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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Mupepe on May 14, 2007, 05:40:18 PM

Title: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 14, 2007, 05:40:18 PM
everytime I click on the icon, the little logo pops up for about 2 seconds and then disappears.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled.  nothing  any suggestions?  i can't find any known problems with my hardware.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 14, 2007, 05:48:09 PM
Patch annnd is your dx up to day? drivers? check the game support forums. I didnt have this issue so im not much help. The trick is finding people who did.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 14, 2007, 05:51:29 PM
yeah, my direct x is up to date and all my drivers are current.  I match the specs and everything.

i guess i'll make a thread on there.  but damn  :(  i was so excited to play the game when i got off work this morning and then i was sorely disappointed.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 14, 2007, 06:01:41 PM
Just browse the forum for 'game crashes at startup'. I had this problem with C&C3. Welcome back to PC gaming.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 14, 2007, 07:00:02 PM
no one has responded to my thread and there are no fucking threads about it crashing on startup   fucking assholes  i fucking hate them.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Vizzys on May 14, 2007, 07:48:20 PM
did you get the patch
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 14, 2007, 07:51:21 PM
did you get the patch
yeah  :(
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Fragamemnon on May 14, 2007, 11:56:14 PM
everytime I click on the icon, the little logo pops up for about 2 seconds and then disappears.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled.  nothing  any suggestions?  i can't find any known problems with my hardware.

Sounds like some kind of Securom foolery if the game doesn't even start. Might try a no-CD patch if there is one. Also, make sure you have the game up to date.

When you run the game, does the log file in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\STALKER-SHOC\logs get updated? If not, then it's almost certainly a securom issue.

Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 15, 2007, 12:37:22 AM
everytime I click on the icon, the little logo pops up for about 2 seconds and then disappears.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled.  nothing  any suggestions?  i can't find any known problems with my hardware.

Sounds like some kind of Securom foolery if the game doesn't even start. Might try a no-CD patch if there is one. Also, make sure you have the game up to date.

When you run the game, does the log file in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\STALKER-SHOC\logs get updated? If not, then it's almost certainly a securom issue.


???  I don't have that folder

Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Scurvy Stan on May 15, 2007, 01:53:49 AM
What are the specs of your pc? Did you try it with your AV and firewall turned off?
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Fragamemnon on May 15, 2007, 02:44:26 AM
everytime I click on the icon, the little logo pops up for about 2 seconds and then disappears.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled.  nothing  any suggestions?  i can't find any known problems with my hardware.

Sounds like some kind of Securom foolery if the game doesn't even start. Might try a no-CD patch if there is one. Also, make sure you have the game up to date.

When you run the game, does the log file in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\STALKER-SHOC\logs get updated? If not, then it's almost certainly a securom issue.


???  I don't have that folder



Then it's very likely that the game engine didn't initialize at all, and chances are it is a Securom issue.

I'd post a link to a NO-CD crack for STALKER but I'm not sure the mods would be up for that kind of shenanigans, even if it is in the right spirit of things.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 15, 2007, 06:40:02 AM
What are the specs of your pc? Did you try it with your AV and firewall turned off?
2.8 ghz core 2 duo
1gb ram
Nvidia 7300 LE

Yeah, I tried without my AV.  The only firewall I have is Windows and the one built into my router.

everytime I click on the icon, the little logo pops up for about 2 seconds and then disappears.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled.  nothing  any suggestions?  i can't find any known problems with my hardware.

Sounds like some kind of Securom foolery if the game doesn't even start. Might try a no-CD patch if there is one. Also, make sure you have the game up to date.

When you run the game, does the log file in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\STALKER-SHOC\logs get updated? If not, then it's almost certainly a securom issue.


???  I don't have that folder



Then it's very likely that the game engine didn't initialize at all, and chances are it is a Securom issue.

I'd post a link to a NO-CD crack for STALKER but I'm not sure the mods would be up for that kind of shenanigans, even if it is in the right spirit of things.
I just tried it with a no cd crack and i get the same result.  on the official forums, it seems that this game is VERY buggy.  :(  I guess I'll just wait to see if the next patch or something addresses this.  This sucks.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 15, 2007, 11:02:23 AM
You wouldnt have to be going through this if PS3 had games to play.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 15, 2007, 03:58:05 PM
You wouldnt have to be going through this if PS3 had games to play.
SupCom isn't on the PS3
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Vizzys on May 15, 2007, 04:42:40 PM
it works but runs like shit on my pc:

athlon 64 3200
1gb ram
geforce 7600gt

ive been meaning to get a cheapo athlon X2 since my mobo supports it but I just gave away stalker to a friend instead.
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 15, 2007, 05:04:11 PM
How are you people justifying only a gig of ram these days?
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Vizzys on May 15, 2007, 05:15:00 PM
because I built the pc a while back and Im not using vista
Title: Re: STALKER crashes on my computer
Post by: Mupepe on May 15, 2007, 05:59:09 PM
How are you people justifying only a gig of ram these days?
no vista, i've already ordered another stick.  It's in the mail.