"Head tracking init failed" HALP

[dochollis]

“Head tracking init failed. Tracking will not be available. There might be other programs open that try to access the tracker.”

This happens with EVERY game. I have tried disabling everything that I could think of that would be using the tracking, I even added my running processes and services to the exception list…still a no go.

I can’t find anything else on this in the forums, any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

-dochollis

[Ralf]

Most likely there is another program running that blocks the tracker (possibly a crashed one). The Oculus tracker can only be accessed by one program at a time.

There is a pretty good chance that re-booting Windows will solve the issue.

Hope that helps.

[Shimmer]

Try unplugging and reconnecting the rift usb cable. I need to do this every time I reboot to get head tracking to work (even in the Tuscany demo).

[Yondragon]

Hi,

I’ve exactly the same issue – i’ve try to reboot, turn off programs, plug/unplug but each time get the same message “Head tracking init failed. Tracking will not be available. There might be other programs open that try to access the tracker”

Currently i’ve tried on Borderland 2 and mirror’s edge. If you find something let us know

thanks

[Yondragon]

OK find the issue bad connection with the USB (damned cat) – everything work fine now

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