Alas the sequel to one of the best and most unique FPS RPG games is here. Borderlands 2 offers much of what Borderlands 1 offers, and that includes some crashes and glitches.

*UPDATE:* Can’t launch the game? Does it not open after hitting the play button on the launcher? Have a xapofx1_5.dll error, d3dx9_43.dll file missing, or issues with X3DAudio1_7.dll (or XAudio2_7.dll) files? Then check out our other BORDERLANDS 2 Game Fixes

And for information on the Mechromancer class, which can be obtained through downloadable content (DLC / Addon Pack), check out our post Borderlands 2: How to Get Mechromancer Secret Class. Available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (PS3) consoles, as well as Windows PC.

Last Updated: September 18th, 2012
— Added Fixes

Currently connection issues are being worked out. For now you can try disabling your firewall (including the windows ones.)

Borderlands 2 Crashes at 2K Games Logo

This is a very uncommon problem for most. To resolve this issue (you’ll hate this) you must
Step 1. Remove Steam completely
Step 2. Remove Borderlands 2 completely
Step 3. Verify that all Steam and Borderlands files are gone!
Step 4. Update your video card drivers

Step 5. Reboot
Step 6. Reinstall Borderlands 2 and play

Borderlands 2 Has Graphical Glitches

Step 1. Verify that your computer has the latest video card drivers and meets the required settings
Step 2. Update your copy of Borderlands 2 to the latest version
Step 3. Verify your game in Steam
Step 4. Make sure to close unnecessary programs and keep your computer well-cooled

Borderlands 2 VBScript.dll not registered or installed

This is caused when the game does not detect a needed dll file (usually located in your system or system32 folder.

To reregister vbscript.dll perform the following
Step 1. Press windows key+R, type CMD and press enter or go to the start button and type CMD into the search box and click it
Step 2. Type the following based on your OS:
Step 3. Type the following…
For 32-bit Windows:

“%systemroot%system32regsvr32 %systemroot%system32vbscript.dll”

For 64-bit Windows Type :

“%systemroot%syswow64regsvr32

You should receive a succeeded message if completed correctly.

Step 4. Now play the game!

Borderlands 2 System Requirements

This game isn’t the most demanding one, but it won’t run if you don’t meet this minimum requirements:

Processor: Celeron E1600 Dual-Core 2.4GHz Or
Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+
Video Card: GeForce 8500 GT or Radeon HD 2600 XT
Memory: 2 GB
OS: Win Xp 32
Direct X Version: DX 9
HDD Free Space: 20 GB