Sometimes a game just won’t start. Frustrating, right? Especially when you’ve been waiting to play DRAGON BALL Sparking ZERO. Let’s fix that. I’ll walk you through a few steps. They’re simple and to the point.
Table of Contents
- Solution 1: Restart Steam
- Solution 2: Run the Game as Administrator
- Solution 3: Add the Game to Your Antivirus’ Allowed List
- Solution 4: Adjust Your Virtual Memory
- Solution 5: Update BIOS & Windows
- Solution 6: Disable Overclocking Apps
- Solution 7: Verify Game Files
- Solutio 8: Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
- Solution 9: Unplug Extra Devices
- Solution 10: Try Reinstalling the Game
Solution 1: Restart Steam
- Close Steam completely.
- Open it again, but this time, right-click and select Run as Administrator.
- Try launching the game now.
If it’s still not working, restart your PC. Sometimes a reboot works wonders. It clears things up.
Solution 2: Run the Game as Administrator
- Right-click the game in Steam, select Manage, and open the game’s local files.
- Find the .exe file for Sparking Zero. Right-click, go to Properties.
- Check the box that says Run this program as an administrator.
- Hit Apply, then OK.
If nothing changes, try compatibility mode for Windows 7 or 8. Still stuck? Uncheck Disable Fullscreen Optimizations.
Solution 3: Add the Game to Your Antivirus’ Allowed List
Sometimes, antivirus programs block the game. If you have third-party antivirus software (like Norton, Avast, etc.), make sure to allow the game’s .exe file.
Using Windows Security? Head over to Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Ransomware Protection > Allow an app through controlled folder access.
Follow this path to the game’s .exe file and add it. Same goes for your Windows Defender Firewall.
Solution 4: Adjust Your Virtual Memory
- Go to View Advanced System Settings and hit Settings under the Performance tab.
- Under Advanced, change the Virtual Memory settings. Select the drive where the game is installed, and set a custom size. For initial size, multiply your total RAM by 1.5. For maximum size, multiply it by 3.
- Restart your computer and try launching the game again.
Solution 5: Update BIOS & Windows
Check for Windows updates and install any pending ones. Update your BIOS by going to your system manufacturer’s website. Make sure your laptop has more than 10% battery before doing this.
Solution 6: Disable Overclocking Apps
Overclocking apps like MSI Afterburner can sometimes cause issues. Close them and see if the game runs.
Solution 7: Verify Game Files
In Steam, right-click the game, go to Properties > Local Files, and select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Solutio 8: Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
Download and install the latest drivers from Nvidia or AMD’s website. Make sure to select a clean installation for best results.
Solution 9: Unplug Extra Devices
Remove unnecessary USB devices or controllers. Multiple connected peripherals might cause problems.
Solution 10: Try Reinstalling the Game
If none of the steps work, uninstall the game. Try reinstalling it on a different drive, preferably an SSD.
If you’ve tried all of this and the game still won’t launch, don’t give up yet. Sometimes, it’s about finding that one little setting or update. Let me know if any of these steps worked for you. Keep your system updated and everything running smoothly—those small tweaks make all the difference.