The PC tag pertains questions about PC-specific problems with a game, and the tuning of a PC configuration to best accomodate gaming. Applies to all of Linux, Windows and OS X.
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Steam again starting game download after installing Rage
I bought Rage from an online store yesterday. I activated the game and its DLCs (Anarchy Edition and Sewer Missions). After activation the game showed the popup:
Game already registered.
And ...
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Skyrim; Finn's Lute; Converting xbox 360 save to PC to resolve
Playing Skyrim on XBox360. Ran into the Finn's Lute bug.
To resolve this I'm thinking about taking my Xbox360 saved game, coverting to a PC saved game, entering in the PC console code "setstage ...
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Tracking down an old 90's racing-shooter game [closed]
I have been burdened with the vague memories of a game that I only incidentally played when I was a kid, for no other reason than nostalgia:
In my memories it is a first person view driving game, ...
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Where can i buy a downloadable version of old games like The Movies: Premiere Edition? [closed]
i want to play old games i use to have :
ace combat
The Movies
Sim Coaster
...
i don't want to have to buy a hard copy because i am not in the US, so the downloadable version is better.
I can't ...
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Do I need to have Steam for Wolfenstein (2009) single player?
I am thinking about buying Wolfenstein (2009), but on the packaging I noticed that it says something about Steam. Do I also need Steam for single player mode? Basically I want to avoid Steam for ...
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Geforce GTX 660 with PCI-Power on the back [closed]
I have a Silverstone Grandia GD04B Desktop PC case.
It is very limited in height and i want to install a graphic card with a 6 pin power connector.
All models i have found have the power connector on ...
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Volume of first Assassins Creed extremely low
So a while ago I purchased the first two Assassins Creed games for the PC from target. Recently, I decided to actually begin playing them for the first time. However the volume for the story line is ...
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Overlord: Raising Hell does not start from Steam
When clicking "play" on Overlord: Raising Hell in the Steam library the game won't run.
When you choose "Play Overlord Raising Hell", the game does not start
and exits without an error.
When you ...
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Can I track the matches played on Black Ops 2 on the PC?
I was wondering if this is possible without Steam, like the Elite/HQ function for the PS3 and Xbox. Simply on a website or something.
To elaborate my question: I am looking for a website of some sort ...
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Does the new Final Fantasy VII have native gamepad support?
Does the new version of FF7 (English link) have native gamepad support?
I was unable to find anything on the official website.
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“No apps are installed to open this type of link” error message when running Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) [closed]
I have installed Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) on my Windows 8 laptop. It installed properly but when I run the game, it's giving me an error message that says "No apps are installed to open this ...
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Is there a mod to replace the cryptic alphabet font in Fez, so I can read the text?
I quickly discovered that the gibberish written all over the place is a mono-alphabetic cipher. It was easy to crack, but, I'd rather not have to do the replacements by hand (or google that ...
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can you toggle sprint on BF3 on pc
I currently play battlefield 3 on the PC though have played it on the Xbox 360 where you can toggle the sprint when the left thumb stick is pressed down, and you will sprint until you stop moving ...
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How do I place inventory items to the toolbelt using controller?
I just finished mapping my gamepad to the appropriate keys. Now, I needed to swap items from the toolbelt, to my inventory and vice versa. I can't figure out how to do it aside from going back to my ...
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How do I get the Invisible Exploding Fireball Arrows through console commands?
I was reading the UESP wiki's "Skyrim Glitches" article, when I came upon this gem:
Invisible Exploding Fireball Arrows
These can only be acquired while on the quest Rise in the East, but ...
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Can I change the equipment of my party members other than Rush?
In The Last Remnant normally it is not possible to change the equipment of a leader besides Rush. However after looking on the Internet I saw that if you changed the line ...
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Any way to skip a progression blocking bug - Drenchfort ball bug
So I just started playing Darksiders 2 and I've encountered a bug in the game which prevents me from progressing in any way.
In the first room of the Drenchfort you have to blow a ball out of a ...
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Fixed Object (Game Maker) [migrated]
I am making a game and in the game when the player collects a item the players score goes up 50, I have drawn everything needed to the screen and have got the score working, But I have my room set to ...
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How can I see my player movements in Counter Strike?
I am new in Counter Strike. I have one laptop where I am practising my movement skills playing alone. I would like to see my player so I can understand the movement mechanics for when I am going to be ...
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Why was everything unlocked the first time I started Portal 2 coop?
I was playing Portal 2 co-op for the first time. We were on PC in split-screen mode. When the game started, we were dumped into a level selection chamber, and a voice announced that all levels were ...
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How to fix the light beam in the Oculory
Apart from the occasional invisible spider web I didn't run into severe graphic glitches, but now I'm trying to focus the light beam in the Oculory - but... which light beam?
This is how it looks for ...
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How do I resurrect essential NPCs in Skyrim?
I was having some problems in Whiterun with the guard because I needed to pay a fine of over 3000 gold (a considerable quantity for someone that just started the game), so I decided to kill all the ...
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HUD is missing in Battlefield 3?
I seriously don't know what key I hit, but it turned off the hub for the gun in BF3. The hub located in the lower right corner is now gone, and I have no idea how to bring it back. I've pressed every ...
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Syncing vertical and horizontal mouse sensitivity makes vertical sensitivity very low
I tried syncing my vertical and horizontal mouse sensitivity based on the current top-voted and accepted answer on the question: How can I sync vertical/horizontal mouse sensitivities?
The [Controls] ...
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How do I set a dead zone for my Xbox 360 controller?
How do I set a "dead zone" for my Xbox 360 wired controller (reference image).
Clarification: I meant for use with my PC.
