Aliens vs. Predator

Aliens vs. Predator

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How to fix Updating Executable error | In-Game Issues solutions | Miscellaneous
By [U1] Interval and 2 collaborators
The information provided here somehow helped solve the problem with launching the game on Steam. We followed the information in the discussions that were posted by people. The error is widespread and occurs not only in AVP 2010, but also in other games. We will solve our problem with launching the game and receiving the Updating Executable message. The guide will be updated as new information becomes available. The solution is provided either as an archive with files (binaries) or as an installation package.

Additionally, you can find solutions to in-game problems.
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★ SOLUTIONS FOR UPDATING EXECUTABLE ERROR
WARNING!
If for you game already work perfectly - do not replace your EXE files.
Do backup your EXE files before use this fix, so later for avoid any issues you can return back your EXE files.
Update files .exe with built-in DRM bypass
The game does not start due to the DRM check.
Replace EXE files in game folder
  • Download fix[drive.google.com] with DRM bypass for launch game. (mirror[community.pcgamingwiki.com])
  • Extract the files from the archive to <path-to-game>.
    \...\steamapps\common\Aliens vs Predator

Video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pwh3W-Se8M

VirusTotal:
Aliens vs. Predator[www.virustotal.com] .rar
AvP[www.virustotal.com] .exe
AvP_DX11[www.virustotal.com] .exe
AvP_Launcher[www.virustotal.com] .exe
Unofficial patch (compilation) by Decoder
This is an amateur build of fixes for the game, which includes a fix for the Steam "Updating Executable" bug. During installation, do not forget to check the box "Create a backup in the game folder". Additionally, you can install a program to "delete" changes.

Language: Русский / English

Originally posted by History of changes::
1.0 from 18.01.2025 - Initial release.
1.1 from 20.01.2025 - The No HUD mod has been added to the build.

Including:
1. DRM bypass executable files (by reloaded)
2. In-game console image changed by Decoder
3. "Kill icons" by Doppelganger (beta 0.1)
4. Fixed cyrillic CAPS font issue in the xenomorph gameplay by Vhetration
5. No HUD mod by ikarop

The program may not work correctly to open preview images when the Windows screen is magnified higher than 100%
Write in comment if you find issues during the installation.

Download from Google Drive[drive.google.com]

VirusTotal AvP_Patch[www.virustotal.com]

★ SOLUTIONS FOR IN-GAME ISSUES
In game crash fix: Setup compatibility mode
  • Right click and go to "properties" then "compatibility"
  • Turn on compatibility mode with windows 7 selected in there and click on the box that says "run this game as administrator" (do this to all 3 of them)
  • Open the AvP launcher from within the game files once

From then on you should be able to open the game from within steam and without any crashes caused by the game itself

Credits: seaghdha
Run the game at screen refresh rate
Rebellion's Asura engine may automatically set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz; this can result in reduced smoothness on a high refresh rate monitor even if GPU render shows a high FPS count.
If Vsync limits refresh rate to 60 fps on a high refresh rate monitor, this is a sign this issue is occurring.

This game support 60 FPS (Default) and 120+ FPS.

There are solutions to the problem.

  • After starting the game (mission or multiplayer match), press Left Alt + Enter to switch to windowed mode, and then Left Alt + Enter again to switch to fullscreen mode. This should solve the problem.

  • Set the "-subwindow" parameter in Launch Options:
    In your Steam library click Right mouse on "Aliens vs. Predator" game > "Properties" > General. In Launch Options you need write -subwindow.
    This parameter launch your game already in windowed mode.
    Setup your resolution in game in 1280x720. Its give you issue with mouse in main menu, so you must navigate in game menu using arrows on keyboard. Once launch game click Left Alt + Enter for switch game in fullscreen mode. This should solve the problem with frame losses.

  • Disable fullscreen optimizations
    1. Navigate to <path-to-game>.
    2. Right-Click AvP_DX11.exe and click on Properties.
    3. In the AvP_DX11.exe Properties window, click on the Compatibility tab.
    4. Enable Disable fullscreen optimizations.
    5. Click OK.
    This will disable V-sync even if enabled in-game.

