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I have just downloaded a game torrent file in the form of a zip file and have extracted the file but when I click on the game a message appears saying Windows cannot play this game, what would you like to do? What program can I use to open this game?

Running Downloaded Games

Without knowing what the game is, and what Windows operating system you are running, it’s not possible to tell you’re the program that you are missing. However, you can work through these steps and try to figure out how to configure your computer for the game.

Check the Game Compatibility

When Windows gives the message that it doesn’t know how to open the file and suggests that you use a web service to find an appropriate program to open it, it means that your computer doesn’t have the program it needs to open the file. This might be the case if the game is built for Mac or Linux and isn’t supported by Windows. You can check this by going back to the torrent file and checking the specifics to see if it is Windows compatible.

Install a Utility to Open the Game Files

If the game is Windows supported but still won’t play, depending on the game and the type of torrent you downloaded, you will need to try different tools and programs to open the files. Once the folder is unzipped and you can see the extensions of the files that are inside it, you can try putting the extension in a web search (check our Filetonic File Extension Library) to find out what programs or utilities will work to open it. For example, there is a utility called Daemon Tools than is popular on many game sites. You can try looking for information for your particular game there. If the game is obscure or built in a different language, you might need to install language support programs as well.

Game System Requirements

Another way of going about troubleshooting your issue would be to check out the system requirements for the game. It is possible that your computer operating system, graphics card or other hardware component is insufficient to install and support the game. A quick web search should turn up the game’s minimum system requirements; make sure that your computer meets them.

If you are still struggling to install the game, you can write again with some details about the game, the file extensions, your computer specs and your operating system and we can take it from there. Good luck!

I have a copy of WinFLP stored on my PC as a torrent, how do I create a bootable USB of the torrent so I can put the OS onto my netbook?

WinFLP or Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PC’s is available to those individuals running a genuine Microsoft Windows OS. Using a bootable USB to transfer the OS will make the installation take less time when transferring it to your netbook. If possible, use a new USB flash drive for the best results. You can use special software to create your bootable USB flash drive or you can complete the task on your own. I’ve given you the information that you need to do both. The choice is yours.

Software to Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive: BootIt- Lexar USB Flip the Removable Media Bit Tool

BootIt- Lexar USB Flip the Removable Media Bit Tool is a freeware application that you can use at your own risk. It comes without guarantees and I only offer it as an option that I have read about. This particular utility can be used to create a bootable USB flash drive. BootIt is designed to allow users to create a USB drive that acts like a fixed disk. Although this particular software was originally designed to turn Lexar-based flash drives into bootable ones, many individuals have expressed the ability to use it with other brands.

How to Create a Bootable USB

1. Insert the USB stick in the appropriate slot. Make sure that your computer recognizes it. Make note of the letter used to designate the location of the USB flash drive.
2. Open up a “Command Prompt.” (Start>Run>Command)
3. Type “SYS U” where U is the letter of the USB drive location.
4. This command should transfer the files needed to boot from your USB flash drive. These files include IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, and command.com.

How to Configure the USB Port as Bootable

Depending on your BIOS, you may or may not be able to configure the USB port as bootable. In general, if you have a newer machine, you will be able to do so. Typically, you can press the “F10″ key when booting up the computer in order to enter the BIOS section that portrays the options for boot up. Simply select the “USB Storage Stick” Option.