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Velvet Assassin startup issue

trash2501 Posted messages 5 Registration date   Status Member -  
 polo -
Hello,
I have a problem with the game Velvet Assassin, which I just purchased via Steam. After installation, when I try to play, I get the following error message:

.\nx\PskMainNx.cpp
[51]
: error: assertion failed !
message: failed to init Ageia physics SDK

According to other forums I consulted in English, it would be enough to install Nvidia Physx to solve this problem. I have an Nvidia GEForce 9300 GE card with an updated driver, so I downloaded and installed the latest version of Physx (9.09.0408). However, my problem persists. Is there anyone who understands something and could help me?

Thank you in advance
Configuration: Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0

9 answers

  2. Zambie57
     
    Hello everyone, I have good news for those who are having trouble launching Velvet Assassin.
    You just need to download this:
    http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload-March2009/confirmation.php?url=/Windows/9.13.0604/PhysX-9.13.0604-SystemSoftware-Legacy.msi&lang=us&type=Other

    and install it, then the game will launch normally.
    Have a good day and enjoy the game.
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    1. Nanonyme
       
      Hello, it's working well for me, I have a GTX 860M card.
      Thank you for this solution.
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    2. polo
       
      Thank you.
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  3. dydyjo Posted messages 42 Status Member 13
     
    Make sure to launch Ageia PhysX before starting to play. Check that the Ageia icon is located at the bottom right of your notification bar. If the problem persists, find an earlier version of Ageia. If there's still an issue, your graphics card may not be compatible with Ageia, so you should check the nVidia website. If you still have a problem, then post a message and I'll try to help you.
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    1. trash2501 Posted messages 5 Registration date   Status Member
       
      Thank you for these initial indications.
      However, I can't find how to launch Ageia. Where should I go?
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  4. dydyjo Posted messages 42 Status Member 13
     
    So normally you should have a notification icon in the bottom right once your PC is on. If that's not the case ------> you go to the control panel and there you'll find the green NVIDIA Physx icon. Double-click on it. After that, I'd like you to post what it indicates in the info tab and the settings tab. Once that's done, I can help you more easily.
    Waiting for your post
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  6. dydyjo Posted messages 42 Status Member 13
     
    When it comes to playing, I'm always ready to help others lol^^ You have in front of you the biggest no-lifer in IT lol.
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  7. trash2501 Posted messages 5 Registration date   Status Member
     
    Thank you for flying to my rescue again LOL
    My Nvidia control panel has neither an info tab nor settings. Apparently, everything is done on the same
    page. However, for him, PhysX is enabled.
    So, as the Quebecers would say, lo po understood!
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  8. dydyjo Posted messages 42 Status Member 13
     
    The only problem could come from the Ageia accelerator. Try reinstalling it or there may be conflicts between your graphics card and Ageia. In that case, you should inquire with Nvidia. I can't help you further because I don't have an Nvidia card. I have an ATI Radeon X2300 special edition lol so there you go...
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  9. trash2501 Posted messages 5 Registration date   Status Member
     
    Thank you for your attempts to clarify, but now I'm left with an existential question: do I have that famous Ageia accelerator? The problem might simply be there, and that's where the drama unfolds... well, thank you anyway.
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  10. kikigriever Posted messages 1 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
     
    Hello,

    I would like to intrude because I have the same problem. I have an Nvidia GeForce GT540M Graphics Card and when I open the Nvidia control panel, I find a tab "3D Settings" where there are several links:
    "Adjust Image Settings with Preview", "Manage 3D Settings", and "Set PhysX Configuration"

    On the last link, I am offered to choose my PhysX processor (default set to "Auto-Select") between auto-selection and my Graphics Card.

    Can someone help me?
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