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L.A. Noire has multiple problems acknowledged by developers, but not yet fixed. However, there are ways of fixing many of those problems. Before trying to fix any issues, update your game to the latest version. This might fix your problems, and is going to prevent the appearance of new ones as you follow the guides below. | L.A. Noire has multiple problems acknowledged by developers, but not yet fixed. However, there are ways of fixing many of those problems. Before trying to fix any issues, update your game to the latest version. This might fix your problems, and is going to prevent the appearance of new ones as you follow the guides below. | ||
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==Issues and Fixes== | ==Issues and Fixes== | ||
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===Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues=== | ===Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues=== | ||
− | *Run the LANLauncher.exe. | + | *Run the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code>. |
*Click Options | *Click Options | ||
*Enter "-str" and/or "-npd" and/or "+jobs_numThreads 0" (without quotes, just the dash and the text with a space in between each command) in the command line field for single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems. | *Enter "-str" and/or "-npd" and/or "+jobs_numThreads 0" (without quotes, just the dash and the text with a space in between each command) in the command line field for single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems. | ||
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===Endless launcher loop/crash after re-performing setup=== | ===Endless launcher loop/crash after re-performing setup=== | ||
− | In Windows Vista/7, it may be necessary to turn off UAC (User Account Control) and/or run Steam as an | + | In Windows Vista/Windows 7, it may be necessary to turn off UAC (User Account Control) and/or run Steam as an Administrator. Running game in off-line mode also may help. |
====Turn off UAC==== | ====Turn off UAC==== | ||
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*Change the slider to Never Notify | *Change the slider to Never Notify | ||
− | For further information on User Account Control configuration, see: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/user-account-control | + | For further information on User Account Control configuration, see: [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/user-account-control UAC] |
====Run Steam as an Administrator==== | ====Run Steam as an Administrator==== | ||
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*Locate the Steam Shortcut on your desktop or within your start menu. | *Locate the Steam Shortcut on your desktop or within your start menu. | ||
*Right Click on the shortcut and select 'Run as Administrator' | *Right Click on the shortcut and select 'Run as Administrator' | ||
− | ===Main Menu missing in the Steam version of L.A. Noire | + | ===Main Menu missing in the Steam version of L.A. Noire=== |
*Close down Steam. | *Close down Steam. | ||
*Navigate to: <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\la noire</pre> | *Navigate to: <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\la noire</pre> | ||
− | *Delete the file labelled | + | *Delete the file labelled <code>Cases</code> |
*Re-launch steam | *Re-launch steam | ||
*Select 'Library' and right click on 'L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition' | *Select 'Library' and right click on 'L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition' | ||
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*Also ensure that your C++, .NET, and DirectX packages are updated: | *Also ensure that your C++, .NET, and DirectX packages are updated: | ||
− | + | *[http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5582 Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1] | |
− | *http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5582 | ||
− | + | *[http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&am... Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (Note: 4.0 is not supported)] | |
− | *http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&am... | ||
− | + | *[http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?DisplayLang=en&id=35 DirectX 9] | |
− | *http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?DisplayLang=en&id=35 | ||
− | ====If the Main Menu still does not appear | + | ====If the Main Menu still does not appear==== |
− | + | *Try launching L.A. Noire from the main <code>LANoire.exe</code> rather than <code>LANLauncher.exe</code>. | |
− | *Try launching L.A. Noire from the main | ||
*Make sure the game is booting to a native resolution by changing the settings in the launcher Options. | *Make sure the game is booting to a native resolution by changing the settings in the launcher Options. | ||
− | *Try adding "-windowed" into the command line field in the options menu of the launcher. | + | *Try adding <code>"-windowed"</code> into the command line field in the options menu of the launcher. |
− | *Right click on Steam and Run as Admin, then once Steam is open run | + | *Right click on Steam and Run as Admin, then once Steam is open run <code>LANoire.exe</code> |
*Run the game in a simple resolution such as 256 color and 640 resolution | *Run the game in a simple resolution such as 256 color and 640 resolution | ||
− | *Run both the LANLauncher and the LANoire.exe in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows by right-clicking the files and choosing properties, then compatibility. Also put a checkmark in the "Run as | + | *Run both the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> and the <code>LANoire.exe</code> in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows by right-clicking the files and choosing properties, then compatibility. Also put a checkmark in the "Run as Administrator" boxes. |
− | *If you are running dual monitors or an unconventional display | + | *If you are running dual monitors or an unconventional display set-up, try running using only one monitor. |
− | ==== | + | ====Game freeze==== |
