doom 3 wont run

[baconq1990]

has anyone else bought doom 3 BFG edition for the PC and having problems running it?

[arbox1]

i'm having the same issue -- since i bought it on steam on-line, anybody know who to call to get my money back????

[arizona223]

Originally posted by iParkos:

I just bought it, running GTX285. Just updated drivers. Wont load. No error messages. Just says opening Doom 3 and then the message goes away....Why did I buy this?

Had the same problem. Took the advice below from Bethesda software. Didn't think it would do anything but as soon as I ran the installs on both worked like a champ.


"Why does DOOM 3 BFG Edition fail to load from my Steam install?
DOOM 3 requires DirectX 9.0 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 in order to run. However, these redistributables are not included in the Steam install. Downloading these redistributables from Microsoft will resolve the issue."

[the sentry [Robin CL]]

my dont work ...is all the time download 1 upgrade...but then stop and began again...

[L00n4tic]

Originally posted by arizona223:

Originally posted by iParkos:

I just bought it, running GTX285. Just updated drivers. Wont load. No error messages. Just says opening Doom 3 and then the message goes away....Why did I buy this?

Had the same problem. Took the advice below from Bethesda software. Didn't think it would do anything but as soon as I ran the installs on both worked like a champ.


"Why does DOOM 3 BFG Edition fail to load from my Steam install?
DOOM 3 requires DirectX 9.0 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 in order to run. However, these redistributables are not included in the Steam install. Downloading these redistributables from Microsoft will resolve the issue."

[L00n4tic]

It doesnt help ... same problem :/

[glyphic]

I initally had some problems then i found out how to fix it. I uninstalled all my ATI drivers then did a fresh install of the latest drivers and boom, went from 5 fps to running awesome all the time

[L00n4tic]

i dont have problems with my graphic ,, my game doesnt even start :o

[Eisenhorn]

Originally posted by DR:Ray..R.E.D.:

doom 3 runs fine.. but i cant play 1 and 2..... it freezes.. anyone got salution?

Me too I have made a thread about it

[GemGem]

mine runs fine,it loaded perfectly,maybe try getting new graphic drivers and more ram?

[Joe]

Im getting this error:

QA Timing INIT: 000069ms
D3BFG 1.1400 win-x86 Oct 5 2012 11:38:38
3314 MHz AMD CPU with MMX & 3DNow! & SSE & SSE2 & SSE3 & HTT
8192 MB System Memory
1024 MB Video Memory
Winsock Initialized
Found interface: {A0624B0A-E8F9-4227-AF81-EEC12B0693CB} Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller - 192.168.2.103/255.255.255.0
Sys_InitNetworking: adding loopback interface
doom using MMX & SSE for SIMD processing
enabled Flush-To-Zero mode
enabled Denormals-Are-Zero mode
------ Initializing File System ------
Loaded resource file _common.resources
Loaded resource file _ordered.resources
Loaded resource file _sound_pc.resources
Loaded resource file _sound_pc_en.resources
Unknown command 'vid_restart'
resourceFileMagic != RESOURCE_FILE_MAGIC
Shutting down OpenGL subsystem
...shutting down QGL

[RoadTrippin]

mine says an app is running

[ArcTheWolf]

Yep looks like good old ID software ♥♥♥♥♥ Doom fans again, I waited years for Doom 4 and what do I get a broken ass piece of ♥♥♥♥ remake of Doom 3, I can't believe I wasted $20 on this ♥♥♥♥ >.>

[^^o^^ BatCat]

Why are you guys not reading the other posts like "opengl fix..."

If you have multiple monitors or vid' cards like some upgraded laptops use TV ..etc. You need to sort out the monitor ID you want to run on = "Screen Resolution" > "Indentify".

then..

IF YOU HAVE CURRENT and clean drivers(never used "beta") ..not clean needs "driver cleaner" then put "r_fullscreen 0" in any of three places. (simplest is icon properties, take out after!)

In short, Indentify monitor, sort out drivers, force it to start in a window so you can set which monitor. Switch back to fullscreen.

--------edit--see update--------------
And make sure you have these.. for Steam install
DOOM 3 requires DirectX 9.0 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 in order to run. However, these redistributables are not included in the Steam install. Downloading these redistributables from Microsoft will resolve the issue."

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 you can find/or not in the "Uninstall" area of windowz.
Not sure how how to check for DX 9.. proll'y a search for d3dx9 and if -anything- shows up yer done. Its there.

----------------------update---------
for Microsoft Visual C++ 2010;
search your system/other game installs for "msvc2010" folder; I found two of these in steam folders.
for Direct X 9;
search your system/other game installs for "directx" folder; I found multiple..

You do have them then and that part is done.

[gscualo]

Originally posted by freelancer:

if you got OpenGL error poping up change your desktop ressolution to 1280 x 720 and it should work fine

I am able to play Doom 3 at 1920x1200 adjusting the .cfg file properly, so I can't undertand why should I decrease my desktop resolution on a game's remake that claims to be graphically improved.

Is there any other workaround, in the meantime ID or Bethesda can provide for a proper patch before I ask for a refound?.

Thx.

[gscualo]

Originally posted by BatCat:

Why are you guys not reading the other posts like "opengl fix..."

If you have multiple monitors or vid' cards like some upgraded laptops use TV ..etc. You need to sort out the monitor ID you want to run on = "Screen Resolution" > "Indentify".

then..

IF YOU HAVE CURRENT and clean drivers(never used "beta") ..not clean needs "driver cleaner" then put "r_fullscreen 0" in any of three places. (simplest is icon properties, take out after!)

In short, Indentify monitor, sort out drivers, force it to start in a window so you can set which monitor. Switch back to fullscreen.

--------edit--see update--------------
And make sure you have these.. for Steam install
DOOM 3 requires DirectX 9.0 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 in order to run. However, these redistributables are not included in the Steam install. Downloading these redistributables from Microsoft will resolve the issue."

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 you can find/or not in the "Uninstall" area of windowz.
Not sure how how to check for DX 9.. proll'y a search for d3dx9 and if -anything- shows up yer done. Its there.

----------------------update---------
for Microsoft Visual C++ 2010;
search your system/other game installs for "msvc2010" folder; I found two of these in steam folders.
for Direct X 9;
search your system/other game installs for "directx" folder; I found multiple..

You do have them then and that part is done.

Just for the record, I've installed both tools found on the Steam's game folder before with the same difference unfortunately.