Re: [Solved] [PC] Kasumi: Stolen Memory DLC Crashing at the end of loyalty mission.

i am having the same problem but inserting the text into the shortcut doesnt seem to be helping me.  i am wondering if it is because i am using origin.  anyone have any other tips about this problem?

im running on windows 7 also

the shortcut isnt to the configuration tool but the actual executable like in the solution reply

Running the game executable with -nomoviestartup (step 6 in bartch's answer) solved the problem for me.

My problem was a consistent crash when exiting the mission summary screen at the end of Kasumi's mission. Game installed through steam, DLCs from Bioware's site.

I'm using Steam.  I've found the .exe but when I go to properties I don't see where I can edit the Target as usual.  I'm running as admin.

None of this is working for me. Installed ME2 + DLC via Origin on Win 8.1, crashes whenever exit Kasumi loyalty mission summary, Tried reinstalling DLC from Bioware SocialNetwork downloads, repairing game in Origin, and running w/ "-nomoviestartup" option. Still crashing. There is no place to save or abort the mission either - every time you have to repeat the fight against Donovan's armor, and then help Kasumi destroy the grey box to get to the end and crash again. Grrr. 

Well I might as well share my solution. I actually had to make a shortcut but for ME2Game.exe with the added modifier: -nomoviestartup. I didn't have to reinstall anything. Making a shortcut t MassEffect2.exe or changing launch options in Origin did not help.

Hope this helps

A reply to an old post for Steam users, but I had the same issue when I reinstalled ME 2 and all the DLC with steam. And what worked for me was to view the library< right click on the game < select properties < then click on Set Launch Properties< then type -nomoviestartup  in the blank field < Click OK and launch the game.

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@parowOOz wrote:

Well I might as well share my solution. I actually had to make a shortcut but for ME2Game.exe with the added modifier: -nomoviestartup. I didn't have to reinstall anything. Making a shortcut t MassEffect2.exe or changing launch options in Origin did not help.

Hope this helps

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Thank you. I tried all the "solutions" other people shared.  This one the one that works. Saved me further head ache. Thank you again!

THANK YOU SO MUCH-YOUR SOLUTION WORKES!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH - BAKGRIND - YOUR SOLUTION WORKES!!

Hey, I'm facing the same problem and I'm trying to use this solution but I'm so bad at tech things I have no idea what I'm doing really.

I uninstalled/reinstalled ME2, stopped the DLCs, and downloaded them from Bioware Social. They downloaded automatically to my downloads folder - where should I save them all?

I'm also super confused about step 6. My binaries folder is empty - I'm guessing this is some kind of error that I'll have to uninstall/reinstall completely to fix? Mainly, though, how do you make the shortcut and 'add in target the parameter'? 

Sorry, I'm so confused, but I've been struggling with this issue for days now and I'd really appreciate any help. 

@Kerephants

First you have to make sure the game is installed properly. 

I assume that you have the game at Origin, because you can't download the DLCs on Steam. 

If so, can you start ME2 and does it work fine? If yes do the next step, if not please notify us.

It would be no problem to install the DLCs throughout Origin, but if you already downloaded them from BSN just double click the DLC files in your Download folder, this files are executables that will install the DLCs. (If you get a error that ME2 could not be found move the DLC files to your ME2 Game folder, that folder should be under  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Mass Effect 2" (standard path.) )

After ME2 and the DLCs are installed run the game to see if it works.

If it does close the Game and go to the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Mass Effect 3\Binaries\Win32"  folder and right click on the "MassEffect2.exe" > send to > Desktop (create shortcut). 

Now go to the Desktop and right click the shortcut > Properties.

Click in the "Target" field and then use your right arrow key to bring the cursor to the end of this line (directly after the quote mark (") ). Copy and past this: "  -nomoviestartup" without the quote but with the space before the (-) in the "Target line. Should look that way:  ...Binaries\MassEffect2.exe" -nomoviestartup  
Click "OK" and start the game from the shortcut on your desktop.

-nomoviestartup in target line worked for me. I literally did it 2 hours ago. If you are running through Origin locate the file ME2Game.exe in the MassEffect2 Binaries folder. Send a shortcut to the desktop, right-click the desktop shortcut and in the target line window after everything in quatations type a space and then -nomoivestartup

here's an example:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Mass Effect 2\Binaries\ME2Game.exe" -nomoviestartup   

Type it just like that and it should be the last time you have to face that coward Hock who fights in an airship.

I have windows 10 x64 and a GTX 1070. After the cinematic with keeping or deleting Kasumi's memories (at the end mission screen), clicking "Exit" crashed the game. After trying every solution Google could pull up, and none of them working, I decided I would save you fellas some time by putting what I did up here for you to try. This works as of 1/20/2017.

What did NOT work for me (but may for you):

1. Adding -nostartupmovies to the Origin command line.

2. Repairing the install and DLCs - with or without first deleting the config folder.

3. A. Rename 'MassEffect2.exe' to 'MassEffect2Launcher.exe'.
    B. Rename 'MEGame.exe' to 'MassEffect2.exe'.
    C. Create a shortcut to the new 'MassEffect2.exe'.
    D. Add the -nomoviestartup parameter to the target line.
    E. Run as Administrator.

I would get an error complaining about one of the .par files missing (obviously, because I just changed the name of the .exe) /sigh

What DID work for me (and may for you):

1. A. Open your Binaries folder in your ME2 installation.

    B. Make a shortcut of the ME2Game.exe (right-click it and click 'Create shortcut.')

    C. Right click that new shortcut and click properties. Add " -nomoviestartup" (without quotes) to the Target line - don't forget the space.

    D. Right click that new shortcut and click Run as administrator.

    E. Complete the mission, make your choice to keep or delete the memories, and it should finally load you to the Normandy. SAVE YOUR GAME!

    F. Exit the game and delete that new shortcut you made. Re-launch your game, load your save, and get back to having fun!

Hi,

You also need to do this:

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-2/Mass-Effect-2-crashing-after-finishing-Kasumi-mission/td-p/3467021

Best Regards,

Lucian

Thank you! finally a solution to this problem

THANK YOU GOD I FINALLY GOT THROUGH IT THANKS MAN!

Your solution is the exact same thing I have posted on these forums a long while ago (as parowOOz - couldn't remember login info :P) so it seems, while you might have found plenty of solutions, you actually haven't done them properly or at all.

Anyway, glad it worked out for you in the end 🙂

you are my hero

This was the only solution that worked for me:

add -nomoviestartup to the ME2Game.exe file.

Game and DLCs downloaded from Origin in march 2017.

Windows 10 64-Bit Home

GTX 1070 SC

16GB Ram

Date of Issue

10/21/2017

This was the only Solution that work for me as well 

and the only reason I'm making a comment on this is so people know when

it was still working

"D:\Origin\Mass Effect 2\Binaries\ME2Game.exe" -nomoviestartup

I have this on my D drive cause thats where all my Games are on

I've just redowloaded this thing from Origin. With all DLCs. I have the retail version of the trilogy with DLCs from bioware store registered if that matters. You know, the nice one for pc with all 3 games looking awesome on a shelf in a pretty box. The second me2 disc comes with a readig error. I've googled it, common error, shipped like that. Ok, i am still calm, caaalm, peaceful. Get it from origin, online. Clicking either "play" on origin or on the desktop shortcut doesn't do anything. Me, being a "veteran" mass effect player, i know that the actual game file is not masseffect2.exe but me2game.exe (former being the launcher), and probably it will start via locating it in total commander. It starts, with config running, old files imported, all fine, i can forgive this inconvenience. But. But BUT. After all this, EA and Bioware, you DARE to tell me that because of a goddamn MISSING LOADING SCREEN you keep forgetting to add since ca. 2011, i am not able to play your game now. (i also have the older single retail version of ME2, with the ugly cover art and texts being poorly translated to my native language, might have istalled that one, yes i am that kind of a fan, having two retail copies)

Right now as it is, for the proper origin download the problem persists! in 2018!

By creating a shortcut to the ME2Game.exe and adding that line solves it. At least for origin. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME.

AAAnd it's constantly crashing on Illium, because why not, googled it too, in windowed mode its okay but SERIOUSLY GUYS i've payed for this. I know the rule "When it can go wrong it will go wrong" but COME ON

Thank you very much, this solved my problem.

It didn't work with the "MassEffect2.exe" but worked fine the "ME2game.exe".

I use Origin and Windows 10 for info.

Guys, don't forget the space after the quote, read carefuly the solution.