− | + | For Windows 7 64 bit, the game locks up as soon as the synchronization (refresh) symbol shows up, which is right after the Team Bondi logo. This is because the game is incompatible with the system's copy of .Net 3.5. This is also why the .Net installer provided won't run. To fix this: | |
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− | For Windows | ||
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− | This is because the game is incompatible with the system's copy of .Net 3.5. This is also why the .Net installer provided won't run. To fix this | ||
# Go to Programs and Features. | # Go to Programs and Features. | ||
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# On next reboot, go back and '''CHECK''' Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will reinstall .Net 3.5 and correct the issue. | # On next reboot, go back and '''CHECK''' Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will reinstall .Net 3.5 and correct the issue. | ||
− | + | If this does not work, have the customer run the [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/arc...8/8904493.aspx) .Net framework clean-up tool] then repeat the above steps. | |
− | If this does not work, have the customer run the | ||
===Unable to Drive/Control Cars=== | ===Unable to Drive/Control Cars=== | ||
− | With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. | + | With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. Most notably this occurs when trying to drive cars. You will be unable to drive forward or backward as long as the problem controller is plugged in to the PC. |
====Force controller detection to be a default USB device==== | ====Force controller detection to be a default USB device==== | ||
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===L.A. Noire Save Game Manager=== | ===L.A. Noire Save Game Manager=== | ||
This utility developed by ReanimationXP is a program which allows the manual creation of save points during a mission. This allows one to create save games during a mission, and to reload part-way through a mission. This allows one to attempt different dialogue options without restarting the mission completely. | This utility developed by ReanimationXP is a program which allows the manual creation of save points during a mission. This allows one to create save games during a mission, and to reload part-way through a mission. This allows one to attempt different dialogue options without restarting the mission completely. | ||
− | *http://www.rxp.me/projects/la-noire-game-save-manager/ L.A. Noire Save Game Manager website]. | + | *[http://www.rxp.me/projects/la-noire-game-save-manager/ L.A. Noire Save Game Manager website]. |
===Error Patching: Error binary patching file=== | ===Error Patching: Error binary patching file=== | ||
*Navigate to <pre>C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire</pre> | *Navigate to <pre>C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire</pre> | ||
*Remove any file with a .patched extension | *Remove any file with a .patched extension | ||
− | *Remove Social Club v1.0.5.0 Setup.exe | + | *Remove <code>Social Club v1.0.5.0 Setup.exe</code> |
− | *Run Patch_2382_02393_1.exe | + | *Run <code>Patch_2382_02393_1.exe</code> |
*Press Update | *Press Update | ||
*Start Game via launcher | *Start Game via launcher | ||
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== Command List == | == Command List == | ||
− | To use them, input the command line parameters directly into the Command Line field of the launcher. To access this, launch the game using LANLauncher and then access the Options menu. | + | To use them, input the command line parameters directly into the Command Line field of the launcher. To access this, launch the game using <code>LANLauncher</code> and then access the Options menu. |
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;" | ||
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| -windowed || Run game in a window. | | -windowed || Run game in a window. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | -ignorefocus || Don't pause the game if you | + | | -ignorefocus || Don't pause the game if you Alt-Tab or click out of its window. |
|- | |- | ||
| -mousefree || Allow mouse outside the game window. (Requires windowed mode). | | -mousefree || Allow mouse outside the game window. (Requires windowed mode). | ||
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| -joysticktype || Force a specific directinput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if your controller isn't specifically supported. | | -joysticktype || Force a specific directinput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if your controller isn't specifically supported. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width=40% | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width=40% | ||
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==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
− | |minOS = Windows XP/Vista/7 | + | |minOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 |
− | |minproc = Intel Dual Core 2. | + | |minproc = Intel Dual Core 2.2 GHz, AMD Dual Core 2.4 GHz |
− | |recproc = Intel Quad Core 3. | + | |recproc = Intel Quad Core 3.2 GHz, AMD Quad Core 3.2 GHz |
|minmem = 2 GB | |minmem = 2 GB | ||
|recmem = 8 GB | |recmem = 8 GB | ||
|minHD = 16 GB free | |minHD = 16 GB free | ||
− | |minGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT | + | |minGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512 MB, Radeon HD 3000 512 MB |
− | |recGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 | + | |recGPU1 = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536 MB, Radeon HD 6850 1024 MB |
}} | }} | ||
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|ATI Radeon HD3870 512 MB AGP Pro | |ATI Radeon HD3870 512 MB AGP Pro | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |GPU setups with less than | + | |GPU setups with less than 256 MB per GPU |
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] |
Revision as of 21:06, 7 March 2012
Issues
L.A. Noire has multiple problems acknowledged by developers, but not yet fixed. However, there are ways of fixing many of those problems. Before trying to fix any issues, update your game to the latest version. This might fix your problems, and is going to prevent the appearance of new ones as you follow the guides below.
