Rainbow Six - Siege doesn't start - you can do that

If the game Rainbow Six Siege does not start, it is often because the system requirements are not met. Sometimes the game lacks the necessary rights. How you can solve the problems, we tell you here in this game tip.

Rainbow Six Siege doesn't start - what to do?

So that the game starts again properly, we have the following troubleshooting tips for you:

1. First, make sure your PC meets the official system requirements for Rainbow Six Siege.
2. If this is not the case, you should first upgrade your PC to start the game.
3. The driver for your graphics card must also be up to date. You can check this either on the manufacturer's website or in Windows Update.
4. You should also install the latest version of DirectX from Microsoft. You can also do that easily via the Windows Update.
5. There may be an update for the game or the necessary Uplay client. They are usually installed automatically when the game starts.
6. In some cases it can help if you start the game as administrator. To do this, right-click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator".

Other solutions: Rainbow Six Siege does not start

• In addition, it can be helpful to start the game in compatibility mode. To do this, you have to right-click the link again and select "Properties".
• Then tick the "Run program in compatibility mode for" and select an earlier version of Windows from the list.
• If these instructions are unsuccessful, you should reinstall the game. However, after uninstalling, you should also delete the game's remaining files and folders.

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