New PC, some old games dont start on steam.

[TEA-90]

I had a new CPU, and the ssd that i used as a D drive become C drive while the winchester that i used as C become D. Now in my infinite wisdom i tought that if i create a steam folder in C and i just copy the stuff from my old C drive to it i dont have to download it again. I was wrong. Now some old games dont start. When i click on Play it goes blue saying running than stops and go back to the green Play button. I tried to delete the folder of the games and redownload it but stil no joy. So any advice?

[Iceira]

Some game has own confuguration app to refix new GPU card.
sense you dont mention anything, i know bethesda games has own launcher. and require you notice they do ask what GPU CRAD yuo current are using.

and you might forgot steam has LAN transfer game now then 2 pc i on network, so technical then you install a game you fetch it from other pc.

old copy ways are dead, you dont need a transfer media, only for older games and none steam

ps.
only mods and other none steam dl places is a issue.

[Iceira]

also make sure you have MS own VC++ from MS support paces, so you dont install a old game devs VC++ or steam common redistributable.

old game have many old VC++ build version and other newer games do not like them.

i doubt its this , but , thats extaly what many have learn over the years with game act odd and did not know what cause this.

[TEA-90]

Thanks for the awnser. Maybe you know how should i delete old files from steam so it does not want to use the old configuration? Like my GCard is the same, only Motherboard, Ram and CPU is new. I suspect that it has to do something with that but i have no clue where should i delete the configuration.

[Tony Ford]

1). Verify Game Files: Go to your Steam Library. Right-click on the game that’s having issues and select "Properties." In the "Local Files" tab, click on "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This process will check for missing or corrupted files and replace them if necessary.

2). Reinstall the Games: If the verification doesn't work, try completely uninstalling the problematic games. Then, reinstall them from Steam. This ensures that all files are fresh and properly configured.

3). Correct Steam Library Location: Ensure that Steam is looking for your game files in the correct directory. Open Steam and go to "Settings" > "Downloads" > "Steam Library Folders." Make sure that the folder where your games are located is listed here. If it’s not, you can add it.

4). Run Steam as Admin: Sometimes, games may require elevated permissions to run properly. Try closing Steam and running it as an administrator. Right-click the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator."

5). Check Compatibility Settings: Right-click on the game executable (found in the game folder), go to "Properties," and check the "Compatibility" tab. Sometimes, older games may need compatibility settings adjusted (like running in compatibility mode for Windows 7/8).

6). Update Drivers: Ensure that all of your system drivers, especially graphics drivers, are up to date. An outdated driver can cause games to fail to launch or run properly.

7). Install DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables: Some older games may require specific versions of DirectX or Visual C++ Redistributables. You can install them directly from the Microsoft website.

8). Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows is fully updated. Sometimes, missing updates can cause compatibility issues.

9). Community Forums: Check the Steam Community forums for the games in question. Other players may have experienced similar issues and could offer specific solutions.

10). Contact Steam Support: If all else fails, consider reaching out to Steam Support for more in-depth assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issues with your old games not starting on your new PC. Good luck!