Windows 10: Unable to start up an installed game

Discus and support Unable to start up an installed game in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have been unable to start up Seekers Notes Hidden Mystery for the last 2 days.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by IreneNeale, Jan 11, 2019.

  1. Unable to start up an installed game


    I have been unable to start up Seekers Notes Hidden Mystery for the last 2 days.

    :)
     
    IreneNeale, Jan 11, 2019
    #1

  2. Unable to install a game on Windows 10.

    Hello Garrett,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.

    From the above description, I understand you are unable to install the game on your computer.

    Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

    • Are you the administrator of the user profile?
    • What is the error message/error code you get on trying to install the game on computer?
    • Did you check if the game is compatible with the current operating system?

    You may be facing the above issue due to the incompatibility of the game software with the current operating system on your computer.

    I suggest you to install the game software in Compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

    Before installing the game in compatibility mode, i suggest you to delete all the game related files present in the system and proceed with the steps below.

    Step 1: Compatibility mode runs the program in the current version of Windows using the settings from previous version of Windows.

    • Locate and right-click on the game setup file on your PC and click on
      Properties.
    • Click on the compatibility tab, check the box
      Run this program in compatibility mode for
      , select Windows 10 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done,
      restart the computer for the effective changes to take place.

    Step 2: You can also follow the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

    c. Check if the issue is resolved.

    Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Jan 11, 2019
    #2
  3. niko084 Win User
    Insurgency wont install and run for me....

    I have played and have fully updated CS and Half life 2....
    I am using the newest client and installed the SDK.

    I am completely blown away, if i click the desktop icon it starts the sdk and then closes, and it doesn't show up in my game list...

    First mod attempt install here, followed the directions step by step on the mods website...

    Any ideas?
     
    niko084, Jan 11, 2019
    #3
  4. Pavan_N Win User

    Unable to start up an installed game

    unable to re install game error code 0x80070426

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Please answer these questions to assist you better.

    • How exactly are you downloading game eg Store or browser?
    • Which game are you trying to download?
    • Are you able to install other games and apps?

    I suggest you to install the game software in Compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

    Before installing the game in compatibility mode, I suggest you to delete all the game related files present in the system and proceed with the steps below.

    Step 1: Compatibility mode runs the program in the current version of Windows using the settings from previous version of Windows.

    • Locate and right-click on the game setup file on your PC and click on
      Properties.
    • Click on the compatibility tab, check the box
      Run this program in compatibility mode for
      , select Windows 10 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done,
      restart the computer for the effective changes to take place.

    Step 2: Also refer the link below.

    Why can't I find or install an app from the Windows Store?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/why-find-install-app-windows-store

    Applies to Windows 10

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

    Thanks
     
    Pavan_N, Jan 11, 2019
    #4
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