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    Failed to Open Descriptor File Error? Here’s the fix

    Allison BurnettBy Allison BurnettDecember 29, 2022
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    Most Windows users have, at some point, received the ‘Failed to open descriptor file error message‘. This error can be caused by a variety of factors, from a corrupted registry to malware infections.

    In this article, we’ll provide some tips on how to prevent it from happening again. Let’s get started!

    Move Your Game to C:\ Drive:

    If you’re getting the ‘Failed to open descriptor file’ error message, it might be because your game is installed on a drive other than your C:\ drive.

    Game files need to be stored on the C:\ drive for optimal performance. So, if your game is installed on a different drive, you should move it to the C:\ drive. Here’s how you can do that:

    • First, close your game and exit Steam.
    • Then, go to the location of your game files. The default location is C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\.
    • Next, find the folder of the game that you want to move. For example, if you want to move the ‘Valorant’ game, you should find the ‘Valorant’ folder.
    • After that, copy the game folder and paste it into your C:\ drive.
    • Finally, launch Steam and try to run your game again.

    Update Your Graphics Card Drivers:

    Outdated graphics card drivers can also cause the ‘Failed to open descriptor file’ error. So, you should make sure that your graphics card drivers are up-to-date. Here’s how you can do that:

    • First, close your game and exit Steam.
    • Then, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
    • In the Run dialog box, type ‘devmgmt.msc’ and press Enter to open the Device Manager.
    • In the Device Manager, find your graphics card and expand it.
    • After that, right-click on your graphics card and select ‘Update driver” from the context menu.
    • Now, select ‘Search automatically for updated driver software‘ to let Windows update your graphics card drivers automatically.

    If Windows doesn’t find any new updates for your graphics card, you can visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest drivers from there.

    Reinstall Your Game:

    If the ‘Failed to open descriptor file’ error persists, you should try reinstalling your game. This will delete all the files associated with your game, including any corrupt files that might be causing the error.

    Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributable Packages:

    Another thing that you can do is reinstall Visual C++ Redistributable packages. You can uninstall it and then reinstall it again. For this purpose, we have listed a step-by-step guide in this section. So, let’s take a look at that.

    • First of all, head towards the Control panel and then go to the Programs section.
    • From there select Uninstall a Program.
    • After that scroll down and look for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable.
    • Uninstall each program that looks similar.
    • After that install the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.

    Conclusion:

    These are some of the solutions that can help you fix the ‘Failed to open descriptor file’ error in Windows. We hope that this article was helpful and you were able to fix the error.

    If you have any further questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below.

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    Allison Burnett

    Allison is a tech enthusiast who is giving a shot to general tech fields, whether it's software or hardware. She is started to work professionally as a tech reviewer 6 years ago and now has an adept taste in devices. She is still pursuing her carrier and making decisions to focus the 21st-century innovations.

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