Difference between revisions of "Borderlands 2"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make Folder Writable}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Make Folder Writable}} | ||
{{ii}} Issue can be fixed by making the entire Borderlands 2 folder writable.<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Borderlands/comments/10301f/psa_net_install_issue_fix_for_steam_other_launch/c69zc4e</ref> | {{ii}} Issue can be fixed by making the entire Borderlands 2 folder writable.<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Borderlands/comments/10301f/psa_net_install_issue_fix_for_steam_other_launch/c69zc4e</ref> | ||
| + | {{++}} This is the preferred solution as it is the simplest, most convenient and safest option. | ||
1) Right click on the folder <code>C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\borderlands 2\</code> | 1) Right click on the folder <code>C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\borderlands 2\</code> | ||
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4) The next time the game is launched, the .NET will not attempt to install again. | 4) The next time the game is launched, the .NET will not attempt to install again. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Click 'No' To Allow Changes|ref=<ref>http://www.gameshampoo.com/319426/borderlands-asking-restart-computer-complete-installation</ref>}} | ||
| + | 1) After launching the game, it will ask to allow it to make changes to your computer. | ||
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| + | 2) Click 'No' at this stage. | ||
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2) Either delete the Redist folder or rename it. | 2) Either delete the Redist folder or rename it. | ||
| − | 3) Now when steam starts the game It will not install anything | + | 3) Now when steam starts the game It will not install anything. |
{{--}} Every time 'verify local game files' is activated, the Redist folder will also be redownloaded, reinitiating this problem. | {{--}} Every time 'verify local game files' is activated, the Redist folder will also be redownloaded, reinitiating this problem. | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 18 September 2012
Template:Infobox Borderlands (series) Key Points
- Gearbox has promised PC-specific features and settings, in the form of Claptrap's love letter to PC gamers.
- Reports indicate that the game is very well optimised for PCs.[1][2]
General Information
- Steam Forum - for the first Borderlands game, Game Hub not yet available.
- BL2 PC Technical Support - official PC-specific tech forum, completely empty at the moment.
- /r/Borderlands - subreddit.
Availability
- Borderlands 2 is a Steamworks game.
Game Data
Save Game Location
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video Settings
File:Borderlands 2 video settings.jpg
Borderlands 2 video settings menu.
File:Borderlands 2 WSGF multimonitor.jpg
Multi-monitor screenshot from WSGF report.
PhysX
- PhysX can be enabled by any Nvidia card past series 8. AMD/ATi cards can enable the option at a very large performance hit due to the fact that the PhysX would be CPU-bound.[3]
Input Settings
System Requirements
Issues Fixed
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Issues Unresolved
AMD FX Chipset Restart After Launcher
- Game resets when clicking on launcher.
- Problem caused on AMD FX chipsets.[4]