Why do games install existing components each time I install a game?
When I install a game why does the installer also install DirectX, C++ libraries or .NET components that I already have?. Are these different versions or extensions? Or is is because the game installers are unable to find out what I already have installed?
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Does it matter where I install my games?
Games/programs will install to whichever of the two folders is appropriate if you allow them to install to the default location. The vast majority of games are 32bit, only a relatively few newer games are 64bit (or exclusively 64bit.Why are game installs so slow?
Installing a game involves unpacking compressed files, file copying, and such. This is going to keep your HDD busy, the CPU busy, and tie up memory too. Since you only list one HDD, anything you try to do is going to impact an already busy drive, so yeah, your system is going to slow down.Where do Xbox games install?
The default location is set to C drive or the system drive. So when you change the location and install another game, it will install on a different location. Make sure to choose a driver which offers good read-write speed for better performance.Why is Origin not installing?
Re: Origin will not installRestart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify. Download the latest version of Origin and install the client. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.how to download and install any game in parts on pc
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