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Key points

First game in the F1 series to use Steamworks over Games for Windows Live.

The game features numerous bugs that remain unresolved for many through official patches.

General information

F1 2012 Forum

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

F1 2012 is a Steamworks game.

Issues unresolved

Steam 'Error 41'

The game crashes to desktop mid-race and Steam displays an 'error 41' window.

Despite numerous patches, the error still persists for many.

For laptop users, the error often results from an incompatibility with multi-GPU setups such as those using NVIDIA Optimus or ATI Hybrid Graphics.^[1]

For desktop users, the error is usually related to the Steam Cloud or multisampling.^[2]

Although officially unresolved, there are a number of suggested fixes that users can try.

Important: Before trying any of the following fixes, your first port of call should be visiting your GPU manufacturer's website (NVIDIA/AMD) and downloading the latest drivers for your graphics card from them. This can sometimes resolve the issue. Drivers downloaded through Windows Update are often outdated and are not posted as frequently.

Laptop users

Instructions

Desktop users

The following fixes should be applied together.

Instructions

Instructions

Both users

As a last resort, the following fix can be applied.

Unfortunately, the fix often results in vehicles having green reflections, but it resolves the issue for many.^[3]

Instructions

System Requirements

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References

[1] ttp://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17

[2] ttp://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15

[3] ttp://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17

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 {{Infobox
 |cover          = F12012.png
-|developer      = Codemasters Birmingham
+|developer      = [[Wikipedia:Codemasters#Studios|Codemasters Birmingham]]
 |publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Codemasters|Codemasters]]
-|engine         = EGO Engine
+|engine         = [[Wikipedia:EGO (game engine)|EGO Engine]]
 |release dates  = <sup>NA</sup> September 18, 2012<br /><sup>AU</sup> September 20, 2012<br /><sup>EU</sup> September 21, 2012
 }}
 {{:Formula One (series)}}
+'''Key points'''
+{{++}} First game in the [[Formula One (series)|F1 series]] to use [[Steamworks]] over [[Games for Windows Live]].
+{{--}} The game features numerous bugs that remain unresolved for many through official patches.
+'''General information'''
+{{mm}} [http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012/ct-p/f12012 F1 2012 Forum]
+{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/208500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 == Availability ==
 {{Availability Table|
-{{Availability Table/row|Retail|{{ID|Retail}}|Digital distribution and retail versions unlock on Steam.}}
+{{Availability Table/row|Retail|{{ID|Steam}}|All versions are tied to a Steam account.}}
 {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/208500/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 }}
 {{ii}} F1 2012 is a [[Steamworks]] game.
+== Issues unresolved ==
+=== Steam 'Error 41' ===
+{{--}} The game crashes to desktop mid-race and Steam displays an 'error 41' window.
+{{--}} Despite numerous patches, the error still persists for many.
+{{ii}} For laptop users, the error often results from an incompatibility with multi-GPU setups such as those using NVIDIA Optimus or ATI Hybrid Graphics.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
+{{ii}} For desktop users, the error is usually related to the Steam Cloud or multisampling.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15</ref>
+{{++}} Although officially unresolved, there are a number of suggested fixes that users can try.
+{{ii}} '''Important:''' Before trying any of the following fixes, your first port of call should be visiting your GPU manufacturer's website (NVIDIA/AMD) and downloading the latest drivers for your graphics card from them. This can sometimes resolve the issue. Drivers downloaded through Windows Update are often outdated and are not posted as frequently.
+====Laptop users====
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix| Disabling Switchable Graphics in the BIOS}}
+{{ii}} This fix is only relevant if you have a computer with multiple switchable graphics cards (e.g. NVIDIA Optimus or AMD Hybrid Graphics).<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
+) At PC boot, enter the system BIOS
+{{ii}} The key combination required varies by computer, but it is usually one of the following: <code>F8</code>/<code>F10</code>/<code>Esc</code>/<code>Insert</code>.
+) Go to the System Configuration tab.<br/>
+) Select Switchable Graphics, press <code>F6</code> and select FIXED.
+{{ii}} Your computer will now run using the dedicated NVIDIA or AMD graphics card only, as the integrated card has been disabled.
+}}
+====Desktop users====
+{{ii}} The following fixes should be applied together.
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix| Disabling Steam Cloud}}
+) Enter the Steam Library, and right click on F1 2012.<br/>
+) Go to the Updates tab.<br/>
+) Uncheck 'Enable Steam Cloud synchronisation for F1 2012' and Close.
+{{ii}} Your computer will no longer attempt to sync your saves with the Steam Cloud. This can sometimes resolve the issue.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
+}}
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix| Disable Multisampling}}
+{{ii}} This fix is often most relevant for older graphics cards.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/15</ref>
+) Browse to <code>C://My Documents/My Games/FormulaOne2012/hardwaresettings</code><br/>
+) Edit <code>hardware_settings_config.xml</code> using Notepad.<br/>
+) Locate the <code>multisampling="XXX"</code> line, and replace it with <code>multisampling="off"</code><br/>
+) Save the file and run.
+}}
+====Both users====
+{{ii}} As a last resort, the following fix can be applied.
+{{--}} Unfortunately, the fix often results in vehicles having green reflections, but it resolves the issue for many.<ref>http://community.codemasters.com/t5/F1-2012-Technical-Assistance/To-those-that-are-receiving-the-Error-41-on-Steam/td-p/92930/page/17</ref>
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix| Removing SH_Lighting}}
+) Browse to your F1 2012 folder.
+{{ii}} The default location is <code>C://Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/F1 2012</code>
+) Head to the <code>System</code> folder, and then open the <code>workermap_CORE2</code>, <code>workermap_CORE4</code>, <code>workermap_CORE6</code> and <code>workermap_CORE8</code> files in Notepad.<br/>
+) Locate <code>SH_Lighting</code> in each file, and remove it.<br/>
+) Save each file and run.
+}}
 == System Requirements ==
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 }}
+== References ==
+<references/>
 [[Category:Game]]
 [[Category:Windows]]