A common issue with the two expansion packs for FEAR is a failed startup due to a SecuROM error (code 8007). I found quite a few posts from people with this issue (the same one I was having), but never saw any responses on how to fix this. Luckily, it will be an easy fix!

To fix this, navigate to where FEAR is installed on your computer.
Each expansion has its own folder located in the main FEAR installation location.

They are called "FEARXP" and "FEARXP2".

Go into each folder and find the main executable file for each expansion: "FEARXP.exe" and "FEARXP2.exe" in their respective folders.

Now right click on each of those executables, and select "Properties" from the drop-down. Next, click on the "Compatibility" tab.

Next, you need to change two settings here. First, put a check in the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows 7. Next, put a check in the box next to "Run program as administrator".
After words, click "Apply" (you want to do this process on both executable files).

Now you should be able to start the games directly through Steam or by double-clicking the files you just modified! Enjoy!


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