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PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-01 17:52
by smithers282
I downloaded PR 1.3.1 on my laptop today, making sure to delete all previous PR files that were on it. As soon as I made a new account and went to play, I got the very beginning of the intro video and the game immediately crashed to desktop. I tried uninstalling it all over again, and re installing a new download file and am still having the same issue.

Also, my windows firewall is letting all PR assets through.

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System Information
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  Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (6.3.9600)
      Architecture: 64-bit
   Current Culture: English (United States)
       Motherboard: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16H2
         Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4700HQ CPU @ 2.40GHz (Physical: 4, Logical: 8)
            Memory: 16.00 GB
      DIMM Modules: ChannelA-DIMM0: 8.00 GB @ 1600 MHz
                    ChannelB-DIMM0: 8.00 GB @ 1600 MHz
         Page File: 2.38 GB
    .NET Framework: 4.5.1, Runtime: 4.0.30319.34014

Display Information
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 Display Device(s): Generic PnP Monitor on Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
                    Generic PnP Monitor on Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
   Display Mode(s): 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) @ 60 Hz
                    1920 x 1080 (32 bit) @ 60 Hz
    Driver Version: 9.18.13.5306 (353.06)
    Display Memory: 2.00 GB
     Multisampling: 2, 4, 8
               DPI: 96 (100%)

Audio Information
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  Primary Playback: Speakers (USB Audio)
 Primary Recording: Microphone (USB Audio)
  Open AL Renderer: Software
               EAX: True
           EAX 1.0: False
           EAX 2.0: True
           EAX 3.0: False
           EAX 4.0: False
           EAX 5.0: False
             X-RAM: False

Disk Information
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      Install Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2
                    Free: 22.27 GB, Total: 118.24 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
          Mod Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\mods\pr
                    Free: 22.27 GB, Total: 118.24 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
     Profiles Path: C:\Users\Ian\Documents\ProjectReality\Profiles
                    Free: 22.27 GB, Total: 118.24 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
    Update DL Path: C:\Users\Ian\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\Downloads
                    Free: 22.27 GB, Total: 118.24 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
   Update Log Path: C:\Users\Ian\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\UpdateLogs
                    Free: 22.27 GB, Total: 118.24 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False

Game Information
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    Installed Mods: pr
       Current Mod: pr
           Version: Standalone - 1.0
        PR Version: 1.3.1.0
          Language: english
   Debug Available: False
     Large Address: True
Supported Hardware: None

Profile Information
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      Profile 0001: SWGEsmithers2896
              Type: Online
        View Intro: True
        Fullscreen: True
      Display Mode: 1920x1080@60Hz
Display Mode Valid: True
   Graphics Scheme: Medium
     Multisampling: Off
             VSync: False
   Terrain Quality: Low
   Effects Quality: Medium
  Geometry Quality: Low
   Texture Quality: Medium
  Lighting Quality: Low
   Dynamic Shadows: Medium
    Dynamic Lights: Medium
 Texture Filtering: Medium
    Audio Provider: Software
    Provider Valid: True
     Audio Quality: Medium
               EAX: True

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-01 17:57
by smithers282
I'm seeing that PR is using my integrated graphics instead of my NVIDIA GPU. How can I change this? Would this be a reason for the crashing?

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-02 01:40
by LITOralis.nMd
go to the Nvidia control panel and select the PRLAUNCHER.EXE, then the PRBF2.EXE, and choose each to run the NVidia GPU instead of the integrated GPU. Hope this helps.

1) Manage 3D settings
2) Program Settings
3) Add Battlefield 2\mods\pr\bin\PRLauncher.exe
ex. C:\Program Files (x86)\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\mods\pr\bin\PRLauncher.exe
4) Select the preferred graphics processor for this program. Choose your discrete GPU.

5) Add Battlefield 2\PRBF2.exe
ex. C:\Program Files (x86)\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\PRBF2.exe
6) Select the preferred graphics processor for this program. Choose your discrete GPU.

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-02 01:41
by LITOralis.nMd
1. download bitsum processlasso free 64 bit . https://bitsum.com/processlasso/
install it. run it.
start PR, join a server.
alt tab out, Processlasso is in the taskbar, open it.
Right click on PRBF2.exe , set to Gaming Mode
Right click on PRLauncher.exe , set to Gaming Mode
explanation: https://bitsum.com/docs/pl/Gaming%20mode/

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-02 04:10
by smithers282
[R-COM]LITOralis.nMd wrote:go to the Nvidia control panel and select the PRLAUNCHER.EXE, then the PRBF2.EXE, and choose each to run the NVidia GPU instead of the integrated GPU. Hope this helps.

1) Manage 3D settings
2) Program Settings
3) Add Battlefield 2\mods\pr\bin\PRLauncher.exe
ex. C:\Program Files (x86)\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\mods\pr\bin\PRLauncher.exe
4) Select the preferred graphics processor for this program. Choose your discrete GPU.

5) Add Battlefield 2\PRBF2.exe
ex. C:\Program Files (x86)\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\PRBF2.exe
6) Select the preferred graphics processor for this program. Choose your discrete GPU.
I have that set on my Nvidia control panel yet PR is still saying in the support information that its using my intel gpu

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-02 05:02
by LITOralis.nMd
I forgot to mention that the Support information can not distinguish Optimus dual GPU systems correctly.

The steps above will make sure that when INGAME, it does use your discrete Nvidia GPU.

You should be good to go.

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-02 17:49
by smithers282
ok, thanks so much for your help!

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-07-03 03:27
by TomicSauce
Did this fix your problem I'm having the exact same issue?

Re: PR 1.3.1 crashing to desktop upon startup

Posted: 2015-08-13 12:30
by AnThRaX*JuNk!e
Hey guys, had the same issue. The problem was my (Norton) Firewall. I allowed all connections for the PR application in the installation folder, as for the launcher and PB and the problem stopped.

Seemed to be an overlay issue, so make sure all overlays are off (Steam, ATI, virus, etc.)

Oh and of course check the administrative rights.