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Difference between revisions of "L.A. Noire"

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{{Fixbox/fix|Compatibility options set incorrectly on Steam}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Compatibility options set incorrectly on Steam}}
 
# Browse to <code>{{p|steam}}</code>.
 
# Browse to <code>{{p|steam}}</code>.
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# Right click on <code>Steam.exe</code>, choose "Properties".
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# Right-click on <code>Steam.exe</code>, choose ''Properties''.
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# Click on the "Compatibility" tab.
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# Click on the ''Compatibility'' tab.
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# Uncheck any boxes that are checked, and click "Apply".
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# Uncheck any boxes that are checked, and click ''Apply''.
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# Then, click the "Show settings for all users" button.
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# Then, click the ''Show settings for all users'' button.
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# Again, make sure none of these boxes are checked, and click "OK".
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# Again, make sure none of these boxes are checked, and click ''OK''.
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# Click "OK" to close any open dialog boxes.
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# Click ''OK'' to close any open dialog boxes.
 
# Double click on <code>Steam.exe</code> to launch Steam.
 
# Double click on <code>Steam.exe</code> to launch Steam.
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Update Social Club application to the [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066-Manual-Link-to-Social-Club-Application-Download latest version].}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false|Update Social Club application to the [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066-Manual-Link-to-Social-Club-Application-Download latest version].}}
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fix for the .NET Framework in 64-bit Windows 7}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fix the .NET Framework on 64-bit Windows 7}}
 
# Open the Start menu.
 
# Open the Start menu.
 
# Type <code>optionalfeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Type <code>optionalfeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Uncheck Microsoft Framework 3.5.1.
 
# Uncheck Microsoft Framework 3.5.1.
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# Click "OK". .NET  3.5 will be disabled and the user must restart.
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# Click ''OK''. .NET  3.5 will be disabled and the user must restart.
 
# On next boot, go back and check Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will re-install .NET 3.5 and correct the issue.
 
# On next boot, go back and check Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will re-install .NET 3.5 and correct the issue.
 
{{ii}} If this does not work, run the [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx .NET Framework clean-up tool], and then repeat the above steps.
 
{{ii}} If this does not work, run the [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx .NET Framework clean-up tool], and then repeat the above steps.
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===Error while patching/updating L.A. Noire===
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===Error Patching: Error Binary Patching File===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Error Patching: Error Binary Patching File|ref=<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149896--Error-Patching-Error-binary-patching-file-What-to-do-if-a-patch-fails-to-install-in-L-A-Noire-for-PC "Error Patching: Error binary patching file" / What to do if a patch fails to install in L.A. Noire for PC]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove patched files and re-patch|ref=<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149896--Error-Patching-Error-binary-patching-file-What-to-do-if-a-patch-fails-to-install-in-L-A-Noire-for-PC "Error Patching: Error binary patching file" / What to do if a patch fails to install in L.A. Noire for PC]</ref>}}
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# Go to the installation folder.
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Remove all <code>*.patched</code> files.
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# Remove any file with a <code>.patched</code> extension.
 
# Remove <code>Social Club v1.0.*.0 Setup.exe</code>.
 
# Remove <code>Social Club v1.0.*.0 Setup.exe</code>.
 
# Run <code>Patch_2382_*****_1.exe</code>.
 
# Run <code>Patch_2382_*****_1.exe</code>.
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# Press "Update".
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# Press ''Update''.
 
# Start game via launcher.
 
# Start game via launcher.
 
{{ii}} If the same thing happens again, uninstall and re-install the full game and attempt to patch.
 
{{ii}} If the same thing happens again, uninstall and re-install the full game and attempt to patch.
 
}}
 
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===Rockstar Games Auto-Updater stuck at "Checking for Updates"===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Rockstar Games Auto-Updater stuck at "Checking for Updates"}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Manually run the patcher}}
 
{{ii}} Might only affect Steam version.
 
{{ii}} Might only affect Steam version.
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# Go to the installation folder.
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# Run <code>LANPatcher.exe</code>.
 
