[How-To] Windows 8 Setup

[Rollins]

All of the following steps took me hours to figure out under Windows 8. The good news is the game runs extremely well using the following steps and it fixes all issues I know about.


1. Right click the darksouls.exe and click "compatibility" tab. Run in windows 7 compatibility mode.

2. After installing initial game, uninstall GFWL client AND the redistributable from the "Programs and Features" area of Windows 8.

3. Download newest verstion of GFWL from Microsoft. Install it by right-clicking the executable and using "run as adminstrator".

4. Use DSFIX mod in DATA folder under Steam/Dark Souls directory to make the game look and play better. In case you do not like to read directions, make sure to uncheck anti-aliasing option within Dark Souls game upon installing this mod.

Upon doing these steps you should have a completely working version of Dark Souls.

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I also bought the "USB wireless dongle xbox" from amazon sold by HDE for $12.25 and use my xbox controllers with the game on my computer now. It works great too for those looking to use their wireless controllers on their PC.

[BlueBanana]

Originally posted by Harriet Tubman:

I'm afraid there is no DSFIX in the dark souls directory.

DSfix is a mod, you can download it here:
http://darksouls.nexusmods.com/mods/19/?

[Not The Yuttas]

i'm very new to playing pc and i was wondering if you could help me find the darksouls.exe file. i have gotten into the dark souls prepare to die edition folder but i cant seem to locate the file. Assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[JoshMcosh]

All I did to fix the problem was delete GFWL while the error came up for Dark Souls, then quit it. I proceeded to install the .exe from the microsoft then it worked.

[Mazza ✌♛✌]

Ive installed GFWL and done everything as the instructions list above but i still am not able to connect to live in the dark souls game it self. I have a feeling its something to do with the compatibility set up but im just generally not sure what to do.

[BlueBanana]

Originally posted by I Want A Sandwich:

i'm very new to playing pc and i was wondering if you could help me find the darksouls.exe file. i have gotten into the dark souls prepare to die edition folder but i cant seem to locate the file. Assistance would be greatly appreciated.

the darksouls.exe is in the "DATA" folder.
Let me know if you need anymore help.

[Not The Yuttas]

Originally posted by SacredFart:

Originally posted by I Want A Sandwich:

i'm very new to playing pc and i was wondering if you could help me find the darksouls.exe file. i have gotten into the dark souls prepare to die edition folder but i cant seem to locate the file. Assistance would be greatly appreciated.

the darksouls.exe is in the "DATA" folder.
Let me know if you need anymore help.

Thank you for the help. i am able to get the game running. when i right clicked i used troubleshoot compatibility and used the recommended settings, is that what you meant by it?

[Secret]

I didn't actually need the mod. I just set it to compatibility mode in windows 7, downloaded windows live, and dark souls worked for me.

[BlueBanana]

Originally posted by I Want A Sandwich:

Originally posted by SacredFart:

the darksouls.exe is in the "DATA" folder.
Let me know if you need anymore help.

Thank you for the help. i am able to get the game running. when i right clicked i used troubleshoot compatibility and used the recommended settings, is that what you meant by it?

Sorry for replying so late, steam didn't notifiy me about your post.
No, that's not what I meant. If you wanna use the mod go here:
http://darksouls.nexusmods.com/mods/19/?
and read "How do I use it?"

Originally posted by >MI<DarkThi3f:

I didn't actually need the mod. I just set it to compatibility mode in windows 7, downloaded windows live, and dark souls worked for me.

yeah, the mod is not required to run dark souls. But I highly recommend using it, since it makes the game look and run A LOT better. :)
Check the description on the site I linked above if you're interested.

[Zanzabeak]

I got the game working but I have no live, which means I am unable to save, is there a video or someone who can help me out?

[BlueBanana]

installing gfwl helps. ;)

[Zanzabeak]

Originally posted by SacredFart:

installing gfwl helps. ;)

Lol thanks for keeping this thread checked on!
I forgot to mention I already have it installed.
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[Maarten Vander Cruyssen]

Thanks!!!

[AXELGEAR]

Thx

[[250.ª] Taget]

Originally posted by Mazza:

Ive installed GFWL and done everything as the instructions list above but i still am not able to connect to live in the dark souls game it self. I have a feeling its something to do with the compatibility set up but im just generally not sure what to do.

Same here

[Lightning Dust]

I can't connect to GFWL.... You gotta be kidding