Running windows xp, meet system requirements, etc.
The game crashes instantly upon attempting to start it. I see a brief flash of what appears to be the outline of a window, then nothing. Task manager shows the launcher launching bioshock2.exe, which climbs to about 100MB ram and about 50% cpu and crashes. No errors.
Fully updated motherboard, cpu, graphics card, and sound drivers.
Does not get to logo screen at all.
I'm experiencing the exact problem. Same window pops up for just a second, and then crash. Running Windows XP Prof. too. Just updated motherboard, soundcard, and video drivers.
Do you have AA turned on in your video driver (override or enhance application settings for Nvidia)? That was causing a crash for me .
No I do not have any AA/AF enabled (all set to application preference). Also, Catalyst AI is disabled. Attempted modifying the ini files to start in windowed mode, with many settings disabled, alternate sound device, etc. Still nothing. Game will not start.
Press the Windows key +'R' on your keyboard > Type dxdiag > Click OK
From the window that opens can you let us know the following
OS:
Processor:
Memory:
Display
Video Card:
Video Memory:
Driver Date:
Sound
Sound Card
Driver Date
Same problem
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8192MB RAM
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 130
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GT 130
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0626&SUBSYS_90151B0A&REV_A1
Display Memory: 238 MB
Dedicated Memory: 751 MB
Shared Memory: 3582 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: SyncMaster
Monitor Id: SAM04EA
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.883Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,n vwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.15.0011.8627 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.11.8627
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/26/2009 21:01:00, 9476608 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4566-11CF-0959-1EB001C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0626
SubSys ID: 0x90151B0A
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem11.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1:Section0 03:8.15.11.8627ci\ven_10de&dev_0626&subsys_90151b0a
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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Sound Devices
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Description: Digital Audio (S/PDIF) (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1106&DEV_0397&SUBSYS_104383AE& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (Italian)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Description: Digital Audio (HDMI) (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1106&DEV_0397&SUBSYS_104383AE& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (Italian)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Microphone (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (Italian)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
Description: Microphone (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (Italian)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
Description: Line In (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (Italian)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 01:07:00, 350208 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.090804-1456)
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Card name: Radeon X1900 Series
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6925 (English)
Driver Date/Size: 9/29/2009 21:19:56, 325120 bytes
Realtek HD Audio output
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6029 (English)
Date and Size: 1/19/2010 18:36:48, 5818400 bytes
Here are my diagnostics for Win. XP. Same problem as above poster. Thanks for any help:
Machine name: BIAN
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/16/09 11:07:39 Ver: 03.12
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor, MMX, 3DNow (4 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 3328MB RAM
Page File: 721MB used, 3978MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
---------------
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x9589)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9589&SUBSYS_33301545&REV_00
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: LG L1960TR(Digital)
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7039 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/11/2009 14:25:22, 300544 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 12/11/2009 15:02:42, 4525056 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-D6C9-11CF-8A6D-3A13A1C2CB35}
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Sound Devices
-------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_1043837B& REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6029 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/19/2010 18:36:48, 5818400 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
Description: Tunebite High-Speed Dubbing
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: root\tbhsd
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: tbhsd.sys
Driver Version: 2.05.0007.0000 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 12/11/2007 08:52:12, 26784 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: RapidSolution Software
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xB5B
Min/Max Sample Rate: 44100, 44100
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6029 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/19/2010 18:36:48, 5818400 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF
Description: Tunebite High-Speed Dubbing
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: tbhsd.sys
Driver Version: 2.05.0007.0000 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 12/11/2007 08:52:12, 26784 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCC0
gunn & Bianathon -
Can you double check your video drivers at www.ati.com
Also make sure you have the latest Direct X files from microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displayLang=en
sp3rial - Your video drivers also look out of date however you need to check at www.nvidia.com
I've done both. my graphics card is a legacy card that only gets quarterly driver updates. I have the latest quarter's version. Also, I've installed the feb2010 directx update multiple times to no avail.
I've also already updated my video driver, directx, and etc. Hasn't helped...
After several reinstalls I merely get a temporary black screen and a crash immediately after that. Still cannot get ingame.
Furthermore, the game does not seem to honor any changes made in the ini files. Changing startup to windowed and altering the resolution does not seem to make any difference whatsoever. The game still attempts to start fullscreen, flashes a blackscreen, and closes.
One thing I'll make mention of though: I installed the game on my I: drive, not my C: drive. COuld that have any affect? Was the game not designed to be installed on different drive letters? I've seen this before, although I doubt it's the case.
isn't it possible that the folder is somehow reset to read only constantly? I'm not sure about xp. But isn't there a "run as admin" option?
