Troubleshooting of I and Me (2016)
Run as Administrator, Compatibility Mode, Borderless Window
First, try running the game as an administrator. If the game was released before 2015, try running it in compatibility mode with an older version of Windows, for example, Windows 7 (for very old games, you can try Windows XP SP3).
Right-click on the game's shortcut → Properties → Compatibility → check the boxes "Run this program in compatibility mode for..." and "Run this program as an administrator".
These two actions very often solve startup issues and stabilize FPS.
If you are playing through Steam or another launcher, try launching the game through it (after performing the steps above).
Running the game in a borderless window can also often help.
Disabling XMP Profile in BIOS
If you don't know what this is, you can skip to the next section.
The Game I and Me (2016) Won't Start on Steam
Try performing the following steps one by one, not all at once:
- Restart Steam
- Game Properties → Installed Files → Run as administrator
- In the game's launch options, type -windowed -noborder
- Verify integrity of game files / Redownload game files
- Completely uninstall and reinstall the game
If You Are Using a Pirated Copy
There is a chance that the repack is faulty. However, we recommend reviewing the points below first.
Checking / Installing Drivers
Check all your drivers:
- Using an auto-updater like Driver Booster
- Or, if you have a laptop, go to the manufacturer's website's driver section and download them from there
You can also separately install graphics card drivers and related software from the graphics card developers' websites; drivers often appear there faster than in auto-updaters:
Updating DirectX
All errors that contain the prefix D3D, X3D, xinput *** .dll most likely indicate missing required DirectX libraries.
Installing .NET Framework libraries might also help.
Updating Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
If the error mentions the prefix MSVC, or even if it doesn't, updating these libraries for games is extremely important. Moreover, even after installation, you might notice the error persists. The reason is that you need to download all versions, both x64 and x86; some games require both. Download and install ALL versions of the component.
Download the latest supported Visual C++ Redistributables
Clean the System with Advanced SystemCare Free
Run it, enable AI-based analysis. The program will likely find a huge number of junk files, broken registry entries, and more.
After the analysis is complete, apply automatic fixes.
System Requirements for I and Me (2016)
Make sure your machine meets the minimum requirements necessary for this game:
Presence of Viruses
Check your computer for viruses. You can use free or trial versions, for example:
Overzealous Antivirus Blocking I and Me (2016)
This is the opposite situation to the previous one. Your installed or built-in (Windows Defender) antivirus might be blocking the game's launch. You need to either disable it temporarily or add the game folder to the exceptions list. However, if the antivirus has already quarantined any files, you will have to reinstall the game.
How to temporarily disable Windows Defender (Windows 10)
Start → Settings → Update & Security → Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Scroll down to "Virus & threat protection settings", click "Manage settings" → turn off "Real-time protection".
How to add files and folders to Windows Defender exclusions
Start → Settings → Update & Security → Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Scroll down to "Exclusions", click "Add or remove exclusions" → click "Add an exclusion" → select the desired file or folder.
I and Me (2016) Display Issues: Image goes beyond edges, doesn't go fullscreen, wrong window position, resolution problems
Check the "resolution" and "fullscreen" options in the game's settings.
The problem might lie in incorrect scaling. You need to go to the shortcut's properties → change high DPI settings → check the box at the bottom and click OK.
I and Me (2016) detects the wrong monitor, launches on the wrong monitor
If you are trying to output the game to a different monitor, this article might help you: 5 ways to output a game to a second monitor.
I and Me (2016) downloaded from a torrent doesn't work
Pirated versions do not guarantee stable operation at all. Their creators are not accountable to you for the quality of the product; there's no one to complain to. There's a chance the repack is non-functional or not optimized specifically for your system. In any case, we recommend using licensed versions of game. This protects your computer from various spyware, miners, and other malware, while also ensuring stable support and the release of new patches from the developers.
