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  • January 1 · Steam ends official support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.[1]
  • January 1 · UEVR mod by Praydog has entered public beta, adding virtual reality support to thousands of Unreal Engine 4 games.[1]
  • December 21 · Steam Winter Sale 2023 is live until January 4, 2024, including the first discount for Baldur's Gate 3.[1]
  • December 13 · GOG.com Winter Sale is live until January 4, 2024.[1]
  • December 13 · Epic Games Store Winter Sale is live until January 10, 2024.[1]
  • December 12 · The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been permanently cancelled.[1]

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Why is my PC having trouble running games? ›

What could be wrong if games won't run on my PC? It could be because of your graphics card or processor. If no games work at all, check your RAM. Windows/Mac OS may be working, but it's still possible that all of the games you've downloaded can't run without a certain amount of RAM.

Why is my game glitching on PC? ›

They are caused by hardware drivers (the software that controls hardware components such as video cards, peripherals, and sound cards). Sometimes, these drivers can conflict with the video game and cause glitches in the game's graphics, such as blocky characters, translucent objects, and other visual problems.

How do I fix games not working on my computer? ›

How to Fix Games Not Working on Windows
  1. Perform Some Preliminary Checks… ...
  2. Ensure Your Hardware Meets Minimum Game Requirements. ...
  3. Free Up System Resources for the Game. ...
  4. Perform a Clean Boot. ...
  5. Whitelist the Game's Executable Files From Security Suites. ...
  6. Repair Corrupt Game Files. ...
  7. Update the Game or Reinstall It.
Apr 2, 2023

How do you know if your gaming PC is dying? ›

5 Signs Your Computer is Dying (With Solutions)
  • Your Computer's Fans Sound Like a Helicopter (CPU Overheating) ...
  • Your Computer Battery Dies Without Warning or Won't Hold a Charge. ...
  • Weird Lines Appear on Your Computer's Screen. ...
  • Your Computer Is Making Mysterious Clicking Sounds. ...
  • Your Computer Screen Turns Blue.
Mar 15, 2024

Why is my game so choppy? ›

Video games' choppy/stutter behavior can be influenced by defective hardware, improperly set settings, and missing driver updates.

Why is my game lagging when I have good internet? ›

Wi-Fi will lag when playing even the best online games based on two factors: your bandwidth, which is how much data can be transferred at a time (the higher the number, the better) and your ping, which is how long it takes requests from your network to reach and then come back from the server (the lower the number, the ...

Why am I lagging but my internet is good? ›

How far your router is from your computer/console also adds to the delay. Items like the walls, floor, furniture and other physical objects can get in the way of your wireless signal. Enhance your WiFi signal and improve your line of connectivity by moving your computer or console closer to your router.

How do I run gaming services repair tool? ›

Once you have your Xbox app for PC updated to 2311.1001.7.0 or newer, you can run the Gaming Services Repair Tool with these steps:
  1. Launch the Xbox app for PC.
  2. Click your Profile picture.
  3. Click on Support.
  4. Click on Gaming Services Repair Tool.
  5. Click on Start Troubleshooting.

How do I clean my computer boot? ›

Here's how:
  1. Sign in to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights. ...
  2. In the Search box on the taskbar, type msconfig. ...
  3. Select the Services tab, and then select Hide all Microsoft services.
  4. Select each of the check boxes in the upper half of the Service list.
  5. Select OK, then select Restart.

What to do when a game stops working? ›

Game files can become corrupted or altered if you have malware or are running a game modification on your device. If your game is freezing or not responding, uninstalling and reinstalling it will remove and replace the files that run the game.

Why am I lagging but my Internet is good? ›

How far your router is from your computer/console also adds to the delay. Items like the walls, floor, furniture and other physical objects can get in the way of your wireless signal. Enhance your WiFi signal and improve your line of connectivity by moving your computer or console closer to your router.

Why is my PC so slow all of a sudden? ›

A slow computer is often caused by too many programs running simultaneously, taking up processing power, and reducing the PC's performance. Virus infection, malware, hardware issue, high memory usage, etc., all could cause your computer to run slow.

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