Go into your registry and add these lines (if not already there)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Stea m\Apps\20920]
"DirectX"=dword:00000001
"VCRedist"=dword:00000001
"dotNetFx40"=dword:00000001
For the ones who are not very computer capable, follow these instructions (this is all under windows 7, other windows-based OS's should be similar in commands)
1) Open the start menu, type in 'regedit' hit enter (without the quotes)
2) Navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Stea m\Apps\20920]
3) In that 'folder' there may be just a 'directx' value (or may not be) and at the very least, a (default) value.
4) Inside that folder, on the right hand 'screen' of the two, right click and choose: new--DWORD
5) Name that new dword 'DirectX' (if applicable), then double click the name and change the value data to 1. (without the quotes around DirectX)
Do steps 4 and 5 for the following two DWORDS: 'VCRedist' and 'dotNetFx40' (without the quotes around the values)
This should get people up and running.
EDIT: I feel I should also add that I'm running my OS with full admin rights and UAC is turned off, if UAC is on, you may need to right click 'regedit.exe' in the search bar and choose 'run as administrator'
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Stea m\Apps\20920]
"DirectX"=dword:00000001
"VCRedist"=dword:00000001
"dotNetFx40"=dword:00000001
For the ones who are not very computer capable, follow these instructions (this is all under windows 7, other windows-based OS's should be similar in commands)
1) Open the start menu, type in 'regedit' hit enter (without the quotes)
2) Navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Stea m\Apps\20920]
3) In that 'folder' there may be just a 'directx' value (or may not be) and at the very least, a (default) value.
4) Inside that folder, on the right hand 'screen' of the two, right click and choose: new--DWORD
5) Name that new dword 'DirectX' (if applicable), then double click the name and change the value data to 1. (without the quotes around DirectX)
Do steps 4 and 5 for the following two DWORDS: 'VCRedist' and 'dotNetFx40' (without the quotes around the values)
This should get people up and running.
EDIT: I feel I should also add that I'm running my OS with full admin rights and UAC is turned off, if UAC is on, you may need to right click 'regedit.exe' in the search bar and choose 'run as administrator'
I'm downloading the new patch right now. CD Projekt red, you guys are awesome! I'm surprised that this problem was fixed so quickly. You guys are definitely a professional company.
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
OK, the game is completely broken for me!!!
Yesterday, it does not work, that is fine because we found the steam offline workaround!
Now, today, I can start the launcher and I can actually click the 'launch game' option
But then the launcher freezes with a huge white wolf sign shown on screen. I tried steam offline mode, but that does not work anymore!
Are you guys even trying to fix the problem? How come yesterday I do have a workaround, today it is completely broken??
Yesterday, it does not work, that is fine because we found the steam offline workaround!
Now, today, I can start the launcher and I can actually click the 'launch game' option
But then the launcher freezes with a huge white wolf sign shown on screen. I tried steam offline mode, but that does not work anymore!
Are you guys even trying to fix the problem? How come yesterday I do have a workaround, today it is completely broken??
Ok it seems most issues are solved now . If any have issues that are not fixed such as the launcher or game freezes then do create another thread or jump into one that most closely resembles your issue where your problem can be addressed more thoroughly . Please list your system specs including motherboard as that will most notably be the first question asked and also mods (if any) that you are using . If your system specs are unknown to you then list the make and model of your computer i.e. HP Pavilion m9510f . Thanks for the help to all the posters who supplied workarounds until this issue was resolved .