No surprise, i´ve got the same problem, crash just after hitting the .exe, but that goes only for the singleplayer, i can play the multiplayer without problems.
Hi guys, i have the same problem, but the .exe of multiplayer work..
My dxdiag:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/9/2010, 13:28:01
Machine name: LUCA-D1E6A1E3BA
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: Italian (Regional Setting: Italian)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/28/08 15:02:43 Ver: 08.00.14
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 8450 Triple-Core Processor, MMX, 3DNow (3 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 3328MB RAM
Page File: 697MB used, 4514MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
DxDiag Previously: Crashed in DirectInput (stage 1)
------------
DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab:
Network Tab: The registry information for the service provider 'DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall DirectX. The registry information for the service provider 'DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall DirectX. The registry information for the service provider 'DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall DirectX. The registry information for the service provider 'DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider' is missing or damaged. You should reinstall DirectX. You should reinstall DirectX to get the latest version.
--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9442)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9442&SUBSYS_E810174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Monitor Plug and Play
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6844 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/1/2008 05:32:34, 311296 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: N/D
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/1/2008 07:38:20, 3266560 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-D702-11CF-476E-1AC8A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x9442
SubSys ID: 0xE810174B
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.
-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_104382FE& REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5628 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 5/20/2008 10:53:00, 4800000 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
Description: NVIDIA High Definition Audio Wave
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10DE&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_10DE0101& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: nvhda32.sys
Driver Version: 1.00.0000.0017 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/11/2008 06:02:04, 31392 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: NVIDIA Corporation
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xB5B
Min/Max Sample Rate: 48000, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5628 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 5/20/2008 10:53:00, 4800000 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF
Neither MP nor SP launchers work for me. Both crash after starting.
EDIT: And that makes three of us with the same soundcard driver. Coincidence?
Last edited by gunn; 02-09-2010 at 12:00 AM.
For my SP launcher, it flashes the small Bioshock 2 logo, then a quick black screen for about a second, and then crashes.
My MP launcher crashes shortly after double-clicking the .exe
I think you're definitely on to something with the Realtek soundcard. May be the prime suspect???
Last edited by bianathon; 02-09-2010 at 12:02 AM.
Exact same situation here.Originally Posted by bianathon
are any of these crashes accompanied by an error message?
No, simply message with "send error report" "don't send" button, but only with sp
Last edited by ImAStupidItalian; 02-09-2010 at 12:39 AM. Reason: swearing
Just the typical Windows error report, "BioShock 2 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
Same thing for me unfortunately..
Problem signature
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: BioShock2.exe
Application Version: 1.0.0.1
Application Timestamp: 4b2adbf8
Fault Module Name: BioShock2.exe
Fault Module Version: 1.0.0.1
Fault Module Timestamp: 4b2adbf8
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 003e9d5f
OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1030
Additional Information 1: fd00
Additional Information 2: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
Additional Information 3: fd00
Additional Information 4: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
DxDiag
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.090803-2339)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8600 @ 3.33GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.5GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
Display Memory: 2797 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1005 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Driver Date/Size: 1/12/2010 05:03:33, 11862120 bytes
Description: SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Date and Size: 3/20/2008 00:44:34, 467456 bytes
Just tried reinstalling drivers and directx.. still not working..
bump!
steam pre-order
downloaded
installed
went to launch the game and absolutely nothing happens
OS:Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU6600@2.40GHz
Memory:2048MB RAM
Video Card:ATI Radeon HD 3870
Video Memory:1275 MB
DriverDate: 9/23/2009 17:00:58
Onboard sound(Intel 975xbx mobo)
I haven't done anything to the game at this point other than hit the launch button and enter the serial number. I double click on the game in "my games" list. It gives me the option for Bioshock2 or Multiplayer. Selecting either one results in....nothing...no load screen, no window...nothing....
also, just updated my video drivers as of about 30 seconds ago...
edit edit edit: a friend of mine is in game...when I click launch and enter single player it tells him that I have entered the game. I still get nothing on my end, no logo, no screen flicker, nothing, but then about ten seconds after that it shows me leaving the game....
Last edited by Reinx_1; 02-09-2010 at 04:03 AM.
Create any patch.. I was payed this game 70$
Last edited by ImAStupidItalian; 02-09-2010 at 03:30 AM.
Ehi guys, now the game run!!
Right click on icon bioshock for sp --> Property --> compatibility --> and select windows 2000 execute
Sorry my terrible english
Can anyone else confirm if this worked?
