Mass Effect doesn't run on Quad Core Processors

Right to cut a long story short I'm attempting to run Mass Effect. It woudln't however because of this - "Mass Effect Configuration Utility has stopped working."

I know for definite this isn't because of my specs because I run Windows 7. My specs were rated at a healthy 5.9 / 7.9 which was better than the reccomended 5.0 on Mass Effect.

So after doing a bit of research on their support. I found this. Catch is, I'm not running on Vista. I'm on 7 like I said. So even by trying the suggested method, it wouldn't work. Vista aside, apparently Mass Effect can't run on Quad Core processors.

I've contacted EA multiple times and I haven't received a single response. Any help?

Please. I really want to run Mass Effect before the sequel is churned out. Any help would be highly appreciated.

-Michael

Don't use the configuration utility

I was about to say "It worked on mine and my buddies Quad Cores... but then I checked the link you gave and it said AMD QUAD CORES, not INTEL ones.

That sucks bud, feel bad for ya ):

One thing to check out.. is the STEAM FORUMS... they sometimes have useful info, even if you dont have the steam version. And I seem to remember a post with someone saying a way to get it working with AMD Quads and Windows 7.

Don't use the configuration utility

Lox_Cropek

This

"In the meantime you can bypass the launcher to start the game. Browse to(default)C:\Program Files\Mass Effect\Binariesand double-click theMasseffect.exe. file to start the game."

Don't use the configuration utility

Lox_Cropek

How exactly do I do that?

From a Window 7 User's point of view. :)

Sorry I'm a complete noob sometimes.

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Don't use the configuration utility

SGTiD1NG0

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Don't use the configuration utility

Lox_Cropek

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[QUOTE="SGTiD1NG0"] How exactly do I do that?SGTiD1NG0

Go to your steam folder, in your steam folder you will see a folder called "steam apps" open that up and you should see a folder called "common" click on that and you will see the Mass Effect folder. Open the Mass Effect folder and click on the Mass Effect.exe and that will start the game. You can change nearly all the graphical settings in the game so you aren't missing anything.

To make things easier you could just make a short cut to the Mass Effect.exe and plonk it on your desktop.

You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?SGTiD1NG0

You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?SGTiD1NG0

It is a known problem when using vista or windows 7, simply right click the executable, properties, compatabilty (I think) and then check run as administrator... easy peasy...

If you bought this from steam you really need to read the store page at the bottom it explains how to fix this, it runs just fine on my quad after making the minor adjustment.

You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?SGTiD1NG0

You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?SGTiD1NG0

I haven't got ME installed on here yet from steam (had it running from the EA store but uninstalled it in preparation for getting the steam version). You are in the right area at least :D . I am 99% sure it is called Mass Effect.exe but where abouts in the Mass Effect folder it is I can't remember :oops:

Edit : ahhhhhh you have extensions turned off that will be why it doesn't say Mass Effect.exe and just says Mass Effect. To save time just drag a shortcut of Mass Effect to your desktop and launch it with that short cut. It's a bit amateur of EA to not patch their config program but then it is EA and to be expected.

[QUOTE="SGTiD1NG0"]You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?SGTiD1NG0

[QUOTE="SGTiD1NG0"]You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?SGTiD1NG0

[QUOTE="SGTiD1NG0"][QUOTE="SGTiD1NG0"]You've been a great help so far Lox. I've got to the binaries and I can't find MassEffect.exe Are you sure it's not named something else?Lox_Cropek

I haven't got ME installed on here yet from steam (had it running from the EA store but uninstalled it in preparation for getting the steam version). You are in the right area at least :D . I am 99% sure it is called Mass Effect.exe but where abouts in the Mass Effect folder it is I can't remember :oops:

Edit : ahhhhhh you have extensions turned off that will be why it doesn't say Mass Effect.exe and just says Mass Effect. To save time just drag a shortcut of Mass Effect to your desktop and launch it with that short cut. It's a bit amateur of EA to not patch their config program but then it is EA and to be expected.

charmingcharlie

I use a Q6600 and it works finegamerguy845

Ran exceptionally on my Phenom 2 Quad...

I'm running Vista-64 on a AMD Phenom X4 9750 Quad-Core, but I didn't use the launcher. I made a shortcut to the .exe, and placed it in the Quick Launch part of the Toolbar.:P

mass effect is a mess, its buggy for many, i played for a couple hours and several parts were completely buggy, one part was so buggy i couldnt continue playing.. was with winxp/8800gtx/etc.. nothing unusual, on a well maintained system, the game was just poorly programmed

mass effect is a mess, its buggy for many, i played for a couple hours and several parts were completely buggy, one part was so buggy i couldnt continue playing.. was with winxp/8800gtx/etc.. nothing unusual, on a well maintained system, the game was just poorly programmed

chertoo

I have to agree with the_ChEeSe_mAn2 Mass Effect was a pretty good port all things considered. I run the game at 1680 x 1050 all settings maxxed out and get a steady 60fps (Rockstar take note please). The only time I had a problem was when I did a botched overclocking, then I would get BSOD's whilst playing Mass Effect which were resolved when I screwed my head on right and did the overclock properly :D

I am not saying Mass Effect was a "perfect" port but it could have been a hell of a lot worse and they did put the time in to make the game PC friendly.

It works on my AMD Phenom 9950 no problem...soo.....

ure one of the rare few then, many people had problems at certain parts fo the game

i had that problem too and im running vista and a core i7. I had to update to the latest firmware and it worked perfectly fine. I think its 1.02 or something. Update it and you should be fine.

Runs perfectly fine on my P2 830 X4.