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Tomb Raider 2013 bug/direct3d

mr51314 Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
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Hello, I just installed Tomb Raider and when I launch it, it opens the launcher normally, but when I click on play, it gives me an error message "unable to initialize Direct3D with this configuration" and closes the launcher. I reopen Tomb Raider, go to options, and then the launcher crashes, so there's no way to change the settings.
I have made a few small modifications like updating my drivers and changing compatibility settings, but nothing works. Do you have a solution?

I have an Alienware X51
i7
Windows 8
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 GDDR5 with 1.5 GB
1 TB Serial ATA hard drive

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Answer 1 / 14
Gegette
 
Good evening

I had the same problem,
and while searching the web, I eventually found how to tinker with the registry to make it work:
in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider,
create a Graphics key,
in this key, add 2 DWORD (32 bits):
AspectRatio to initialize to 16000 for 16:10
RenderAPI to initialize to 11 for DirectX 11

That worked for me, it allowed me to modify the graphics options (in which you need to uncheck Exclusive Fullscreen) and launch the game!
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amne6a Posted messages 1 Status Member
 
Hi gegette,

Can you explain how to create an aspiration and renderApi? I'm quite a noob with the register :)

Thanks in advance!
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Furtif_46
 
Hi, I have exactly the same problem and I don't understand how you solved it. Thank you so much!!
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cheverny
 
Hello everyone
I'm completing Gegette's message
1. The 't' is missing in AspecRatio => AspectRatio
2. Add ExclusiveFullscreen (DWORD (32 bits)) with a value of 0

!! Be sure to choose the decimal option and not hex to encode the value
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Furtif_46
 
Thank you, but I don't know where and how to create a key.
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Cheverny
 
Hello Furtif_46
to create the key, you need to launch the registry editor.
you can use the key combination "Windows + R" and a small window will open. In the input field, type "regedit" and click OK.
you'll then arrive in the registry editor. Handle it obviously with caution.
Now to add keys, I'll let you find help on manipulating the registry.

See you later

Cheverny
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Answer 2 / 14
franckydevil Posted messages 1 Status Member 2
 
Hello,
For those who do not have access to graphic options, they can be modified from the database:
1-Start / Run / regedit
2-[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Crystal Dynamics\Tomb Raider\Graphics]
3-Modify the DWORD value "ExclusiveFullscreen" and set it to 0

Best regards,
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Didou80000 Posted messages 4 Status Member
 
Hello, I'm experiencing the same issue mentioned above. Despite having access to regedit and adding a value as you suggested, the error message persists :o Could you please help me? Thank you.
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Answer 3 / 14
ThEBiShOp Posted messages 9307 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 605
 
if in the launcher you have a graphics configuration section, try switching from Direct3D to OpenGL.
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mr51314 Posted messages 4 Status Member
 
To modify this, you need access to the options, but unfortunately, when I click on options, it crashes. I will try reinstalling it.
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Answer 4 / 14
Erikerak
 
Square Enix support center : FAQ

I get an error message 'Failed to initialize Direct3D with current settings' / the games crashes during start-up.

Please check you do not have 'Exclusive Fullscreen' set within the launcher options menu. This setting may cause issues on some PCs.

http://support.eu.square-enix.com/faqarticle.php?kid=66455&ret=main&id=7141&la=2&pv=20

For my part, same bug except that I have access to the options; I just had to uncheck the 'Exclusive Fullscreen' box and the problem was solved.
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Answer 5 / 14
benus21
 
I have exactly the same issue as you. But no solution for now, and yet it's not for lack of trying. If anyone can help us, that would be great!!! ;)
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Answer 6 / 14
benus21
 
Ah, I just figured out how to solve the problem. You go to "Options" and simply uncheck the "exclusive fullscreen" box. Let me know if it works for you too. Enjoy ;)
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mr51314 Posted messages 4 Status Member
 
