Fatal DirectX error! Code:4

[SmithyTV]

Hi guys, having trouble loading Just Cause 2
I have Windows 7 and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 560ti
If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know

Thanks

[castro27]

Same problem and same question...Help us Steam cmmunity!!!!

[SmithyTV]

Publicado originalmente por Connor(GER):

Same problem and same question...Help us Steam cmmunity!!!!

Glad i'm not the only one, are you having trouble with other games aswell?

[SlenderSpider]

Me too... Except mines a code 3. My laptop is more than powerful enough, so it can't be that. Says I should try with '/failsafe'. I typed "/dxadapter=0 " (with no quotation marks) into the Properties - General tab - Set Launch Options... It got the game to launch, but I'm having problems loading the first chapter. Help, please!

[dab88]

/dxadapter=0 will bypass your gpu and offload all work to cpu. Bad idea if you have a powerful gpu.

[SlenderSpider]

Oh? Sorry - new to computers... GPU? That's the NVIDIA thing right? It's GeForce GT 650M... Do you have an alternative for me please? Thanks. :-)
...Also - I deleted the game and am currently re-installing it, so that lil bit o script shouldn't currently be active.

[SmithyTV]

Hi, I think I may have solved the problem, try updating your DirectX (if you need help use Microsoft support helpdesk, it's an IM chat). Or try updating your graphics card's drivers, which can be found on the companies website

[SmithyTV]

Nope, gone messed up again :(

[SmithyTV]

anyone know how to reinstall DirectX 11?

[Stefan]

Publicado originalmente por Smithy:

anyone know how to reinstall DirectX 11?

It seems to be a problem with the newest NVIDIA-Driver. (use an older one)

[SmithyTV]

Publicado originalmente por Stefan:

Publicado originalmente por Smithy:

anyone know how to reinstall DirectX 11?

It seems to be a problem with the newest NVIDIA-Driver. (use an older one)

Thanks :)

[SmithyTV]

Publicado originalmente por Stefan:

Publicado originalmente por Smithy:

anyone know how to reinstall DirectX 11?

It seems to be a problem with the newest NVIDIA-Driver. (use an older one)

YOU ARE AWESOME SIR, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[SmithyTV]

Publicado originalmente por Stefan:

Publicado originalmente por Smithy:

anyone know how to reinstall DirectX 11?

It seems to be a problem with the newest NVIDIA-Driver. (use an older one)

the only problem is that you have to install the old driver every time you turn your pc back on again, but doesnt take to long to install, hopefully nvidia will but up some better drivers soon

[SlenderSpider]

Which is the old driver that works, please? And - I can't see an option on the nvidia control panel that lets me install a different driver... Sorry to be a pain.

[Plaid]

Publicado originalmente por Smithy:

Publicado originalmente por Stefan:

It seems to be a problem with the newest NVIDIA-Driver. (use an older one)

the only problem is that you have to install the old driver every time you turn your pc back on again, but doesnt take to long to install, hopefully nvidia will but up some better drivers soon

You shouldn't have to reinstall a driver everytime you start your computer.
You might have automatic Windows updates enabled, including optional and recommended updates which often times include video drivers.

Publicado originalmente por SlenderSpider:

Which is the old driver that works, please? And - I can't see an option on the nvidia control panel that lets me install a different driver... Sorry to be a pain.

If you are using an Nvidia card, try out the 306.97 drivers.
Go to the Nvidia website and search through the beta and legacy driver section. It should be there.

Another thing to note - There has been a fairly recent Windows update that has been giving troubles to a lot of software. It is automatically installed if you install Internet Explorer 10, but is also available to install separately.
The name of the update is "kb2670838". If you don't mind reverting back to IE9, try uninstalling that update (uninstalling it will take IE10 with it, since IE10 requires it)
It messes with everything that has to do with DirectX, not just games (but especially games that use DX10 and DX11).

It doesn't mess with all system configurations, but I recommend giving it a try.

[SmithyTV]

Publicado originalmente por SlenderSpider:

Which is the old driver that works, please? And - I can't see an option on the nvidia control panel that lets me install a different driver... Sorry to be a pain.

The drivers should be in your download folder and the version is 314.07