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# Game Lags/Crashes

## <mark style="color:yellow;">If GUNZ lags/crashes/freezes during gameplay, follow the steps below to fix these issues.</mark>

* Locate your GUNZ files/folder, usually located at :

<mark style="color:yellow;">`C:\Program Files (x86)\GG\GUNZ`</mark>

* Right-click on the “gunz” application and hit “properties” as shown below.\ <br>

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* Proceed to the “Compatibility” tab.

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* Select “Run this program in compatibility mode”.

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* Select “Windows XP, Service Pack 3 from the drop down menu.

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#### Also, ensure you check the following two options(as seen below):

“Disable full-screen optimisations”

“Run this program as administrator”

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**Note:** it may also be worth trying to check “use legacy ICC colour management” option if this does not work.
{% endhint %}

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* Repeat the exact same steps above with the “launcher” application, as seen below:

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* Hit "Apply" and OK.