What should I do if a game from the discussion thread isn’t working?

First, double-check your system requirements: that’s often the problem. Second, make sure you’re on the latest version of the game; developers occasionally release updates quietly. Run the file as an administrator. If it’s a web game, clear your cache, or try another browser. If it’s a downloadable file, try disabling your AntiVirus software. Visit the game’s homepage and wiki: there may be a temporary solution posted. Join its Discord server or reach out through its support channels. If you find a fix, please reply in the forum to help others. Does that work, or do we have to dig further?

Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements; if not, try running the game with administrator privileges or in compatibility mode. There may be a patch available. Return to the thread and ask others for advice; they probably already encountered the problem, too. And, yes, you should run virus checks on the file.

Can you load the minimum system requirements? Run it as an administrator? Re-install the game to get rid of corrupted files? If not, write down the name of the game, operating system, and error message in the comments section on this article. Someone has most likely seen your bug before, and will point you to a solution. Keep gaming!

Then confirm that you have obtained the original copy of the game. Bad copies can lead to problems. Then you need to ensure that your computer has the minimum hardware requirement to play the game. Try running it as administrator and see whether an update is available. If not, check whether other players experienced similar trouble and visit the game’s issue tracker to learn more. I would also recommend reinstalling the game. Good luck!