Fixes
Specific problems and what actually resolves them. Every fix lists its sources and when the page was last checked.
A controller that pairs to a console forgets the PC, and vice versa — it only remembers one wireless host. Check pairing mode first, then re-pair.
Last verified August 2026
Your antivirus almost certainly quarantined the game's .exe as a false positive. Restore it and exclude the game folder, then verify the files.
Last verified August 2026
The game isn't failing to start — it's starting and crashing instantly. Verify the game files first, then rule out overlay and background software conflicts.
Last verified August 2026
Steam thinks the game is still open because it crashed without telling Windows. End the leftover process in Task Manager, then verify the game's files.
Last verified August 2026
A Bluetooth device that won't pair is usually not in pairing mode, out of battery, or already paired to something else. Work through these checks before touching drivers.
Last verified August 2026
Windows shows the headphones as connected but plays nothing. Usually it picked the hands-free calling profile instead of the stereo one, or is still using the laptop speakers.
Last verified August 2026
A Windows update stuck at a percentage is usually a corrupt update cache or too little free space. Run the troubleshooter first, then clear the cache.
Last verified August 2026
No sound on Windows 11 is usually the wrong output device being selected, not a broken driver. Check that first, then work down to enhancements and drivers.
Last verified August 2026
A Steam disk write error usually means the library folder's write permissions broke, not that your drive is failing. Repair the library folder first, then work down.
Last verified August 2026