There are so many users who are worried why Dead Rising 2 fails. We are going to discuss the ways to fix this problem.
1. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
2. Fix Dead Rising 2 Registry Entries
3. Set the default sound format to 24-bit, 48000 Hz
4. Force the game to run in DirectX 9 mode
Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
It is necessary to install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable while playing the game. Corrupt installation of Visual C++ causes Dead Rising 2 to crash. You need to reinstall it to fix this issue.
1.Click Start | Control Panel.
2.Click Programs | Uninstall a program.
3. Select Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from the list of installed programs.
4. Click the Uninstall button.
5. Follow the wizard and restart your computer after completion.
6. Download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from the Microsoft website.
7. Run the downloaded package to start the installation.
8. Reboot the computer after completion.
9. Restart the game.
Repair damaged registry entries
Dead Rising 2 crashes if its registry entries are incorrectly modified. To repair your corrupt registry entries, follow the steps below:
1. Download, install and run a Registry Cleaner software.
2.Click Registry Cleaner | Start scan.
3. Wait for registry analysis.
4. Click the Fix Now button when the scan is complete.
5. Please wait for the process and restart the computer after it is finished.
Set the default sound format to 24-bit, 48000 Hz (studio quality)
Dead Rising 2 crashing can occur if your sound card’s audio sample rate is set to anything higher than 24-bit/48000 Hz. To fix this issue, follow the steps below:
1.Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound | Sound.
3. Click the Playback tab.
4. Click the Properties button after choosing the active speakers.
5. Click the Advanced tab.
6. Select the option named 24 bit, 48000 Hz (Studio Quality).
7. Click OK | IT’S OKAY.
8. Restart the game.
Force the game to run in DirectX 9 mode
To prevent the game from crashing, force it to run in DirectX 9 mode as shown below:
1. Insert the Dead Rising 2 installation disc.
2. Open this directory:
My Computer\Redist
3. Install each and every app stored there.
4. Open this directory:
My documents | MyGames | Formula One | hardware settings
5. Right-click the file named hardware_settings_config.xml and select Open with | Memo pad.
6.Click Edit | Replace or press Ctrl+H.
7. Enter the following:
has. Find that:
b. Replace with:
8. Click the Replace button.
9. Click Ctrl+S to save your changes.
10. Restart the game.