Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

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Game not starting? (How to resolve the start-up error)
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If your game can't launch download these updates...
NVIDIA USERS ONLY!!!!
   
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Download both of these updates (don't worry, this is from nvidia's main website).
42 Comments
Adisuke 2 Jul @ 5:04pm 
Idk why it just wont launch for me. it tries to start only for a second, then nothing happens. I've tried updating the nvidia drivers, and running it in compatibility mode (windows xp sp2). idek what to do. Bought it on GOG a couple of days ago, and GOG version doesnt work either. i have a pretty beefy laptop with great specs, so idk
Rume Kari 25 Dec, 2020 @ 1:49pm 
I had the game not launch issue and wrote about it in my review. This may be some peoples issue but don't waste your time doing the PhysXloader.dll fix. first I would try simply running the game in compatibility mode for windows xp.

Navigate to the in game files through steam > right click the game.exe file > click on properties > click the compatibility tab > I chose windows xp (service pack 2) > click apply

Now run your game like normal in steam click play and hopefully enjoy your game!
Awesome!  [author] 13 Nov, 2020 @ 3:42pm 
I'd recommend buying the game on GOG instead of here on Steam if you're having issues. GOG does a better job of making sure the game works.
schroedman 13 Nov, 2020 @ 3:37pm 
Loaded the game awhile ago, seems to be the same problem everyone else is having.
Running a Dell Latitude (it's my traveller...). Game tries to start and stops. I noticed that it tries to invoke Steam but then stops. Is that the same problem?
Dat Guy 28 May, 2020 @ 4:45pm 
The Image is everyone's recation after the second time it doesnt start.
Brixle 24 Mar, 2020 @ 12:02pm 
Hi. I tried everything (copy pasting Physxloader, installing/reinstalling physx, installing/repairing,reinstalling legacy, and reinstalling the game, also trying to delete previous language of steam) but I still can't run the game. Any help with this?
Old Man Gamer (OMG) 28 Nov, 2018 @ 7:25pm 
I found that you just have to do a clean install. If you update only, it might not fix it. You must choose the option for a clean install, which is fortunately an option for the NVidia drivers install. This will require a reboot of your system, so be sure to have everything saved. Once it is complete, the game loads without issue and without any messy settings.
I_am_legion 10 Sep, 2018 @ 4:43pm 
Nothing works.. tried everything.. Please help..
DiploRaptor 3 Nov, 2017 @ 5:08pm 
Anyone now a solution for the game launching but when you click new game it not playing properly at all?
andyjohnson84 13 Jun, 2016 @ 8:54am 
i have an amd athlon, not nvidia, but the game still won't start