FIFA 16 won't start - you can do that
Long awaited, finally there - and then FIFA 16 won't start! Unfortunately, the problem arises again and again. In this practical tip, we will show you what you can do if the FIFA start does not work right away.
FIFA 16 won't start: possible solutions
A problem can have many causes, including a failed FIFA start. We show possible causes and how you can react.
- Try to solve the problem using Origin's repair-install function. To open the function, right-click on the game in your "My Games" list.
- Perhaps a folder is not where it should be. If the FIFA16 folder is in your documents, move it to the desktop. If you have played FIFA15 before, the folder is in your documents. Also move this folder to the desktop.
- Compatibility problems can occur under Windows 10. Right-click the game's desktop shortcut. In the context menu, select "Handle compatibility problems".
- A faulty start of FIFA 16 can also be caused by the Windows Media Player. Start the automatic repair of the media player from this page.
- Check your system files and repair faulty ones with the Windows tool "SFC". You can find instructions on how to do this in our next practical tip.
- The problem with FIFA 16 may also be in your settings or drivers. You need the latest version of your graphics card driver. EA Sports also recommends a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels as a solution to the problem.
