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This is how you can fix Dangerous Driving game issues

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Here we have it folks, Dangerous Driving is out now. Brought to you by Three Fields Entertainment, a team formed with former members of Criterion Games, popular with their Burnout series.

The racing formula ofcrashand burn is back, thegamebeing hailed as the spiritual successor of the Burnout games. Takedowns are back, just ram your opponents at full speed and watch them hit the rails. Full Nitro meters favor the bold, and the speedy. Just watch out for that left turn, it’s a doozy.

Thegameis being released without a multiplayer feature, but it will be added a short time after the original release date. With the game launching on Microsoft Windows and Xbox One, we can expect more from Three Fields.

As we’re familiar, no launch can be truly considered flawless, each having its ups and downs. And Dangerous Driving is no exception.

With instances of traffic glitching out, cars flying into the air, the ocassional crashes here and there.

Low frames per secondhave been observed as well, not to mention some issues with thegamefreezing up. We have a list of fixes that can help you out.

Dangerous Driving bugs and errors

Dangerous Driving bugs and errors

1. Installation issues

In the event that this happens, exit Epic Games Launcher and restart your machine. Restart the installation, and see if that works.

Alternately, you can head on over to the Epic Games Launcher and click onLibraryoptions on the left side of the window.

SelectSettingsand click on the game icon and selectVerify. This will attempt to fix any corrupted files you might be encountering.

2. Graphics issues

A good solution to start with, would be disabling vertical sync, since it can reducegraphicaltearing. If after this, you are facing tearing while playing Dangerous Driving, we suggest you toggle vertical sync to back on in your game settings.

Another solution to this, is to open your Nvidia Control Panel and selectManage 3D Settings. And now select thegamefrom theProgram Settingsand set thePower ManagementtoPrefer Maximum Power.

Always keep in mind to use the latest drivers for your graphics card.

3. Audio issues

Firstly, try changing your audio from surround sound to stereo. On your desktop, just right click on the speaker icon on the bottom right corner of your screen and selectSounds.

Head on over toPlaybackand disable all the sound devices except the internal speaker or the speaker which you wish to use.

If this didn’t work, head on over to your Nvidia Control Panel.

4. Out of memory errors

Go toyour Control Paneland selectSystem and Securityand then click onSystem. Now you’re going to click onAdvanced System Settings, select theVirtual Memorywindow, uncheck automatically manage paging file size for all drives. Select a value that would help you in running thegamesmoothly.

5. Missing .exe file

To do this, simplyVerifythe integrity of the game files in Epic Games Launcher. Repeat the steps shown above, in the installation issue section.

6. Fix Epic Games Launcher

Go to yourControl Panel, selectUninstall a Program, click on Epic Games Launcher, and selectRepair.

7. Connection issues with the Launcher

It’s more common than you think that your Firewall, which may not let the launcher work is the main suspect.

Add the game launcher to a whitelist in your Windows Firewall, and in the event that the antivirus is the culprit. Add an exception rule to Epic Games Launcher.

Tip

Always remember, when running agame, to check the minimum system requirements first.

We hope that these fixes were of help to you. Let us know in the comment section down below, on how you’re enjoying thegameso far.

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Madalina Dinita

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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.