Windows 10: games

Discus and support games in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; have downloaded a game but cannot play as it will not open have done troubleshooting but says it is not compatible with windows 10 is there any way I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DeborahHolland1, Nov 19, 2019.

  1. games


    have downloaded a game but cannot play as it will not open have done

    troubleshooting but says it is not compatible with windows 10 is there any way

    I can resolve this.

    :)
     
    DeborahHolland1, Nov 19, 2019
    #1

  2. installing a game

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
    We regret the inconvenience caused to you.


    Please try the steps given below and check if the issue persists:

    Step 1:

    I suggest you to right click on the game and try to run as administrator and check.

    Step 2: if that doesn't help I suggest you to install game in compatibility mode and check:

    Follow the steps below on how to install game in compatibility mode:

    1. Download the game from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

    2. Right click on the setup file of the game and select “Properties”.

    3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

    4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

    5. Let the game install and then check the functionality.

    Hope this helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Venkatesh1709, Nov 19, 2019
    #2
  3. Angela Pun, Nov 19, 2019
    #3
  4. games

    Black Bars in Game

    Hi Ahmed,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and appreciate the steps taken to solve the issue.

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

    • Download the setup files for the game and save it on your local disk.
    • Right click on the setup file of the game and select
      “Properties”.
    • Select “Compatibility” Tab.
    • Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
    • Let the game install and then check thefunctionality.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 19, 2019
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