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Mass Effect
Mass Effect	2008
Mass Effect 2	2010
Mass Effect 3	2012
Mass Effect: Andromeda	2017
Mass Effect Legendary Edition	2021

Key points

Saves can be imported from Mass Effect (see Import Mass Effect saves).

DLCs can only be purchased with the bogus "Bioware points" currency.

General information

Official game site

Mass Effect Wiki

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 7 DRM.
Amazon.com		Deluxe Edition

Incorrect store name. See here for available options.		Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
Origin		Deluxe Edition also available.
Steam		Does not include all DLC expansions.
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.

DLC and expansion packs

DLC can be bought on the Bioware Social Network

DLC can then be downloaded separately from Bioware Social Network or installed automatically via Origin

For some time now Origin will overwrite any installation of the game,^[1] including Steam, with a stand alone client independent version of the game with all bought DLCs. Autorization for the DLCs still is dependent of ingame login but it'll work without Origin or Steam.

Name	Notes
Aegis Pack
Alternate Appearance Pack 1
Alternate Appearance Pack 2
Arrival
Blood Dragon Armor	Requires Dragon Age: Origins to be registered on same account
Cerberus Arc Projector	Requires Cerberus Network
Cerberus Network	Free. Gives access to free DLCs
Cerberus Weapon and Armor	Requires Cerberus Network
Equalizer Pack
Firepower Pack
Firewalker Pack	Requires Cerberus Network
Genesis
Kasumi - Stolen Memory
Lair of the Shadow Broker
Mass Effect 2 Digital Art Books	Included in Digital Deluxe
Mass Effect 2 Documentary	Included in Digital Deluxe
Mass Effect 2 Soundtrack	Included in Digital Deluxe
Normandy Crash Site	Requires Cerberus Network
Recon Hood	Free on Origin.
Overlord
Sentry Interface	Free on Origin.
Terminus Weapon and Armor	Free on Origin.
Umbra Visor	Free on Origin.
Zaeed - The Price of Revenge	Requires Cerberus Network

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip intro movies^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>\BioGame\Movies\` Delete or rename `BWLogo.bik` and `ME_EAsig_720p_v2_raw.bik`

Shorter loading screens

Regardless of the speed of your system the game will always wait for the loading screen animation to end

Replace .bik clips with shorter ones^[2]

Patches

Patch 1.02 is a cumulative update. The Origin/Steam versions are already patched.

HD Texture Pack

A Lot of Textures is a re-texture community project that brings extra details for the game, replacing around 1200 textures with high-resolution variants.

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Coalesced.ini must be edited with a specific process due to the special format required (see Editing Coalesced.ini).

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

For the folders used for importing saves see Mass Effect.

DLC files are saved in <path-to-game>\BioGame\DLC\; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found here.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Import Mass Effect saves

Importing saves can be done through the game's launcher.

The save importer may not work. In this case, move your Mass Effect into a ME1 folder inside your ME2 folder.^[3]

Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves

Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files^[4]
Configure a USB device as a memory device on the 360 Download Modio. Move the save file to the USB using the Xbox 360. Move the USB to your PC. Open the save with Modio. Upload the save here and download the processed file. Move the downloaded save to the appropriate folder.

Video settings

External video settings.

In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Disable Vsync^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `GamerSettings.ini`. Add `UseVsync=False` line under the [SystemSettings] section Save changes

High frame rate

Arrange frame rate smoothing^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `GamerSettings.ini`. Add one of the following lines under the [SystemSettings] section: `SmoothFrameRate=False` to completely disable the FPS cap `MaxSmoothedFrameRate=XX` to raise the FPS cap (where XX is the threshold) Save changes

Input settings

In-game general control settings.

In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Mouse acceleration

Disable Mouse acceleration^[5]

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open GamerSettings.ini.
Add the following lines:
[Engine.PlayerInput]

bEnableMouseSmoothing=false

MouseSensitivity=0.15

[SFXGame.BioPlayerInput]

bUseMouseDampening=false

[SFXGame.BioSFHandler_PCConversation]

AccumulationDivisor=600.0f
Save changes

Notes

This may not work with the Origin version. If this is the case, make these changes in Coalesced.ini (see Editing Coalesced.ini).

