Fix problems launching Heroes VI in Windows 10

Might & Magic Heroes VI is the sixth installment in a turn-based strategy series with RPG elements from Ubisoft. Even though the project was launched in 2011, it works fine even on Windows 10, although not all s can play it. Today we will tell you how you can solve problems when starting this game.

Method 1: update drivers and system components

Update the system, because updates are not only new features, capabilities and improvements, but also fixes that can eliminate many conflicts between Windows and the software installed on the computer. We have written in detail about the methods of updating the "ten" in a separate article.

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Video Driver Update is a comprehensive solution to troubleshooting game issues. Of course, Might & Magic Heroes VI is an old project and does not have the technology that is used in modern games, so it is unlikely that you will need the latest drivers. But if they haven't been updated for a long time, it's time to do it. the software from the official website of the video card manufacturer, in extreme cases, use special applications for this. We wrote about updating video drivers in a separate article.

Update the Microsoft Visual C ++ Component Kit. This technology is used in the development of most games and programs, so they will not work without it. For the same reason, to avoid execution problems, developers often include the necessary library package in the game's installer. But if this item was skipped or the components were installed with an error, you can either install them separately or fix the problematic ones.

the latest version of Microsoft Visual C ++

1. Go to the official page for MSVC Redistributable Packages. There will be several of them. Install each one in turn, including the 2010 update package. If the PC is running on a 64-bit system, load both options (x64 and x86) as either option can use the installed software.
2. Run the ed file. If this MSVC package is not available on your computer, you will be prompted to install it. If it is already installed, click "Repair" . The current version may have bugs, which is causing the problem.

Also, update the .NET Framework, which is also important for the proper functioning of various software. We write about this in detail in a separate article.

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Method 2: disable full screen optimization

Windows 10 has a role "Optimize full screen" . Its mission is to improve the performance of games and applications that run in full screen mode. In essence, it prioritizes them over the use of computing resources. In fact, many s, on the contrary, began to notice a decrease in FPS in games, as well as the appearance of a number of other problems. For example, Heroes 6 often gets in the way of launching this feature. In such cases, it is recommended to disable it.

1. Open the folder with the game installed, select the file to launch and click «Properties» .
2. Open the tab "Compatibility" , tick the box "Disable full screen optimization" , click on "Apply" and close the properties window. Now let's try starting Heroes 6. Your changes will automatically be applied to the desktop shortcut, so you don't need to create a new one.

Method 3: remove codecs

Ubisoft uses its own media player to play game videos, which may be incompatible with some codecs on your computer. If you have third-party codec packs installed, such as the K-Lite Codec Pack or Media Player Codec Pack, which are not owned by Windows, try uninstalling them.

1. Using the keyboard shortcut Win + I , we call configuration Windows and open the Applications section .
2. Find all third party codecs and remove them.

If DirectShow ReClock filter or media encoder to decode Ffdshow video stream is installed on your computer, uninstall it as well.

Method 4: remove viruses and disable antivirus software

Infection of the system with a virus is seldom without consequences for the software installed on the computer. So if none of the methods described above helped, scan the system for malware. Use all possible methods for this: full antivirus, portable utilities, online services. You can find more detailed information about this in other articles on our website.

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In turn, antivirus programs often block applications and games that they see as potential threats. To test this version, try disabling them for a while. If that solves the problem, add the game executable to your antivirus exceptions. Detailed instructions are available in separate articles on the site.

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We hope our recommendations have helped you run Might & Magic Heroes VI on Windows 10. If not, all you have to do is reinstall the game. If you are using a licensed copy, uninstall it along with the Uplay client and then reinstall them and launch the game via Steam or another service it was purchased for. As a last resort, Ubisoft , they may suggest other solutions to the problem.