Renaming Steam ".exe" files Steam won't let me rename .exe files for 3d fix
I'm having problems with implementing fixes for 3d issues. Several games list a rename of the ".exe" files for fixes with some 3d issues. When I rename an .exe on a steam game, it tells me that the application is not available and to try back later. It will say this until I put the name back. I've also tried to copy the .exe and just rename the copy to no avail. The last one I tried was MLB 2K12, but I have tried a few. The Helix fix for Binary Domain says to rename it as well. I'm going to try this one now.

If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. I'm assuming that I'm missing something simple, since it seems to be working for some.
I'm having problems with implementing fixes for 3d issues. Several games list a rename of the ".exe" files for fixes with some 3d issues. When I rename an .exe on a steam game, it tells me that the application is not available and to try back later. It will say this until I put the name back. I've also tried to copy the .exe and just rename the copy to no avail. The last one I tried was MLB 2K12, but I have tried a few. The Helix fix for Binary Domain says to rename it as well. I'm going to try this one now.



If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. I'm assuming that I'm missing something simple, since it seems to be working for some.

3d Vision 2, Asus VG278H

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#1
Posted 06/13/2012 10:08 PM   
Either use
Nvidia Inspector
or
http://3dvision-blog.com/1563-aliens-vs-predator-recommendations-and-fixes-for-3d-vision-users/

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#2
Posted 06/14/2012 01:18 AM   
the workaround I use is to create a steam shortcut to the renamed .exe, for some reason it will launch it without a fuss. not sure it works for all games though.
the workaround I use is to create a steam shortcut to the renamed .exe, for some reason it will launch it without a fuss. not sure it works for all games though.

#3
Posted 06/14/2012 04:13 AM   
OK, I tried the shortcut in steam to the renamed .exe to no avail, however the idea did sound good. Thanks anyway on that.

I do have the inspector, but I have no idea what I should do with it in this case. eqzitara, would you mind breaking that down a bit for me?

Thanks
OK, I tried the shortcut in steam to the renamed .exe to no avail, however the idea did sound good. Thanks anyway on that.



I do have the inspector, but I have no idea what I should do with it in this case. eqzitara, would you mind breaking that down a bit for me?



Thanks

3d Vision 2, Asus VG278H

"A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."
--Douglas Adams

#4
Posted 06/17/2012 02:48 AM   
Open Nvidia inspector
Click the wrench
Click Profiles
Find the game you are playing
To the right of profiles pulldown...find remove application. Remove whateveritis.exe
Apply changes.
Find game profile you want to add game to. Then to right of profiles pulldown Click add application whateveritis.exe
Apply changes
Open Nvidia inspector

Click the wrench

Click Profiles

Find the game you are playing

To the right of profiles pulldown...find remove application. Remove whateveritis.exe

Apply changes.

Find game profile you want to add game to. Then to right of profiles pulldown Click add application whateveritis.exe

Apply changes

Co-founder of helixmod.blog.com

If you like one of my helixmod patches and want to donate. Can send to me through paypal - eqzitara@yahoo.com

#5
Posted 06/17/2012 05:18 AM   
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