Additional information: The reason I want to do this is because the ...
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Skyrim CTD during intro sequence after clean install
After experiencing some problems with Skyrim and my mod loadout after installing Dragonborn, I figured the easiest way to fix everything would be to start from scratch, so I uninstalled Skyrim (and ...
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What is the console command to advance the Werewolf skill?
As the title says, I am looking for an ability to add experience to the werewolf skill.
I know that normally you can advance skill with the command
player.advskill <skillname> <amount>
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Why Can't I Delete a Darksiders Save File? (PC)
Every time I press "continue" from the start menu of Darksiders, no matter how many times I quick saved in the session before, it always starts me reasonably, but not exactly close to where I was when ...
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Can my friend and I use my (singular) save game on the LAN?
My friend and I started playing BL2 in a LAN centre this evening for a bit of fun.
We got some way into it, then his machine restarted, which meant his save game was lost (as the LAN centre machines ...
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Is this a glitch or a problem with my computer?
Hey guys I installed XCom a while ago and something horrible happened. When I changed my point of view by pressing the Q button, and then I move one of my soldiers, my screen froze and I had to ...
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Why is my cordless rumblepad 2 gamepad not being detected?
I have cordless rumblepad 2 and I want to play with it in tomb raider. But the problem is that although I can perform actions like jumping and play with it the tutorial shows the keyboard and mouse ...
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Is there a way to auto-collect suns in Plants vs. Zombies for PC?
I know that:
There's a way to auto-collect coins/gold with Gold Magnet plant
There a way to collect all suns with PlayStation version of PvZ by tilting.
Is there a way (aside from clicking on each ...
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What are these silvery pumpkins?
When reading this question, I noticed something on the screenshot of the accepted answer that I never saw in my own game despite collecting 100% plants: silver-colored pumpkins.
What are they and ...
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How do I install the Voids Wrath modpack on Windows?
I have been playing Minecraft on my Mac for a while now, and have been trying to find ways to mod my Minecraft and have failed on that notion, and have gotten a new Windows computer for getting my ...
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Which button do I “HOLD” in Mission 33
When I get to the torture scene, I'm prompted to hit left mouse twice to throw two punches at the prisoner. When it's time to jam my thumb into his wound, all is see is HOLD but no button prompt. I ...
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How to change audio language whilst keeping English text?
How do you change the audio language of the PC version of Devil May Cry while keeping the English text? I've done this for Skyrim but I'm not sure how to do this for DmC. I know I can go into Steam ...
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Tank always overruns me as Jake
I'm constantly getting overrun by the tank in Chapter 3 after I fall through the floor and the tank smashes the door. It doesn't give me time to react at all, I tried going forward according to the ...
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How can I skip the opening logos in Bioshock: Infinite?
When I start the game, I have to sit through a barrage of unskippable logos and splash screens. How do I disable these logos and get straight to the main menu?
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How do I stretch a lower screen resolution in Dead Space 3?
Normally when I set a resolution below my actual screen resolution in a game, it stretches to fill the entire screen area, especially if the new resolution is also widescreen. However, DS3 scales the ...
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Is there any way to finely-tune the mouse sensitivity?
With mouse acceleration on, the mouse is too sensitive, even at the lowest setting.
With mouse acceleration off, the mouse is not nearly sensitive enough at the lowest setting, but way too sensitive ...
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Remove “Set Optimal Settings” message
How can I get rid of the message that pops up sometimes when starting Call of Duty 4 - Multiplayer?
Your computer appears to have changed since the last time you ran Call of Duty 4: Modern ...
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How can I disconnect my PS3 controller from DS3?
I charge my PS3 controller on my computer, and I have a game on the computer I can use my PS3 controller for. However, I don't know how to to disconnect it from DS3 Tool. Can anyone help me?
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What is the most preferred approach of LAN gaming in Counter Strike 1.6 or Condition Zero?
The issue is common for both CS1.6 and C-Zero. I am trying to connect with 3 other laptops in an ad-hoc network for LAN gaming. Three Dell Laptops and one Acer. All have different OS viz. Windows 7 ...
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What are the general risks to modding a game? [closed]
Many games on pc have player created mods that can be added to your game. However I am not sure of the possible risks to my computer or my game files from downloading and installing a mod. I would ...
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Some menu screens have sides “cut off” on 4:3 screen resolutions in Mass Effect 1 (unreal engine 3)
Playing Mass Effect 1 on PC (v1.02 on steam).
At 4:3 resolutions like 1200x1600 (useful for non-widescreen monitors and projectors), some menu screens display incorrectly: the left and right hand ...
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Is “Overlord: Raising Hell” for the PC a standalone expansion?
For some Steam games, like Titan Quest, the expansion is really just an addon to the original game, and includes all the original content plus more. Thus, even though the game and its expansion are ...
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Can Gun Runner's Arsenal Mods be attached to any weapon in Fallout New Vegas
I brought a couple of Mods for an Anti-Material Rifle and they have a (Gun Runners Arsenal) label in the Pipboy but i can attach the mods, i did pick up the gun in a location that was added via a ...
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Trying to track down an old point-and-click adventure PC game [closed]
There's an old point-and-click adventure game I used to play on my PC, probably in the early- to mid-90's. It might have been released in the early 90's or in the 80's, I'm not sure.
I don't know ...
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How to make fighting-related quick time events easier?
I am having huge issues fighting in close combat in Tomb Raider 2013. When it says "mash left right" I do that, and I think fast enough. But I do not know if I have to be just faster or exactly in the ...
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Facade Won't Work…?
I downloaded Facade from the official website. After installing it, I tried to play it, but after the initial loading screen, the game vanished into just the outline of the window it was in. The sound ...
