2013-11-19 10:32 PM
Hello all,
I just received NFS Rivals in the mail today, since I preordered the disk version. I installed it, and went through everything, but when I launched the game, it came up with a DirectX error. The error is as follows: DirectX function "CreatePixelShader for (null)" failed with E_INVALIDARG ("An invalid parameter was passed to the returning function."). GPU: "Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000", Driver: Unknown
My PC specs are up to date, and they are at least at the minimum requirement. Is this error occuring because I do not have an NVidia or ATI video card?
Thanks in advance for the support.
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2013-12-12 05:00 PM
The Directx Error “CreatePixelShader” has been investigated; however this error is not caused by the game.
In order to assist players who are experiencing this issue; we have brought together some workarounds and troubleshooting steps.
Make sure Windows and all the drivers are up-to-date.
Updating graphics driver
Reinstalling DirectX
If you have not tried yet please reinstall DirectX from the application available in the Game Folder.
By default the folder is located here:
Once you have opened the redist folder, sort the list by type so you can easily find DXSETUP.
This is an application - Double-click in order to reinstall DirectX and restart the computer.
Different error message
Some players are experiencing a different DirectX error, such as:
If so, we recommend the following troubleshooting steps available in this message.
Workaround recommended by a community member
Please note: This method only works for the people who are having another graphic card installed in the computer.
Hi Bros, I hope this would solve the problem for people who are having secondary graphic card installed such as Nvidia, AMD, ATI etc.
Go to the My computer -> properties
Properties -> Device Manager
In Device Manager, go to Display adapters, in that right click Intel(R) HD graphics 3000 and then click disable and now run the NFS rivals and make sure that the another graphic card is enabled.
Please note : This method only works for the people who are having another graphic card installed in the computer.
This solved for me and NFS Rivals runs perfectly.I hope this solves for U people too.
Microsoft Support
How to install the latest version of DirectX
2013-11-20 02:06 AM - edited 2013-11-20 02:24 AM
2013-11-20 02:30 AM
Same as mine: take a look => http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-EA-Games/Need-For-Speed-Rivals-Error/m-p/1870393#U1870393
2013-11-20 06:12 AM
I'm having the same issue with my game and my comp should be able to run NFS Rivals... Has anyone figured it out??
2013-11-20 08:24 PM
Same here:
http://forum.nfsunlimited.net/download/file.php?id=18784&mode=view
Has anybody find solution for this?
I realy want to play this game.
2013-11-20 09:08 PM
same here error messege
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz
Mainboard Model EP35-DS3R
DIMM1: OCZ Reaper HPC OCZ2RPR10662G
DIMM3: OCZ Reaper HPC OCZ2RPR10662G
Display adapter
Name NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Revision A1
Codename GF104
Technology 40 nm
Memory size 1024 MB
2013-11-20 09:48 PM
Same here i have a ati 4670 1 gb and i get the same messege from direct x
2013-11-21 01:39 PM
Any Solution So far ??
have the same problem
i think its the problem with drivers .. mileyfrustrated:
2013-11-21 01:58 PM
i have similar error that says "DirectX function "GetDeviceRemovedReason' failed with DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG ("The application's device failed due to badly formed commands sent by the application. This is a design-time issue that should be Investigated and fixed.")."
just after some digging in google i have found a solution. i have 64 bits pc and the default is to run in 64. but when i run it in 32bits (x86) no error for me.
2013-11-21 02:14 PM
I disabled my graphic card driver and game started successfully, but after displaying intro it again showed error.So the problem is with graphic card and/or directX, but no solutions yet.