I do not have access to the options, so I cannot make any modifications, and even uninstalling and reinstalling has not corrected anything.
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jjpot Posted messages 8431 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 259
 
maybe you can access the configuration file saved on your hard drive....

it's another way to change the settings
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mr51314 Posted messages 4 Status Member
 
There is no config.exe or dll file in the Tomb Raider folder in Steam (I really wonder why they added the exclusive fullscreen button).
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jjpot Posted messages 8431 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 259
 
Look in my documents.
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adil
 
En unchecking "exclusive full screen", it worked very well, thank you very much.
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Answer 7 / 14
Linoa25
 
Hello everyone, I had the same problem as you: error message and crash when clicking on "options." After long hours of searching and trying, I found that my issue was completely resolved when I realized that my graphics card drivers were not up to date. I then updated them, and since then I haven't had any bugs or crashes, and I was able to launch the game without any problems!
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Ennayar Posted messages 1 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
 
Hello everyone, I'm also struggling with the issue regarding Tomb Raider Underworld, the infamous: "failed to initialize Direct3D with current settings." I've updated all the drivers for my graphics card and DirectX, but they were already all up to date, and even switching to an older version... it still doesn't work. But what surprises me the most is that when I install it on a less powerful PC, it works perfectly! For you to compare: - the first computer: Processor: Intel Core i7-740QM 1.73GHz (with turbo boost 2.93GHz) Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 with 4.00GB of RAM Operating system: Windows Seven 64 bits - For the second: Processor: Intel Core i5-520M Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M Operating system: Windows Seven 64 bits
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Mike62
 
Hello, I have a crash back to Windows when I click play, I'm on Windows 8.
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Answer 8 / 14
jjpot Posted messages 8431 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 259
 
To read: Tomb Raider patch

https://www.generation-nt.com/tomb-raider-pc-patch-cartes-graphiques-nvidia-correction-bugs-lara-croft-actualite-1705692.html
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Matata
 
I don't really understand, where can we find this patch? (all the links direct me to something paid.. that would be the last straw.. I buy a game that doesn't work and on top of that I have to pay again wtf xD)
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Matata
 
Oh no, it apparently applies automatically, my game keeps crashing, that's cool :D
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Answer 9 / 14
Skycefield Posted messages 1 Status Member
 
Hello everyone, I followed your advice and went into regedit etc... But I don't have the graphic section in the Tomb Raider folder, can you help me please?
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Keiz13 Posted messages 175 Status Member 6
 
You created her ^^...
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Answer 10 / 14
Andricas Posted messages 1 Status Member
 
Hi,

in the launcher, just uncheck Exclusive Fullscreen or Exclusive Full Screen Mode and it works.

I had the same problem and this method allowed me to launch the game.
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benus21
 
Andricas or the guy who reminds us of the solutions that have already been given! ;) Come on, don't get mad, it's for a laugh! ;)
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Answer 11 / 14
OGCCOOL Posted messages 1 Status Member
 
Hello, I have unchecked the exclusive fullscreen option and yet the crash is still present. If anyone has a solution, could they help me?
Computer:
-Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
-Intel Core I5
-4 MB of RAM
-DirectX 11
-ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphics 1 GB
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Answer 12 / 14
Ghost347
 
As for me, I just changed my resolution from 1920x1080 to 1600x900 and it worked simply.
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Answer 13 / 14
WandTrain
 
Hello, I also unchecked the Exclusive Full Screen box and it still says "Unable to initialize Direct3D with the current configuration." I set the quality to the lowest, it doesn't work, I tried updating Direct X 11, it's already up to date. I don't know what else to try; I've even changed the resolution but it doesn't work.
My Computer:
- Windows 7 Home Edition 32 bit
- Direct X 11
- Intel Celeron
- Intel (R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

There you go, sorry I don't know what else to add, thanks in advance.
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Answer 14 / 14
ayoub amin Posted messages 3 Status Member
 
listen carefully here is the site this video will explain everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvnpFj__8js
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