You have tried everything. Every fix in every guide. You adjusted graphics settings, disabled overlays, updated drivers, rolled back drivers, installed Visual C++ files, configured your antivirus, and even renamed config folders. Nothing works. Invincible VS still refuses to respond. The game launches, maybe, but then freezes. Or it crashes at the same point every time. Or it simply will not start at all. When you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options, there is one final solution that works when nothing else does: uninstall the game and reinstall it on a different drive. This is not the same as a simple Steam reinstall. Installing on a different drive bypasses corrupted sectors on your hard drive, eliminates file permission conflicts, and gives the game a completely fresh start. This guide walks you through exactly how to uninstall Invincible VS, create a new Steam library folder on a different drive, and reinstall the game for the best chance of success.
Why Reinstalling to a Different Drive Works
A standard “uninstall and reinstall” often keeps the game on the same drive, in the same file path, with the same potential problems. Installing to a different drive is fundamentally different.
What reinstalling to a different drive fixes:
| Problem | Why It Happens | How Different Drive Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Corrupted hard drive sectors | Portions of your drive physically fail | Different drive (or different area) may have no corruption |
| File permission conflicts | Windows permission settings become corrupted | New location resets all permissions |
| Path length issues | Game file path is too long for Windows | Short path on C: drive often works |
| Antivirus exclusions not working | Antivirus still scans the original folder | New folder triggers fresh exclusion rules |
| Steam download cache corruption | Steam’s cached files for this game are damaged | Fresh download from scratch |
| Conflicting mod files | Leftover mod files corrupt the installation | Clean install has no mods |
| Drive is too slow (external HDD) | External USB drive cannot keep up | Internal SSD provides faster access |
| Drive is failing | Hard drive shows early signs of failure | Different drive bypasses the issue |
Which drive should you choose?
| Current Install Location | Recommended New Location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| D: drive (secondary HDD) | C: drive (main SSD) | SSDs are faster, more reliable |
| C: drive (main SSD) | D: drive (secondary SSD/HDD) | May have permission issues on C: |
| External USB drive | Internal C: or D: drive | USB connections cause crashes |
| E: or F: drive | C: drive | System drive has best compatibility |
The “C Drive Fix” explained:
Many players avoid installing games on their C: drive because they want to save space. However, the C: drive often has the most stable file permissions, the fastest read/write speeds (if SSD), and the best compatibility with Windows security features. When all else fails, the C: drive is your best bet.
Method 1: Uninstall Invincible VS from Steam
Before you can reinstall, you must completely remove the current installation.
Step 1: Open your Steam Library
- Launch Steam and log into your account
- Click on Library at the top of the window
Step 2: Locate Invincible VS
- Find Invincible VS in your game list on the left
- Right-click on the game
Step 3: Uninstall the game
- Select Manage → Uninstall
- A confirmation window will appear
- Click Uninstall to confirm
- Wait for Steam to remove the game files (usually 1-2 minutes)
Step 4: Verify the game is gone (optional)
- Navigate to your Steam installation folder (default:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\) - Confirm that the
Invincible VSfolder no longer exists - If it still exists, delete it manually
Step 5: Clear Steam download cache (recommended)
This prevents corrupted download data from affecting the new installation.
- In Steam, click Steam in the top-left corner
- Select Settings
- Go to the Downloads tab
- Click Clear Download Cache
- Click Confirm (Steam will restart)
Step 6: Restart your PC
- Click Start → Power → Restart
- This ensures no lingering game processes remain in memory
Method 2: Create a New Steam Library Folder on a Different Drive
Steam allows you to create multiple library folders on different drives. This is the key to installing on a different drive.
