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pangwl97



Joined: 11/30/2007 06:22:04
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Just got my copy of shift from Best buy.

Had it installed, tweaked the graphics, assigned keys
When I was on the test lap, when I tried to make my 1st turn into the lap (a right turn), it would just crashed out to windows everytime

Anyone else have any issue?

EDIT: Add-on Solution/ work around to post #1

Install the game, if you're facing this problem then the
Known possible work-around thus far. (These are not step by step, but just try either one, or a combinations of them)
1) After installation, reinstall PhysX, removed your old drivers profile from My Documents
2) Run everything on DEFAULT, no change and no touching on graphic settings.
3) You could possibly "test-out" a similar aspect ratio to your native monitor resolution. However, after setting it, save the driver's profile (in-game), Quit the game and re-run, hit Career and DO NOT TOUCH graphic settings.
4) Change the CONTROLLERS, choose the preset number that suit the CONTROLLER DEVICE that you're using.
5) Turning off SLI and Xfire is said to give better FPS.
6) Cut and copy the driver's profile and configuration file to your desktop. Technically it means delete and reset. Re-run and re-config until u can run it.
7) Graphic settings that known to be working - Medium or MAX on all settings. For some, selecting the suitable V-Sync seems to do the trick.

That's all for now, I'll update this post if I found more work-around, as I continue to read this thread.

Thanks guys, Keep it rolling pls.
Credits to people at Pg 2/4/5/8

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Meudayr



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Hey, I'm getting the exact same issues.. all my drivers are up to date, nothing is running in the background.. can't get it to work.

I'm running on 64 bit Vista
pangwl97



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Well, at least I know I'm not alone
I'm on XP SP3
stoneyface



Joined: 09/15/2009 14:46:47
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same here. crash everytime. first turn and shift.exe crash. core affinity trick does not work. trying non sli next. this sux balls

Meudayr



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Hmm.. I'm also using SLI, maybe thats it
stoneyface



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turning off sli didn't work either

uninstalling and reinstalling next. then i am almost out of ideas besides being pissed and waiting for a fix

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pangwl97



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I'm going through all the different graphics settings, hoping one of them would allow me to play the game.
xexys



Joined: 09/15/2009 11:51:16
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Having the same issue as OP. XP 64bit here. Updated all drivers, can't get around first turn before .exe crash and windows shuts it down. Looking for an auto-updater in EA program files where it says it installed to but no file exists in program files. WHERE'S THE PATCH?

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pangwl97



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No solutions yet ?
Spijon



Joined: 09/15/2009 16:33:41
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Baah hope they fix this soon!
SYN-TANGO-DELTA



Joined: 04/14/2009 18:32:31
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I get this same problem, Windows 7 x64. updated drivers, & physx
vX-2



Joined: 09/15/2009 16:42:03
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I'm guessing all the PC users will be stuck for awhile
ezikiel12



Joined: 06/24/2008 18:04:05
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Same here.... Im running Core i7, dual GTX 260's... I bet you it has something to do with the 4 core hyperthreading on the i7's unless if not all of you have i7... then its just a stupid screw up. Poop i was so excited too!!
pangwl97



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I'm running only a AMD X2

So, what ever the problem is, it ain't helping any of us here. Can any PC users report playing the game now?
ezikiel12



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Yea I have seen many in the forums that have gotten to play.. This is poop..
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