How do I fix MSI Afterburner failed to start?

3. MSI Afterburner application has failed to start side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Some MSI Afterburner users have been able to fix the issue by installing missing C++ redistributable packages. You can download C++ redistributable packages from the website pages listed below.

Does MSI Afterburner work on all laptops?

Yes, MSI Afterburner is the best overclocking software. As it works for all kind of graphics cards to boost their performance and efficiency. It is free to download from internet and on one click it overclocks the graphic card.

How do you know if my laptop is overclocked?

Generic advice: when the computer boots, after you hear the POST beep press either ‘del’ or ‘F2’ to take you to the bios settings. From here look for properties with names ‘base clock’, ‘multiplier’, and ‘CPU VCORE’. If they have been changed from their default values, then you are currently overclocked.

Can you overclock RAM without XMP?

Yes you can overclock without XMP, just need to set the Ram voltage, the desired frequency, the timings, and the VCCIO/SA voltage as well might need to be adjusted.

How do I know if my RAM is overclocked?

Check Your Current RAM Speed To overclock RAM, first of all you need to check the current speed of the RAM. To do so, you need to simply open task manager by right clicking the taskbar. Then you need to go to the “performance” tab. There you will find another tab for memory.

How do I enable XMP?

Enter the BIOS and navigate to the Ai Tweaker section (or press F7 for a shortcut). Under Ai Overclock Tuner, find the XMP option and choose a profile to enable. After confirming that these are the settings you want, press F7 to exit Ai Tweaker and F10 to save and restart your PC for XMP settings to take effect.

Does XMP reduce lifespan?

The XMP profiles are alternative timings for a specific memory chip, and are set by the manufacturer who is marketing those memory chips as meeting those timing specifications. So, no, using XMP profiles will not shorten the life of the system. Using XMP profiles is independent of any overclocking of the CPU or GPU.

What happens if RAM is not properly installed?

1) If the new ram was not seated properly, it burns out the motherboard and/or the ram. sometimes simply by interfering with seating the RAM module fully in the slot. 3) ESD (electrostatic discharge) damaged the motherboard and/or RAM as part of this process.