Fixing Prototype 2 Crashes, Errors, Freezing, Lagging, CTD, Poor FPS, Black screen, No Sound

go to the ‘Compatibility Mode’ tab and check ‘Disable Desktop Composition.’ Then try running Prototype 2 once more.

Problem #5 Prototype 2 Launch Crash Fix – Prototype 2 “Could not load image”

Go to the Prototype 2 installation folder and look for the Prototype 2 .exe file and run it directly from there, rather than using the shortcut or client link.

Problem #6 Prototype 2 Crash Fix – Prototype 2 Crashes on Intel HD Graphics Card

Simply do a clean uninstall and reinstall of your Intel Graphics Driver. Check our Technical References page for proper and official downloads.

Problem #7 Prototype 2 Texture Fix – Bad Textures, Texture Breaks, Texture Glitch on gaming laptop

This is only for gaming laptops, but could work for some PCs. Note that this is an advanced solution, and only try this if other basic solutions such as disabling anti-aliasing and filtering failed for you. If your BIOS has the option, disable ‘Switchable Graphics’. This will remove your laptop PC’s ability to automatically switch between the onboard intel graphics card and the nVidia / ATI graphics chip, thus smoothening out gameplay.

Problem #8 Prototype 2 Crash Fix – For Quad Core and Multi-Core PCs

If you’re on Quad Core, try this fix to address any crash issues:

1. Start the game
2. Alt+Tab Out of the game
3. Open Task Manager
4. Right click on Prototype 2.exe
5. Set Affinity
6. Select core 0 and 1 only. You need to run the game on two CPU’s basically, so to avoid the crash to desktop.

Problem #9 Prototype 2 Controller Fix – Xbox 360 or Other Controller Doesn’t Work

There are two known possible solutions as of writing for this controller bug:

1. Manually download and install any Prototype 2 game patch from the official source instead rather than automatically updating via Steam or any similar game client.
2. If you haven’t yet, go to your Windows Control Panel and ensure that the Xbox 360 Controller is enabled. Then, in-game, go to Options > Controls > Customize Controls (or similar menu path) and ensure that the proper controller is selected.

Problem #10 Prototype 2 Install Error: “Prototype 2 Install Fails, Cannot Install”

This is a Microsoft C++ bug so the quick fix is to uninstall your C++ files. If you see 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them; and don’t worry, they are easy to reinstall. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don’t want to uninstall them.

Problem #11 Prototype 2 Game Freeze Fix – Game Freezes during the Intro Video

If you’re using Steam, a quick solution is to verify the integrity of your Steam game cache to resolve the problem. If it persists, ensure that both your graphics drivers and DirectX are updated. Doing both will mostly reduce the occurrences of Prototype 2 freezing.

Problem #12 Prototype 2 Crash Fix – Game crashes when launching / upon launch

This is a typical DirectX problem. Just update to the latest DirectX version and voila. If that doesn’t work, reinstall DirectX completely.

Problem #13 Prototype 2 DirectX Fix – Cannot Install Direct X / Stuck at Direct X Installation

More often than not, this has been caused by other software drivers such as those from Logitech, Razer, Microsoft, etc, which normally control other minor peripherals such as your webcam, special programs, and sometimes your mouse. Simply shut them off and disable them, and try updating/installing Direct X again.

Problem #14 Prototype 2 Crash Fix – Possible Crash Fix for nVidia users only

Go to Nvidia control panel by right clicking the icon in the taskbar, then manage 3d settings and set ‘Threaded Optimization’ to on.

Problem #15 Prototype 2 Crash Fix – Possible Crash Fix for ATI/AMD users only

Uninstall Catalyst Control Center (CCC) and try running Prototype 2 again. For some reason, CCC may at times interfere with the performance of Radeon cards.

Problem #16 Prototype 2 Graphics Fix – Cannot see main menu, Menu crashes, Dual monitor problems

A common problem when playing on multiple screens. For now, the solution is to unplug other monitors and play on single screen. If that doesn’t work, try playing in windowed mode.

Problem #17 Prototype 2 Crash Fix – nVidia Optimus Crashes the Game

If you’re using a newer laptop that’s using an nVidia Optimus card, try checking your Optimus settings.

1. Open the “nVidia Control Panel” from your start menu.
2. On the lefthand side, under “Select a task…”
3. Open the “3D Settings” tree, and select “Manage 3D Settings”
4. On the righthand panel, click the “Program Settings” tab.
5. Under “1. Select a program…”, click “Add”, navigate to your installation folder and navigate to the application / exe file.
6. Under “2. Select the

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