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EA_Barry
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12 years ago

Re: No fix for Dead Space 3 crash on startup

This could be caused by a range of issues from video drivers to a corrupt Windows User Profile.

First, try running these setup files:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dead Space 3\__Installer\directx\redist\DXSETUP.exe

C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Dead Space 3\__Installer\vc\vc2010sp1\redist\vcredist_x86.exe

Make sure you have all important Windows Updates installed, also .Net Framework and C++ Redistributables.
Be sure your video drivers and particularly your audio drivers are up-to-date.
Update motherboard firmware if you are using on-board sound.
Your Windows User account should have full admin privileges.
Run your GPU at stock speeds, not overclocked or factory overclocked.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    All updates installed, ran as admin in separate admin profile. Turned off crossfire, ran stock settings. All non widnows servcies turned off on startup. 

    I think i have to return this game, I've never had to go so much effort to play anything else. And I still actually havent had the chance to play this ☹️

  • EA_Barry's avatar
    EA_Barry
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    12 years ago

    Try a full clean reinstall of your video drivers.

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