Steam VR critical error Hp Reverb G2

[unpilot]

I keep getting a steamvr critical error with DCS.

I can sometimes play for 10 minutes...sometimes 30 but I always get a Steam critical error message and steam vr stops. DCS keeps running but of course I can't see DCS anymore in headset.

 

Running a 3080 with HP Reverb G2 with latest drivers for Windows as well as Nvidia.

 

I have tried changing the Openxr runtime to steamVR and that seemed to help but just now I got another critical error stoppage.

 

Any solutions?

[speed-of-heat]

are you OC'ing your CPU or GPU ? if so you might want to wind them back a bit 

[unpilot]

Nope stock everything ...no overclock

[dburne]

Might try uninstalling and re-installing Steam VR.

[unpilot]

Yeah...doing that now.

[VitS]

I think its an issue with nvidia drivers. Rolling back drivers helps, but for 3080 is not an option...

Edited January 1, 2021 by VitS

[unpilot]

Ok just tried instant action Easy spring mission and no crash so maybe the reinstall did it....fingers crossed.

[TAW_Impalor]

Are you using beta version of "WMR for SteamVR"? I was getting this error with 'last known good' until I changed it to 'no beta'. Also check vrserver log for any clues (in steam/logs folder)

[mibo]

Have exactly the same "Critical error" issue. No overclocked 2080ti and 7700k. Simply doing an instant action air to air with f5 starts the issue about 10 minutes in game with a  Cracking of sound and some short graphic issue then the error appears. What should I do?

[Rogue Trooper]

I saw that error once today.

Are you using thrust master stuff by any chance and perhaps Target Gui?

 

I have a feeling the target software "may" be causing problems with USB connections or direct X or something since a recent system update. 

My MFGs have dropped out, warthog stick could not be found and or dropped out, headset dropped out.... all works fine without target running. 

Edited June 7, 2021 by Rogue Trooper

[5EVC Tiger]

I suspect this is related to my recent Reverb G2 experience on a build change. According to my MB manufacturer (MSI), the USB-C port is capable of providing up to 7 watts of power. However, the Reverb G2 is gluttonous on power draw from the USB port even though it has an additional power pack. My MSI MB would provide barely enough power to make the G2 display working well but having the sound disconnecting and reconnecting all the time which caused drivers and software issues. Like MSFS 2020 being unusable in VR for instance.

 

Fix: I bought a PCIe 3.0/4.0 USB-C internal card that is able to provide up to 15 watts of power. Hooked up the G2, all problems gone ! 

 

Your situation is similar, I would definitely give a dedicated USB-C PCIe card a try.

[cashman75]

Had the same issue some weeks before Steam VR 1.17 update. I was using SteamVR Beta. Solved now. GPU and CPU is overclocked.

 

Here is what I've done after trying several options (opt out SteamVR Beta, uninstall and reinstall SteamVR etc.) and the "critical issue" error is somehow gone.

 

1- Uninstall "SteamVR" and "Windows Mixed  Reality for SteamVR" from Steam

2- Restart PC

3- Delete all relevant SteamVR and Windows Mixed  Reality for SteamVR registry entries using CCleaner

4- Restart PC

5- Install SteamVR (Use Regular, no Beta!!!)

6- Install Windows Mixed  Reality for SteamVR (Use Regular, no Beta!!!)

 

After these steps, the error went away.

By the way this was for previous version of "SteamVR Beta" after getting stable 1.17 update and having no issues with it, I returned to Beta Versions of Steam VR and Windows Mixed  Reality for SteamVR. Right now using SteamVR Beta 1.17.16 without issues.  

 

Hope it helps.

 

My Specs : i7-10700K, RTX 3090, 64Gb RAM, Reverb G2

Edited June 9, 2021 by cashman75

[dburne]

Have not see this issue with my Reverb G2 yet.

Running beta of Steam VR and release of WMR.

[C3PO]

On 6/8/2021 at 5:53 PM, 5EVC Tiger said:

I suspect this is related to my recent Reverb G2 experience on a build change. According to my MB manufacturer (MSI), the USB-C port is capable of providing up to 7 watts of power. However, the Reverb G2 is gluttonous on power draw from the USB port even though it has an additional power pack. My MSI MB would provide barely enough power to make the G2 display working well but having the sound disconnecting and reconnecting all the time which caused drivers and software issues. Like MSFS 2020 being unusable in VR for instance.

 

Fix: I bought a PCIe 3.0/4.0 USB-C internal card that is able to provide up to 15 watts of power. Hooked up the G2, all problems gone ! 

 

Your situation is similar, I would definitely give a dedicated USB-C PCIe card a try.

Yup - an additional PCI-e card a must for something like the G2. My problems went away after getting one.

[westr]

On 6/10/2021 at 8:09 AM, C3PO said:

Yup - an additional PCI-e card a must for something like the G2. My problems went away after getting one.

Any chance you can point me in the direction of exactly which one you got. I just want to make sure I get one that works. This Steam VR fail issue has been driving me nuts for years now.
 

Thanks.