My monitor is native 75hz, so i tried setting it to 60hz. I have already checked several other threads for solutions. When I try to go into settings or new game it crashes and gives me the message: ''DARK SOULS PREPARE TO DIE EDITION executable has stopped working'. Choose load game, choose the character you just made, and it should work! This is also where you will not be able to access the 'PC Settings' menu anymore (and possibly New Character).ĭownloading DSfix may be an unnecessary step but I don't want to go through this again to find out (also I don't think anyone plays without it anyway). Now disconnect the external monitor and switch back to your laptop's monitor and run Dark Souls. Also double check and make sure your laptop is set to 60hz. ini and unlock the FPS (and change the settings to your liking). Now, this next step may not be necessary, but I did it regardless. Save and quit (make as many characters as you think you will need in the future to make things easier for yourself). Start a new game and create your character, and at least get to the playable part after the intro.

Save the settings and exit to the main menu. Change the settings to full screen, 1920x1080, and disable anti-aliasing. Run Dark Souls, and then access the 'PC Settings' menu. You will have to connect your laptop to an external monitor, and then disable your laptop's monitor.

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