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How to Remove a Game Error in Black Hawk Down

The PC game "Black Hawk Down" puts you behind the controls of U.S. soldiers as they pilot Black Hawk helicopters and fire weapons at virtual enemies. An error message displayed when you attempt to play the game is likely due to a configuration error with your computer. You can combat these issues by making sure everything is set up correctly.

Instructions

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  Download the latest patches for the "Black Hawk Down" game. PC game manufacturers periodically release patches for their games that address errors present in the original release. Sites like GameSpot and Gamershell (see Resources) archive these patches online. Download the patch file and double-click it to install.
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  Uninstall the game and reinstall it to remove any third-party add-ons that you've downloaded. Members of the gaming community regularly release add-on content for games like "Black Hawk Down" that modify levels, add new weapons and more. Sometimes these third-party add-ons are incompatible with the game and cause errors when you try to play. Click "Uninstall Black Hawk Down" from the "Black Hawk Down" folder in the "Start" menu to uninstall the game. Reinstall it using the "Black Hawk Down" game disc.
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  Run "Black Hawk Down" in compatibility mode with Windows XP. Though the game will install on a Windows 7 or Windows Vista machine, it was originally designed for the XP operating system. Right-click your "Black Hawk Down" shortcut icon and select "Troubleshoot Compatibility." Select "Windows XP" and attempt to run the game again.

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