What To Do If Downloaded Game Does Not Work
Downloaded games not working can be frustrating, especially if you were excited to play them. In addition, downloaded games do not necessarily have to be deleted or refunded if they don’t work. All you have to know is how to identify and troubleshoot the issue of them not starting, and you'll be on your way to playing your favorite games.
GameTop is a popular website that offers a wide range of free games for download. However, occasionally users experience issues with downloaded games, such as games that fail to launch or games that crash during play. If you have downloaded a game from GameTop that is not working, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Read on to find out more.
Check Your System Requirements
- Before downloading a game from GameTop, you should always check the system requirements for the game to ensure that your computer meets the necessary specifications.
- If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements, the game may not work properly or may not work at all.
- To check your system requirements, visit the game's page on GameTop and look for the "System Requirements" section.
Update Your Drivers
- Outdated or missing drivers can cause issues with game performance, so it is important to keep your drivers up to date.
- This includes your graphics card driver, sound card driver, and any other drivers that are relevant to gaming.
- To update your drivers, visit the website of the manufacturer of your graphics card or sound card and download the latest driver for your specific model.
Disable Antivirus and Firewall
- Sometimes, antivirus or firewall software can interfere with game performance or prevent the game from launching altogether.
- To determine if this is the cause of the problem, try disabling your antivirus and firewall software temporarily and see if the game works.
- If the game works with the antivirus and firewall disabled, you may need to add an exception or exclude the game from your antivirus or firewall settings.
Reinstall the Game
- If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the game.
- To do this, right-click on the game's icon in your GameTop library and select "Uninstall".
- Once the game has been uninstalled, download the game again from GameTop and reinstall it.
Published 01 January 2000
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