Computer games are a pleasant pastime, but sometimes it is overshadowed by the fact that the game does not start. Sometimes, instead of spending the evening at the computer, users only see an incomprehensible error message that appears on the screen or, worse, a tightly hanging “Malevich square” after launch. The reasons for this may be different. Some problems are easy to fix, only a little care is required. But others may require global change and appropriate knowledge of computer use. For example, for the game to work correctly, you may need to reinstall the operating system, and not every user can do it correctly. In this case, it would be better to contact a specialist. But first, think about whether the goal justifies such costs? If the answer is yes, then below are some common reasons why games do not start.
First of all, you should carefully read the information provided by the manufacturer of the disk. On the reverse side there should be lists of the minimum and recommended requirements of the game. You need to pay attention to the first of them. Perhaps only one of the parameters will be lower than required, but this is already enough for the failure. Some games report this inconsistency in the error message. But more often than not, this notification looks incomprehensible and contains only a code, therefore, it is impossible to find out from it what the cause of the failure is. Important: some games do not start, even if the computer suits them according to the minimum requirements, but does not reach the recommended ones. Or they start, but work with a failure. In this case, alas, it is difficult to advise anything, except to change the computer to a more powerful one.
It may turn out that the game does not start due to the fault of the developer. Or rather, due to a flaw in the process of writing the code, the specified specific settings, and the like, for which the manufacturer is responsible. This does happen sometimes, but rarely. Then a whole batch of discs is 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 sellers will already be in the know and will accept (or exchange, which is not always effective, especially if the other game is from the same batch) the disc is without objection. If the same game works for your friends, but it does not start for you, this is a sign that the problem is not with it, but with the computer software that causes the conflict.
It is possible that the version of drivers installed on the computer is hopelessly outdated. This point should be paid 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 entire computer as a whole, so it will not hurt to update them anyway. In order to find out which version is installed on your computer, you need to look into the properties of the computer (right-click on the icon), then to the sub-item equipment and, finally, the device manager. Different operating systems have their own key combinations for quick access. In the device manager there is the ability to view the software version for each device and update it if necessary. Rummaging a bit on the list, you can easily figure it out.
If your games do not start, and an error message indicates a video card mismatch, then you can solve the problem in the same way. You need to update the drivers 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 are ATI and NVidia. Search for the latest software for them should be on official sites. You should do the same with sound cards . If you do not know the name of your video card, then it is displayed in the device manager, the path to which is indicated above. In the same way - updating drivers - problems with the image are solved when the game starts, but it does not work correctly: the picture twitches, flickers, textures disappear.
Some games are made with the expectation of a specific video card. Then, a driver created specifically for this game may appear on the manufacturer’s website. In addition, sometimes a malfunctioning game starts or does not start at all only on certain brands of video cards. There is nothing you can do about it except to blame the developer.
Another reason that games do not start on the computer may be a registry that has not been cleaned for a long time. Each time you install and uninstall the application, there are entries in the long-suffering registry about this, and failures can occur if the installation is incorrect. If you treat the cleaning procedure irresponsibly, do it once a year, then sooner or later problems will arise. There are special programs that allow cleaning with minimal user intervention. Many have additional useful features, such as streamlining the registry structure. Such programs include Vit Registry Fix with a nice interface or a simple but conveniently automated CCleaner. If you want to clean the registry yourself, then be extremely careful. Serious problems can begin after an unprofessional intervention with the computer. The registry editor is opened through the "run" button, where you should enter the regedit code. The key you need is called HKEY_CURRENT_USER (they are similar in name, so be careful). The Software section contains all records about remote applications. Not all programs see them and delete them, but you can do this manually.
There are other reasons why games do not start. For example, outdated Microsoft.NET.Framework, flash player, K-Lite codecs. Owners of the NVidia graphics card should also pay attention to the version of the Ageya PhysX accelerator.