RAGE

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

So I bought RAGE when it came out, and its never worked on my computer. A message comes up on my computer saying

Program needs your permisstion to continue

Steam Client Service

(buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_clieant_win32@win.Valve

"C;\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe"/installscript "c:\program files

(x89\steam\steamapps\common\rage\runasadmin.vdf 9200

So after I Click yes, the normal steam loading game comes up and says Performing first time set up

Downloading Windows Direct X step 1 of 1

Now sometimes it will freeze and say program has stopped working, or sometimes the loading message will go away, then it will say program has stopped working.

I've tried downloading Windows Direct X off the internet, but that didnt help.

Anyone know what else I can do?

Same thing happened for Dead rising 2 (But that game blows so I dont care about it)

[Cast 1st MRB]

Tried right clicking and running as administrator?

[Holland 1st MRB]

Firstly, check on the state of your drivers. Be sure they are up to date.

Once you are sure your drivers are up to date, (depending on the your graphics card) search for the RAGE specific drivers. (You aren't the only one who has had this problem) Be sure you are downloading the correct driver for your graphics card. For example : http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages...PerfDriver.aspx.

Some have claimed that disabling the steam overlay ingame resolved the issue. (right click, properties, disable steam overlay ingame)

EDIT: Seems that this is mostly an ATI graphics card issue, specifically related to their drivers.

I have played through this game, and thought it was pretty good. Personally have never encountered all the problems others have complained about. No graphics issues what-so-ever. Though a fore-warning, that many others who have complained about your issues, once resolved, also were complaining about serious graphics bugs within the game. Likely a graphics driver incompatibility.

Double check as to what graphics card you have; After that, do a little research. It could end up with you having to go out and buy a different card.

Edited March 1, 2012 by Holland 1st MRB

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

Thanks Holland,

But im just gonna break down and buy a whole new desktop. If it doesnt load with the new one, I'll PM you for more instructions xD.

[Holland 1st MRB]

Sounds good. I wish you luck on the desktop hunt.

And am happy to help if more problems ensue, though here's hoping that it is solved.

Edited March 1, 2012 by Holland 1st MRB

[Lafy BAR]

That pop-up message is caused by UAC on Windows Vista, I would suggest that you try disabling UAC and see if you can start the game.

How-To:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows...ntrol-on-or-off

If that gets it working you could probably turn UAC back on if you like, though personally I find it's just an annoyance.

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

I will give that a try tonight. Thanks.

[Holland 1st MRB]

That may, or may not work. Personally, I avoided Vista completely.

As far as I know, once he allows administrative privileges through the pop-up, it will apply to most if not all of the games related processes. Though as I stated, I have never used Vista, and so am not familiar with it's workings.