Windows 11 issues? Your games aren't working.
Windows 11 issues? Your games aren't working.
My computer is an HP Pavillion TG01-0023w r5 3600 1650 super 24 GB RAM (two 16GB modules, each 2666 MHz and 1.3 GHz). To start, here’s a brief background: recently my PC would frequently crash during downloads and updates, which was frustrating because of the slow internet connection. I checked the drive properties in File Explorer and found issues that required a restart while Windows attempted to fix them. After that, I suspected a Windows 10 issue, so I upgraded to Windows 11. Unfortunately, this change broke all my games even after reinstalling them. I tested whether the problem was with Steam or Epic Games, but it affected both GTA V (Epic) and Marvel Avengers (Steam). I also installed the latest Windows updates and graphics drivers. As of now (version 497.29), the situation is still unclear. When launching a game, sometimes it runs smoothly until play starts, then crashes immediately—either freezing completely or only briefly responding when I press the Windows button. If it does respond, it usually just stalls for a moment. The only games that have worked consistently are Fortnite and Minecraft. If you need video examples of this behavior, please share any platforms where I can post clips.
If there were issues on W10, it's probable they got worse or were fixed elsewhere. I'd go with a fresh installation instead.