Download the Startup Crash Fix from Nexus Mods to patch the executable for modern processors.
Open and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Eidos\Deus Ex: HRDC (or Deus Ex: HR for the standard version). Find AllowJobStealing and set it to 0 . Deus ex human revolution dialogue crash fix
Dialogue freezes can be triggered by the game's outdated audio library. Download the Startup Crash Fix from Nexus Mods
Open Windows Sound Settings ( mmsys.cpl ) and disable all unused playback devices. Deus ex human revolution dialogue crash fix
Alternatively, use Process Lasso to restrict the game to fewer cores (e.g., 4 or 8) to prevent engine overflows.
Change Anti-Aliasing from MSAA to FXAA ; some users report MSAA causing freezes during intro meetings.
Set your default playback device to . Graphic & Display Adjustments