Windows 10: Computer not opening games?

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  1. Computer not opening games?


    I downloaded a game from itch.io as a win.rar file and tried to open it but nothing worked. İt keeps saying header corrupted, file corrupted. All the previous games from itch.io worked so I'm a little confused. My computer keeps saying it's not safe and refuses me when I say open anyway. Any help?

    :)
     
    MidnightGU, Nov 19, 2023
    #1

  2. Games cause the computer to freeze seconds after opening them for Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for providing us the troubleshooting steps that you have performed.

    I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.

    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.

    • Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.

    • Click on Apply and then OK.


    Please revert with the result of the issue and we will be happy to help you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Nov 19, 2023
    #2
  3. Artifex Mundi games crashing on opening

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    For better assistance, please share the information:

    • Which is the game that you are not able to play on the computer? Is the issue specific to this game?
    • Do you get any error message?
    • Is the issue particular to Artiflex Mundi games or all games?

    I suggest you to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter by following the steps provided below:


    • Type “Troubleshooting” in the search box and press Enter.

    • Click on ‘View All’ on the top left pane.

    • Click on “Windows Store Apps” from the list and follow the on-screen prompts for troubleshooting.
    Hope this helps. Get back to us with the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 19, 2023
    #3
  4. Computer not opening games?

    Game Bar freezes Computer

    Hi,



    Welcome to Microsoft community and thank you for posting your query.

    I understand your concern. Let me help you to fix the issue.



    To understand the issue better please provide us more information.


    • What is the model number of the computer?

    • Which game are you trying to play?
    • Try playing other games and check what the status is.
    Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

    Method 1

    I recommend you to uninstall/reinstall the display driver and check. Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Device manager
      .

    • Locate for display adapter and click on it to expand.

    • Right click on the device and click on
      uninstall
      .

    • Once you are done uninstalling the driver, restart the computer. It will automatically install the generic display driver.
    If this doesn’t help to fix the issue. I suggest you to update the display driver. Skip step3 from the above steps and right click on the
    device and click on update.

    Method 2.

    If the above method did not help to fix the issue, I would suggest you to
    go to the computer manufacturer website and download the latest display adapter driver. Visit the below link:

    http://www.intel.com/content/www/us...for-5th-generation-intel-core-processors.html



    Method 3.

    For the sound issue try the below steps.

    Step 1.

    I suggest you to uninstall/reinstall the sound adapter driver and check.


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Device manager
      .

    • Now click on Sound, video and game controllers
      to expand, right click on the device and click on uninstall.

    • Once you are done installing the driver, restart the computer. It will automatically install the sound adapter driver.
    If the issue still persist, try the below steps.

    Step 2.

    I suggest you to update the audio driver and check.


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Device manager
      .
    • Now click on Sound, video and game controllers and right click on it and
      update the software.
    Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Nov 19, 2023
    #4
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