# Run <code>LANPatcher.exe</code>.
 
# The game should download an update and launch.
 
# The game should download an update and launch.
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===Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues===
 
===Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate Issues}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Tweaking game via command line switches}}
 
# Run the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> in <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# Run the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> in <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Click "Options".
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# Click ''Options''.
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# Enter <code>-str</code> and/or <code>-npd</code> and/or <code>+jobs_numThreads 0</code> (with a space between each command) in the "Command Line" field to enable a single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
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# Enter <code>-str</code> and/or <code>-npd</code> and/or <code>+jobs_numThreads 0</code> (with a space between each command) in the ''Command Line'' field to enable a single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
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# If the problem persists, switching the "Renderer" field to DirectX 11 in the same options menu can also improve performance significantly.}}
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# If the problem persists, switching the ''Renderer'' field to DirectX 11 in the same options menu can also improve performance significantly.}}
  
 
===Crash-to-desktop on Windows 8===
 
===Crash-to-desktop on Windows 8===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Apply patches for Windows 8 compatibility}}
 
{{ii}} '''It is recommended to first follow [http://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149866-How-to-fix-crashing-in-L-A-Noire-on-Windows-8 Rockstar's official instructions], and if this does not work then to follow the instructions below.'''
 
{{ii}} '''It is recommended to first follow [http://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149866-How-to-fix-crashing-in-L-A-Noire-on-Windows-8 Rockstar's official instructions], and if this does not work then to follow the instructions below.'''
 
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?1x9ly7292bfooj9 this file] containing fixed <code>cases.big.pc</code> and <code>out.wad.pc</code> files.
 
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?1x9ly7292bfooj9 this file] containing fixed <code>cases.big.pc</code> and <code>out.wad.pc</code> files.
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===Endless Launcher Loop===
 
===Endless Launcher Loop===
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Endless Launcher Loop or Crash After Re-running Setup might occur if Steam's access permissions are incorrect. Running Steam as an Administrator may resolve this. Running the game in offline mode also might be useful thing to try out.
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An endless launcher loop or a crash after re-running setup might occur if Steam's access permissions are incorrect. Running Steam as an Administrator may resolve this. Running the game in offline mode also might be useful thing to try out.
  
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run Steam as an Administrator (short-term solution)}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Run Steam as an Administrator (short-term solution)}}
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# Locate the Steam Shortcut on your desktop or within your start menu.
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# Locate the Steam shortcut on your desktop or within your start menu.
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# Right Click on the shortcut and select 'Run as Administrator'
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# Right-click on the shortcut and select ''Run as Administrator''.
 
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===Missing Main Menu===
 
===Missing Main Menu===
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Main Menu might disappear in the Steam version of L.A. Noire. To solve it, try the following:
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The main menu might disappear in the Steam version of L.A. Noire. To solve it, try the following:
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Main Menu is missing in the Steam version of L.A. Noire}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Defragment the game files/hard drive}}
 
# Close and exit Steam.
 
# Close and exit Steam.
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# Go to the installation folder.
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# Navigate to: <code>{{p|game}}</code>
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# Delete <code>Cases</code>.
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# Delete the file labeled <code>Cases</code>.
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# Re-launch steam.
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# Launch Steam.
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# Select ''Library'', and right click on ''L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition''.
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# Select ''Library'', and right-click on ''L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition''.
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# Select Properties'', followed by the ''Local Files'' tab.
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# Select ''Properties'', followed by the ''Local Files'' tab.
 
# Select ''Verify Integrity of Game Cache...''.
 
# Select ''Verify Integrity of Game Cache...''.
 
# Once verifying has finished, run ''Defragment Cache Files''.
 
# Once verifying has finished, run ''Defragment Cache Files''.
 
# After defragmenting is complete, also defragment your hard drive.
 
# After defragmenting is complete, also defragment your hard drive.
 
# Run the game.
 
# Run the game.
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{{ii}} Also ensure that your C++, .NET, and DirectX packages are installed and up-to-date.
 
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{{ii}} Also ensure that your C++, .NET, and DirectX packages are installed, and updated to the latest versions.
 