I registered just to say that it definitely works. Seems like everyone else just decided to play instead of update anyone on the problem.
I was having the same issue as everyone else (Creative Xtreme Gamer SC though) and tried a few solutions on this thread and the last one did it. Setting it to compatible with Windows 2000 works. Thanks to whoever you are.
*edit*
GOt a few seconds of "Big Daddy" control and then I hit another crash.
Last edited by Mk23; 02-09-2010 at 05:51 AM.
Im using Steam.. so i cant do that unfortunately.. or atleast i dont know how to..
So im still sitting with the problem ><
JustCabal try this for the steam version
follow the below path:-
C:\ Program Files \ Steam \ Steam Apps\ 'user or Common' \ Bioshock2 \ Builds \ Release
- In the release file you will find a file named bioshock2.exe
- right click on this file and select send to > desktop (create shortcut)
- Go to the desktop and right click the shortcut and select Properties
- select the 'Compatibility'
- click on the check box where it says 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:'
- select each of the available options in turn checking the games performance after each selection.
- after you have selected each compatibility option, click apply, then ok.
Always run the game from this shortcut.
Hi Im having the same problem as everyone else iv been reading the forums doing what ppl have suggested and nothink. But heres the thing iv been playing the game for about 2 hours now since i installed it when i close it down and tryed to save it said save game went to the menu and said no saved game's detected. but there are saved game's in my documents. But now i run it again crash just at the start of when trying to click single player ect.. 2k this is not On.. iv w8 couple of months for this game and it dose this you had enough beta testing plus money so you should of figerd this out befor relsing this to the public.... iv posted my spec's iv updated my G card driver's done everythink every one has told ppl tooo do.
Please could you get a patch out quick so i can finsh this game.
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
System Model: XFX nForce 780i 3-Way SLI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4094MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9800 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Display Memory: 2286 MB
Dedicated Memory: 495 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit)
Last edited by Greenelitedelta; 02-09-2010 at 06:18 AM.
This does nothing for me - I get the same CTD each time
Yes, same thing....GOt a few seconds of "Big Daddy" control and then I hit another crash.
But... after 2 or 3 trials, i have complete the 1st chapter unfortunately with some problems (mouse accelerator and fps...s*it)
Boooh..
Changing compatibility modes does nto work for me either. No change, this was one of the first things I tried.
I haven't Bioshock2 folder..Why?
Hi. Don't want to hijack or anything but since we got this thread going on and my problem is pretty similar I'd thought I dump my issues here as well.
I was able to start the game and register my cdkey to my gfwl account and then play. I got up to the part where you get your first plasmid and go through a little bit of combat then I went to save and it crashed. After a few minutes I restarted the game from where it started crashing on the log in to GFWL.
I have the steam version so you know. Now when I launch it, the game crashes right after the credits in the beginning. I tried launching from the folder and it crashes. I ran admin mode and it got to the menu for the first time in like 20 tries but it crashed when I clicked on singleplayer, it was able to log into gfwl fine though because on the previous try I put it on auto-login.
I did the usual steam stuff like deleting the blob and verifying cache. I defragged and restarted. Not sure what else to do.
My hardware consist of i7-860(P55), 8gigs DDR3 1600, Ati 1GB 5850
I don't have any accessories installed on my pc aside from my headphones. All of my hardware is up to date on drivers.
[edit]
I forgot to say I was using Windows 7 64bit
Last edited by Harlon; 02-09-2010 at 07:12 AM. Reason: Information
I have Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and the retail version of BioShock 2 I got at Best Buy today. After installing the game I go in the launcher and hit play, it gives me an error message saying something about not supporting 64-bits. Is there a way to fix of patch this? Thanks.
My specs are
Phenom II X4 965 O/Ced' to 3.8ghz
CoolerMaster V8
Asus M4A79T-Deluxe
8gb G.Skill PC3-12800 (1600)
MSI R5850 1gb (hd 5850)
Windows 7 Ultimate 64--bit
this fix did not work for me...of course I'm not having quite the same issue. I get no error messages. I get...again....nothing....when I launch the game.<insert necessary grumbling here>
Hello everyone,
i want to post you my solution to this issue. I have had the exact same issue as in first post. Started the game via the launcher. Bioshock 2 image popped up. A window frame occured and then "zap" instant crash.
Now the solution: At first i have to say that i use 2 screens. One was running on a refresh rate of 60Hz the other on 75Hz and both the same resolution of 1280x1024. Now i changed the primary screen to the exact same refresh rate of the secondary screen (75Hz) and it solved the problem.
The game starts up properly and doesnt crash at any time during playing. I hope this will help some of you.
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