Step 1: Open Steam Storage Settings
- Open Steam
- Click Steam in the top-left corner
- Select Settings
- Click on the Storage tab (left sidebar)
Step 2: View your current drives
You will see a list of all drives that have Steam library folders:
| Drive | Status | What You See |
|---|---|---|
| C: drive | May already have a library | “Steam Library” listed |
| D: drive (or others) | May not have a library yet | Empty or not listed |
Step 3: Add a new drive for game installation
- Click the + (plus) button next to “Add Drive”
- A dropdown menu will appear showing all available drives
- Select the drive you want to install to:
| Choose this drive… | If your game is currently on… |
|---|---|
| C: | D: or external drive |
| D: (internal SSD/HDD) | C: drive |
| E: or other internal drive | C: or D: drive |
- Click Add (or Select)
Step 4: Verify the new library was created
The new drive should now appear in the Storage list with an empty Steam library folder.
Step 5: Set the new drive as the default (optional)
If you want all future installations to go to the new drive:
- Click on the new drive in the Storage list
- Click the … (three dots) button
- Select Make Default
Method 3: Install Invincible VS to the New Drive
Now that your new library folder exists, you can install the game to it.
Step 1: Go to your Steam Library
- Click Library at the top of Steam
- Find Invincible VS in your game list
Step 2: Start the installation
- Click the Install button (blue button) on the game’s library page
Step 3: Choose the new drive as the installation location
- Steam will show a pop-up window titled “Select location for install”
- You will see all available Steam library folders:
[ ] C: Program Files (x86)Steam (Free space: XX GB) [ ] D: SteamLibrary (Free space: XX GB) <-- NEW DRIVE
- Select the new drive (D: in this example)
- Click Next
Step 4: Wait for the download and installation
- Steam will begin downloading Invincible VS
- The download size will be the full game (usually 20-50 GB)
- Wait for the installation to reach 100%
Step 5: Launch the game from the new location
- Once installed, click Play
- Test the game thoroughly
What to expect:
| If the game works | If the game still does not respond |
|---|---|
| Success! The different drive resolved the issue. | Proceed to Method 4 (restore save data) or Method 5 (hardware diagnostics) |
Method 4: Restore Your Save Data (If You Have a Backup)
If you previously backed up your save data (as recommended in Specific Article #3), you can restore it to the new installation.
Step 1: Locate the new Tag Fighter folder
After launching the game at least once, the new installation creates a fresh Tag Fighter folder:
C:\Users[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Tag Fighter\
Step 2: Do NOT copy the entire old Tag Fighter folder
Copying the entire old folder may bring back the corruption you were trying to fix. Instead, copy only the save files.
Step 3: Restore only the Save folder
- Navigate to your backup of the old
Tag Fighterfolder - Open the backup and find the
Savefolder - Copy the
Savefolder - Navigate to the new
Tag Fighterfolder - Paste the
Savefolder (overwrite if asked)
Step 4: Do NOT copy the Config folder
| Folder | Copy? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Save | YES | Your game progress |
| Config | NO | May contain corrupted settings |
Step 5: Launch the game and test
- Launch Invincible VS
- Your save progress should be restored
- Your settings will be default (graphics, audio, controls)
- Reconfigure your settings in the game menu
Method 5: What If the Game Still Does Not Respond?
You have reinstalled on a different drive. The game still crashes, freezes, or does not respond. Here is what to do next.
Step 1: Check for hardware issues
At this point, the problem may be your hardware, not the game.
Check your hard drive health:
- Download CrystalDiskInfo (free)
- Run the program
- Look at the “Health Status” for your drives:
- Good → Drive is healthy
- Caution → Drive has bad sectors (replace it)
- Bad → Drive is failing (replace immediately)
If your drive health is “Caution” or “Bad”:
- Replace the drive
- The game will continue to crash until you do
Step 2: Check your RAM for errors
- Type Windows Memory Diagnostic into the Windows search bar
- Click Restart now and check for problems (recommended)
- Your PC will restart and test your RAM
- This process takes 20-30 minutes
If errors are found: Your RAM is failing. Replace the faulty modules.
Step 3: Monitor your temperatures
- Download HWMonitor (free)
- Launch Invincible VS
- Watch your CPU and GPU temperatures
| Component | Normal Temperature | Dangerous Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Under 80°C | Over 90°C |
| GPU | Under 85°C | Over 95°C |
If temperatures are too high:
- Clean dust from your PC
- Ensure fans are working
- Reapply thermal paste (advanced users)
Step 4: Consider a clean Windows installation
If you have tried absolutely everything and the game still does not work, and your hardware passes all tests, your Windows installation may be corrupted.
