I've tried everything mentioned in this topic (well...in this forum... even in the web... including SEGA FORUM topics). Nothing could help. Reformatiing, reinstalling Windows is not an option.
After activation I got
Alpha Protocol (not Steam)
Application wouldn't start
XP 32-bit SP3 HOME Edition, GTX 260, drivers (any, I have many of them, can't help), physX (any), DirectX 9.0 c (any versions) 3200 RAM, Core2Duo etc. Other games run well, no bugs, glitches, errors... the only thing that refuses to start is Alpha Protocol.
Well... I spent 3 days to avoid this error. Even tried to use crack (shame on me, but it was the last attempt to try): the same error.
My friend launched Protocol on 9600 gm, Vista 32 bit SP 2 Home Premium notebook - activated and played without any errors. He enjoys playing, I am wrecked.
To Obsidian guys
What should I do? What's next? Buying new computer? Installing new Windows?
There will be no patch?
To guys who solved the problem, in STEAM too (by reinstalling DirectX, Microsoft 2005 C++ etc.):
What version of PhysX, DX, C++ helped you? What Windows versions do you have, Service packs...
I really don't know what to do. I think I'm doomed to miss this game (which seems to be great from what I saw).
And F: New Vegas... I hope when released it won't crash in such a way, at least I won't to have a look at the game on my monitor, not at the damn error.