Controller support

This mod brings full XInput controller support to the game with haptic feedback support. This mod is currently complete (see official thread).

Instructions^[6]
Use the ME2Controller mod.

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Czech				Fan translation for DLCs without official translation here.
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Changing language

Instructions^{[citation needed]}

Go to <path-to-game>\Mass Effect 2\data
Open sku.ini, then set the following fields to the desired values.

VOLanguage=INT
TextLanguage=INT

Notes

The possible values are INT, FRA, ITA, ESN.

The languages other than english (INT) must have been installed in order to work.

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision			For better support see Helix Mod: Mass Effect 2
TriDef 3D
iZ3D

Issues unresolved

EA Online password form doesn't accept some special characters

Includes ", *, /, :, <, >, ?, \ and |

Change Origin password^{[citation needed]}

Issues fixed

Installation interrupted

Install the game from a shared drive from another computer^{[citation needed]}
Insert Disc 1 and share it through Windows. When the installer asks for the second drive, stop sharing the first disc, replace it with the second and start sharing it.

Fix the corrupted folder path in Windows registry^[7]
Go to `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\` Find the `Path` variable on the right and double click it to open for editing. Add a backslash (`\`) to the end of the path string and hit OK. The game should now launch from Origin.

Physx Error on Startup

Install Nvidia Physx Legacy System Software^{[citation needed]}
Go to http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html and Download the drivers. Install Nvidia Physx Legacy System Software. Run Mass Effect 2 again.

Cerberus Network autologin failure

Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1^{[citation needed]}
Go to Windows's Control Panel. Go to Programs -> Turn Windows features on or off. In the tree stucture, check both boxes under Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1. Restart your system.

Black screen when entering/exiting planets

Black screen entering/exiting^{[citation needed]}

If you get a black screen when entering/exiting a planet, specifically the shadow broker base, this is fixed by starting the game with the -nomoviestartup command. To do this:

Go to the MassEffect2.exe file. It's in the .../Mass Effect2/Binaries folder.
Create a shortcut to the MassEffect2.exe file. Right click the shortcut, and click 'Properties'.
Add -nomoviestartup to the 'target' field. It should look like this: "...\Mass Effect 2\Binaries\MassEffect2.exe" -nomoviestartup

This shortcut (skip the actual launcher) will not freeze when entering/exiting planets

Important Unfortunately, when using this command, your game WILL freeze when trying to enter the citadel. The only way to circumvent this is by saving the game, exiting and restarting it with the regular MassEffect2.exe

On the Origin version of the game, the name of the file you need to create the shortcut for is "ME2Game.exe", so the shortcut should look like this: "...\Origin Games\Mass Effect 2\Binaries\ME2Game.exe" -nomoviestartup.

Dark lightning in cutscenes

Disable depth-of-field^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `GamerSettings.ini`. Add under `[SystemSettings]`: `DepthOfField=False`

Alternatively, tweak the game's shaders^{[citation needed]}

Depth-of-field can be left enabled using this method

Open <path-to-game>\Engine\Shaders\UberPostProcessBlendPixelShader.usf
Find float3 x = max(0,InLinearColour-0.004); on line 45
Replace with float3 x = max(0,InLinearColour);

Clipping into walls/objects

This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have understood what this means.

Add the option to noclip out of the object^{[citation needed]}

Under [SFXGame.SFXGameModeDefault] add:

Bindings=( Name="Add", Command="Ghost | OnRelease Walk")

Notes

Holding the NUMPAD + key in-game will now make you noclip until you release the button.

Game freeze on Illium

Walking through the ground level corridor, that connects to the other side of the map, under Liara's office may cause a black screen and CTD.

Enable windowed or windowed borderless mode^{[citation needed]}

Open Mass Effect 2 Config > Video
Windowed > Windowed
Window Mode > Borderless
In the menubar select Mass Effect 2 > Save Settings

After passing through the corridor, it's safe to enable fullscreen mode again.

