https://github.com/silentgameplays/bioshock-windows-fix
How to get the original Bioshock without the annoying 2k launcher running on Windows 10/11
https://github.com/silentgameplays/bioshock-windows-fix
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How to get the original Bioshock without the annoying 2k launcher running on Windows 10/11
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/silentgameplays/bioshock-windows-fix
- Owner: silentgameplays
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2023-04-19T18:54:59.000Z (about 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-04-20T12:56:24.000Z (about 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-28T20:04:49.151Z (11 months ago)
- Topics: bioshock, fix, windows, windows10, windows11
- Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/@SilentGamePLS/about
- Size: 19.5 KB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Bioshock-Windows-Fix
How to get the original Bioshock without the annoying 2k launcher running on Windows 10/11
0. Go to Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features>Turn Windows Features on or off>Legacy Components>Enable Direct Play .NET 3.5 Framework support and just in case install DirectX 9.0c:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
1. Install Bioshock
2. Go to Steam>Properties>General>Launch Options
3. Enter: -dx9 -windowed
4. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\common\Bioshock\Builds\Release
5. Find Bioshock.exe
6. Select Properties > Compatibility
7. Select Compatibility Mode Windows XP3
8. Select Run This program as an Administrator
9. Click Apply>Ok
10. Laucnh Bioshock.
11. Go into Settings set Resolution to your monitor resolution 1080p is supported
12. Set Fullscreen
13. Exit
14. Again go to Steam>Properties>Launch Options
15. Remove: -windowed
16. Play the game.
17. For Audio Fix drop the openal32.dll file from this repo into your C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\common\Bioshock\Builds\Release folder
18. Disable reverb in Audio Settings.
# NB! DX10 support for this game is borked, so use at your own risk!
# NB2! If you experience crashes due to enabled Steam Overlay then
# Disable Steam Overlay:
Steam > Properties > Under the General tab > Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay.
# You are good,enjoy the classic.
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