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Alternatively you might want to try following steps:
 
  
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Alternative solution to the Missing Main Menu Issue}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Alternative solution to the Missing Main Menu Issue}}
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# Try launching the L.A. Noire from the main executable <code>LANoire.exe</code> rather than using the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code>.
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# Try launching the L.A. Noire from the main executable, <code>LANoire.exe</code>, rather than using the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> executable.
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# Make sure the game is booting to a native resolution by changing the settings in the launcher Options.
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# Make sure the game is booting to a native resolution by changing the settings in the launcher options.
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# Try adding ''-windowed'' into the command line field in the options menu of the launcher.
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# Try adding <code>-windowed</code> into the ''Command Line'' field in the options menu of the launcher.
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# Right-click on Steam and Run as Admin, then once Steam is open run <code>LANoire.exe</code>
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# Right-click on Steam and click ''Run as administrator'', then once Steam is open run <code>LANoire.exe</code>
 
# Run the game in a simple resolution such as 256 color and 640 resolution
 
# Run the game in a simple resolution such as 256 color and 640 resolution
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# Run both the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> and the <code>LANoire.exe</code> in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows by right-clicking the files and choosing properties, then compatibility.  Also put a checkmark in the "Run as Administrator" boxes.
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# Run both the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> and the <code>LANoire.exe</code> in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows by right-clicking the files and choosing properties, then compatibility.  Also put a checkmark in the ''Run as Administrator'' boxes.
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{{ii}} If you are running dual monitors or an unconventional display set-up, try running using only one monitor.
 
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{{ii}} If you are running dual monitors or an unconventional display set-up, try running using only one monitor.
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===Nvidia Video Driver crashes===
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===Nvidia Video Driver Crashes===
 
 
On some setups, including Windows 7 with an Nvidia graphics card, the game may crash frequently in DX11 mode. You may receive a notice in the notification area stating that the video driver has stopped working and has been recovered. If this happens, try playing in DX9 mode.
 
On some setups, including Windows 7 with an Nvidia graphics card, the game may crash frequently in DX11 mode. You may receive a notice in the notification area stating that the video driver has stopped working and has been recovered. If this happens, try playing in DX9 mode.
  
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===USB Controller Problems===
 
===USB Controller Problems===
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With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. Most notably this occurs when trying to drive cars. You will be unable to drive forward or backward as long as the problem controller is plugged in to the personal computer.
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With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. Most notably this occurs when trying to drive cars. You will be unable to drive forward or reverse as long as the problem controller is plugged in to the personal computer.
  
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Force controller Detection To Be a Default USB Device}}
 
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# Open the game launcher.
 
# Open the game launcher.
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# Click Options.
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# Click ''Options''.
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===Problems with Rockstar Social Club===
 
===Problems with Rockstar Social Club===
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You may have a Social Club account and can successfully login to it on the [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/ Website]. However, logging on to it via the in-game overlay may result in errors such as "Invalid E-Mail or Password".
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You may have a Social Club account and can successfully login to it on the [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/ website]. However, logging on to it via the in-game overlay may result in errors such as "Invalid E-Mail or Password".
  
 
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L.A. Noire
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Developers
Team Bondi
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Release dates
Windows November 8, 2011
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L.A. Noire on Wikipedia
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Key points

Poor PC port[1][2][3][4]
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS but this can be removed with Widescreen Fixer. Removing the cap works fine at 60 FPS but for higher framerates it may cause some physics and driving problems.[5]

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Amazon.com
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Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
GamersGate
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Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
DRM details are not known
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Green Man Gaming
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Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Official website
DRM details are not known
 DRM Download
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam
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Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
All versions require Rockstar Social Club for activation and online features. An account is not necessary to play the single-player campaign.
All versions use GameShield IronWrap DRM. Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[6]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/110800/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/110800/pfx/[Note 1]

L.A. Noire Save Game Manager

L.A. Noire Save Game Manager is a utility developed by ReanimationXP. It's a program which allows the manual creation of save points during a mission. This allows one to create save games during a mission, and to reload part-way through a mission. This allows one to attempt different dialogue options without restarting the mission completely.[7]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Spanish
Turkish

Issues fixed

Freezing Title Screen

L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the L.A. Noire neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are:

  • Anti-Virus Related Issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.[8]
  • .NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured. [9]
  • Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the internet.
  • Compatibility options are set incorrectly on Steam.

