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0mrcdfcfrpnk
2 months ago

Dead Space Crashes After Starting a New Game

After beating the game, the game now crashes right after the last scene of the game and right before the end credits roll.  I have no other problems with the game until the that scene happens.  I've installed the game on my SSD and have a NVIDIA GeForce GTX1660 Super card.  

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  • EA_Shepard's avatar
    EA_Shepard
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    2 months ago

    @0mrcdfcfrpnk Thank you. So, the good news is that your system goes above what is needed. If you have two drives - SSED and HDD, make sure it is installed on the SSD. 

    The below info is pulled directly from your Windows Error Report:

    1. Display Driver Crashes (NVIDIA):
      • Multiple references to the nvlddmkm.sys driver crashing, which indicates potential GPU driver instability.
    2. Application Crashes:
      • explorer.exe and other system-level processes show errors, likely related to corrupted system files or software conflicts.
    3. USB Device Errors:
      • Some connected USB devices have been flagged with communication issues, possibly due to outdated or incompatible drivers.

    Troubleshooting Steps:

    • Update NVIDIA Graphics Drivers:
      • Visit the NVIDIA Driver Download Page to download and install the latest driver for the GTX 1660 SUPER.
      • Use clean installation mode in NVIDIA's installer to ensure old driver remnants are removed.

    Repair Corrupted System Files:

    • Run the following commands in an elevated Command Prompt:
    • cmd
    • Copy code
    • sfc /scannow

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    • Update USB Drivers:
    • Use Device Manager to check for updates for USB controllers or specific flagged devices.
    • Disconnect unused USB peripherals to reduce driver conflicts.
    1. Windows Update:
      • Ensure Windows 11 is fully updated, as some errors could be resolved with cumulative updates.
    2. Check GPU Temperature:
    3. Use monitoring software (e.g., MSI Afterburner) to ensure the GPU isn’t overheating during gameplay, which might be causing the driver crashes.

    Common Causes of nvlddmkm.sys Errors:

    Spoiler
    1. Outdated or Corrupted Drivers:
      • An old or improperly installed driver may cause instability.
    2. Overheating or Hardware Issues:
      • If your GPU runs too hot or has failing hardware, it may cause driver failures.
    3. Driver Conflicts:
      • Conflicts with other software, particularly applications that utilize DirectX or intensive graphics rendering.
    4. Windows Updates:
      • Incompatible or missing updates can lead to crashes during GPU communication.
    5. Overclocking:
      • Overclocked GPUs may become unstable, resulting in nvlddmkm.sys crashes.
  • n1ehhet's avatar
    n1ehhet
    24 days ago

    My game keeps on crashing in 5 to 20 seconds after starting the application. I've had this issue for quite a while (months) despite being able to complete the game without any problems after it was released. No error warning pops up after the crash.

    I have a Asus TUF A17 laptop with a nvidia 1660ti and a ryzen 7 4000 inside. https://routerlogin.uno/

    I tried using Nvidia profile inspector but that didn't work, even changing graphics settings doesn't seem to solve the issue.

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