Could outdated drivers cause my casino game to crash at startup?

Hey everybody, I’m the webmaster for this online casino game wiki and forum and someone just posted the question whether old drivers might cause a casino game to crash on launch. So has anyone had problems with this in casino games? Is it usually graphics or sound drivers causing the issue? What is your recommended course of action?

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CrashAnalytics
CrashAnalyticsAnswered on 12/22
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Maybe, dude. Often when a game crashes upon starting up it is due to old or corrupted drivers. Graphics drivers are most likely to cause problems, particularly if the game uses any advanced graphics features, though sound drivers can also play a role. The longer drivers go un-updated, the more likely they will have difficulty coping with what the game needs them to do. I'd try updating your graphics drivers (NVIDIA, AMD or Intel) from their respective websites. Then if that doesnt help, try updating your sound drivers. The next step would be trying to either run the game in compatibility mode or as an administrator. As a last resort, reinstalling the game itself may resolve the problem. If you're using an online casino game, ensure that your browser and plugins are fully updated as well. Let us know how you go - hopefully, its one of these things!

ServerAuthority
ServerAuthorityAnswered on 12/22

Drivers – yes! Old graphics and sound drivers can certainly foul things up. The game may require more recent functionality which is not available, and bang! it crashes. I have always found that this is the first thing to update before trying anything else. Sound drivers can cause problems too, but far less frequently. My simple advice: start by updating your graphics drivers through the OEM website.

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