Overview
GRID Autosport is one of the newest PC racing game to hit the market, but like any other game – it’s not perfect. Crashes are frustrating especially when you are in the middle of a big race and 2.5 seconds away from the finish line. How about when you are trying to join a friend in multiplayer and the game sends an error? There are fixes to everything my fellow gamers, and let’s begin zooming through each problem.
11) Game crashing into desktop | Error “Video Driver nvlddmkm stopped…”
If you got your Codemasters game crashing into desktop, with error “the video driver nvlddmkm stopped working and was restored correctly” you need to lower some your nvidia card hardware settings with NVIDIA Inspector utility.
1. Download & run NVIDIA Inspector utility
2. Press “Show Overclocking”
3. Lower your Memory Clock by pressing “-10” button.
4. Lower your Shadow Clock by pressing “-10” button.
5. Increase your Voltage by moving slider FOR ONE STEP to the right.
6. Press “Apply Clocks & Voltage”.
Run GRID2/GRID Autosport =)
P.S. I’m changing this settings each time i want to play Codemasters games, in all other games Default settings is ok. You can make shortcut to your settings by pressing “Create Clocks Shortcut”.
Settings Screenshot here: [link]
—> Thanks to @AERODANCE who told me about this fix! (:
10) Screen freezing while game continues in background
One of the main problems you would much rather race past is the screen freezing while the game still continues to play on in the background. This could be rather tedious and here is the way to fix it:
Half the time all the problem is – is the Logitech keyboard. Replacing the Logitech keyboard will cancel out the issue right away.
The other half would be your NVidia card. If you have this card all you have to do is update your drivers to the new Beta version 340.43. The driver comes handy with Autosport ready.
Also, Disable the “Smoke” Feature in the In-Game Settings.
If you cant find it, use the Preset Graphics “High”. Its going to be Disabled automatically.
9) No game matches in Multiplayer Lobby
Second issue that could be quite an annoyance would be no game matches in the multiplayer lobby. This means that hardly anyone from your region is playing. This is a simple switch around:
Since the game doesn’t combine all regions, you have to sort out which region is often played. The most often played region is England, and all you have to do is change your download server to London, England.
8) Microstuttering when playing GRID Autosport
Another issue that most players find is the micro stuttering. This stuttering problem is not the game itself, but rather your computer. Here are a few things that could be wrong:
If you have a RAM which is below 16GB then your issue is the RAM speed. An issue causing the stuttering could also be having an SSD in your boot drive, or your graphics are extremely high.
To fix the SSD problem is simply moving the replay folder to an HDD with a directory junction, or just putting an empty read-only file on the spot of the replay.
7) Game sound is distorted
There are problems with a sound bug; cracking. Simple and easy mistake on your game:
The AI Sound Limit and the Voice Limit are probably set on low. Bump these up, and you shouldn’t be experiencing this problem again!
6) GRID Autosport Blurry Cockpit
Experiencing a blur while in cockpit? How irritating this is!
Download and run this tool to remove cockpit blur: [link] ; simply press the green Download Now button which is 789.9 KB.
5) How to remove always-on Windowed Mode
Is GRID Autosport annoyingly in Windowed Mode? Want to get it out of this view? Here’s what’s wrong:
You can manually set GRID Autosport to full screen “true” in the hardware_settings_config.xml file located C:UsersDocumentsMy GamesGRID Autosporthardwaresettings
Also check if you have teamviewer running. If you do, close the program, and restart your game.
4) GRID Autosport controls are not saving
Do you have to reconfigure your controls every time you start GRID Autosport? Simple fix:
When you start the game it always asks to press start or enter, well don’t hit enter on your keyboard. Hit any button on your gamepad or wheel until the game accepts it.
3) Down force issue with Open Wheeler
Having a down force issue with open wheeler? No technical issue here, just how you are playing the game. Here’s a quick suggestion:
You are losing the back end of your vehicle because you are either locking the steering or you are turning in too much by giving the car too much power. Try driving the car with a bit more ease.
2) GRID Autosport Crashes after Installation
There are some problems with the game crashing after installation. If you are having this problem simple do this:
Delete the game, and then reinstall it. There are probably missing files during the first installation.
Then, restart Steam completely.
1) Problems with Logitech Racing Wheel
Lastly, there are problems with the racing wheel. The game does support Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel, but you might not be up to date.
Download the latest software here: [link] .
Any other problems? Just leave a comment down below.
P.S I am using the Logitech Driving Force GT Racing Wheel.
It is compatible with PC, PS2, PS3 and it is just fine for GRID Autosport.
It is in the Medium Price Class. About 160$
Check it out on Youtube. (: