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Anonymous
10 years ago

Game completely stops when trying to install on Windows 10.

Im trying to help a friend get SWTOR on their new desktop computer but its been a constant string of questions. First i tried simply downloading and running the SWTOR_setup.exe and i had it as "Run as administrator". It would start loading up to this point and then just stop and close the window, http://prntscr.com/93g7d5 So then i downloaded the repair tool and was able to get to the launcher/update window. http://prntscr.com/93gkl9 i tried starting the game up after the minimal required install but again the window simply disappears and nothing starts up. This here is her computers DxDiag just the simple stuff, if you need something else from that long as hell report let me know,

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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/14/2015, 10:01:31
Machine name: DESKTOP-AQQGV2V
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 10240) (10240.th1_st1.151104-1714)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP
System Model: 850-150qe
BIOS: A0.08
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790K CPU @ 4.00GHz (8 CPUs), ~4.0GHz
Memory: 24576MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 24532MB RAM
Page File: 3793MB used, 24322MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DxDiag Version: 10.00.10240.16384 64bit Unicode

I have checked the firewalls and such and nothing seems to be blocking the program, in fact the program doesnt seem to exist at all on here for some reason. Right now im letting the updater finish completely then i will see what happens from there but i would really like some help with this please and thank you.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    To me it looks like your friend has an integrated graphics card, not an external graphics card (like from NVidia or AMD) which means that even if you get SWTOR working, it will run very slowly. If I am wrong, please let us know what graphic card she has.

    If you have SWTOR installed on your computer, you can also just copy over your SWTOR folder to your computer. SWTOR doesn't have to be installed, you just need to have all the files, and that way your friend won't have to download the whole game.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    This here is the display stuff 

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    Display Devices
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    Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    Chip type: GeForce GTX 960
    DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
    Device Type: Full Device
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1401&SUBSYS_39623842&REV_A1
    Display Memory: 16278 MB
    Dedicated Memory: 4011 MB
    Shared Memory: 12266 MB
    Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    Monitor Name: HP 27vx LED Backlit Monitor
    Monitor Model: HP 27vx
    Monitor Id: HWP329E
    Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
    Output Type: HDMI
    Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
    Driver File Version: 10.18.0013.5435 (English)
    Driver Version: 10.18.13.5435
    DDI Version: 12
    Feature Levels: 12.1,12.0,11.1,11.0,10.1,10.0,9.3,9.2,9.1
    Driver Model: WDDM 2.0
    Graphics Preemption: DMA
    Compute Preemption: DMA
    Miracast: Not Supported by Graphics driver
    Hybrid Graphics GPU: Not Supported
    Power P-states: Not Supported
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 11/2/2015 16:15:35, 16048208 bytes
    WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    WHQL Date Stamp:
    Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-5741-11CF-C94E-6F191CC2C735}
    Vendor ID: 0x10DE
    Device ID: 0x1401
    SubSys ID: 0x39623842
    Revision ID: 0x00A1
    Driver Strong Name: oem115.inf:0f066de3d2368449:Section044:10.18.13.5435😛ci\ven_10de&dev_1401
    Rank Of Driver: 00D12001
    Video Accel:
    DXVA2 Modes: DXVA2_ModeMPEG2_VLD DXVA2_ModeVC1_D2010 DXVA2_ModeVC1_VLD DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_Stereo_Progressive_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_Stereo_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeH264_VLD_NoFGT DXVA2_ModeHEVC_VLD_Main DXVA2_ModeHEVC_VLD_Main10 DXVA2_ModeMPEG4pt2_VLD_Simple DXVA2_ModeMPEG4pt2_VLD_AdvSimple_NoGMC  

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    There could be many reasons for this.

    Try installing DirectX 9: http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=8109

    SWTOR still uses DirectX 9 but Windows 10 comes with DirectX 12, and you may have problems when it tries to use the newer DirectX version for it.

    Also, if your friend has a anti-virus program, you may need to add launcher.exe and swtor.exe to the exceptions list so they are not blocked.

    And definitely make sure that the game is installed correctly; it may crash if some files are missing.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    They are very iffy on changing too much and having their system messed up. I agree to a point that it shouldnt be this difficult to get the game running. Also how can there be files missing unless the file downloaded from EA itself is * up?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Of course, they have to decide what they feel safe doing to their computer.

    What I meant by missing files is that there may be issues if you hit play before it has finished installing 100%.

    Anyway, you can find most of the Windows 10 problems (and solutions) in this thread: 

    http://answers.ea.com/t5/STAR-WARS-The-Old-Republic/Guide-quot-How-to-install-Swtor-Correctly-and-address-Windows-10/m-p/4851036

    Maybe the replies in that thread will convince your friend that it's a good idea to install DirectX 9, other than that I cannot help you, sorry. 🤐

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