Alex Ruben
How To Quickly Install FitGirl Repack Games on Low-End PCs in 2025
If you’ve ever tried installing a FitGirl repack on a rig with limited RAM, an older CPU, or just a headache-inducing slow HDD, you know how painfully long it can be. Sometimes, even when everything seems right, the install just drags on for hours — and honestly, it gets frustrating. The good news? There are some tweaks and hacks that can squeeze a bit more speed out of your system, even if it’s not a top-tier beast. This guide walks through practical steps and some tricks that might help you cut down those wait times, making the whole process slightly less miserable, especially on machines that aren’t optimized for gaming.
How to Speed Up FitGirl Repack Installations on Low-End PCs
Check Your Storage Type
This seems obvious but often gets overlooked. Your drive’s speed makes a huge difference. To check whether you’re rocking an SSD or HDD:
- Right-click the Start menu and select Task Manager.
- Head over to the Performance tab.
- Look at the Disk info — if it says “Solid State Drive” or shows “SSD,” you’re in luck. If it’s just listed as a regular hard drive, that’s your bottleneck. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary.
Knowing this helps decide where to put your installer. Moving the game files to an SSD (if available) can cut install times dramatically – sometimes in half or more.
Copy the Installer to the Fast Drive
Speeding up the install isn’t just about the drive type; copying the installer folder to an SSD (or a faster partition) helps. Especially useful if your install source is on a slow HDD:
- Find the folder where you stored the game installer.
- Copy it (not move — bummer if something goes wrong) and paste it into your SSD drive, like
D:\Games\FitGirl.
This can be a game-changer, especially with large files. Not sure why it works, but on one setup, copying to SSD plus running from there cut the install time by a big chunk.
Adjust Windows Security Settings
Windows Security, or Windows Defender, can sometimes choke the install process by scanning files in real-time — even if it shouldn’t. Disabling real-time protection can help avoid slowdowns or errors:
- Open the Windows Security in the start menu. (Type “Windows Security”)
- Click on Virus & Threat Protection.
- Hit Manage Settings and switch off Real-time Protection.
Just make sure to turn it back on after — you don’t want to leave your system vulnerable. Seems to help on some machines where the install hangs or slows down because of constant scans.
Run the Installer with Elevation
This is one of those “just in case” tips that sometimes really makes a difference. Running as admin can bypass permission walls and give the installer more access, especially if it’s trying to write to protected folders.
- Right-click on the setup executable.
- Select Run as Administrator.
- Proceed with the install, following usual prompts.
On some setups it failed the first time, then worked after a reboot or running as admin. Not sure why, but it’s worth trying.
Set High Priority and Max CPU Usage
In Task Manager, you can boost the install’s priority — it might squeeze a little extra juice out of your CPU. It’s a bit risky if you’re worried about system stability, but on low-end boxes, it’s a shot worth taking.
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
- Find the setup process in the Processes tab.
- Right-click and choose Set Priority > High.
- Set Affinity: Right-click again, select Set Affinity and check all CPU cores. This forces the installer to use all cores, though sometimes that causes instability, so be cautious.
This might help the installer complete faster, but results vary. Sometimes it just makes your system unstable — so stop if you notice anything weird.
Close Unnecessary Background Apps
This classic move helps free up resources. Close down Discord, Steam, browsers, whatever non-essential apps are sneaking CPU and RAM away:
- In Task Manager, identify apps in Processes that aren’t critical.
- Right-click and select End Task.
On one machine, even closing a handful of background apps cut installation time by a good 15–20%. Weirdly, on some setups, it’s all about freeing up those precious CPU cycles.
Choose the Right Installation Path
In Windows, installing directly into C:\Program Files can cause permission issues, especially if you’re not running with admin rights. For faster installs and fewer permission headaches, pick a simple path like D:\Games\FitGirlGame. Also, make sure your drive has at least twice the required free space (if installing a 50 GB game, aim for at least 100 GB free). Otherwise, things can get stuck or error out.
Optimize Installation Settings
During the install, some options can slow things down. For example, unchecking any optional languages or bonus content reduces size and install time. Also, when prompted, consider pressing Details in the Task Manager, then right-click the setup process, select Set Priority > High. Sometimes, setting affinity to all cores helps, but again, watch for instability.
Extra Tips & Common Hiccups
- Ensure your system drivers, especially storage drivers, are up to date. Outdated drivers can slow down everything.
- Double-check your system meets the game’s minimum requirements — no point squeezing every margin if hardware isn’t enough.
- If the install crashes or stalls, it’s worth rebooting and trying again, preferably with no background apps open.
Honestly, this is a bit of trial and error, but these tweaks tend to make a noticeable difference.
Wrap-up
Getting a simple FitGirl game onto a low-end PC doesn’t have to be a massive pain in the ass. Moving files to an SSD (or even just copying in and out), disabling background scans, running as admin, and tweaking priorities can cut install times pretty significantly. Not gonna turn your potato into a gaming rig overnight, but it helps to know these tricks. Sometimes, just doing little things — and a bit of patience — makes all the difference.
Summary
- Check if you’ve got an SSD — helps a lot.
- Copy installer to the fastest drive available.
- Disable real-time antivirus temporarily.
- Run the installer as administrator.
- Adjust task priority and CPU affinity.
- Close unnecessary background programs.
- Pick a simple install path with enough free space.
Fingers crossed this helps
In the end, it’s not always about having the best hardware — sometimes a few tweaks here and there can stretch what you’ve got. Hopefully, this shaves off a few hours for someone. It’s not a magic fix, but it’s a start. Good luck and enjoy your games!