Walk slowly instead of running^{[citation needed]}
In some cases simply walking through the hallway avoids freezing. With this method you can leave fullscreen on.

Unable to save any more games

Patch game files^[8]
Download Mass Effect 2 PCC Patcher (mirror) Extract the program in `<path-to-game>\Binaries\` and open it Provide the path for the following packages and load them Engine.pcc: `<path-to-game>\BioGame\CookedPC\Engine.pcc` SFXGame.pcc: `<path-to-game>\BioGame\CookedPC\SFXGame.pcc` Go to Gameplay tab and tick Increase max saves count Save packages

Long loading times with patch 1.02

Use Playwrite's MassAffinity program^{[citation needed]}

Download MassAffinity.
If automatic Mass Effect 2 directory detection fails, manually select it.
Click the "Run Game" button.

Notes

Use the included batch file if you need to set up again the tool

Conrad Verner claims player has pointed gun at him

Fix save file variable^[9]^[10]

Download ME2 Gibbed modified Save Editor (mirror).
Run it and open your actual savegame.
Go to Plot tab and then to ME1 Imported plot table.
Go to Flags sub-tab and untick [Conrad] (3) Intimidated Conrad (Renegade).
Save changes

Notes

This only works if the player has not spoken with the Asari bar owner in Illium yet.

"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error

"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error^{[citation needed]}

Use Binkw32 proxy DLL.
Block internet connection of ME2game.exe through your firewall settings.

Notes

Optionally you can disable automatic login through in-game settings although any time the game does attempt to connect it'll reverse the DLC crack.

Importing ME1 character still launches the interactive story

This happens if you have installed the Genesis DLC (You can un-check it during download on Origin)

Can invalidate your ME1 character's decisions in place of new ones

Remove the DLC^[11]
Go to `<path-to-game>\BioGame\DLC\` Remove the DLC_DHME1 folder

Forcing Anti-Aliasing causes heavy geometry flicker and other artifacts

This can potentially happen if you force AA from control panel

injectSMAA^{[citation needed]}
Disable any forced AA you had before Download injectSMAA Copy the contents of `d3d9` folder to `<path-to-game>\Binaries\`

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
Shader Model support	3

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	PhysX
Audio	Wwise
Interface	Scaleform
Cutscenes	Bink Video

Editing Coalesced.ini

Some of the fixes for this game require you to modify this special file, but editing it in the normal way will cause the game to crash.

Editing Coalesced.ini^{[citation needed]}

Locate your Coalesced.ini inside <path-to-game>\BioGame\Config\PC\Cooked
Open it with a text editor that can handle UNIX-format files (Notepad++ is recommended)
Make the changes you have to and save
Download ME2IniFixer (mirror) and extract it in the folder your Coalesced.ini file is
Run it from there.

Notes

Do not use default windows notepad or Word. They will permanently corrupt your ini file.

Advanced users could also use Mass Effect 2 Coalesced Editor (mirror) which is recommended
It might be necessary to make the Coalesced.ini file read-only (right-click -> Properties -> Attributes: Read-only) as the game can restore your edits. If you want to change anything in it, simply uncheck the Read-only box.

Increase shadow resolution

Increase shadow resolution^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `GamerSettings.ini`. Add under [SystemSettings]: `MinShadowResolution=256` `MaxShadowResolution=4096` Save changes

Disable Post-Processing Effects

Some of the post-processing effects can be disabled in the game's GamerSettings.ini file. These effects include light bloom, and motion blur.

