[PC] Game crashes on launch
Whenever I launch the game, I get this DirectX error message saying that my video card has been removed. It's been like this since the game came out. I've tried everythings I could find on the intern...
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EA_Shepard
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Hey, so to answer your question, this error happens regardless of your GPU, and the reason is that the game uses PhysX. Here are the most common steps to resolve it, with a few links to some pages that also deal with this error. When that pops up for others, it's almost the same error with a different GPU name and maybe a different file path. This includes Steam and the EA app.
- Uninstall Existing PhysX Drivers:
- Open the Control Panel on your computer.
- Navigate to Programs and Features.
- Locate any existing NVIDIA PhysX installations, select them, and choose Uninstall.
- Download and Install the Latest PhysX Software:
- Visit the official NVIDIA website to download the latest PhysX system software.
- Download NVIDIA PhysX System Software
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Restart Your Computer:
- After the installation is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.
- Run the Game as Administrator:
- Right-click on the Dragon Age: Inquisition shortcut or executable file.
- Select Run as administrator to launch the game with elevated privileges.
- Verify Game Files:
- If you're using a platform like Origin or Steam, use the built-in feature to verify the integrity of the game files.
- For Origin:
- Open Origin and go to My Game Library.
- Right-click on Dragon Age: Inquisition and select Repair.
- For Steam:
- Open Steam and go to the Library.
- Right-click on Dragon Age: Inquisition, select Properties, go to the Local Files tab, and click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- Check for Windows Updates:
- Ensure your operating system is up to date, as missing updates can sometimes cause compatibility issues.
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click on Check for updates.
- Disable Background Applications:
- Some background applications, especially security software, can interfere with game execution.
- Temporarily disable any non-essential applications and try launching the game again.
I followed all the steps you described here, but I still get the same error when trying to launch the game. Also, I don't see any links to pages that deal with this error as well.
