Windows 10: Games/Apps not launching but visible in task manager for few seconds

Discus and support Games/Apps not launching but visible in task manager for few seconds in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I was playing games stored in my external hard drive, but my internal hard drive crashed. I got a new hard drive and installed windows 10 1803 in it,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by VijyantJain, Jul 25, 2018.

  1. Games/Apps not launching but visible in task manager for few seconds


    I was playing games stored in my external hard drive, but my internal hard drive crashed. I got a new hard drive and installed windows 10 1803 in it, set it up from beginning. But now whenever I run the same games from my external hard drive they do not work.

    I double click the games, they come in the task manager for few seconds, then again disappear. The same games were working fine before installing the windows again.

    I have updated my DirectX, Visual C, .Net framework, installed all my drivers, but the ganes won't just run. Some games are working, like GTA 4, but GTA 5, NFS Payback, Battlefield 4, they all are giving the same problem, ie they appear in task manager for few seconds and then disappear. Please help.

    :)
     
    VijyantJain, Jul 25, 2018
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    Hi Wesley,

    Windows 10 is gamer-friendly by design. If an issue like being unable to launch a game happens, it can be caused by outdated display driver or other factors that cause conflict when launching the app. For us to better assist you, we'd like to ask for additional
    information. Please answer the following:

    • What build and version of Windows 10 are you using?
    • Are you getting an error message when launching the game?
    • Have you made any changes to the settings or installed updates prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • What specific games are you having issues with?

    We will wait for your response.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Jul 25, 2018
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    Brink, Jul 25, 2018
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  4. Games/Apps not launching but visible in task manager for few seconds

    Cant find graphics card on device manager!

    Hi Anthony,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    To assist you better, please share the information:

    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • Do you get any error message while playing or to launch a game?

    I suggest you to unhide the hidden drivers in Device Manager by following the steps provided below and check if the Graphic card driver is visible:

    • Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
    • Click on View and click on Show Hidden Devices.

    Hope this helps. Get back to us with the requested information and we'll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jul 25, 2018
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