My game starts then fails instantly
It had worked with update in windows seven. I installed steam and it did not work in windows 8
specs:
windows 8 pro
intel i7
Nvidia GTX 690 (4GB)

Have you try using the crack that I mentioned here?
Because by using this crack I finally able to play Borderlands ...

ok first, install steam. and update or install directX

My game starts then fails instantly
It had worked with update in windows seven. I installed steam and it did not work in windows 8
specs:
windows 8 pro
intel i7
Nvidia GTX 690 (4GB)