Hi all! In this article, we will look at the most necessary programs to run games, namely components and applications, without updating which, you may not start the game. I am sure that everyone has already encountered this problem, and on our site all sorts of difficulties and their solutions have already been considered more than once. A set of programs does not guarantee the launch of games if your computer does not meet the system requirements (if you fill a car with triple cologne, it will not go - right?). We will list programs for games, provide links to download them. All programs are free and anyone can and should download them to play on their PC without dancing with a tambourine. Also, all drivers for devices (chipset, video card, sound card etc.).
So Windows operation It is built on various components, applications, libraries and instructions that are necessary both to run games and other programs.
Programs needed to run games
1. DirectX (Direct X) is a set of instructions designed to control multimedia, video, audio, graphics functions on computers with an operating Windows system, most often used in games. Now, in your own words: directx is a kind of "ensemble conductor", in which people are your computer components (video card, sound card, processor, RAM and others). He, that is, direct x, tells these components to output sound, video in one case or another.
2. Microsoft Visual C++ package is necessary component Windows operating system, therefore, it must be installed without fail by each user in order to avoid all sorts of errors when starting programs and especially games. The package is absolutely free and can be downloaded free of charge.
3. Microsoft Net Framework (no framework)- a set of components and libraries of the Windows system, necessary for the operation of most programs. In other words, this is the platform on which almost all Windows applications are developed - updating it is necessary for every user of Windows operating systems.
4.Nvidia PhysX is a technology (driver) that gives realistic physics in new games for computers based on Windows operating systems and others. Physx deals with how objects move and interact in the game. Without Physx, the environments in modern games would be lifeless, meaning grass would not move, walls would not collapse, glass would not break, and so on.
5 Games for Windows live- a game service from Microsoft for Windows, although very buggy, made for online play. In addition, in the absence of Games for Windows Live, some games, even if they start, will not be saved. Most played games with GFWL: Batman: Arkham Asylum Batman: Arkham City, Battlestations: Pacific, Bioshock 2, Colin McRae: Dirt 2, Fable, Fallout 3, Fuel, Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V, Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, red faction: Guerrilla, Resident Evil 5, Section 8, Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter X Tekken, Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes
Xna Microsoft - what is it? The Microsoft xna framework is a set of tools created by Microsoft to facilitate the development and management of computer games. The point of XNA is to get rid of repetitive lines of code for writing games. This is an optional tool for microsoft net framework, which, as previously written, was created in order to windows applications were multi-platform and ran on all versions of "windows".
These are the most necessary programs for running games. We recommend downloading and installing them on new, newly purchased laptops and computers, as well as on computers with a freshly installed Windows operating system. But setting and forgetting them is not enough! It is necessary to periodically monitor the relevance of the versions of these components and update them in a timely manner. If these applications are installed on your computer, in 99% of cases you will run any game, I repeat once again, provided that your PC meets the minimum system requirements of the game and all the latest components are installed system block. Good luck!!!
The article is primarily designed for fans of browser-based online games, in which the requirements for computer resources are software high. At the same time, the article can also be used by those who have “slow down” video in their browsers.
Many complain that the browser online game terribly slows down, while 3D games "fly". 3D games are low-level programs and often depend on the capabilities of video devices. Flash player spins in the address space of the browser, which itself consumes computer resources. In addition, the speed of the Internet connection and the workload of the game server play a role.
Flash player is a program with increased requirements for the processor, memory and video device. That's why correct setting systems, selecting the correct version flash player can provide a comfortable game (video viewing) on almost many computers, regardless of the performance of the latter.
Let's consider sequentially what is needed for this.
1. Compliance with the system requirements of the operating system to the capabilities of the computer. There can be no comfortable work on a computer if all its resources are spent on ensuring the operation of the system, not to mention other programs. If your computer is weak, then you need to think about updating the hardware or choose less resource-intensive Operating Systems. Computer and system settings can be viewed along the path Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Information.
