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Difference between revisions of "Infestation: Survivor Stories Classic"

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1) Go to The War Z's main folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code>
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# Go to The War Z's main folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code>
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# Right click on <code>WarZlauncher.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''.
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2) Right click on <code>WarZlauncher.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''.
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# Choose the '''Compatibility''' tab.
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# Tick '''Run this program in compatibility mode for:''' and choose <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 3)</code>
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3) Choose the '''Compatibility''' tab.
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# Tick '''Run this program as an administrator''' and click '''OK''' at the bottom of the window.
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4) Tick '''Run this program in compatibility mode for:''' and choose <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 3)</code>
 
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5) Tick '''Run this program as an administrator''' and click '''OK''' at the bottom of the window.
 
 
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===MSVCP100.dll is missing===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| MSVCP100.dll is missing<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666520</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| MSVCP100.dll is missing<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666520</ref>}}
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{{ii}} Poor memory optimization in the engine is likely the cause of this problem. The game's client can reach near 2GB of RAM usage despite it's unremarkable graphical fidelity.<ref>Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.</ref>
 
{{ii}} Poor memory optimization in the engine is likely the cause of this problem. The game's client can reach near 2GB of RAM usage despite it's unremarkable graphical fidelity.<ref>Tested by FudgePoly using numerous graphics options and monitoring software.</ref>
 
{{++}} Following this fix in windowed mode is recommended (in-case the client hangs or crashes during testing).
 
{{++}} Following this fix in windowed mode is recommended (in-case the client hangs or crashes during testing).
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1) From the in-game menu, select '''Options''' and navigate to the display settings.
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# From the in-game menu, select '''Options''' and navigate to the display settings.
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# Using a custom graphics preset, modify every settings on the right to '''off''' or '''low'''.
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2) Using a custom graphics preset, modify every settings on the right to '''off''' or '''low'''.
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# Apply the changes. Quit the game client and start it again.
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# Use the quick-join feature to see if the problem is solved. If it is, proceed to step 5, else seek another solution.
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3) Apply the changes. Quit the game client and start it again.
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# Ignore anti-aliasing and V-sync. Choose '''one''' graphics option and modify it to '''medium''' or '''high'''.
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# Use the quick-join feature again.
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# If the client freezes or crashes, modify that graphics option back to '''low'''.
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# Repeat steps 5-7 until you find a configuration that seems aesthetically pleasing, but resolves the initial problem.
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5) Ignore anti-aliasing and V-sync. Choose '''one''' graphics option and modify it to '''medium''' or '''high'''.
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# If you experience [[PC_Gaming_Glossary#Artifacts_and_Distortion|screen tearing]] enable Vsync.
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6) Use the quick-join feature again.
 
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7) If the client freezes or crashes, modify that graphics option back to '''low'''.
 
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9) If you experience [[PC_Gaming_Glossary#Artifacts_and_Distortion|screen tearing]] enable Vsync.
 
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Frequent crashes<ref>http://forums.thewarz.com/showthread.php?23020-Guide-How-to-reduce-the-amount-of-crashes</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Frequent crashes<ref>http://forums.thewarz.com/showthread.php?23020-Guide-How-to-reduce-the-amount-of-crashes</ref>}}
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1) Go to The War Z's main folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code>
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# Go to The War Z's main folder. Its default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code>
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# Right click on <code>WarZ.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''.
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2) Right click on <code>WarZ.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''.
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# Choose the '''Compatibility''' tab.
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# Tick '''Run this program in compatibility mode for:''' and choose <code>Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)</code>
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# Tick '''Run this program as an administrator''' and click '''OK''' at the bottom of the window.
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4) Tick '''Run this program in compatibility mode for:''' and choose <code>Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)</code>
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Enable SLI (Multi-GPU)<ref>http://forums.thewarz.com/showthread.php?31108-Known-Bug-Fix-s!!!!&p=617803&viewfull=1#post617803</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Enable SLI (Multi-GPU)<ref>http://forums.thewarz.com/showthread.php?31108-Known-Bug-Fix-s!!!!&p=617803&viewfull=1#post617803</ref>}}
 
{{ii}} Do not follow these instructions if you do not know how many GPUs are in your PC and/or if you have only one GPU in your PC.
 
{{ii}} Do not follow these instructions if you do not know how many GPUs are in your PC and/or if you have only one GPU in your PC.
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1) Download [http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5077-nvidia-inspector.html NVIDIA Inspector] and extract the .zip file's contents to a new folder on your PC.
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# Download [http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5077-nvidia-inspector.html NVIDIA Inspector] and extract the .zip file's contents to a new folder on your PC.
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# Double-click '''nvidiaInspector.exe''' and click the toolbox button (shown in red below).
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2) Double-click '''nvidiaInspector.exe''' and click the toolbox button (shown in red below).
 
 
[[File:Inspector_button.jpg]]
 
[[File:Inspector_button.jpg]]
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# Press the '''Create new profile''' button (shown in green below). Use a profile name like '''WarZ''' for convenience.
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3) Press the '''Create new profile''' button (shown in green below). Use a profile name like '''WarZ''' for convenience.
 
 
[[File:Inspector_button2.jpg]]
 
[[File:Inspector_button2.jpg]]
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# Press the '''Add application to current profile''' button (shown in blue above).
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4) Press the '''Add application to current profile''' button (shown in blue above).
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# Locate the game's main folder (<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\The War Z\</code> by default). Select <code>WarZ.exe</code>
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false| Inventory shows weird names and descriptions}}
 
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# Select '''English''' and apply.
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Revision as of 00:37, 17 June 2013

Template:Infobox

Key points

The game currently suffers from serious bugs[1][2] and a numerous amount of hackers.[3]
The developers were accused of scam and false advertising and the game itself was pulled off Steam at one point.[4]

General information

Official Forums
Official Support
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Issues resolved

Launcher crashes or stops responding

Instructions

MSVCP100.dll is missing

Instructions

Game freezes when entering server

Instructions

Frequent crashes

Instructions
Instructions

Enable SLI

Instructions

Inventory shows weird names and descriptions

Instructions

Game data

Configuration location

Template:Game Location Table

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

The game's configuration files (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry r_anisotropy_quality 1
Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

The game's configuration files (CustomSettings.ini, gameSettings.ini) contain the entry r_antialiasing_quality 1
Changing this entry to a different value does not seem to make a difference in-game.

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

The game is a multiplayer game. It requires a stable Internet connection with sufficient connectivity to regions in the US and/or Europe.


References