Like all software, StepMania isn't perfect. Sometimes, things won't operate as expected, whether it's StepMania, your video card, an input device/adapter or anything else.

If the issue you're having isn't in here, try checking these links first:

• The "READ THIS BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS" thread on StepMania.com
• If you're on Windows Vista/Windows 7, see this thread to find out where certain data gets stored.
• The StepMania.com USB Adapters page may be of use.

Running Issues

On Windows, I can't seem to run the program; I get an error like "This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect"

This is because you don't have the Visual Studio 2008 runtimes installed. Pick out the right version for your operating system:

• 32-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A5C84275-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en
• 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=BA9257CA-337F-4B40-8C14-157CFDFFEE4E&displaylang=en

Input Issues

I can't hit more than two/three keys at once!

You'll either need to get a better keyboard, find a mapping that works with your computer, or adapt to a new playing style. Experiment to find out what key mappings work best with your keyboard.

Audio Issues

I'm using Windows 7 and experiencing audio lag!

There are a few possible solutions to this:

• Try changing your sound driver to WaveOut by editing Preferences.ini to include SoundDrivers=WaveOut
• Disable Aero for StepMania.