Windows 10: I can’t play some online games

Discus and support I can’t play some online games in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I try to play some online games but a message pops up that I have to change strings to play online but I don’t know what to do. It is a kids account... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tyler Sanders1, Jan 28, 2023.

  1. I can’t play some online games


    I try to play some online games but a message pops up that I have to change strings to play online but I don’t know what to do. It is a kids account but it’s changed to allow 18+ content * Moved from Community Center

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    Tyler Sanders1, Jan 28, 2023
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    Hi Jackson,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    Please share the information requested below:

    • Does the BSOD occur while playing a particular game?
    • Is the game downloaded from Windows Store?

    I suggest you to update the Graphic Card drivers by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

    Refer the link below for more information:

    Troubleshoot blue screen errors - Microsoft Support

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 28, 2023
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    Hi Lee,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    Please share this:


    • Are you playing the game online or offline?


    I suggest you to try installing the game in compatibility mode and check:

    Follow these steps to install the game in compatibility mode.


    • Download the game from the manufacturer’s website.

    • Right-click on the game setup file and click on
      ‘properties’.

    • Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
      ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 10 from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.


    Hope this helps. Feel free to get back to us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.



    Thanks and regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Jan 28, 2023
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    Xbox Play anywhere games

    I uninstalled and re-installed the game. The freezing is still happening.
     
    David-Murica, Jan 28, 2023
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