I and Me (2016) won't download or downloads slowly. Lag, high ping, delay while playing
First, check your internet connection speed on speedtest.net. If the advertised speed is fine, check if your bandwidth is being used up. Perhaps multiple devices are connected to your Wi-Fi, your operating system is updating, something is downloading in your browser, or a movie is streaming. Check the network load in the Task Manager. Inspect the cable going to your device. If you are using a torrent, the download speed might be limited due to a lack of seeders. As a last resort, you can always call your ISP and ask if everything is okay with your line.
I and Me (2016) gives an error about a missing DLL file
Write down the name of the DLL file and download it using the site ru.dll-files.com. The site will also provide a description of what the file is and where it should be located.
I and Me (2016) won't install. Installation stopped, interrupted
Check the free space on your drive. If space is not an issue, we also recommend checking the drive for bad sectors using free programs like VictoriaHDD or CrystalDiskInfo.
I and Me (2016) freezes, image freezes
The problem could very well be caused by the game itself, which is a good scenario. However, such behavior can also indicate issues with the CPU or GPU. Check your CPU and GPU temperatures. The normal range can be found on the manufacturer's website based on your device model. If the temperature is too high, the device is out of warranty, and you haven't cleaned it in a while, do it yourself (if you know how) or take it to a service center for cleaning and thermal paste replacement. If the problem persists after that, there might be a failure of other components: the motherboard, RAM, or power supply.
I and Me (2016) is lagging / stuttering. Frame rate drops. Low FPS
Your PC likely lacks the power for stable performance in I and Me (2016).
- Enable the FPS counter in Steam settings or install any other program of your choice for this purpose. We need to achieve a stable 60 frames.
- Start by enabling V-Sync.
- You can also set DLSS (XeSS, FSR) scaling to Quality or Balanced (more performance, slightly worse image quality), if you have a modern card and the game supports these technologies.
- If that doesn't help, try lowering all graphics settings to minimum, except for screen resolution.
- Then, increase them gradually until the image remains comfortable. If lowering settings didn't help, the only option left is to lower the resolution.
I and Me (2016) has no sound. Can't hear anything
Check the sound settings within the game. Check the sound on your PC itself, for example, by playing music in a browser. If there's no sound:
- Check the sound volume in Windows (your OS); the volume level might be set to 0.
- Check that your speakers or headphones are correctly connected.
- If the device is non-standard, it might require its own drivers from the manufacturer.
- There might be no sound drivers installed on the system at all (update them, see the first section).
- In extreme cases, your sound card might have failed.
I and Me (2016) doesn't detect mouse, keyboard, or gamepad. Controls not working
First, go to the game's settings and check if the control device is switched to gamepad (if that's the issue). Are the cables securely connected? Do the devices work outside the game? A solution might be to check drivers using utilities (see first section) or simply disconnect and reconnect the device.
I and Me (2016) Error 0xc0000142
If I and Me (2016) shows error 0xc0000142, you can try the methods below to fix it. It's best to try them one by one until the problem is resolved.
- Disable all antivirus programs when launching the game.
- Check the path to the game folder; it should be written in Latin characters (English). For example, C:\Games\Game Folder.
- The Windows username should also be in Latin characters. Press Win+R → type the command netplwiz → select your username → Properties.
- Go to the game's properties by right-clicking its shortcut. Compatibility → Compatibility mode → Choose a compatibility mode different from your OS → Check the box "Run this program as an administrator".
If these tips don't help, you need to look for issues in the OS stability and the game files.
- Perform a standard cleanup using Advanced SystemCare Free.
- Change a registry value: Search → Registry Editor → HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE → SOFTWARE → Microsoft → Windows NT → CurrentVersion → Windows → LoadAppInit_DLLs → in the Value line, change 1 to 0.
- Scan your computer for malware and viruses. After scanning and cleaning, restart your PC and launch the game again.
- Ensure you have all the necessary versions of components installed, namely Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables, DirectX, and Drivers (see sections at the beginning).