dead space 2 CPU with +10 core still not working

[Satt3r]

CPU with +10 core still not working please fix EA

[Disanium]

My system, windows 11, i7-12800hx, 3070ti, 64GB ram. For the large majority of people the issue wasn't the Windows Version but the core count 10+ and this game just doesn't want to work. So this might work for you.

it might need the wrapper or you need to do the ADK fix, I have an intel 16 core laptop and had to use the ADK as DS2 has a problem with systems with a lot of cores I think (I might be wrong), but I got the black screen loading, spinning cursor then booted back to windows.
(see below) Link below for the ADK, if you want to use the ADK route.

Set Windows to automatically limit the game to one CPU core (for Windows 10 and 11)[8]

-Download and install the Windows ADK.

-During installation Windows ADK gives the option to select multiple tools, the only one needed is Compatibility Administrator.

-Launch the 32-bit version and select the new database under custom databases.
Click the database menu > Create New > Application Fix.
Provide the full path of the DS2.exe and give it a name of choosing.

-Skip past the compatibility mode options.
In compatibility fixes select ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU.

Save the database from the Database menu and give it a name when prompted.
Select File > Install. Now the fix will automatically be applied whenever the game is launched.

There is a test run option you can click to attempt launching the game before you actually save the fix to see if it works, but after you save the database you will need to click install from the file menu. After you install the database it will automatically apply this fix each time you launch the game.------

I used the wrapper and that just caused a flashing texture or light issue so the ADK was my next route. If you get the look up glitch, take a look at your device manager and find HID Human interface device

Second HID-compliant game controller was my issue, for my Xbox One Controller. Just disable it, don't uninstall as it will just revert back later on.

The game should stop looking up. For DS1 it was the joypad.txt, DS2 was the HID issue for.

The above fix, you will need to find the link in one of the other forum posts, shouldn't be all that hard to find for the DX wrapper.

the ADK https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install
#8

Wiki page for DS2 https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2

[KaiserWeltall]

tyvm xD

[Torquemadada]

Yep, I've followed your tutorial, and installed the new DLL someone gave on the forum, but the game only run for 20 mn and then crash.
Too bad, it looked liked a fun and fine adventure.

Thx Steam for your not-working present, I had to fix but that can't run on a modern Pc !!!
You probably lost a customer here ...

[Disanium]

Originally posted by Rotor:

Yep, I've followed your tutorial, and installed the new DLL someone gave on the forum, but the game only run for 20 mn and then crash.
Too bad, it looked liked a fun and fine adventure.

Thx Steam for your not-working present, I had to fix but that can't run on a modern Pc !!!
You probably lost a customer here ...

Have you tried the ADK fix; if you don't find me asking.

I found the DLL fixed only really worked for me to actually get the game running, then I had the graphical issue. For others it solved their problem, mix bag of Necribos.

The ADK route fixed it for me entirely

I put the blame on EA also, they have known this issue for a while and done nothing as of present to fix it.

Sorry to read, its a great game, just modern systems don't play well with it.

[Torquemadada]

Yes, I have downloaded WinDK and followed the instructions. But it didn't fix the problem. The game runs fine and then stop, and then runs fine, and then stops again. And the animations are just too quick during the fights against the first boss. So it's quite unplayable on my brand new PC...
I really wanted to play the game during my next holidays in the Dead Space!. I guess, I'll have to switch to movies again during free times !

[NepDouble07]

Does the ADK have to remain installed for the fix to continue working?

[BParks21]

Just tested uninstalling and can confirm it still works without ADK installed after applying.

[Raoh]

i disabled the E-Cores on my 12900k and it is running with the 8 P-Cores, before it instantly crashed on startup. (windows 11 12900k rtx4090)

[BParks21]

Originally posted by Raoh:

i disabled the E-Cores on my 12900k and it is running with the 8 P-Cores, before it instantly crashed on startup. (windows 11 12900k rtx4090)

Yeah I tested that too, pretty simple fix.

[Eddragon]

I would recommend checking your peripherals. I know my dac can act up and make the game crash on start. I would try running the game without certain headphones, controllers, mics ect. hooked up and see if that helps.

[BParks21]

Originally posted by Eddragon:

I would recommend checking your peripherals. I know my dac can act up and make the game crash on start. I would try running the game without certain headphones, controllers, mics ect. hooked up and see if that helps.

Nothing to do with peripherals.

[Nathan]

Originally posted by Nathan:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1819272446
That guide has worked for some people, others manually gimp their CPU through either Start->Run->msconfig->Boot->AdvancedOptions->NumOfProcessors or via their BIOS.

But none of that worked for me.
What worked for me was downloading a "fixed executable" by Fairlight.
Google

Dead Space 2 fixed nodvd exe fairlight

And get the Dead Space 2 v1.01 [M2/M3] No-DVD/Fixed EXE

The old TAGES Solidshield DRM just is very fickle, works for some people on some machines, doesn't for others, even if it claims that it "activated successfully" on first-time launch, doesn't mean it actually will not cause issues on launch.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/47780/discussions/0/3759977515075699647/

[LonePhantom756]

So I decided to try downloading this game again after a while, to play it in preparation of getting Dead Space: the Remake. And after some frustration in attempted downloading, I finally got it installed...

AND NOW IT WON'T LAUNCH LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO.

I literally sat in front of my computer and cried for five minutes straight.

EA, we need a fix, and we need it NOW.

[JeremyScott247]

I found a real solution that is easy and work all the time and doesn't mess with you bios.
System explorer, a custom task manger program that allows affinity to the CPU, set it only to the top 12 and tick the box at the bottom of the list and done.

[DeusMirai]

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