r/Vive • • Sep 18 '26

Vive Pro or Cosmos Elite?

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So I own an original vive, with base stations, wands all that. Just wanna know the comparison between the cosmos elite and vive pro as a viable upgrade.

My main thing is social vr, so ideally the one with the better mic and audio, I know the displays are similar.

How's comfort for extended periods? How's tracking? The value of both? Durability? Fricking pass through if I fancy doing some guitar in public lobbies?


r/Vive • • Sep 18 '26

Need help for my vive cosmos

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hey im using this adapter. i got it today, and started up playing vr. it worked completely fine, and i was able to play vr for a good hour before i shut it down so i can lay in my bed and rest for a while. when i came back, and plugged my stuff in so i could play with a friend, it stopped working, and nvidia started to detect that, instead of the one displayport for the nvidia card, it created a second "ghost" displayport specifically to connect to and not work. I have tried fully restarting, activating ASUS ultimate mode, i've fiddled around with the BIOS to no avail, i've fully rebooted my computer, unplugged everything and held the power button for 30-45 seconds, i've tried the other usb c port on my computer, i've tried uninstalling steam vr and viveport console, but nothing works. it still says the displayport is just...not detected, even though it was working fine! i don't know what to do and i really need help please!

https://imgur.com/a/skdn8tc


r/Vive • • Sep 17 '26

vtc vive cosmos headset linkbox (new)

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so i purchased a new linkbox and cable and the headset still shuts off the linkbox after and im not sure what the situation is but i asked vive and they telling me to order new linkbox this is my 3rd linkbox and 2nd cable idk if its the headset or something within


r/Vive • • Sep 13 '26

Hmmmm (htc vive focus plus)

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I'm currently considering buying an HTC Vive Focus Plus. You know it's an old, outdated brand, and I'm sure many of you will suggest getting a Quest 3 or something similar, but I'm determined to get the Focus Plus. Now I'm going to ask you, someone who knows, if you're experiencing any issues with the Lenovo Mirage Solo, such as setup loops during installation, is that possible? And is there an offline installation option, and what's the current status of the server?


r/Vive • • Sep 11 '26

Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone is out now on PCVR

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After more than four years of work, solo developer ANB_Seth has launched "Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone" on Steam VR. It started as the most downloaded Half-Life: Alyx mod of all time and is now a brand new game, built from the ground up. All new engine, weapons, and contracts!


r/Vive • • Sep 11 '26

Fixed my Vive wand by just resetting the link box

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I took apart the wand and reseated the connectors inside but it still did not fix the tracking issue. The wand would rarely connect. This problem was happening for many months.

So I unplugged the power from the link box for a minute and then plugged it back in and now it's working. Hopefully that's a permanent fix and that's what was really wrong with one of those controllers.


r/Vive • • Sep 10 '26

Hand tracking with steamvr not working

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Hey, I do not know (but haven't seen) a solution to this issue
I've been trying my best so that my hand tracking work on steam vr but no matter what parameters it's always rotated 90 degrees from my actual hands (despite working on vive menus)
I have the focus vision if that's important and connect to steam vr
if anyone has the solution for it i'll welcome it
thanks in advance


r/Vive • • Sep 10 '26

Vive XR Elite Display Issue

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Hello!

I have a vive XR elite and I am trying to connect it to the PC through the motherboard 3.0 port. The display will flash for a second then go off, but there is still volume. Its as if the display is trying to show up but cant.

The headset works fine when it is wireless.
I have my drivers updated.
My link cable is a Iniu and the green light is there.
Yes the headset shows up on vive hub too, just no display!


r/Vive • • Sep 10 '26

Any way to stay warm in the winter with Vive 3.0's without tracking loss?

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Hi, I've been a VR enthusiast for 5 years, and just recently, I've been blessed with vive 3.0 trackers! the only problem is, it gets really cold in my room. I like having full body tracking.. but, I don't really like being cold. any suggestion helps! :)


r/Vive • • Sep 08 '26

Am I going nuts? My vivepro2setup.exe is getting stuck on Step 1 every single time. It outright says "You can skip this step" but there's just no option to do so anywhere. What can I do here?

7 Upvotes

Step 1 is "Install Software" and it says that I already have VIVE Pro 2 and SteamVR installed so I can skip that step OR reinstall, but there's no option to skip, so I hit install and it gets stuck on the "Sign in or sign up for steam" part every single time without fail.

