For Oculus Rift S users, the Oculus software sometimes fails to start its own runtime automatically. Manually launching OVRServer_x64.exe from \Program Files\Oculus\Support\oculus-runtime\ before starting SteamVR has resolved the issue for some.
Disconnect your VR headset Link cable, wireless dongles, or Link Box from your PC. Open SteamVR settings and navigate to the tab.
Reproduce and note exact behavior:
Vital configuration files or runtime elements have become corrupted.
When SteamVR fails to initiate the video pipeline, it often means has dropped out. Toggling this forces SteamVR to treat the HMD as a dedicated hardware asset. Launch SteamVR on your PC. Steamvr Error 475
If the above steps don't resolve the issue, try these advanced solutions:
Did this error start happening , like a Windows update or installing new software? For Oculus Rift S users, the Oculus software
In this definitive guide, we will dissect SteamVR Error 475, explain why it happens, and provide you with — from the simplest cable reseat to advanced registry fixes.