{"id":68417,"date":"2019-12-04T13:39:25","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T08:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenerdmag.com\/?p=68417"},"modified":"2019-12-27T06:46:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T01:46:36","slug":"how-to-fix-halo-reach-not-launching-on-windows-pc-windows-store-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenerdmag.com\/how-to-fix-halo-reach-not-launching-on-windows-pc-windows-store-version\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Halo Reach not launching on Windows PC (Windows Store Version)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenerdmag.com\/tag\/halo-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halo Reach<\/a> is finally available on PC via both Steam and Xbox Game Pass. This is the first title to be released as part of the Halo The Master Chief Collection on PC. Here&#8217;s how you can fix Halo Reach not launching on the Windows Store version\/Game Pass.<\/p>\n<p>The game is currently the top seller on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenerdmag.com\/tag\/steam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steam<\/a>, and we\u2019re very happy that PC players can finally experience the franchise at 4K60FPS.<\/p>\n<h2>Fix Halo Reach not launching on\u00a0 Windows Store Version<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on the Windows Store version or Game Pass<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for the application in the Window&#8217;s Search Bar<\/li>\n<li>Run the application through the file shown in results, rather than through the Game Pass Application or the Windows Store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This should fix the issue where the game doesn&#8217;t launch if you haven&#8217;t purchased it through Steam.<\/p>\n<p>While you&#8217;re here, make sure you check out our other guides for it as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenerdmag.com\/how-to-skip-halo-reach-intro-videos-on-pc-steam-and-game-pass\/\">How to Skip Halo Reach Intro Videos on PC (Steam and Game Pass)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Latest Drivers for Halo Reach<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for this title<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nvidia:\u00a0<a class=\"link link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guru3d.com\/files-details\/geforce-441-41-whql-driver-download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">441.41<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AMD:\u00a0<a class=\"link link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guru3d.com\/files-details\/amd-radeon-adrenalin-edition-19-12-1-driver-download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">19.12.1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Intel: Depends on your processor; download the\u00a0<a class=\"link link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/detect.html?iid=dc_iduu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">driver update utility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Halo Reach PC System Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>343 industries have shared detail system requirements, average framerate, and resolutions for Halo Reach.<\/p>\n<h3>Minimum Specifications for AMD<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 960T<\/li>\n<li>GPU: AMD HD 6850<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>AVG FPS: 51-55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Minimum Specifications for NVIDIA<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU: Intel i3-3550<\/li>\n<li>GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTS 450<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>AVG FPS: 52-54<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Minimum Specifications for AMD at 1080p<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU: AMD FX-4100<\/li>\n<li>GPU: AMD Radeon R7 360<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>AVG FPS: 61-62<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Minimum Specifications for NVIDIA at 1080p<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU: Intel i7-870<\/li>\n<li>GPU: Nvidia GTX 560 TI<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>AVG FPS: 59-61<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Minimum Specifications for AMD at 4K<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU: AMD FX-6350<\/li>\n<li>GPU: AMD Radeon 480<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>AVG FPS: 60-62<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Minimum Specifications for AMD at 4K<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CPU: Intel i3-3450<\/li>\n<li>GPU: Nvidia GTX 770<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>AVG FPS: 60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the game on<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/976730\/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0Steam here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Was this guide helpful? Are you enjoying the game? Let us know in the comments below and share your thoughts and results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halo Reach is finally available on PC via both Steam and Xbox Game Pass. This is the first title to be released as part of the Halo The Master Chief Collection on PC. Here&#8217;s how you can fix Halo Reach not launching on the Windows Store version\/Game Pass. The game is currently the top seller on\u00a0Steam, and we\u2019re very happy that PC players can finally experience the franchise at 4K60FPS. 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