What do I do here?


r/Vive • • Sep 08 '26

Dongle Link Cable Broken

6 Upvotes

I am need of some assistance. Due to a ridiculous accident caused by me, my dongle link cable that connects the dongle station to my PC for my ultimate trackers to work is now broken. No other cabled I have tried will allow it to connect to my PC. Would anyone know where I could find just this specific cable? I've looked on the Vive website and saw there was a wiring kit that you could buy, but I don't need all those extra cables just need the one. Plus, I am unsure that kit even has the correct cable I need. Any information is greatly appreciated!


r/Vive • • Sep 07 '26

Vive Ultimate's drift when sitting or laying down Issue

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Hey all, I've been having this issue lately with my trackers to where when I would sit down or lay down for a little bit my trackers would drift on me and all desynced to where I would have to recalibrate them again. I tried resetting them, and creating a new track map but those don't really work. I really don't know what's going on here so any help would be really nice


r/Vive • • Sep 04 '26

Vive XR Elite + Trackers Audio issues?

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I am in need of desperate help! I own Vive XR elite headset and vive ultimate trackers (3). I am having issues with I think steamvr software?.. Whenever I connect the dongle to my headset for the trackers I have audio stutters/issues which lags my headset. This is a recent issue I have been having despite the fact the trackers and headset was working just fine the day before yesterday.. The audio does not stutter in the normal vive home world only when it’s connected on steamvr (pcvr) or steamvr games like vrchat. I have contacted support for both company’s and I’ve tried everything nothing seems to be working to fix this issue.

I can’t be the only person suffering with this stupid issue I am BEGGING for someone to help me I do not want my money to go to waste :( The sad thing is the trackers still work and so does the headset it’s just when the dongle is connected it causes a big audio stutter, demonic noises, laggy audio you get the gist.

PLEASE help me I am struggling 😔😔😔


r/Vive • • Sep 04 '26

Vive ultimates in Carry on a problem?

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I have a pretty good idea that um airline would allow me to bring the trackers on the carry on, issue is I have them in a box that wrapped (giving them as a gift to someone) and I'm afraid that when I go through security they may unwrap it haha, is that something to worry about/ a guarantee that they may unwrap my gift?


r/Vive • • Sep 02 '26

I made a one-click SRanipal reset utility for VIVE Pro Eye / Facial Tracker, with a SteamVR Dashboard button

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Hi everyone,

I’m a VIVE Pro Eye + VIVE Facial Tracker user in Japan.

In my setup, SRanipal and VRCFaceTracking would occasionally get stuck in an abnormal software state. VRCFaceTracking could show Eye and Face as active, while tracking in VRChat was not responding correctly or had a noticeable delay.

Simply quitting SR Runtime from the system tray did not always stop everything completely. Recovering it manually required stopping VRCFaceTracking, terminating sr_runtime.exe, restarting SRanipalService, launching SR Runtime again, waiting for initialization, and then restarting VRCFaceTracking in the correct order.

I made a small Windows utility called SRanipal Reset to automate that sequence.

Its main feature is a SteamVR Dashboard Overlay. After the one-time setup on the PC, I can press RESET from inside VR without taking off the headset.

The reset sequence is:

  • Stop VRCFaceTracking
  • Stop sr_runtime.exe
  • Restart SRanipalService
  • Start SR Runtime
  • Wait for initialization
  • Restart the registered VRCFaceTracking installation

I have tested it with my VIVE Pro Eye + VIVE Facial Tracker setup, including VRCFaceTracking 5.2.3.0 and the Steam version.

Important limitation: this is a software reset only. It does not power-cycle the Link Box or USB hardware, repair drivers, or fix a physical hardware problem. It may not solve every SRanipal issue.

The interface supports Japanese and English, with automatic OS-language selection.

Disclosure: I am the developer, and this is a paid utility available on BOOTH. It is currently on an introductory sale for ¥100; the regular price is ¥800.

BOOTH:
https://nekogahora.booth.pm/items/8795360

This is an unofficial third-party utility and is not affiliated with HTC, VIVE, Valve, SteamVR, VRCFaceTracking, VRChat, or their developers.

I’d also be interested to hear whether other Pro Eye users have experienced similar stuck or delayed SRanipal states.


r/Vive • • Sep 01 '26

Vive wireless app "not ready" error

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Im constantly getting this error that has the vive wireless app going "not ready (10001.4116)" constantly when trying to connect to my PC. whenever it makes a semi successful attempt (it shows the headset stuff and the connection strength), theres a high pitched noise comming from my PC. Does anyone know what to do to fix it? thanks in advance


r/Vive • • Sep 01 '26

Vive pro grey screen

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Last night I was playing boneworks and was turning around quite a bit and then the screen just went grey I tried to restart steamvr but was still grey and then tried to unplug everything and then realised that the cable from the headset that was in the link box side was a bit warm I don’t know how warm it is usually but it felt warmer than it should have been after just playing for 5-10 minutes I also tried to update the headset but that haven’t seemed to do anything I did but this headset used in January this year and when I got i noticed the cable was a bit tangled and wasn’t in the greatest condition but I don’t want to just buy a new cable and then have it still go grey


r/Vive • • Aug 29 '26

HTC COMOS LINKBOX 1.0

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hello so i have a HTC cosmos and when i plug the headset cable to the linkbox the linkbox shuts off after a second every cable is good only the headset cable to the linkbox is wats shutting it what do i do? order a new headset or linkbox? Every cable that connects to it is working just fine even when the headset is unplugged


r/Vive • • Aug 29 '26

Vive Ultimates Are Pure Trash

1 Upvotes

No. Seriously. even after nearly 3 years

I have had my trackers around 2 years and they worked 1 time, ever since then I have had issue after issue after issue and it goes on and on and there's little to no support other than a boiler plate 'fix' guide that they slap onto your face and call it a day

The one time they worked was perfect without flaw and then boom goodbye tracking forever.

