
This is very similar to playing online, but only other people will not be able to view your computer. To do this, you need high-speed Internet (modem or cable) and the presence of the online mode in the game itself. Unlike the local network, in this case you do not need to create anything yourself, there are ready-made servers with players from both different regions of the country and from other countries. Just in the game menu selects the item "network game" or "play online." Thus, you can easily play with other people from different countries and regions, without worrying about the security of data stored on your computer.
Other story
Often, for some people, installing computer games is a whole story. First they ask questions: “How to install?”, “Where to buy?”, “How to play?”, “How to set the cache for the game?”. And when everything is safely done, they go through it in a couple of hours, after which another question arises: "How to remove it?" But that's another story.