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How to Troubleshoot the Myst 10th Anniversary

"Myst 10th Anniversary" is a strategy game for the PC that allows you to point-and-click as you attempt to unravel the secrets and mysteries of an odd location. The 10th anniversary in the series features many of the familiar gameplay concepts made popular by the other games that came before it, but you won't be able to experience much if you cannot run the game. The game can crash for a multitude of reasons, but, luckily, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the game and resolve your errors.

Instructions

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  Close any unnecessary background programs. These programs can consume valuable system resources that are required to run the game. Closing these might help your computer run the game and will almost certainly increase its speed.
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  Compare the game's system requirements with the hardware on your computer. If you do not meet the game's minimum system requirements, you will likely be unable to run the game at all.
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  Upgrade the drivers on your video card and CD/DVD-ROM. Hardware manufacturers will often release updates for their products in the form of drivers. These updates increase the efficiency and compatibility of their products with other software, both new and old. Drivers are typically available for free on the hardware manufacturer's website.
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  Reinstall "Myst 10th Anniversary." Files can become corrupted for numerous reasons, but reinstalling will instantly give your computer a fresh batch of files from which to boot the program.

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