- 1 year ago
Pygame not responding at simple program
If Pygame is not responding or freezing when running a simple program, there could be a few possible causes. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
Check for Errors: Make sure there are no error messages or exceptions being raised in your code. Verify that your code is correct and doesn't contain any logical errors or infinite loops that could cause it to hang.
Update Pygame: Ensure that you have the latest version of Pygame installed. You can update Pygame using pip:
shellpip install --upgrade pygame
Check Dependencies: Verify that you have all the necessary dependencies installed for Pygame. Pygame relies on several external libraries, such as SDL, which may need to be properly installed and configured. Refer to the Pygame documentation for information on required dependencies.
Hardware Acceleration: Some issues with Pygame freezing or not responding can be related to hardware acceleration. Try disabling hardware acceleration by setting the environment variable
PYGAME_HIDE_SUPPORT_PROMPT
before running your Pygame program:shellset PYGAME_HIDE_SUPPORT_PROMPT=1
python your_program.py
Event Handling: Ensure that you are properly handling Pygame events in your program. Pygame relies on an event loop to process events such as mouse clicks, keyboard input, and window close events. Make sure you are consistently calling the
pygame.event.get()
function to handle events in your program.Run as Administrator: Try running your Pygame program as an administrator. Right-click on your Python script and select "Run as administrator" to see if it resolves the issue.
If the issue persists after trying these troubleshooting steps, please provide more details about your specific code and any error messages or console output you are experiencing.