Prototype doesn't install correctly?

[mchief111]

Hi!
I'm running Windows 7 Build 7100- Prototype says that it installed correctly, but whenever I press the Play button, it just closes and nothing happens. I ran all the files in the CD in Compatability mode for Vista (Service Pack 3), installed and then removed it twice, and restarted after each- nothing happens, still. The game itself apparently isn't installed correctly- under the Games list, there's only a shortcut that doesn't work. However, I tried installing it a third time, putting every application in the CD folder under compatability mode for Vista SP3, but still nothing.
Is there some fancy thing I have to do to install it correctly?

 

[holo88]

while it's uninstalled. delete any registry keys that i made. you can use CC Cleaner or do it manually. then try installing it again. other than that, idk... the game has A LOT of bugs so you might have to wait for a patch.

hope it helps

 

[Vipermk2]

Try updating to a newer build of win 7, it works with build 7201

 

[mchief111]

Lol, I really need to stay up to date...
Where would I get build 7201?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Sent you a PM with the link.

It was 64-bit in that link by the way, couldn't tell if you use 64-bit or not. (fill out your OS correctly please, its not Beta either lol, its Windows 7 RC Build 7100 x86 (32-bit) OR x64 (64-bit))

 

[blackroseMD1]

It's also working perfectly on 7232 x64. I've played all the way to the final boss so far, and have only hit one bug which caused it to crash to the desktop.

 

[WuZiMu]

I have installed it today on build 7100 and it works fine for me, I didn't have to set any compatibility for it. I know it doesn't help solve your problem, but it will work on build 7100.

 

[smarteyeball]

+1 for 7100 no problems.

 

[Joshgt2]

I never had a bit of a problem with playing Prototype. Everything runs perfect for me and installation was a piece of cake. And how does that game have a lot of bugs?

 

[MorbidGod]

Ive played and hour or two of Prototype, on build 7127 x64, no problems of any kind so far.

 

[streetwolf]

did u guys install directx that came with the game? I didn't because I didn't want to lose DX11. Now I get messages about missing files like xaudio2.dll. well... the error message only says "xaudio2."

running 7264 x64

 

[DarkXeno]

did u guys install directx that came with the game? I didn't because I didn't want to lose DX11. Now I get messages about missing files like xaudio2.dll.

running 7264 x64

Its always safer to install the directx that comes with the game, it will not remove 11 from your system just update the older 9.0c files it wants to use.
The only company that has access to DX11 is MS so run the directX setup from your install disk and that should clear this issue up.

 

[skunksmash]

im running this game, & i never had to use compatibility mode at all for it..??

try running it without C.mode enabled, if it still wont work try reinstalling it normally...






SK

 

[streetwolf]

installed dx from the dvd and all is well. thanks

 

[johngalt]

Installed Prototype (I love this game!!!) without any compatibility modes, and installed he latest DirectX 9 (March 2009) and all is well.

Also, having a pair of GTX260s, I installed the latest 186.18 drivers, and then installed the eVGA patches to make SLI work better in Prototype- this game literally flies now.

Only problem is that I am having a hard time with some of these damned achievement events - and I have every single power currently available to me right no (free roam rocks!)

So, +5 to Prototype working perfectly fine on Windows 7 Build 7100 (64 bit).

 

[VSFH]

Prototype

I was looking to see if I could find any posts from another 7 RC 64-bit user to see if they had success or not.

Are you able to get past the 'intro' part of the game?

After I pass the intro, I get to the morgue cutscene, and then I never get past 'Loading'.

What procedure did you use for installations, and what types of softwares do you have installed? Any fixes or system packs to 7?

 

[unholymist]

I have build 7100 64-bit and it runs AWESOME. Try installing it without compatibility modes... I always try without them first.

 

[VSFH]

Actually, since I already had a drive w/ my old XP install on it, I went ahead and popped that in.

Same deal; it's not an issue with 7. It's w/ my machine. I just wanted to see if someone else had been successful, and in my case, I've taken the OS out of the loop.

I'd love it if this freaking game worked. :|

 

[hinerakatauri1979]

maybe a bad download??? or bad dvd burn??

 

[VSFH]

different copy of prototype, verified working on an ultimate 64 machine, not working here. installer doesn't launch, citing 32/64bit compatibility problems.

sigh.

my computer does not want me to run prototype.