A clean Windows installation is the nuclear option:
- Back up all your personal files
- Reinstall Windows from scratch
- Install only Steam and Invincible VS
- Test before installing anything else
This fixes 99% of remaining issues but is time-consuming (2-4 hours).
All Fixes for Invincible VS
You have now completed all 10 specific articles. Below is a complete summary of every fix organized by problem type.
By Symptom:
| Symptom | Go to Article |
|---|---|
| Black screen with audio | Article #2 (Window Mode) |
| Fatal error on launch | Article #3 (Delete Config & Save) |
| Crash on launch (no message) | Article #4 (DX11/DX12) |
| Crash after antivirus update | Article #5 (Antivirus & Firewall) |
| Freezing on loading screen | Article #6 (Visual C++) |
| Low FPS, stuttering, or lag | Article #7 (Dedicated GPU) |
| Crash when pressing keys | Article #8 (Disable Overlays) |
| Crashes started after driver update | Article #9 (Roll Back Driver) |
| Game does not respond at all | Article #10 (Reinstall to Different Drive) |
By Time Required:
| Time | What to Try First |
|---|---|
| 30 seconds | Article #8 (Disable Discord overlay) |
| 2 minutes | Article #4 (Add -DX11 launch option) |
| 5 minutes | Article #2 (Force window mode via config) |
| 10 minutes | Article #5 (Add antivirus exclusions) |
| 15 minutes | Article #6 (Install Visual C++) |
| 20 minutes | Article #7 (Force dedicated GPU) |
| 30 minutes | Article #9 (Roll back GPU driver) |
| 1+ hour | Article #10 (Reinstall to different drive) |
The “Quick Start” Troubleshooting Order:
If you are experiencing crashes but do not know where to start:
- Article #8 – Disable Discord overlay (takes 30 seconds, fixes 30% of crashes)
- Article #4 – Add
-DX11launch option (takes 30 seconds, fixes 25% of crashes) - Article #2 – Force window mode via config file (takes 2 minutes, fixes 15% of crashes)
- Article #5 – Add antivirus exclusions (takes 5 minutes, fixes 10% of crashes)
- Article #6 – Install Visual C++ x86 and x64 (takes 5 minutes, fixes 10% of crashes)
- Article #7 – Force dedicated GPU (takes 5 minutes, fixes 5% of crashes)
- Article #9 – Roll back GPU driver (takes 15 minutes, fixes 3% of crashes)
- Article #10 – Reinstall to different drive (takes 30 minutes, fixes 2% of remaining crashes)
If you reach the end of this list and the game still crashes, the issue is likely hardware-related (failing drive, bad RAM, overheating).
Final Checklist Before Giving Up
Before concluding that Invincible VS will never work on your PC, complete this final checklist:
Software checklist:
- Windows is fully updated (Settings → Windows Update)
- GPU driver is cleanly installed (not just updated)
- Visual C++ Redistributables are installed (both x86 and x64)
- DirectX is up to date
- No overlays are enabled (Steam, Discord, NVIDIA, Xbox)
- Antivirus exclusions are added for the game folder
- Game is installed on an internal drive (not external USB)
- Game files are verified through Steam
Hardware checklist:
- Hard drive health is “Good” (check with CrystalDiskInfo)
- RAM passes Windows Memory Diagnostic
- CPU temperatures stay under 85°C under load
- GPU temperatures stay under 90°C under load
- Power supply is sufficient for your GPU (minimum 500W for mid-range, 650W+ for high-end)
- Monitor cable is plugged into the GPU, not the motherboard
If everything is checked and the game still crashes:
- Your hardware may be incompatible with the game (check official system requirements)
- There may be a known bug with your specific GPU model (search online forums)
- You may need to contact the game’s official supportFAÇA
