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 (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-04-20T12:56:24.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-12-22T00:44:36.592Z (1 day 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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  • 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. 

# 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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