ccmechanic2 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Not a problem, you downloaded the test to a console right? If so, then that is what happened.Or you used your half life account to down load a console game NV as a test, so that means it was a console version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillys_pink_ranger Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) I have never downloaded anything to my Xbox but Microsoft updates and NCAA rosters. Somehow, my Steam may have gotten messed up through a Steam client update or something. I have had both my Xbox and PC connected to the net for 2+ years. This only began happening last Fall, with random CTDs in FNV, and finally the problem we have been talking about. During that time, I was also playing coop L4D2, without incident. I can't nail down anything that happened around the time I began experiencing the consistent pre-start menu CTDs, except for either an automatic Steam update or an automatic Windows update. :wallbash: I think it is important to emphasize that I have not engaged in any Steam-y behavior on my Xbox, so if that is, in the final analysis, the issue, it will indeed be rare. If Steam tech is able to rectify this, I will post a summary of what we have done in a new post. I know that it may be of value to others, and besides, I am inspired by your generosity of time and genuine enthusiasm for improving our timewasting...errrr...gameplaying lives. I have renewed respect for Valve, and look forward to supporting you by buying the next HL installment. 8) If I could send you a beer over the 'net, I'd send you a case! :thumbsup: Edited June 21, 2011 by reillys_pink_ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmechanic2 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I went back through the log here, you never once mentioned secure rom? have you downloaded their removal tool, I'll bet that's whats hanging you up. Licensing starts at setup, right from the source, and It just dawned on me about this, an old issue come to haunt you, ......maybe. Oh wooops ! the monitor, damm, your screen settings are way off for a default installation, Set your monitor up at 1024 x 768 and install it, after checking with the malware bit. I just got a Panasonic 32 inch HDMI TV set and it is a monitor for me, the game absolutely will not run on any of it;s settings for wide screen , I had to edit the fallout custom ini file and manually make the settings .Now it runs fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillys_pink_ranger Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Okay,I am an old SAC crewdog. I need a checklist. Go through the last post and turn it into a step-by-step that I can follow to do what you suggest. I'm not sure about some of what you are saying. :ermm: Hold my hand through it. :huh: Be gentle.I may be a geek :sweat: , but you are a Jedi. :ninja: I am your Padewan, Obi Wan James.... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmechanic2 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 when I get home tonight , I'll see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillys_pink_ranger Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Okay. I DLed secure rom removal tool.So- I run thatReset my screen res to 1024x768reinstall Is that right? I have been using this monitor for about a year. It's a little bigger than my old one (1680x1024) which was a 21". This is a 22".I certainly don't want to run FNV at a lower res. I have edited *ini files before in other games that didn't support widescreen. I'm surprised that FNV doesn't. I'll report back, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillys_pink_ranger Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Here is the response from Steam Tech Support: A staff member has replied to your question: Hello Bret, Thank you for contacting Steam Support. If you are currently running Vista or Windows 7, please complete the instructions in the following link: Title: Windows 7 and Vista Troubleshooting Link: My link The remaining steps apply to *all* versions of Windows. Please also verify the GCF for this game as outlined here: Title: Verifying Game Cache Files (GCF) Link: My link Note: Files may fail to verify. This normal and can be ignored. Then test the issue. If you still have difficulty, you may also need to manually run secondary installers required by this game. Exit Steam entirely. Browse to your Fallout: New Vegas installation folder (Usually C:\Program files\Steam\Steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\) Run the following installers: ...\Steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\Redists\vcredist_x86.exe ...\Steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\Redists\directx\DXSETUP.exe Reboot your computer and test the issue again. If the issues persist, please complete these guides: Title: This game is currently unavailable Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4595-WEXN-6831 Title: Games do not run after 'Preparing to Launch' Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6218-USFX-5568 If you are still having difficulty after going through this process, further support for this title is handled by a third party support department - please follow the instructions in the link below to contact the support provider to troubleshoot this issue: Title: Fallout: New Vegas Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4727-YFJN-5518 Please let us know if you experience further difficulties, or if you have additional questions or concerns. Stand by for another progress report... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillys_pink_ranger Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Okay, here goes... 1. Tried the removal of secure rom. Uninstalled Steam and FNV. Registry scrub. Restart. Re-install. >>>Status: FAIL2. Steam support:Hello Bret, Thank you for contacting Steam Support. If you are currently running Vista or Windows 7, please complete the instructions in the following link: Title: Windows 7 and Vista Troubleshooting Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5688-IFHZ-2170 The remaining steps apply to *all* versions of Windows. Please also verify the GCF for this game as outlined here: Title: Verifying Game Cache Files (GCF) Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 Note: Files may fail to verify. This normal and can be ignored. Then test the issue. >>>Accomplished. Status: FAILIf you still have difficulty, you may also need to manually run secondary installers required by this game. Exit Steam entirely. Browse to your Fallout: New Vegas installation folder (Usually C:\Program files\Steam\Steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\) Run the following installers: ...\Steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\Redists\vcredist_x86.exe ...\Steamapps\common\fallout new vegas\Redists\directx\DXSETUP.exe Reboot your computer and test the issue again.>>>Done. Status: FAIL If the issues persist, please complete these guides: Title: This game is currently unavailable Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4595-WEXN-6831 Title: Games do not run after 'Preparing to Launch' Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6218-USFX-5568>>>Completed. Status: FAIL If you are still having difficulty after going through this process, further support for this title is handled by a third party support department - please follow the instructions in the link below to contact the support provider to troubleshoot this issue: Title: Fallout: New Vegas Link: http://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4727-YFJN-5518 Please let us know if you experience further difficulties, or if you have additional questions or concerns.>>>IN PROGRESS Note: The problem has remained consistent throughout all the above efforts, not only as described in this message, but since the beginning of the thread.It's looking like a lost cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasm Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I've had the exact same symptoms, with crashing while loading the splash screens. Without fail it crashes at the 'Bethesda' screen. I've never once seen the main menu of this game, this has happen since the very beginning. Please post if any of you find an answer. Thanks everyone, especially ccmechanic2 for your in depth support. I've been lookign through forums for answers but so far nothing has worked. I also have a similar issue with Fallout 3, so I'm wondering if it's some sort of a codec or driver issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reillys_pink_ranger Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) I will post any response I get from Bethesda here, in its entirety. Still haven't heard from them. :armscrossed: Meanwhile, I'm trying to bide my time by playing Duke Nukem Forever. It really makes me miss FNV.... :mellow: Edited June 26, 2011 by reillys_pink_ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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