Are you facing SteelSeries GG not opening, showing a blank screen, or loading a circle on a Windows PC, then Don’t worry.
SteelSeries Engine now known as SteelSeries GG lets you control SteelSeries Mouse, Keyboard, and headsets. Sometimes either it won’t detect devices or doesn’t work on your Windows PC.
This issue may occur due to the program is not installed correctly, or outdated device and system drivers. Luckily, this article explains fixes that will help you figure out the problem and fix it.
How to Fix SteelSeries GG Not Opening
Apply the fixes that suit your case.
Restart your Windows PC
The very first thing that you need to do is to reboot your PC. It may sound silly but In most cases, it resolves the issue
Perform a Clean Boot
If there is a conflicting app on your PC you will see SteelSeries GG not opening issue. You can run your PC in a clean boot to check which app is causing the issue.
Follow these steps.
Open the Run dialog box > type Msconfig > Enter > Open System Configuration > Move to the Services tab > Click on the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox > Click on Disable all > Select OK
Close SteelSeries GG
Close the app entirely, even if the taskbar isn’t visible to you, GG may still be running. To fully close the GG, Open Task Manager > Find and click on SteelSeries GG > Click End task
Run GG as an Administrator
Sometimes running apps with administrative access can mitigate the problem. Open Task Manager > Find and Click on SteelSeries GG > Run as an administrator.
Reinstall SteelSeries GG
If the software is not completely installed then it may not work or open properly. You need to uninstall it remove all files from your PC and then reinstall it again.
Follow these steps.
Press Win+R > Type or Paste appwiz.cpl > click Ok > Right click SteelSeries GG > Unistall > Visit SteelSeries GG Website > Download the latest version > Open the installer > Follow on-screen instructions > Now check if SteelSeries GG is working properly.
Update Device Drivers
This SteelSeries GG not opening issue can also mean that you are using a broken or buggy device driver.
Open Device Manager > Click on the dedicated device or card > Select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers >If an update is available then it’ll download and install the latest version > Restart your computer.
Install Windows Updates
Make sure there isn’t any pending Windows update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Also, install Additional updates by clicking on the Advance options under Windows Update.
Scan and Repair your Computers
If none of the above fixes works, you should look at a system issue. For this, you need to install Restoro (This tool can scan and repair Windows system files without damaging your files).
Download and install Restoro > Open Restoro > It will run on your PC and give a detailed report of your PC status > You can now fix the issue by clicking on Start Repair.
