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Write-Up: Troubleshooting "Unhandled Exception" Errors in Artificial Academy 2

Check System Requirements:

Confirm that the computer meets the game's system requirements. Upgrading hardware or adjusting game settings may be necessary.

The d3d9.dll Workaround

: If you are on a newer build of Windows 10/11, try placing a legacy version of d3d9.dll into your AA2 directory. Some users rename it to d3d9_alt.dll to avoid interfering with translation patches. artificial academy 2 unhandled exception new

Solution:

The unhandled exception didn’t interrupt one class; it threaded through the campus. Screens froze mid-lecture, projectors misaligned to show impossible geometries, and the campus AR overlay swapped student schedules with someone else’s memories. A music practice room looped yesterday’s composition into an uncanny version that sounded like laughter. Tutor avatars began answering with phrases that felt personal—less helpful algorithms and more like neighbors leaning over a fence. Go to C:\AA2\data\texture

  1. Go to C:\AA2\data\texture.
  2. Look for a file named 00_00_00.lst. If it is missing or corrupted, the game will crash instantly when loading a character.
  3. Solution: Reinstall the HF Patch (version 2.5 or newer). The installer will repair missing .lst files automatically. Do not manually delete texture files unless you know exactly what you are doing.