We are the generation for whom it is impossible to live without computer games. And as the gaming industry is advancing, we want games with higher graphics and better action but such games come with certain conditions.
Dragon Age Inquisition is also one of such games, it has high-quality graphics and it is a role-playing action game. Many people have reported this as an issue that they are not able to launch the game in Windows 10.
In this article we will be discussing questions like why can’t we launch this game in Windows and what should we do to solve that problem. We will also discuss few solutions for preventing this error.
What Prevents Dragon Age Inquisition from Launching?
There are several reasons that avert the Launching of Dragon Age Inquisition in Windows 10. Some of the reasons are discussed below:
- Background Services: Many times we find that there are apps running in the background in Windows and sometimes these services cause problem while running a
- Missing Files: This is one of the most common reason, often game files go missing or become corrupted and we know that we need all files for the game to
- Direct X/VC Redist: On opening the location in your hard drive web game where it is been installed you will find a Direct X and VC redist folder. Sometimes it is possible that the Direct X and VC redist installed by you are coinciding with the game, this causes the game to crash and hence you are unable to launch the
- Administrative Privileges: Some games need special administrative privileges so that all gaming elements can function
- Full-Screen Optimization: This is a feature provided by Windows 10 so that the gamers can use borderless screen and play their game without any distraction but sometimes this feature causes issues while launching a game
- Compatibility: Compatibility is another reason behind problems during launching certain games. Sometimes a game is not compatible with the architecture of Windows 10 and hence you can’t install the
Now that we have discussed and understood all the reasons behind the issue in launching a game, we will talk about the solutions for these problems.
Solution 1: Running a Clean Boot
Many times we find that there are apps running in the background in Windows and sometimes these services cause problems while running a game. The third-party elements generally prevent your game from functioning properly. For solving this problem, all we have to do is running a clean boot that can be done by following the steps listed below:
STEP 1: Log in to the computer, using the account with administrator settings/powers.
STEP 2: Next, type “MSConfig” in the Windows Search/Run Bar.
STEP 3: Select the Services option.
STEP 4: Open Microsoft Services Box.
STEP 5: Disable all the background services using the “Disable all” option
STEP 6: Select Task Manager on the Task Bar
STEP 7: Reboot your computer.
STEP 8: Run and see if the game still can’t launch.
Solution 2: Verifying Game files
Many times a file or some part of the file might go missing or become corrupted. But the system requires every single gaming file or you will not be able to launch the game. For cross-checking the game files, you have to follow the steps given below:
STEP 1: Sign in to your original client account
STEP 2: Select the game library option on the left side panel
STEP 3: After selecting the game library tab, right-click on the required game/audio track, etc., and select repair game.
STEP 4: Steam will begin to verify the Content files.
STEP 5: Once done, it will download any missing files, automatically and replace the files that are corrupted, if any.
STEP 6: Run the software and verify if there is still an error.
Solution 3: Re-Installing the Direct X and VC Redist
On opening the location in your hard drive web game where it is been installed you will find a Direct X and VC redist folder. Sometimes it is possible that the Direct X and VC redist installed by you are coinciding with the game, this causes the game to crash and hence you are unable to launch the game. Go through the steps given below for installing Direct X and VC Redist.:
STEP 1: Go to file location
“C: \Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dragon Age Inquisition\_Installer\directx\redist”
STEP 2: Run the “DXSetup.exe” and replace the previous versions
STEP 3: Once again visit the file location
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dragon Age Inquisition\_Installer\vc” STEP 4: Select all the “VCRedist.exe” executable present inside the folder and run them. STEP 5: After restarting your device, verify if the problem is still there or not.
Solution 4: Granting administrative Privileges
In certain cases, when a game is not granted some administrative privileges it loses some of its functionality and hence, you become incapable to launch the game. To solve this issue, we have to grant those administrative privileges to the game, this can be done by following the steps given below:
STEP 1: Choose the folder in which you wish to install the Software Files. STEP 2: Then select the game executable option.
STEP 3: Open Properties.
STEP 4: Select the compatibility tab and beneath this tab look for the Run as an Administrator box.
STEP 5: Finally, check if your game is running or not
Solution 5: Disabling Full-Screen Optimizations
The developers added a feature named as Full-Screen Optimization in Windows 10. This feature was developed for smooth gaming sessions, in this feature the game runs on a borderless screen. Sometimes this feature might interfere with certain gameplay elements and hence stops the game from launching on your system. The best way to solve this issue is to disable the full-screen optimization feature. Follow the steps listed below for disabling it:
STEP 1: Select and open the game installation folder.
STEP 2: Then select the game executable option.
STEP 3: Open Properties.
STEP 4: Under the Compatibility tab click on the Disable Full Screen Optimization option
STEP 5: Click on the apply button
STEP 6: At last, check if your game is running or not.
Solution 6: Troubleshooting Compatibility
The architecture of Windows 10 is usually not supported by few games and hence there are some games that we are not able to launch on a Windows 10 system. To make sure we don’t face this issue, we must find a platform whose version is compatible with the game Follow the steps given below for troubleshooting compatibility:
STEP 1: Choose the folder in which you wish to install the Software Files
STEP 2: Next, right-click and check the drop-down menu in the game executable option.
STEP 3: Open Properties.
STEP 4: Click on the Run compatibility tester beneath the compatibility tab.
STEP 5: Afterward, Windows will autosuggest the operating system which is compatible with your game.
STEP 6: Select try recommend settings and then click on the test option
STEP 7: Click on the application settings option if the program is running smoothly.
STEP 8: At last, launch the game.
Solution 7: Disabling Antivirus
Many users usually have a third-party antivirus installed on their system under normal circumstances this is usually beneficial for your system but sometimes these antiviruses raise a false alarm. The false alarm in turn prevents your system from installing a completely harmless program. Ergo, if you want your system to launch a certain game you will have to completely disable your antivirus and all the security programs. It is advised for both your game and origin to add exceptions for Firewall and antivirus.
Solution 8: Checking Specification
Usually, the developers set a certain level minimum requirements for running the software smoothly on your system. There are certain circumstances when the hardware installed on your software might not meet those requirements. The developers design the game such that due to these circumstances the game will automatically stop running and this triggers an issue where the DAI does not launch.
Hence, To get rid of this problem, it is necessary to crosscheck your platform’s specifications with the minimum requirement’s, steps for doing this are listed below:
STEP 1: At first, Press the Windows key + R key that will open the run window. STEP 2: Next, a dialog box will appear on the screen, type “dxdiag” in that box. STEP 3: Afterwards, confirm all the prompts that your system lists.
STEP 4: In the next window, your device specifications will be visible.
STEP 5: Check and see if your system meets all the requirements.
The minimum game requirements are listed below:
OS: Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit.
CPU: AMD six-core CPU @ 3.2 GHz, Intel quad-core CPU @ 3.0 GHz System: RAM- 8 GB
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Conclusion
Almost every single gamer wants a game with high quality and specifications, that are fun to play and many of us get agitated when we cannot launch the game properly on our device. From the above article, we can conclude that whenever we cannot launch games such as Dragon Age Inquisition, we just have to follow few simple steps and we can get the solution to our problem.