"nvd3d9wrap.dll" Error -- L.A. Noire PC crashing at launch using Nvidia Optimus
Last Updated: June 13, 2023
Question: I can't launch L.A. Noire because I use Nvidia Optimus on my laptop. Is there any workaround?
Answer: Nvidia Optimus setups may require configuration to run. Based on the error reports submitted so far, it appears that Optimus setups sometimes run into an error on "nvd3d9wrap.dll" when launching L.A. noire.
It may help to manually install the required L.A. Noire software components:
Insert LA Noire DVD 1 in to PC Disc drive (if using disc version).
In ‘My computer’ right click on the Disc drive and select ‘Explore’ (Win XP) or ‘Open’ (Win7).
Navigate to the folder ‘ISSetupPrerequisites\{0BE9572E-8558-404f-B0A5-8C347D145655}’ and launch ‘vcredist_x86.exe’ (follow onscreen instructions).
Navigate to the folder ‘ISSetupPrerequisites\{074EE22F-2485-4FED-83D1-AAC36C3D9ED0}’ and launch ‘dotnetfx35.exe’ (follow onscreen instructions).
Navigate to the folder ‘ISSetupPrerequisites\{46066852-8450-4988-9E2F-47C7A8A84C7E}’ and launch ‘Social Club Setup.exe’ (follow onscreen instructions).
Finally, navigate to the folder ‘ISSetupPrerequisites\ Microsoft DirectX Redist (June 2010)’ and launch ‘DXSETUP.exe’ (follow onscreen instructions).
Update your Nvidia video drivers.
Please refer to Nividia technical support for further information and Nvidia driver conflicts --http://www.nvidia.com/object/optimus\_technology.html
To manually update your Nvidia drivers:
Open the Nvidia Control Panel
Go to "Manage 3D settings" page -> Global settings tab
Click on "Manage Updates"
Select "Get Updates"