PC Bioshock Problems

2k Games' BioShock, an atmospheric and horrifying first-person shooter, launched to critical acclaim on Aug. 21st, 2007 and went on to become one of the year's most popular console and PC games. For the most part, BioShock was released bug free, from a software perspective. As a result, the majority of reported problems range from server communication restrictions to install limitations, all of which have been corrected through easy end-user solutions.

1.Cause of the Error(s)

1. According to the BioShock Support site, the cause of most BioShock errors is attributable to known end-user issues and their personal PC or network settings.

2.History of BioShock PC Error(s)

2. All PCs are not built to the same specifications; therefore, it is virtually impossible for a PC game to release bug free.As a result, 2K Games began immediate work on a support site addressing the most commonly reported out-of-the-box glitches. Fortunately, for the developers and support team, the majority of issues were all traced back to end-user issues and general fixes through end-user system settings.
   
   In addition, upon initial release, BioShock was limited to installation on two PCs. As a result, if a user tried to install it on a third PC, then an error message was received restricting the install and activation. This limitation created a problem for many people who purchased the game. As a result, 2K Games, through their association with SecurROM, eventually removed the install limitations.

3.Minimum System Requirements

3. BioShock requires a fairly advanced and powerful computing environment for the game to run without graphical glitches. Therefore, if you are experiencing any PC issues related to resolution, low frame rates, tearing or the game crashing, then it could be a result of the minimum requirements not being met. To verify your PC meets the minimum system requirements visit BioShock's online support site. See Resources.

4.Nonresponsive Server Issues

4. This known issue is the result of an end-user firewall or LAN setting that restricts network communication with the BioShock download and authentication servers. If you have a firewall installed, then the use of a proxy server may be necessary. If a proxy server is in use, the correct settings can be obtained from your Internet browser settings, under the "connection" tab.

5.Disc Authentication Errors

5. The known disc authentication issue is a case-by-case problem that results from time to time.- If this is received, then specific instructions for performing a system analysis is documented on the 2K Games website. See Resources for more information on how to zip the analysis report and send it to BioShock's support team for error correction details.