# Frequently Asked Questions

Browse the topics below to find quick answers to common questions about DR Sim Manager.

## Getting Started & General

* [My Actuators Aren't Moving](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/actuators-not-moving) — Step-by-step checklist when nothing moves
* [DR Sim Manager Won't Start Anymore](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/dr-sim-manager-wont-start-anymore) — Startup failures, corrupted config, and clean reinstall
* [License Activation Issues](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/license-activation-issues) — Key problems, machine limits, and trial mode
* [How to Update DR Sim Manager](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/how-to-update) — Automatic and manual updates, beta channel, rolling back
* [Profiles & Settings Questions](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/profiles-and-settings) — Sharing profiles, backups, config file locations, resetting to defaults

## Motion & Tuning

* [Motion Feels Wrong, Weak, or Too Strong](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/motion-feels-wrong) — Diagnostic guide for motion issues, axis-by-axis troubleshooting
* [Safety Filter Keeps Triggering](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/safety-filter-keeps-triggering) — Understanding and tuning the safety filter
* [Overallocation Warnings](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/overallocation-warnings) — Understanding proportional scaling and how to fix it

## Connectivity & Hardware

* [Game Telemetry Not Connecting](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/game-telemetry-not-connecting) — Source selection, firewall, plugins, and game-specific issues
* [Serial Output Not Working / COM Port Issues](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/general/frequently-asked-questions/serial-output-not-working) — Driver, port, cable, and protocol troubleshooting

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