Quite often, users of personal computers and laptops running the seventh-generation Windows operating system are faced with the problem of incorrect operation of games and applications. Let us consider in more detail the causes and typical types of errors during the operation of games, as well as effective ways to solve them.
The main causes of malfunctioning games:
- The version of the operating system is not compatible with the game.
- Outdated video card or its incorrect operation.
- Unsuitable drivers.
- CPU overheating.
- The version of the game has been modified.
Error 0xc000007b when starting the game
This error code occurs quite often and indicates the malfunction of the video card of a personal computer or laptop. To fix the error, download the latest video card drivers from the official website of its supplier.
Check the compatibility of the characteristics of the game with your device. Error code 0xc000007b when the game starts will be fixed. If, after reinstalling the entire driver software of the card, the error appears again, then the problem lies in the program itself. Use a licensed copy of the game or download the executable file from another source.
Incorrect operation of system drivers
A driver is a type of basic software for each operating system. Such programs establish a connection between the hardware and software structures of a computer. Thus, drivers are available for the processor, sound card, video card, input devices, and so on. Such programs should be downloaded exclusively from official sources (manufacturers' websites, licensed discs). Running games on Windows 7 is best done by trusted developers and software corporations.
If you download and install the driver from an unreliable site, instead of the correct functioning of the hardware component, you can get a lot of trojans and virus spyware, which will have unauthorized access to all important user information.
In order to check whether the driver is functioning correctly, go to the computer control panel and enter the phrase “Driver” in the content search field. In the search results, select "Update devices and driver software." An item that is not working correctly will display a red or yellow alarm sign. Check the video card drivers, if the system does not correctly understand the software, update the program and restart the computer. The black screen should disappear when you start the game.
If the problem remains relevant, perhaps the problem is that the video card is not compatible with the gaming characteristics. In this case, installing drivers will not help. The problem can be corrected only by replacing the hardware components of the computer.
A game installation file that has undergone a modification (hacking, using a key generator) may not work correctly. If you are using an unlicensed copy of the game, to solve the problem, download and install its genuine version.
Black screen when starting games. Graphics card problems
Install operating system updates in a timely manner. To do this, go to the computer control panel and find the "Update Control Center" there. For gaming computers, it is best to use an NVIDIA graphics card family. Thanks to the quick correction of compatibility errors by the developers of the company, the games will work as quickly as possible and with a minimum number of errors.
During the installation of updates do not turn on the game, be sure to restart the computer at those stages of installation that require this. Problems with launching games will be resolved when the video card is operational.
Simplification of interface settings
Having made the game interface settings a little easier, you will reduce the load on the central processor and eliminate its overheating in the future. All the necessary functions of the graphical interface of the game can be viewed by running the application.
Improper screen resolution or too much color saturation and 3D animation can cause the game to crash when it starts. Specify the minimum graphics settings for these game parameters: texture detail, shadow quality, color saturation, extension, FPS (number of displayed files per second of time).
Incompatible game system requirements and device specifications
Before buying and installing a game, always check its system characteristics. They show the compatibility of the program with your device. The game requirements table contains the following items:
- OS versions supported by the game.
- The presence of programs that are needed to maintain the application. All names and software versions are listed.
- The version of the video card and its updates. The black screen when starting games is a consequence of the malfunctioning of this hardware component.
- The type of processor and its minimum clock frequency is a characteristic that is responsible for the speed of information processing per second.
- The amount of free space on your hard drive.
- The amount of RAM.
It is worth noting that all specifications are indicated in a minimum amount. If your computer has more advanced features, the game will also be supported.
Extreme processor overheating
Outdated PC specifications are a consequence of the fact that when you start the game crashes. During long-term operation of the game, the fan does not have time to cool a heavily loaded processor, and the computer case begins to become very hot. When the processor temperature reaches a critical point, the computer system begins to urgently turn off all the programs that load it. That is why the game crashes, in another case, the hardware components may fail. Repair can cost quite a lot.
Simplify the load on the processor will help simplify the settings of the game interface. More details on how to do this were described in the previous paragraph of the article.
If the black screen crashes very quickly after starting the game, restart the computer as soon as possible, because the game may contain virus software that, under the guise of a black screen, can harm the device and user data.
Solution
To eliminate glitches in games, approach the solution to the problem comprehensively and follow all the instructions below:
- Check system requirements.
- Analyze the hardware components of your personal computer or laptop. The black screen when starting games arises precisely because of the incorrect operation of the motherboard and video card, so pay attention to these components.
- Simplify your in-game settings.
- Check your computer for viruses.
- Be sure to use licensed software.
- Install drivers for the motherboard and video card.
- Check your operating system for errors.