"Updating Executable" fix: Just Cause 2

[mikeythehitman1]

I spent the better half of 2 hours attempting to fix this by using all the advice from around different forms. The ONLY successful fix for this that worked for me was the following

Install https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JG7j7gpI4vt56bTl2w5GNmaKi2qtwVWF/view?usp=sharing Your computer wont be sure if it virus or not due to the nature of the file, i assure you, it isn't. This file when it asks where you want the file to be saved follow this exactly

1. Open the storage location (SSD/Hard drive) you installed the game.
2.
A. For SSD: "Program files (x86)" > "steam" > "steamapps" > "Common" > "Just cause 2"

B. For HARD DRIVE: "SteamLibrary" > "steamapps" > "common" > "Just cause 2"

3. it WILL say the file already exists, overwrite it.

4. Launch the game. it SHOULD be that easy.

TROUBLESHOOTING: Your other options are making sure under the same files the correct version of DirectX is installed. and that the game is running in compatibility mode for windows 7 But i had to do NEITHER of those things so hopefully you don't either. for reference to install the included version of DirectX. go to the just cause 2 game files "directX" > "DXSETUP" and run the install. SHOULD'NT need to. but just incase. this problem was an absolute nuisance for me hopefully this make it easier for you as it did me. for entering compatibility mode is easy google search and explains it better then i could.

The Google doc file belonged to

Originally posted by Omar godoy 117:

[mau557]

Thanks!
Had to install DX11 and used compatibility mode.
Had to launch the game from file not steam

[mikeythehitman1]

Originally posted by mau557:

Thanks!
Had to install DX11 and used compatibility mode.
Had to launch the game from file not steam

Interesting. One of the weirdest issues on steam is them having a game page up that fully doesn't work without player intervention.

[dalemakincookle]

worked like a charm!

[SYNKRONICITY]

It worked! thanks!

[Urameshy]

Originally posted by mikeythehitman1:

I spent the better half of 2 hours attempting to fix this by using all the advice from around different forms. The ONLY successful fix for this that worked for me was the following

Install https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JG7j7gpI4vt56bTl2w5GNmaKi2qtwVWF/view?usp=sharing Your computer wont be sure if it virus or not due to the nature of the file, i assure you, it isn't. This file when it asks where you want the file to be saved follow this exactly

1. Open the storage location (SSD/Hard drive) you installed the game.
2.
A. For SSD: "Program files (x86)" > "steam" > "steamapps" > "Common" > "Just cause 2"

B. For HARD DRIVE: "SteamLibrary" > "steamapps" > "common" > "Just cause 2"

3. it WILL say the file already exists, overwrite it.

4. Launch the game. it SHOULD be that easy.

TROUBLESHOOTING: Your other options are making sure under the same files the correct version of DirectX is installed. and that the game is running in compatibility mode for windows 7 But i had to do NEITHER of those things so hopefully you don't either. for reference to install the included version of DirectX. go to the just cause 2 game files "directX" > "DXSETUP" and run the install. SHOULD'NT need to. but just incase. this problem was an absolute nuisance for me hopefully this make it easier for you as it did me. for entering compatibility mode is easy google search and explains it better then i could,

Para quem estiver em duvida, esse link ajudou a iniciar e rodar meu jogo, ate o momento nenhum problema e obrigado pela ajuda

[Discreet]

Get this dude a beer

[SK]

Can confirm this solved all my problems, and still allows Steam achievements to be unlocked too.

[Omar godoy 117]

The solution that the author of this post provides is mine; they stole it without even giving credit for using my link and my fix. So, I’ve decided to take down the link. If you want the other link I created, send a request and a private message asking for the solution, and I’ll gladly send it to you. I’m tired of people trying to take credit for solutions that are not theirs

[yico]

Originally posted by Omar godoy 117:

The solution that the author of this post provides is mine; they stole it without even giving credit for using my link and my fix. So, I’ve decided to take down the link. If you want the other link I created, send a request and a private message asking for the solution, and I’ll gladly send it to you. I’m tired of people trying to take credit for solutions that are not theirs

men i need the solution

[yico]

Originally posted by Omar godoy 117:

The solution that the author of this post provides is mine; they stole it without even giving credit for using my link and my fix. So, I’ve decided to take down the link. If you want the other link I created, send a request and a private message asking for the solution, and I’ll gladly send it to you. I’m tired of people trying to take credit for solutions that are not theirs

necesito el link mepa q hablas español aceptame la soli asi t mando por md

[Bev]

Originally posted by yico:

Originally posted by Omar godoy 117:

The solution that the author of this post provides is mine; they stole it without even giving credit for using my link and my fix. So, I’ve decided to take down the link. If you want the other link I created, send a request and a private message asking for the solution, and I’ll gladly send it to you. I’m tired of people trying to take credit for solutions that are not theirs

necesito el link mepa q hablas español aceptame la soli asi t mando por md

Omar posted the link in another forum if you still need it https://steamcommunity.com/app/8190/discussions/0/4699035455825481393/

[homixide]

wsp

[LuztyNutz]

Google Drive is telling me the file doesn't exist anymore. I'm not getting any virus warning.

[mikeythehitman1]

Originally posted by Omar godoy 117:

The solution that the author of this post provides is mine; they stole it without even giving credit for using my link and my fix. So, I’ve decided to take down the link. If you want the other link I created, send a request and a private message asking for the solution, and I’ll gladly send it to you. I’m tired of people trying to take credit for solutions that are not theirs

I apologize for not quoting you. But I actually had to expand upon your original post because it didn't work for me at all. I still had to spend the better part of two hours as I stated trying to fix it even with the file. So alone it really didn't help me.

[mikeythehitman1]

Originally posted by Omar godoy 117:

Honestly I'm not gonna lie. Instead of messaging me and asking for credit like you could've done. You gatekeep the file that makes people's game work? Sure I didn't credit you right away. But to take down the file and ♥♥♥♥ over other people? Not cool. Would've happily given you credit.