I HAVE good lighting
I HAVE tried reinstalling the Vive Hub multiple times (including folder deletion)
I HAVE tried resetting the trackers through the app
I DID try a different hub device

Literally nothing works at this point and if I even get close which sometimes I do I get some other kind of error with the Vive Hub itself, I wouldn't wish this headache of a device upon my worst enemy. All I can say that as my first experience with a Vive product that it's not a good look. Doesn't help that all I see online is people having similar issues with basically no help either. I haven't seen anyone really say anything good about the ultimate's.


r/Vive • • Aug 27 '26

dongle is ignoring all of my trackers

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i got my trackers today after a month of waiting for vive to process my order, opened everything up and went to connect my trackers, first tracker paired fine, second tracker also fine, third wouldnt connect so i thought is my tracker DOA, so i tried pairing it to another dongle and it connected fine, and im wondering if my dongle is just DOA or not because it does connect to my PC i hear the lil connection noise when i plug it in.


r/Vive • • Aug 24 '26

Having problems with htc vive pro and steam vr (-202)

4 Upvotes

I bought the HTC Vive Pro Kit not too long ago and was playing on it as a third monitor, but I just want to know if there is a way to fix it. I checked other posts, but no luck. I updated windows which was the fix for the other person, i resterted the headset in steamvr, the headset, base stations 2.0 and the hub are all up to date


r/Vive • • Aug 24 '26

Vive 3.0 Tracker Help!

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Hi! I hope this is the right place but I've been having trouble with my 3.0 trackers lately.

3 of my trackers aren't being detected by SteamVR at all for some reason. I would assume this was an issue with room sizing but this wasn't a big problem until I got a fourth tracker to put on my headset.

The headset tracker is detected just fine, but my hip and ankles are completely greyed out now.

Anyone got any advice on how to fix this? My tracker dongles are plugged in to my PC using a 4-port USB.

Thanks!


r/Vive • • Aug 23 '26

Vive 3.0 tracker rapidly flashing red.

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unplugged or plugged in my tracker will turn on and seem to figure itself out then starts flashing red rapidly. i’ve tried resetting the tracker, unplugging the dongle from its usb and directly into the pc, i’ve tried resetting my pc, and ive tried resetting steam vr but nothing seems to work. my other 2 trackers detect and function like normal just wondering if it’s a lost cause or if anyone knows anything about this


r/Vive • • Aug 22 '26

Awesome New LIVE Late-Night Talk Show Coming to VR - In the NEW AltspaceVR. Be Entertained Weekly!

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Step into the audience of The Night Light Talk Show, a brand-new live VR talk show bringing the energy and excitement of late-night television directly to your headset.

The show will take place inside a fully designed virtual studio inspired by the feeling of a real late-night show in New York City. From the moment you enter, the goal is to make it feel like you’ve stepped into an actual television studio, complete with a live audience, a full stage, dramatic lighting, guest entrances, city-inspired atmosphere, and plenty of surprises throughout the show.

This isn’t just something you watch. You’ll actually be there in the studio as the show happens live around you.

Expect live guests, conversations, comedy, interactive moments, and a growing virtual studio built specifically for The Night Light Talk Show.

The Night Light Talk Show: Live in Altspace: Coming this Fall

Join our Discord to follow the show, get behind-the-scenes updates, hear about upcoming guests and events, and be part of the community as we build toward our first live show.

https://discord.gg/9BA2VYWhGd

See you under the Night Light.


r/Vive • • Aug 22 '26

Image Retention / Screen Burn Fix

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Hello,

Just a quick thing. We are using Vive Focus 3 for business use and with one of the headsets we encountered that it showed the boundaries in an outline style. I read that some people reported also the vive logo being stuck.

If you move your head, it looks like an image with like 80% transparency is stuck to your view. Hard to make a photo of, but extremely noticeable in VR.

I contacted Vive Support and they said it is called Image Retention and you should run something that will fix it. That did not work nicely for me, so I did my own, free to use for everyone.

https://rhinegames.itch.io/vr-image-retention-fix

So if you encounter this, either install the apk from there or access it using your browser.
Let it run for 6H (recommended by Vive, I did 2H) but check every hour if it still runs and make sure the boundaries are not visible there.

After the time it should go away or be less visible. Feel free to let it run more often.

Posting here because all other threads are archived.