Issues and Fixes
Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues
- Run the
LANLauncher.exe
. - Click Options
- Enter "-str" and/or "-npd" and/or "+jobs_numThreads 0" (without quotes, just the dash and the text with a space in between each command) in the command line field for single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
Endless launcher loop/crash after re-performing setup
In Windows Vista/Windows 7, it may be necessary to turn off UAC (User Account Control) and/or run Steam as an Administrator. Running game in off-line mode also may help.
Turn off UAC
- Open Control Panel
- Select User Accounts
- Select 'Change User Account Control Settings'
- Change the slider to Never Notify
For further information on User Account Control configuration, see: UAC
Run Steam as an Administrator
- Locate the Steam Shortcut on your desktop or within your start menu.
- Right Click on the shortcut and select 'Run as Administrator'
Main Menu missing in the Steam version of L.A. Noire
- Close down Steam.
- Navigate to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\la noire
- Delete the file labelled
Cases
- Re-launch steam
- Select 'Library' and right click on 'L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition'
- Select Properties' followed by the 'Local Files' tab.
- Select 'Verify Integrity of Game Cache...'
- Once verifying has finished, run 'Defragment Cache Files'
- After defragmenting is complete, also defragment your hard drive.
- Then run the game.
- Also ensure that your C++, .NET, and DirectX packages are updated:
If the Main Menu still does not appear
- Try launching L.A. Noire from the main
LANoire.exe
rather thanLANLauncher.exe
. - Make sure the game is booting to a native resolution by changing the settings in the launcher Options.
- Try adding
"-windowed"
into the command line field in the options menu of the launcher. - Right click on Steam and Run as Admin, then once Steam is open run
LANoire.exe
- Run the game in a simple resolution such as 256 color and 640 resolution
- Run both the
LANLauncher.exe
and theLANoire.exe
in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows by right-clicking the files and choosing properties, then compatibility. Also put a checkmark in the "Run as Administrator" boxes. - If you are running dual monitors or an unconventional display set-up, try running using only one monitor.
Game freeze
For Windows 7 64 bit, the game locks up as soon as the synchronization (refresh) symbol shows up, which is right after the Team Bondi logo. This is because the game is incompatible with the system's copy of .Net 3.5. This is also why the .Net installer provided won't run. To fix this:
- Go to Programs and Features.
- Select Turn Windows Features On or Off
- UNCHECK Microsoft Framework 3.5.1
- Click OK. .Net 3.5 will be disabled and the user must restart.
- On next reboot, go back and CHECK Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will reinstall .Net 3.5 and correct the issue.
If this does not work, have the customer run the .Net framework clean-up tool then repeat the above steps.
Unable to Drive/Control Cars
With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. Most notably this occurs when trying to drive cars. You will be unable to drive forward or backward as long as the problem controller is plugged in to the PC.
Force controller detection to be a default USB device
- Open the game launcher.
- Click Options.
- At the bottom where it says "Command Line" add -joysticktype 1
- Click OK.
Save Game Data
L.A. Noire Save Game Manager
This utility developed by ReanimationXP is a program which allows the manual creation of save points during a mission. This allows one to create save games during a mission, and to reload part-way through a mission. This allows one to attempt different dialogue options without restarting the mission completely.
Error Patching: Error binary patching file
- Navigate to
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire
- Remove any file with a .patched extension
- Remove
Social Club v1.0.5.0 Setup.exe
- Run
Patch_2382_02393_1.exe
- Press Update
- Start Game via launcher
- If the same thing happens, uninstall and re-install the full game and attempt to patch. If the same problem happens, repeat steps 1-6 above after consulting the tips below.
Command List
To use them, input the command line parameters directly into the Command Line field of the launcher. To access this, launch the game using LANLauncher
and then access the Options menu.
Command | Notes |
---|---|
-windowed | Run game in a window. |
-ignorefocus | Don't pause the game if you Alt-Tab or click out of its window. |
-mousefree | Allow mouse outside the game window. (Requires windowed mode). |
-str | Enable single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems. |
-npd | Disable the 'D3D_PUREDEVICE' flag from device creation. May help if you have graphics compatibility issues. |
-nosound | Disable all sound. |
-L | Change the language - use English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. E.g -L french |
-joysticktype | Force a specific directinput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if your controller isn't specifically supported. |
System Requirements
Unsupported Hardware
Nvidia 8600 GT 512 MB AGP Pro |
ATI Radeon HD3870 512 MB AGP Pro |
GPU setups with less than 256 MB per GPU |