Disabling Depth of Field/Light Bloom/Motion Blur/Lens Flares^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `GamerSettings.ini`. Under [SystemSettings] add one or more of the following lines: `DepthOfField=False` `Bloom=False` `MotionBlur=False` Save changes

A longer list of options that can be added and altered under [SystemSettings] can be found here.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP	Vista, 7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7)	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	15 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon X1600 Pro Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support	ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM

AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: ATI Radeon HD 3200, and HD 4350

NVIDIA video cards below minimum system requirements: Nvidia GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Origin is malware. But we all knew that, didn't we? - Multiplayer - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
↑ ME2 PC Shorter Loading Screens Mod : masseffect - Reddit
↑ How To Import ME1 Saves For ME2 - tehPARADOX
↑ How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
↑ Fix / Tweak Guide to PC Issues (updated 1-27-10 - last accessed on 2016-8-17
↑ ME2 Controller Support (Power Wheel) • me3explorer.freeforums.org
↑ Mass Effect 2 won't start - EA Answers HQ
↑ ME2 (PC) 50 Save limit & Shared power cooldown NUKED!!!!!!! - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
↑ Conrad Verner - Mass Effect Wiki
↑ *FIX INCLUDED* Conrad Verner Paragon style - Kirrahe mail? - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
↑ How to disable Genesis? :: Mass Effect 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-8-15

[Proton_path_note-3] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (24980) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (24980) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] Origin is malware. But we all knew that, didn't we? - Multiplayer - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17

[2] ME2 PC Shorter Loading Screens Mod : masseffect - Reddit

[4] How To Import ME1 Saves For ME2 - tehPARADOX

[5] How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17

[6] Fix / Tweak Guide to PC Issues (updated 1-27-10 - last accessed on 2016-8-17

[7] ME2 Controller Support (Power Wheel) • me3explorer.freeforums.org

[8] Mass Effect 2 won't start - EA Answers HQ

[9] ME2 (PC) 50 Save limit & Shared power cooldown NUKED!!!!!!! - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17

[10] Conrad Verner - Mass Effect Wiki

[11] *FIX INCLUDED* Conrad Verner Paragon style - Kirrahe mail? - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17

[12] How to disable Genesis? :: Mass Effect 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-8-15

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[Note 1]

[3]

[4]

[5]

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Developers

	BioWare
Publishers
	Electronic Arts
Engines
	Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows	January 26, 2010