For example, on weak computer you can install Windows XP, although it is no longer supported by Microsoft. Windows installation 8 or 10 does not mean the system will fly. It also makes no sense to install a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine.
After installing the system, you need to find and install native drivers for all devices. Pay special attention to the video card driver.
2. Browsers Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox use the version of flash player installed on the system. Browsers Google Chrome, Yandex browser and derivatives of them use their own plugin corresponding to latest version flash. If browsers derived from Chrome “slow down” for you, then you can use Moziila Firefox. In this case, you need to choose the appropriate version of the flash player. System requirements current version can be viewed at http://www.adobe.com/ru/products/flashplayer/tech-specs.html . If you don't know which flash version player you have installed, you can find out on the site http://whatismyflash.ru. You must open this link with the browser you use or want to use. Currently (May 2016), Adobe supports versions 11.2, 18.0, and 21.0. You can install other versions, such as 14.0. The version archive is located at https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html . When you download the archive, there may be 2 executable programs, the first with ActiveX support and the second with NPAPI support. If you are using Internet Explorer, then you do not need NPAPI, otherwise you need it.
3. Some people think that it is not necessary to enable the cache in the flash settings. You can not turn it on, but then the speed of your Internet connection must be at least 100 Mbps. And not with the provider, but to the site with your game. Otherwise, I think the cache must be enabled and its size set without restrictions. Cache games require several hundred MB.
4. And the last thing in the framework of this article. If you feel sluggish in the game, then check the current taskbar. If many are running third party programs, they also require certain resources. You can turn them off during the game.
The moral of this article is as follows. All software must be within the capabilities of the computer stuffing. The latest versions of any programs require more and more resources. And remember, extreme does not mean best. Even the most powerful computer requires respect for its resources.
What is needed to run the game? Added on 03/13/2017: If in Firefox browser The game won't start, please try the following: 1. https://monosnap.com/file/QLxwQ37U4bLCAZmR0J04kFNA4RTj8n.png 2. https://monosnap.com/file/Ru0a2hAAf2SG84uXj7XR5nlsK1AkzZ.png A plugin is required for the correct operation of the game. Unity Web player. If this plugin is not installed, you will be prompted to install it the first time you start the game. If the Unity Web Player was installed earlier, then when you click on the link to the game, it will start downloading. Consider the procedure for the case if the Unity Web Player plugin is not installed: 1. Follow this link http://unity3d.com/webplayer and install fresh Unity version Web Player from the official Unity website. 2. Run the downloaded file and follow all the instructions offered during the installation process. 3. Wait for the installation process to complete and restart your browser. 4. After that, use this link to launch the game: http://odnoklassniki.ru/game/kbl If any error occurs while launching Unity Web Player, we recommend that you follow these steps: 1. Disable your antivirus, firewall / firewall (during installation), as they can prevent the installation files from downloading. 2. Uninstall Unity Web Player via Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features. 3. Restart your computer. 4. Follow this link http://unity3d.com/webplayer, download the Unity player installation file, run it and wait for the installation process to complete. 5. Reinstall the browser you are using, make sure you are using the latest version (update if necessary). 6. Clean the cache of the browser you are using, clear the Unity Web Player cache using this link: http://unity3d.com/webplayer/setup(to delete the game cache, highlight the name of the game by pressing the left mouse button and then select the option "Delete King's Bounty"). 8. After that, we ask you to try again to start the game. We also ask you to pay attention to the minimum system requirements games: CPU: 2.5 GHz (dual core) RAM: 2 GB RAM HDD: 2 GB free space on hard drive Video: GeForce 9500 GT or equivalent OS: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7/8 Mac Mini 2009 or later. DirectX version: 9 or higher To improve performance: 1. Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version and update DirectX as well. 2. Do not overload the Internet channel. 3. Disable windows firewall, installed on your computer, firewall and any other software that blocks the Internet connection (AdBlock and similar). 4. Try to keep the number of programs running simultaneously with the game to a minimum.