General protection fault!

[Oakvale]

When I try to launch the game I get an error and it says "General protection fault!" does anyone know what this is and how I can fix it?

[Ki11s0n3]

Did you install any mods?
If not try verifying the integrity of the game

[Oakvale]

I just bought the game, steam installed it, I tried to play it and then I got the error

[Ki11s0n3]

Originally posted by HerculesX:

I just bought the game, steam installed it, I tried to play it and then I got the error

you could also try running the game in with Administrator if verifying doesn't work

[Jukse]

Well, this one is pretty fickle. I actually encountered this error during my entire playthrough but you should be able to play the game at very least, with some work.

First, I suggest you install the 1.02 Patch[masseffect.bioware.com] for the game. In theory, it should already come with the Steam version, but some people managed to solve their problems by applying it.

Second, make sure the game's .exe is running on Admin mode. Nobody knows why that happens, but it seems to also fix some issues. Compatibility mode (XP) can also help.

If both fail, consider activing the game on Origin, and then re-downloading it through there. The Origin version also comes bundled with both DLC. You can download BDTS and PS if you stick with the Steam version for free also, but I no longer have the link for that.

After doing this, you should be able to at least get in-game. Unfortunately, as I said earlier, I never really got rid of the annoying GPF error, which would crash my game often during loading screens. I managed to finish the game just fine but, if the same happens to you, save often; there's no definite fix that I know of.

Reference: The PC Gaming Wiki[pcgamingwiki.com]

[syphonhail]

Steam Version has patch 1.0.1 not 1.02. Steam isn't perfect. They don't always keep their games updated. Just most of the time.

[Oakvale]

I installed the 1.02 patch but I still get the error, I think it says something is missing

[SwobyJ]

Maybe try to reinstall? That is what fixed it for me (+ removing the HQ Texture mod).

[Oakvale]

I reinstalled it and it didn't work.
I think it's called: unreal-v3240-2014.06.24-11.59.02.dmp

[Oakvale]

History: GMatrix2D::swap() Adress = 0x111b752d (file name not found) [inF:\steam\sapps\common\Mass Effect\Binaries\MassEffect.exe]
GZLibFile::~GZLibFile() Adress = 0x1175e69b (filename not found) [inF:\steam\steamapps\common\Mass Effect\Binaries\MassEffect.exe]
GMmatrix2D::Swap() Aderss = 0x10af62f3 (filename not found) [inF:\steam\steamapps\common\Mass Effect\Binaries\MassEffect.exe]
GZLibFile::~GZLibFile() Adress = 07688338a (filename not found) [inF:\Steam\steamapps\common\Mass Effect\Binaries\MassEffect.exe]

and it continues like that...

[syphonhail]

Delete your Bioengine.ini, then see if it will load up and play. Tweaking settings can cause crashes/issues.

[Oakvale]

I have done that it and it didn't work...

[syphonhail]

Have you verified the files with Steam? Sometimes it forgets to download files.

[Oakvale]

and how do I know if steam has downloaded them all? :c

[syphonhail]

By verifiying.

Right-Click the game in Steam(Left Pane in Library)
Select Properties
Click the Local Files Tab
Click the Verify Integrity of Cache button

[Oakvale]

#Beerpowered Yea I did that, and it worked :D thanks!