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    BioShock not launching

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RovingCalypso, Nov 16, 2007.

  1. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    I just installed bioshock and the game won't start at all. Gives no error whatsoever but it just wont start.

    Bioshock process comes in the task bar but does nothing.

    I have a Vostro1500 C2D T5470 with 2 gig ram and 8600GT.

    I am running 163.75 nvidia drivers

    Thanks
     
    RovingCalypso, Nov 16, 2007
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  2. KernalPanic

    KernalPanic White Knight

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    Did you patch DirectX?
    (august 2007 patch or later)

    Without it, DX10 won't launch.

    Will it launch in DX9?
     
    KernalPanic, Nov 16, 2007
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  3. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    You mean the patch that comes in the Bioshock disc? something vs_ _ _ forgetting the complete name?

    If you are talking about that one, yes I patched it.
     
    RovingCalypso, Nov 17, 2007
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