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RedPC411
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25 days ago

issues launching/connecting link

when I connect my link cable to my quest 2 and press launch link it shows the loading screen then infinitely loads and doesn't actually load anything. please if you have any answers I would really appreciate a response. thank you.

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    Vini450
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    Is your loading screen perhaps the glasses trying to display the computer image on their screen and getting stuck in a loading loop forever? If so, the same thing is happening to me. I have an Nvidia 5080 graphics card, and this started happening after I switched from my RTX 3060. I sent a message to support; if I get a response from them, I'll let you know here.

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    Vini450
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    Hi, I know this isn't the solution you're looking for, but I've researched this problem extensively and seen thousands of reports on Reddit complaining that the Quest Link app doesn't work well on Windows 11 and 50 series cards. There are numerous complaints about incompatibility. Meta added the 50 series to the compatibility list two weeks ago, but Meta simply doesn't care about PCVR; the application is practically abandoned and only receives minimal maintenance updates. My recommendation to work around the problem while they don't fix it is to download the "Steam Link" app on your headset and connect it to the same network as your computer to use Steam's own AirLink. It works well, but it's better to use a cable on the computer. Another solution is ALVR, an alternative software for connecting the Quest via link cable, but I must say it takes some work to get it working.


    How to use your Quest/Pico as a wired PCVR headset without Quest/Steam Link!