[Fixed] Elden Ring Not Downloading/installing on Windows?

The most anticipated game of last year is Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing on different platforms.

Some of the users pre-order the game but they are unable to download and install the Elden ring on their PC.

While some complain: Can’t install the Elden Ring.

Don‘t worry about it!

The CPU Guide brings you the best-working solution to solve Elden Ring not Downloading/Installing on Windows 11/10.

Before heading to solutions make sure your PC meets the Elden Ring required specs.

Minimum PC Requirments

Operating System	Windows 11/10
Processor	Intel Core i5-8400 \| AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
RAM	12GB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3GB \| AMD Radeon RX 580, 4GB
Storage	60 GB
Sound	Windows audio
Direct X	Direct X 12

Recommended PC Specs

Operating System	Windows 11/10
Processor	Intel Core i7-8700K \| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
RAM	16GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB \| AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8GB
Storage	60 GB
Sound	Windows audio
Direct X	DirectX 12

Solution 1: Restart the Game to fix Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing

Whenever you encounter Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing or any game bug, you should restart the game before trying any further solutions.

Restarting the game will eliminate any temporary error which is occurring due to the old cookies and cache or the system’s other software is clashing with your gaming software.

All of these errors will be eradicated after a simple restart of the PC or any other platform you use.

Solution 2: Close Unwanted Programs

If the above solution didn’t work, then closing unwanted programs will help you to eliminate the Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing issue.

If there are too many programs running in the background that is using too much internet and causing the “Elden Ring Crashing On Startup” Error and you are unable to download /install Elden Ring.

So, let’s close unwanted programs:

Press Ctrl + Shift + ESC keys to open Task Manager
Now check which program is using more Network
Right-click on that program and select End task
And check if the “Elden Ring Crashing On Startup” is solved or not.

Solution 3: Keep your PC Updated

Sometimes your outdated PC is the main cause of the Outdated Wi-Fi Drivers on Windows 11.

Outdated drivers in your PC or your current Windows version are not able to support the new connectivity parameter of your internet.

As you update your Windows, all the drivers are updated too and this will fix the Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing.

So, here is how you can do update your PC:

Click on the Windows icon
Click on the Settings icon
A new window will pop up
Select Windows Update from the left menu
The new window will pop up
Then click on Check for updates
If there is any update, it will start updating the PC
After the updating is done check if the “Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing” issue is fixed or not.

If Updating your system didn’t work out to fix Elden Ring Can’t install then try turning off overclocking.

Solution 4: Turn off Overclocking to Fix Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing

Sometimes some players increased the CPU speed in order to achieve more smooth gaming.

But sometimes some games stop playing or keep crashing. To rectify overclocking you have to set CPU speed to default.

Here are the steps to put CPU speed in default settings to solve Elden Ring Crashing On Startup:

When you see the company logo press “F2“(Key might differ depending on the Manufacturer)
Now you will enter in BIOS
Now go to Advanced Tab
Locate Performance and
Find Overclocking option
Disable overclocking
Save changes
Exist BIOS

If Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing issue persists then follows the next solution.

Solution 5: Update Graphics Card Driver on Windows 11 thorough Device manager

Update the graphic card driver, might the outdated graphic driver be causing the Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing.

Here is how you can update graphic drivers on Windows 11:

Click on the Search icon
Type Device Manager
Click to open Device Manager
Then select the display adapter
A further menu will open and find your video driver
Click right on the graphic card name
Click on the updated driver
Now successfully the graphic driver is updated.

For the dedicated GPU drivers, upgradations follow the next solution

Solution 6: Check for Driver’s Updates of GPU/Video Card OF different company

One of the main and highlighted issues is the GPU drivers are outdated, simultaneously the video card also has outdated drivers.

It’s unable for GPU to go align with the updated/modern gaming experience. So, we recommend updating the video card drivers. And providing you with direct links to the main GPU-making companies

After updating the GPU drivers check Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing is fixed or not.

Solution 7: Verify the Game Files

Sometimes the game file will get corrupted or get deleted that eventually causing Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing.

Verify Game File in Steam to fix Elden Ring Crashing On PC

Follow the steps to verify the game file on steam software:

Launch the Steam Software
Now login in the steam
Navigate to the library
Select the game and right-click on the game
Now select properties
Now click on the “Local file” Option
A further menu will open
Click on the “Verify Integrity of the Game Cache“
Now the software is starting to verify the files and this will take some time.

After this solution, the Elden ring will stop crashing on the start-up.

If the error persists, then proceed to the next solution to solve the Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing.

Solution 8: Performing a Clean Boot to Initialize Elden Ring

Clean boot will help you to eliminate the unnecessary applications which are running in the background.

And shut down any applications which are conflicting with each other and causing an Elden Ring Crash On Startup and your Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing.

Here is how to perform a Clean Boot:

Press Windows Button + R Key
The Run Dialogue Box will appear
Type “msconfig“
Press Enter
The System Configuration window will open
Select Services tab
Uncheck all the unnecessary service
Only check those you need now
Now click OK

Now your clean boot is done and the unnecessary services are eliminated, enabling you to download Elden Ring without getting any issues.

If the Elden still crashes on the installation then this is a time to change the power settings.

Solution 9: Change Power Settings

When your PC power plan is set on the Balanced option plan, your PC will provide less power to the game, this will eventually cause game lag or Elden Ring crashing while downloading or installing.

To avoid Elden Ring Crashing while installing follow the below steps to change Power settings:

How do I change power settings in Windows 11?

Go to the Control Panel
Select the View option “Large Icon“
Now find “Power Options” and click on it
Choose your Power Plan “High Performance“
If there is no other option except “Balanced“
Then navigate to the left menu
Select “Create a power plan“
A new window will open
Select the power plan to “High Performance“
And click on Next
The new power plan is available.

Now hopefully all of the above solutions will help you to eliminate Elden Ring Not Downloading/Installing issue

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