The .rar file you have is likely a repackaged version of several popular community fixes, such as for controllers or DR2Hookary for engine improvements.
Before applying any external fixes, ensure you have access to the main installation folder. DR2_Fix_Repair_Steam_Generic.rar
“I fixed it by running the GFWL setup file which was located in a folder called VCRedist in the game directory.” Reddit · r/pcgamingtechsupport · 5 years ago Community Troubleshooting Tips : Copy the entire Dead
: If the fix is intended to repair the legacy GFWL connection, ensure you have the Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant service set to Automatic in your Windows Services menu ( services.msc ). Community Troubleshooting Tips DR2_Fix_Repair_Steam_Generic.rar
: Copy the entire Dead Rising 2 folder and paste it into a safe location, such as directly on your C: Drive , as some users report the game runs more reliably from the root drive. 2. Apply the "Generic" Fix
: Use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the DR2_Fix_Repair_Steam_Generic.rar contents into the game's main folder (where deadrising2.exe is located).
The .rar file you have is likely a repackaged version of several popular community fixes, such as for controllers or DR2Hookary for engine improvements.
Before applying any external fixes, ensure you have access to the main installation folder.
“I fixed it by running the GFWL setup file which was located in a folder called VCRedist in the game directory.” Reddit · r/pcgamingtechsupport · 5 years ago
: If the fix is intended to repair the legacy GFWL connection, ensure you have the Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant service set to Automatic in your Windows Services menu ( services.msc ). Community Troubleshooting Tips
: Copy the entire Dead Rising 2 folder and paste it into a safe location, such as directly on your C: Drive , as some users report the game runs more reliably from the root drive. 2. Apply the "Generic" Fix
: Use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the DR2_Fix_Repair_Steam_Generic.rar contents into the game's main folder (where deadrising2.exe is located).