Check that that you have the latest versions of .NET Framework, C++ Runtime Libraries, and DirectX Components installed. Also be sure that your firewall is disabled or contains an exception for L.A. Noire, so that the game can connect to the internet. And make sure that Steam is not set to use compatibility features.

Instructions
Instructions

Game Freezes on 64-bit Windows 7

On 64-bit Windows 7, the game might freeze as soon as the synchronization (refresh) symbol shows up, which appears right after the Team Bondi logo. This is due to the game being incompatible with the current version of the .NET Framework 3.5 installed into your system. This is also the main reason why the associated .NET Framework installer provided with the game won't install.

Instructions

Error Patching: Error Binary Patching File

Instructions

Rockstar Games Auto-Updater stuck at "Checking for Updates"

Instructions

Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues

Instructions

Crash-to-desktop on Windows 8

Instructions

Endless Launcher Loop

An endless launcher loop or a crash after re-running setup might occur if Steam's access permissions are incorrect. Running Steam as an Administrator may resolve this. Running the game in offline mode also might be useful thing to try out.

Instructions
Instructions

Missing Main Menu

The main menu might disappear in the Steam version of L.A. Noire. To solve it, try the following:

Instructions
Instructions

Nvidia Video Driver crashes

On some setups, including Windows 7 with an Nvidia graphics card, the game may crash frequently in DX11 mode. You may receive a notice in the notification area stating that the video driver has stopped working and has been recovered. If this happens, try playing in DX9 mode.

Black border around game

This is caused by the display's overscan handling. See the Overscan entry for solutions.

USB Controller Problems

With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. Most notably this occurs when trying to drive cars. You will be unable to drive forward or reverse as long as the problem controller is plugged in to the personal computer.

Instructions

Problems with Rockstar Social Club

You may have a Social Club account and can successfully login to it on the website. However, logging on to it via the in-game overlay may result in errors such as "Invalid E-Mail or Password".

Instructions
This fix should also resolve similar issues within Max Payne 3.

Yellow Cab Bug

Instructions

Issues unresolved

Corrupt License File

When starting the game, a social club "Corrupt License File" error message is displayed and the game refuses to start. I have found a fix that might work, after many hours of research I found out that the only reason my game has been doing this is because L.A Noire was not installed in program files in local disk C with rockstar social club. So if your files are saved away from local disk C Try moving them there and try it out.

GPU compatibility

Following graphics cards are known to have problems with the L.A. Noire:

  • Any graphics card with less than 256 MB per GPU
  • ATI Radeon HD 5570 1024 MB
  • ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB AGP Pro
  • Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT 512 MB AGP Pro

Unable to install game to FAT32 harddrive

Installation of the game may not work to hard drives formatted using FAT32. This problem occurs in Steam when the progress of the download indefinitely "suspends" around the 90% point. Recommended course of action is to relocate your installation to an alternatively formatted drive. NTFS is recommended partition type.

Reinstallation might be required of the entire Steam program to an alternatively formatted drive. [10] However current Steam beta version allows installation of most games and applications to any folder and partition.[11]

Launch parameters

You can supply launch parameters to L.A. Noire for example in a situation were you're running into compatibility problems, or if you're having serious performance issues. These may help you debug the issue, and thus resolve the problem.

To input launch parameters you have to open the launcher of the game, access the Options menu. There you can write the parameters into the Command Line field of the launcher. You might have to start the game manually using LANLauncher.exe located inside the installation folder to see the launcher. It's noteworthy that Steam always starts the game using LANLauncher.exe.

Command Notes
-windowed Run game in a window.
-ignorefocus Don't pause the game if you Alt-Tab or click out of its window.
-mousefree Allow mouse outside the game window. (Requires windowed mode).
-str Enable single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
-npd Disable the 'D3D_PUREDEVICE' flag from device creation. May help if you have graphics compatibility issues.
-nosound Disable all sound.
-L Change the language - use English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, e.g. -L french
-joysticktype Force a specific directinput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if your controller isn't specifically supported.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7 Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.2 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.4 GHz 		Intel Quad Core 3.2 GHz
AMD Quad Core 3.2 GHz
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Radeon HD 3000
512 MB of VRAM 		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580
Radeon HD 6850
1024 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References