# Pre-Installation Preparation

Before installing the game, you may want to prepare your system. This will allow the installation to go through in the most efficient manner while avoiding common errors. There are a number of ways to prepare your hard drive, avoid any hard disk issues, and allow for efficient placement of files. Once you are ready to install, make sure to end background tasks to avoid program conflicts. ###### How to prepare your hard drive prior to installation ###### How to end background tasks