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00:00:00 – 00:21:29
The video provides a comprehensive guide on troubleshooting game launch issues on Steam. Key steps outlined include restarting Steam, verifying and backing up game files, updating graphics card drivers, adjusting compatibility modes, deleting save files, optimizing antivirus and firewall settings, installing Visual C++ files and the Media Feature Pack, updating DirectX, adjusting system settings, and fine-tuning game performance settings. The video emphasizes the importance of creating backups, restarting the computer after changes, and considering system specifications for optimal gameplay.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the key steps to address game launch issues on Steam are outlined. The steps include restarting Steam, launching Steam as an administrator, creating a backup of crash report file, performing a clean installation of graphics card driver, and verifying game files. Each step is explained in detail, emphasizing actions like restarting the computer, deleting and backing up files, and conducting a clean installation of the graphics card driver from the respective manufacturer’s website. Following these steps can help troubleshoot and improve game performance.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the key actions are outlined to troubleshoot game launch issues. Firstly, verify the integrity of game files and run the game as an administrator by selecting the ‘run as administrator’ option in the game installation folder. If the game still doesn’t launch, try selecting compatibility modes such as Windows 8 or Windows 7. Disabling full-screen optimizations can also be attempted. If issues persist, rename the config file to config_backup and create a backup of the config_default file. Finally, delete save game files to potentially resolve the problem. These steps aim to help resolve game launch problems and ensure smoother gameplay.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the main points include the process of deleting save game files in order to start the game from scratch. The key actions involve navigating to specific folders in File Explorer, locating and deleting the save file, creating a backup before deletion, launching the game through Steam, enabling Network features, and creating a new character. It is emphasized to be quick in deleting the new save file created after enabling Network features to successfully start a new game. Creating a backup is recommended in case of any issues during the process.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the key steps discussed are:
1. Allowing the game exe file through the antivirus program to prevent any interference.
2. Configuring Windows security settings to add the game’s exe file to the allowed list.
3. Adding the game exe file to Windows Defender Firewall through Control Panel to prevent blocking.
4. Installing Visual C++ files by downloading and running the x86 and x64 versions from the provided link.
5. Restarting the computer after installing Visual C++ files.
6. Installing the Media Feature Pack, particularly for N Editions of Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Following these steps should help optimize the game’s performance and mitigate potential compatibility issues.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker guides viewers on how to install the Media Feature Pack based on their Windows version. They demonstrate checking the Windows version by using ‘winver’ and suggest installing the Media Feature Pack accordingly. The next steps include updating DirectX by downloading and running the installer from a provided link, trying DX11 or DX12 as launch options for the game, running the game on a dedicated graphics card by adjusting settings in Windows, and increasing virtual memory by accessing Advanced System Settings in Windows.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the key steps include adjusting the paging file size on the drive where the game is installed by unchecking the automatic management option, setting a custom size based on 1.5 times the total RAM (calculated from the system settings), updating Windows to the latest version, and launching the game to check for successful startup. If needed, switching to Window mode and lowering graphics settings can be tried if the game doesn’t launch successfully. Remember to restart the computer after making these changes.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the main points include adjusting game settings for optimal performance. The steps involve turning off HDR, lowering Graphics quality, adjusting resolution, refresh rate, frame rate, vsync, dynamic resolution, Nvidia low latency, retracing, texture filtering, and motion blur. It is advised to update the system bios, ensuring proper battery and charger connection during the update. Lastly, if performance issues persist, uninstalling and reinstalling the game is recommended as a troubleshooting step.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the key action is to delete the game folder, restart the computer, and then reinstall the game to the C drive. If the game is already installed on the C drive, try installing it on another SSD. Following these steps should help get the game running on a Windows computer.