- Click on the Run this program as an administrator box to enable it.
- Once done, click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
- Finally, double-click on the game app file to launch it.
You should also follow the same steps once again for the Steam or Epic Games Launcher whatever you use to play the game.
3. Check the Internet Connection
You should also try checking out the internet connection at your end to ensure there is no issue with a poor or unstable network. If the internet connection isn’t working well then ensure to switch the wired network to wireless or vice versa. Otherwise, you can try performing the power cycle method on a Wi-Fi router to refresh the connectivity.
4. Close Background Running Applications
You should try closing the background running applications on your PC by following the steps below to make sure there is no issue with the system’s performance. By closing background running tasks, you’ll be able to improve the gaming performance on the PC quite easily.
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Click on the Processes tab > Select the task that you want to close.
- Once selected, click on End Task.
- Do the same steps for each task individually that you need to terminate.
- Once done, restart your PC to change the effects immediately.
5. Disable Security Protection
You have to turn off the Windows Security protection by following the steps below. It’ll ensure you easily avoid game launching or gameplay issues on the PC.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Now, click on Update & Security > Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
- Click on the Open Windows Security button.
- Go to Virus & threat protection > Click on Manage Settings.
- Just Turn Off the Real-time protection option.
- If prompted, click on Yes to proceed further.
- Additionally, you can also turn off Cloud-delivered protection, and Tamper protection if you want.
6. Update the Game
We should also recommend you check the game update manually via the Steam client or Epic Games Launcher to avoid potential glitches that can come with the outdated game version. An outdated game patch version mostly triggers bugs or stability issues that can be fixed by following the steps below.
For Steam:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on Lego 2K Drive from the left pane.
- Steam will automatically search for the available update.
- If there is an update available, click on Update.
- Make sure to wait for some time until the update completes.
- Once done, ensure to reboot the PC to apply changes.
For Epic Games:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Head over to Library.
- Now, click on the three dots icon next to Lego 2K Drive.
- Make sure the Auto Update option is turned on.
- Whenever the update is available, it’ll automatically install the update.
7. Verify and Repair the Game Files
Sometimes missing or corrupted game files might trigger several issues that can be frustrating enough with the game launching. You can follow the steps below to do so:
For Steam:
- Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Lego 2K Drive from the list.
- Click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Wait for this process to complete.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
For Epic Games:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Click on Lego 2K Drive in the library.
- Then click on the three dots icon next to the game.
- Select the Manage option.
- Now, click on the Verify option.
- Confirm the task and wait for it to complete.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
8. Adjust Lego 2K Drive Graphics Settings
Sometimes adjusting the Lego 2K Drive graphics settings might also help in fixing the drive save data error on the PC. Try to set up native display settings and lower the other graphical options to avoid multiple issues.
9. Update Windows
An outdated Windows OS version or build number can eventually trigger performance issues, program crashes, device driver connectivity issues, and so on. Just like updating the game, it’s also always recommended to update the system software to the latest version. To do so:
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Select Check for updates under Windows Update.
- If there is a feature update available, select Download and Install.
- Wait for a while to complete the software update process.
- Once done, restart your computer to install the update.
10. Disable CPU and GPU Overclocking
It’s also worth mentioning not to enable CPU/GPU overclocking on your PC if your game is crashing or stuttering a lot. We can understand that overclocking CPU/GPU can make a huge impact in improving gameplay but sometimes it may also cause issues with the bottleneck or compatibility too. Just set the frequency to default for optimal performance.
11. Run SFC Scan
The System File Checker (SFC) is a utility in the Microsoft Windows system that’s located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. This utility tool or command simply helps users to scan for corrupted Windows system files and restore them (if any). To do this:
- Click on the Start Menu > Type cmd.
- Right-click on the Command Prompt program from the search result.
- Now, choose Run as administrator > If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.
- Type the following command and hit Enter to execute the System File Checker process.
sfc /scannow
- Have some patience until the process completes.
- Once done, close the command prompt window and reboot your PC/Laptop.
12. Reinstall Lego 2K Drive
If none of the workarounds did come in handy then make sure to uninstall and reinstall the Lego 2K Drive game on your PC to ensure there is no issue with the installed game files or version. To do this:
For Steam:
- Close the Steam client.
- Search and open Control Panel in the Start menu.
- Now, click on Uninstall a program under Programs.
- Search for Lego 2K Drive and select it.
- Select Uninstall and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
- Once done, make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.
- Try re-installing the Lego 2K Drive game again to check for the issue.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Click on Library.
- Click on the three dots icon next to the Lego 2K Drive game.
- Now, click on Uninstall > Wait for the game to be deleted.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
- Finally, open the Epic Games Launcher, and try to reinstall the game again.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