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 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro movies|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro movies|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\Movies\</code>
 # Delete or rename <code>BWLogo.bik</code> and <code>ME_EAsig_720p_v2_raw.bik</code>
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 <!-- Might want to readd those -->
 {{ii}} Regardless of the speed of your system the game will always wait for the loading screen animation to end
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Replace .bik clips with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/539-mass-effect-2-shorter-loading-screens/ shorter ones]|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/2l68oc/me2_pc_shorter_loading_screens_mod/ ME2 PC Shorter Loading Screens Mod : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Replace .bik clips with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/539-mass-effect-2-shorter-loading-screens/ shorter ones]|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/2l68oc/me2_pc_shorter_loading_screens_mod/ ME2 PC Shorter Loading Screens Mod : masseffect - Reddit]</ref>}}
-}}
 ===Patches===
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 ===Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114231415/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/107159-how-to-mod-me2-for-the-xbox-360-updated-532011|title=How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114231415/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/107159-how-to-mod-me2-for-the-xbox-360-updated-532011|title=How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>}}
 # Configure a USB device as a memory device on the 360 <!-- What does this mean? What else are you supposed to do. -->
 # Download [http://www.game-tuts.com/community/modio.php Modio].
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 ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}.
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 ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Arrange frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Arrange frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}.
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 ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817155646/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/54759-fix-tweak-guide-to-pc-issues-updated-1-27-10-714pm/page-3#entry816459|title=Fix / Tweak Guide to PC Issues (updated 1-27-10 | 7:14PM) - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817155646/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/54759-fix-tweak-guide-to-pc-issues-updated-1-27-10-714pm/page-3#entry816459|title=Fix / Tweak Guide to PC Issues (updated 1-27-10 | 7:14PM) - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}.
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 {{ii}} This mod brings full XInput controller support to the game with haptic feedback support. This mod is currently complete (see [http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-controller-support-power-wheel-t1703.html official thread]).
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-controller-support-power-wheel-t1703.html ME2 Controller Support (Power Wheel) • me3explorer.freeforums.org]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-controller-support-power-wheel-t1703.html ME2 Controller Support (Power Wheel) • me3explorer.freeforums.org]</ref>}}
 Use the [http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect2/mods/62/? ME2Controller mod].
 }}
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 ===Changing language===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Mass Effect 2\data</code>
 # Open '''sku.ini''', then set the following fields to the desired values.
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 ===EA Online password form doesn't accept some special characters===
 {{ii}} Includes '''"''', '''*''', '''/''', ''':''', '''<''', '''>''', '''?''', '''\''' and '''|'''
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Change [[Store:Origin|Origin]] password|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change [[Store:Origin|Origin]] password|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
-}}
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Installation interrupted===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install the game from a shared drive from another computer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Install the game from a shared drive from another computer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Insert Disc 1 and share it through Windows.
 # When the installer asks for the second drive, stop sharing the first disc, replace it with the second and start sharing it.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Fix the corrupted folder path in Windows registry|ref=<ref>[http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-2/Mass-Effect-2-won-t-start/m-p/4568656/highlight/true#M5599 Mass Effect 2 won't start - EA Answers HQ]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Fix the corrupted folder path in Windows registry|ref=<ref>[http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-2/Mass-Effect-2-won-t-start/m-p/4568656/highlight/true#M5599 Mass Effect 2 won't start - EA Answers HQ]</ref>}}
 # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\</code>
 # Find the <code>Path</code> variable on the right and double click it to open for editing.
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 ===Physx Error on Startup===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install Nvidia Physx Legacy System Software|ref={{cn|yes, I read on the net many people claiming this game works after you have installed legacy physx... but this is not ME1, it's not a 2008 game. Thus, I'd like somebody to check which physx version game actually queries|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Install Nvidia Physx Legacy System Software|ref={{cn|yes, I read on the net many people claiming this game works after you have installed legacy physx... but this is not ME1, it's not a 2008 game. Thus, I'd like somebody to check which physx version game actually queries|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html and Download the drivers.
 # Install '''Nvidia Physx Legacy System Software'''.
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 ===Cerberus Network autologin failure===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to Windows's Control Panel.
 # Go to '''Programs''' -> '''Turn Windows features on or off'''.
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 ===Black screen when entering/exiting planets===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Black screen entering/exiting|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Black screen entering/exiting|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 {{ii}} If you get a black screen when entering/exiting a planet, specifically the shadow broker base, this is fixed by starting the game with the -nomoviestartup command. To do this:
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 ===Dark lightning in cutscenes===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth-of-field|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable depth-of-field|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}.
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 }}
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-{{Fixbox/fix|Alternatively, tweak the game's shaders|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 {{ii}} Depth-of-field can be left enabled using this method
 # Open <code>{{P|game}}\Engine\Shaders\UberPostProcessBlendPixelShader.usf</code>
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 {{ii}} This method involves [[#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have understood what this means.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Add the option to noclip out of the object|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Add the option to noclip out of the object|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Under <code>[SFXGame.SFXGameModeDefault]</code> add:
 : <code>Bindings=( Name="Add", Command="Ghost <nowiki>|</nowiki> OnRelease Walk")</code>
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 {{ii}} Walking through the ground level corridor, that connects to the other side of the map, under Liara's office may cause a black screen and CTD.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed or windowed borderless mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable windowed or windowed borderless mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Open Mass Effect 2 Config > Video
 # Windowed > Windowed
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 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Walk slowly instead of running|ref={{cn|date=Febuari 2017}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Walk slowly instead of running|ref={{cn|date=Febuari 2017}}}}
 {{ii}} In some cases simply walking through the hallway avoids freezing. With this method you can leave fullscreen on.
 }}
 ===Unable to save any more games===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Patch game files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115024701/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/234051-me2-pc-50-save-limit-shared-power-cooldown-nuked|title=ME2 (PC) 50 Save limit & Shared power cooldown NUKED!!!!!!! - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Patch game files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115024701/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/234051-me2-pc-50-save-limit-shared-power-cooldown-nuked|title=ME2 (PC) 50 Save limit & Shared power cooldown NUKED!!!!!!! - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>}}
 # Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/4715/ Mass Effect 2 PCC Patcher] ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/757-mass-effect-2-pcc-patcher/ mirror])
 # Extract the program in <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code> and open it
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 ===Long loading times with patch 1.02===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Playwrite's MassAffinity program|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use Playwrite's MassAffinity program|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Download [http://www.theplaywrite.com/tools-and-utilities/massaffinity-v0-2-released/ MassAffinity].
 # If automatic Mass Effect 2 directory detection fails, manually select it.
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 ===Conrad Verner claims player has pointed gun at him===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Fix save file variable|ref=<ref>[http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Conrad_Verner#Trivia Conrad Verner - Mass Effect Wiki]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619170155/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/211508-fix-included-conrad-verner-paragon-style-kirrahe-mail/|title=*FIX INCLUDED* Conrad Verner Paragon style - Kirrahe mail? - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Fix save file variable|ref=<ref>[http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Conrad_Verner#Trivia Conrad Verner - Mass Effect Wiki]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619170155/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/211508-fix-included-conrad-verner-paragon-style-kirrahe-mail/|title=*FIX INCLUDED* Conrad Verner Paragon style - Kirrahe mail? - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>}}
 # Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/4373/ ME2 Gibbed ''modified'' Save Editor] ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/758-mass-effect-2-gibbed-save-editor-modified/ mirror]).
 # Run it and open your actual savegame.
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 ==="Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description="Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error|ref={{cn|Properly document the procedure. If the firewall blocking thing is still a requirement, remember to explain the procedure in "Windows" page|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error|ref={{cn|Properly document the procedure. If the firewall blocking thing is still a requirement, remember to explain the procedure in "Windows" page|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Use [https://github.com/Erik-JS/masseffect-binkw32 Binkw32 proxy DLL].
 # Block internet connection of {{code|ME2game.exe}} through your firewall settings.
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 {{ii}} This happens if you have installed the Genesis DLC (You can un-check it during download on Origin)
 {{--}} Can invalidate your ME1 character's decisions in place of new ones
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Remove the DLC|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/24980/discussions/0/530645446316662570/|title=How to disable Genesis? :: Mass Effect 2 General Discussions|date=2016-8-15}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Remove the DLC|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/24980/discussions/0/530645446316662570/|title=How to disable Genesis? :: Mass Effect 2 General Discussions|date=2016-8-15}}</ref>}}
 # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\BioGame\DLC\</code>
 # Remove the '''DLC_DHME1''' folder
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 ===Forcing Anti-Aliasing causes heavy geometry flicker and other artifacts===
 {{ii}} This can potentially happen if you force AA from control panel
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=injectSMAA|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|injectSMAA|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 # Disable any forced AA you had before
 # Download [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html injectSMAA]
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 {{ii}} Some of the fixes for this game require you to modify this special file, but editing it in the normal way will cause the game to crash.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Editing Coalesced.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Editing Coalesced.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Locate your Coalesced.ini inside <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\Config\PC\Cooked</code>
 # Open it with a text editor that can handle UNIX-format files ([http://www.notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++] is recommended)
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 ===Increase shadow resolution===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Increase shadow resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Increase shadow resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}.
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 {{ii}} Some of the post-processing effects can be disabled in the game's GamerSettings.ini file. These effects include light bloom, and motion blur.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Disabling Depth of Field/Light Bloom/Motion Blur/Lens Flares|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling Depth of Field/Light Bloom/Motion Blur/Lens Flares|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}.
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 ====Higher Resolution Character Textures====
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install custom textures|ref=<ref>[http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-hr-textures-mod-fixed-tpf-t772.html ME2 HR Textures (.mod & fixed .tpf) - me3explorer.freeforums.org]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Install custom textures|ref=<ref>[http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-hr-textures-mod-fixed-tpf-t772.html ME2 HR Textures (.mod & fixed .tpf) - me3explorer.freeforums.org]</ref>}}
 # Download your favourites dns's [http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7pupbbfu27kdc/ME2_HD_Textures#k5qw4aw8loh8z fixed TPF packs]
 # Download and extract [http://me3explorer.github.io/ ME3 Explorer].