★ MISCELLANEOUS
How to install addons/modifications
Read the Readme files for detailed installation instructions.

Most of modification files are often in the .en format.
1. Put <mod>.en file in <path-to-game>\Misc folder
2. Open common.lst from the <path-to-game>\Misc folder with the notepad
3. Add a the following line at the bottom: misc\<mod>.en
4. Save the file and close the notepad.

The extension .en of the modded files means the game has to be on English or the
modification won't work. If you want to use this mod in your desired language, this
extension should be changed to the one from your region. For eg: Spanish = .sp,
French = .fr, Italian = .it, German = .ge

Main resources with game addons & modifications:
ModDB: Addons | Mods | Files
NexusMods[nexusmods.com]

AVP Mod Installer by Vhetration:
Original / Self-Contained (Windows)

For developers: QuickBMS Script \ Post Processor by Vhetration

Disable Heads-Up Display \ User Interface (HUD\UI)
You can use two mods to disable the interface. With the interface disabled, you can take beautiful screenshots or videos and share them with your friends.

If you are an expert in multiplayer, it can give you a new gaming experience:

  • The Marine will no longer have a visual motion sensor. You will only hear sounds. Listen to the footsteps, recognize the location of the enemies yourself.
  • Marine has no ammunition display, lifebar or any other information on screen. Your screen is clear.
  • There is no display (outline) of enemies when viewed through the scope of a sniper rifle.
  • Wall browsing (Sniper glitch) no longer works.
  • There is no longer a skull icon above the enemy that is persecuting you. You need to find and defeat the enemy in a fair fight.
  • All weapons in the game are no longer highlighted. It is necessary to remember the places where they lie.
  • There is no longer a crosshair that will determine the xenomorph's position on the walls.

Viewing information about the kills in the game is available only via the in-game console [~] (tilda button), [TAB] for game statistics, and reading the chat only when chat is open.

Known mistakes, but no one has fixed them yet: There is no display of allies. When playing the MSTDM match, you will have to recognize who is an ally and who is an enemy on your own.

Download on ModDB

In this version, there is no way to switch between displaying and hiding the HUD. The game menu, chat, and console are available to you. If you forget to make a Backup, recovery is possible via "Verify integrity of game files".

Download on NexusMods[www.nexusmods.com]
This version allow you Toggle all HUD on/off with a single key press in game.
Required: Latest version of ReShade with full add-on support[reshade.me] (second option)


Field of View (FOV)
~69° for Predator and Marine and ~89° for Alien at 4:3 aspect ratio.
Can be changed using FOV Changer[community.pcgamingwiki.com]
P.S.:
Please write in the comments if any of the ways helped you. If you encounter any difficulties anyway, write to us. We will look for solutions to the problem together.

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30 Comments
[U1] Interval  [author] 19 Jan @ 7:52pm 
Updating executable fix for you. Here in guide.
Mello 19 Jan @ 3:01pm 
can someone please help me start the game? because every time i try to launch it it will say launching for about 5 seconds and then will stop.
I cant even play it.
someone please help😓
[U1] Interval  [author] 19 Jan @ 2:04am 
19.01.2025: Added info about addons/mods, and NoHUD mode.
[U1] Interval  [author] 19 Jan @ 12:06am 
19.01:2025: Added info about Field of View and FOV Changer
[U1] Interval  [author] 18 Jan @ 11:48pm 
19.01.2025: Added an instructions how to fix frame losses during the gameplay
[U1] Interval  [author] 18 Jan @ 11:13pm 
19.01.2025: Added a launcher by Decoder for fix Updating Executable and more
Zavoolone 18 Jan @ 12:34pm 
Спасибо помогло.
[U1] Interval  [author] 13 Jan @ 1:50am 
Good to know that solution work on linux! Thanks
Rabid Clifford 12 Jan @ 11:44pm 
this would only work when I ran it on proton 9.0-4 thanks
[U1] Interval  [author] 12 Jan @ 9:39pm 
JC Vandamme, try search in internet solutions about mouse, seems problem is old in real. You may have controller plug-in, or DPI issues, try to use windows tool about fix issues in mouse. People report that is can help. Since game problems its actual topic even here - i will try re-write solutions here too, but later.