Dead Rising 2 Issues

Abitar · 25 Nov 2010 at 13:22

Hi

Im looking for a bit off help getting this game to even start.

When I launch the game it freezes on a black screen with in seconds off launching. It lockup my PC and I have to reset the machine to reboot.

Things I've tried so far.

Lowering sounds quality.
Reinstalling numerous times.
Removing and reinstalling GFWL.
Verified and error checked the hard drive.

I have tried a few other games that use GFWL, Red faction , Dirt 2 etc and they work fine.

I have around 30 other games installed and not a single problem with any of them so it cant be hardware or OS related I dont think.

There are no O/S or application errors in the event viewer and the PC is 100% stable never have any problems.

PC Spec's

Q6600 @ 3.4 ghz
DFI Lanparty X48
4gb Kingston Memory
2 x HIS 6850's
128 gb SSD

Any one any idea's of what could be causing the issue ? :confused:

oO Stevie Oo · 25 Nov 2010 at 13:36

Long shot but...

Right click on the .exe for the game and select properties
click the compatability tab,
check the box for 'run in compatibility mode for' and select windows Vista, (if your using Vista, selsect XP service pack 3)

Apply and ok, then try it again

Abitar · 25 Nov 2010 at 13:38

Ill give that a try later thanks for the reply.

oO Stevie Oo · 25 Nov 2010 at 13:40

just general trouble shooting,
Got loads from working for rockstar tech support lol

Abitar · 25 Nov 2010 at 21:47

oO Stevie Oo said:
Long shot but...

Right click on the .exe for the game and select properties
click the compatability tab,
check the box for 'run in compatibility mode for' and select windows Vista, (if your using Vista, selsect XP service pack 3)

Apply and ok, then try it again

Had to run a repair and start the game in Vista Service pack 2 compatibility mode and it works fine now.

It does say Windows Vista / XP on the back of the box no mention of Windows 7.

Thanks for the help mate

Abitar · 25 Nov 2010 at 23:03

Played it fine for a few hours earlier, logged off to play MOH for a bit.
Now it wont launch again hangs the PC on startup

Anyone seen anything like this before or any idea's what could be causing this ?

Abitar · 26 Nov 2010 at 19:59

Now running the game in Xp SP3 compatibility mode and it seems fine again fingers crossed.

Anyone else playing this on Win 7 with no issues ?