Fix Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Not Launching/Crashing/Freezing/Not Loading/Black Screen PC
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Step 1) Skip Paradox Launcher
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Step 2) Run the game from the game installation folder, try running as an administrator, disable full screen optimization, try compatibility mode
Step 3) Install Visual C++ Files
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-160
Step 4) Rename the config folder (All saved settings will be lost)
Step 5) Allow the game exe file to Antivirus program Avast, norton, bit defender, McAfee, Comodo/Windows Security & firewall
Step 6) Perform clean installation of graphic card driver https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
https://www.amd.com/en/support
Step 7) Run the game on dedicated graphics, disable integrated graphics card, roll back
Step 8) Verify the game files
Step 9) Disable/Enable Steam Overlay, close all the overlay apps (Discord, Nvidia app, Nvidia shadow play overlay, AMD overlay). Do not overclock, set it to default, close all the overclocking application MSI Afterburner/Rivatuner, close all third party apps
Step 10) Use Intel Driver & Support Assistant
Step 11) Try power save mode, disable/Enable hardware accelerated GPU scheduling
Step 12) Lower down monitor refresh rate from 240hz to 120hz/60Hz
Step 13) Increase the Virtual Memory
View Advanced system settings
Initial Size: 1.5 x Total Ram
Maximum Size: 3 X Total Ram
Step 14) Update Windows to the latest version
Step 15) Skip this step if not able to launch the game, if able to launch the game the game, try windowed mode and lower down video settings
Step 16) Update System BIOS
Step 17) Unplug external devices such as hotas, pedals, racing wheel, Razer Tartarus, disconnect all the additional USB adapter connected to PC, disconnect additional joystick/controllers connected, disconnect external keyboard/mouse (disconnect keychron/razer huntsman keyboard) , remove the undervolt
Step 18) Uninstall the game, go to the game installation folder and delete the game folder, restart your PC, and reinstall the game to C Drive/if already installed to C drive, then install the game to another SSD