Still having problem where GW2 crashes after clicking play

[Damage Inc.6405]

This has been going on for over a month now. The only way it seems to work again is to wipe out the whole computer and re-install windows. Then some Win security update comes along and the problem start all over again. I NEED help. I really wish games of this caliber were developed for Linux too. But HELP!

[Healix.5819]

There's a problem where GW2 will default to an invalid resolution, which mainly seems to affect Windows 10. You need to force windowed mode using the -windowed option.

 

Other than that, it's a graphics problem. It can be caused by overlays or anything else that hooks into the graphics. If you have multiple GPUs, rename Gw2-64.exe to Gw2.exe or manually configure your GPU through its control panel to use it for Gw2-64.exe. It could also be a problem with the GPU drivers, DirectX or other software blocking GW2 from accessing the graphics.

[Damage Inc.6405]

Thanks Helix. Ill try looking at those areas next.

[Damage Inc.6405]

> @"Healix.5819" said:

> There's a problem where GW2 will default to an invalid resolution, which mainly seems to affect Windows 10. You need to force windowed mode using the -windowed option.

>

> Other than that, it's a graphics problem. It can be caused by overlays or anything else that hooks into the graphics. If you have multiple GPUs, rename Gw2-64.exe to Gw2.exe or manually configure your GPU through its control panel to use it for Gw2-64.exe. It could also be a problem with the GPU drivers, DirectX or other software blocking GW2 from accessing the graphics.

 

Checked direct X, running latest version, 12. Windows 10 does not let me change the target line to run windowed mode.

[Damage Inc.6405]

Seems it was the video card driver. So much for spending $250+ to get a better GW experience.