Far Cry 2 launch issue , after windows update This game is not Launching at all

[Mahi]

Far Cry 2 launch issue , after windows update This game is not Launching at all as i tried everything, anyone found solution ?

[BigTinz]

What version of windows, what type of launch error, etc. ?

Have you tried uninstalling the game and deleting the gamemode.xml from docs/mygames/farcry2 and then doing a fresh install?

[Mahi]

Thanx for reply @BigTinz but i tried all, nothing is working & same happened for FC3 as well, for FC3 requires to disable internet so game can launch, i guess is Ubisoft issue they closed server & game is not working offline

[thirdkeeper]

Was this a steam purchase ? Game should run independently from any net connection.
Can you launch directly form the FC2 executable on your drive ?

Just a shot in the dark but good to cover all possibilities..

You updated to Win 11 ?

[thirdkeeper]

Also have this to offer, I don't know if it applies to your issue -
From the FC2 Crew Tech Forum:
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/FarCry2Crew/discussions/5/5688649843790972831/

[SeeSharp BeFlat]

I am also having this issue with far cry 2 not launching on my windows 10 machine. It was a steam purchase and I ran the directx, dotnet, and vcredist installer in the game folder where i have it installed on my f drive with all my other steam games.

[thirdkeeper]

Oddly - Far Cry 2 likes to reside on the C drive. - Try moving the game or
re-installing there.

[Mahi]

Originally posted by thirdkeeper:

Was this a steam purchase ? Game should run independently from any net connection.
Can you launch directly form the FC2 executable on your drive ?

Just a shot in the dark but good to cover all possibilities..

You updated to Win 11 ?

Thanx for reply @thirdkeeper
i purchased from Ubisoft connect (Uplay) game was not working & then i purchased from Steam still the same is win 10 64bit (tried all)nothing is working
(is only working with Compatibly windows98/windows Me, but low FPS, not detecting dx9 or dx10 )

Exactly @SeeSharp BeFlat, not working at all & ubisoft don't have any reply on this issue & they are selling non working game

(& again i tried everything)

[thirdkeeper]

@ SeeSharp
The game has a confirmed record of failing to launch unless installed to the C Drive.
Most have no problem but there have been some that have solved their launch fails
by installing and running from the "default" C drive specified by the FC2 installer.

@ Mahi
- Don't know if you've tried these - all I have on the subject that might be useful:

https://steamcommunity.com/groups/FarCry2Crew/discussions/5/3419937528178152410/

https://steamcommunity.com/groups/FarCry2Crew/discussions/5/4768721792061590003/

https://steamcommunity.com/groups/FarCry2Crew/discussions/5/4366772972634905767/

[Mahi]

Thanx i could, try some of this, but u know sadly no updates from Ubisoft, they are selling games which are not working at all

[BigTinz]

I mean, it's clearly related to something that's screwed up on your computer. The game runs fine on Win 10 if you cap your framerate.

[thirdkeeper]

BigTinz is right -
I had probs with the update but was able to solve all of them easily and I've been playing
trouble free for years - even with my new system running Win 10!

[thirdkeeper]

Originally posted by Mahi:

Thanx i could, try some of this, but u know sadly no updates from Ubisoft, they are selling games which are not working at all

No, there's a solution for what's happening.

Try 1 at a time. -

This looks like it could be a system detection issue. you mentioned:
"doesn't detect DX9 or DX10".

- By the way, -> prob not a good idea to run in DX10.

Originally posted by SolidVault:

Ok so update to this, i found that downloading Far Cry 3 and taking the systemdetection.dll file from THAT game and overwrite it onto Far Cry 2 bin folder.

Better SYS detect for -> newer systems that the original FC2 install detect couldn't possibly have been geared for. - Understand?


in Latin:
UBI INJURIA - UBI REMEDIUM

"Where there's a problem - there is a solution" (remedy)

[Mahi]

in 1st Place why would we have to do all this troubleshooting, we are paying games so we can pay, install & Play, for now i freshly installed Genuine Win10 pro but it's same issue Game runs in compatibility Windows 98 / Windows me but super laggy low frame rates & missing dx9 & dx10 options

[thirdkeeper]

Originally posted by Mahi:

in 1st Place why would we have to do all this troubleshooting, we are paying games so we can pay, install & Play, for now i freshly installed Genuine Win10 pro but it's same issue Game runs in compatibility Windows 98 / Windows me but super laggy low frame rates & missing dx9 & dx10 options

It's an older game and just needs a little help running on newer systems.

There' is no "we" - the majority don't have these issues, you're just one of the unlucky
ones who does.

""missing dx9 & dx10 options""

- I can't be of any help unless you try what was suggested:

Using the Far Cry 3 SistemDetect.dll - if you don't have FC3 - someone in this forum or
in the FC3 forum might be able to provide it for you.

It's a very simple fix.

[EDIT] -

I don't usually do this, but I dug into my FC3 game and uploaded the systemdetection.dll file to google drive - here's the link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xEt-1yyIYsT872rwdwqskhadeYWru5xo/view?usp=drive_link

DL and drop into your FC2 BIN folder - when it asks to overwrite the old version
say YES.

- Let us know if it fixed your problem.


[E]

[thirdkeeper]

Sorry ! - I just got a notification from google drive that the file was blocked !

I just set it for open to anyone who want's to DL. - If there are any problems please
let me know.