New patch+ disabled Open Composite and NeckSaver! HELP!

[Blitzen]

The newest hotfix yesterday has seriously disabled my older Open Composite install. If I attempt to start the sim I get an immediate and complete PC freeze with a popup that explains that the OpenComposite can no longer work. I read somewhere that this was a new problem because of the lack of support from Microsoft(?) I've come to depend on Open Composite for increased FPS and to be able to use NeckSaver,sooooo is there ant solution or workaround that will solve this problem it is really maddening. Do I require a newer version of OpenComposite ( where do i find it?) or an older version of Microsoft Windows ( how do I do that?)

( Posting from ATAG :https://mixed-news.com/en/microsoft-...mixed-reality/

According to a statement from Microsoft (via UploadVR, see sources below), it will no longer be possible to download the Mixed Reality Portal app or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR starting November 1, 2026. And according to an anonymous Microsoft source that reached out to UploadVR, the "future release of Windows" in question will arrive in late 2024. Anyone who installs this Windows 11 update or later one will no longer be able to set up a WMR headset on their Windows PC. The statement reads:
"Existing Windows Mixed Reality devices will continue to work with Steam until users upgrade to a version of Windows that does not include Windows Mixed Reality."

As an owner of a HP Reverb, it's time for me to save money for a new other brand headset.)

Edited December 23, 2023 by Blitzen
added info

[DBCOOPER011]

19 minutes ago, Blitzen said:

The newest hotfix yesterday has seriously disabled my older Open Composite install. If I attempt to start the sim I get an immediate and complete PC freeze with a popup that explains that the OpenComposite can no longer work. I read somewhere that this was a new problem because of the lack of support from Microsoft(?) I've come to depend on Open Composite for increased FPS and to be able to use NeckSaver,sooooo is there ant solution or workaround that will solve this problem it is really maddening. Do I require a newer version of OpenComposite ( where do i find it?) or an older version of Microsoft Windows ( how do I do that?)

( Posting from ATAG :https://mixed-news.com/en/microsoft-...mixed-reality/

According to a statement from Microsoft (via UploadVR, see sources below), it will no longer be possible to download the Mixed Reality Portal app or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR starting November 1, 2026. And according to an anonymous Microsoft source that reached out to UploadVR, the "future release of Windows" in question will arrive in late 2024. Anyone who installs this Windows 11 update or later one will no longer be able to set up a WMR headset on their Windows PC. The statement reads:
"Existing Windows Mixed Reality devices will continue to work with Steam until users upgrade to a version of Windows that does not include Windows Mixed Reality."

As an owner of a HP Reverb, it's time for me to save money for a new other brand headset.)

 

The link below is the opencomposite that I've been using. I've used it with my Pimax Crystal, Reverb G2 and Pico 4 without issue. It automatically updates the DLL files when you open the program, so I never have to place them in the game.

 

https://gitlab.com/znixian/OpenOVR

 

 

 

[Blitzen]

Mine updates as well...?

[[CPT]Rhino06]

Anyone find a fix to this issue? Mine also no longer works after the patch. 

[ZiggyZiggyStar]

I’m not sure if the problem you are describing is the same, but I periodically have an error message re open composite. All I do is put the openvr_api.dll ( I keep a copy ready to go in a folder on my desktop) back into the game folder (inside the bin folder).  The openvr_api.dll file is the one I originally obtained from the gitlab. I have an HP Reverb G2. You may need to reboot after, I can’t recall if this is necessary or not. 

[Blitzen]

This is the pop-up I get with game start failure:

[firdimigdi]

9 hours ago, Blitzen said:

This is the pop-up I get with game start failure:

 

Check that you don't have any mod that hijacks d3d - 3dmigoto, reshade and I believe the VREM : VR enhancer mod found on this forum do such things (if so you'll likely find d3d11.dll or dxgi.dll files in your bin/game directory, remove them).

[Blitzen]

This was timely advice.When I disabled recently added VR Enhancer 6.7 Mod I got everything back including NeckSaver...so at least for now :ALL GOOD!

Thanks so much!