Fed up with the error message – The game has encountered an issue and needs to close? This annoying message appears when a game fails to open. For a moment, it will start normally but then it will close or minimize suddenly. If you are also facing the same problems while starting your game, here are some fixes that you can use to resolve the game crashing issue.
Fixes that you should use:
1.
Update your Game
2.
Restart your system with a clean startup
3.
Use a new user account
4.
Check compatibility settings
5.
Upgrade your video driver
6.
Install the latest version of DirectX
7.
Reinstall your game
Here
are is how to perform these fixes on your PC.
Update your game
Updating
is the one solution that can fix most of the problems. Therefore, before you
use other fixes and make changes to your computer or settings, try to use your
game after updating. If you’re already on the latest version or there is no
update available, use the next solution.
Restart your system with a
clean startup
When
Windows starts normally, some programs such as antivirus and system utilities
also start automatically in the background. These programs run in the
background and obstruct many apps from running. Maybe the same will happens
with your game. But, a clean startup prevents all these programs from starting.
To perform a clean startup on your system:
1.
Search for ‘msconfig’ with the start menu search bar.
2.
Enter your administrator password, when prompted.
3.
Select the startup options.
The
procedure of starting a computer with a clean startup may differ with the
operating system or version. If the game continues to crash, use the next
solution.
Use a new user account
Try
to play the game in a new user. For this, you need to create a new user
account.
Steps to create a new user
Accounts:
1.
Click on the ‘Start’ button.
2.
Click on ‘Settings.’
3.
Click ‘Family & other people’ under Accounts at the left side of the
screen.
4.
When it opens, click ‘Add someone else to this PC.’
5.
A new form will open where you’ll have to enter the details for the new user
account.
6.
Enter the details in the form. When you complete it, a new user account will
add to your system.
7.
For account type, you can select administrator type.
8.
Now, reboot your PC.
9.
Select your new account.
10.
Enter the login password, if required.
11.
Find your game and try launching it.
If
the game starts without any issue, enjoy playing. Several games require the
administrator access to run. If your game asking for it, add a new user with
the same steps and this time makes sure to select administrator type account.
Check compatibility settings
To
check and customize compatibility settings, follow the given steps.
1.
Locate the game icon and right click on it.
2.
Select ‘Properties’.
3.
In the properties windows, open the ‘Compatibility’ tab.
4.
Find the option ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and check its box.
5.
Then choose your Windows version.
6.
Click ‘OK.’
Now,
start the game and try to play. This solution will not work on the games that
require advanced features. If it fails to fix your game, use the next solution.
Upgrade your video driver
You
can upgrade your video drivers from the manufactures site of your video
adapter. Find the latest video driver and install them to your PC. After
installing the most recent drivers, try launching your game. If you didn’t get
the drivers on the website, then contact your video adapter support.
Install the latest version of
DirectX
1.
Go to “gamesforwindows.com/en-us/aboutgfw/pages/directx10-a.aspx”.
2.
Click on ‘Download the latest DirectX’ option and then click ‘Continue.’
3.
Start downloading with the ‘Download’ button then follow the instructions to
install.
Reinstall your game
Simply
insert your game CD or USB drive and install the game as you install it
earlier. Make sure to erase all the old files of the game. You can also
uninstall the game from the Control Panel.
These
fixes will surely fix your game and hope you can play it as usual.
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