Game will not start - Windows 8.1
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
ok, will try at home after work.
If this is the solution I feel pretty stupid... [:(]
If this is the solution I feel pretty stupid... [:(]
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Sorry, no luck.
Both settings to high performance, but same result:
The small DWU tile flickers on the screen for 1-2 Seconds and then nothing
Both settings to high performance, but same result:
The small DWU tile flickers on the screen for 1-2 Seconds and then nothing
In our darkest hours all the shades are gray
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Anything in the event log? A friend found it on 8.1 through the nvidia application (hendelseslogg).
Windows logs, programs...
Windows logs, programs...
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Im unable to find any eventlog related to DWU.
Neither by following the instructions from VPaulus' link, or from the Event Log utility
Neither by following the instructions from VPaulus' link, or from the Event Log utility
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Crashes should be nice and red if there, and they are sorted by time. So I guess that one is of no help
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
I'm sorry but I don't have any more suggestions. I have already troubleshoot other identical cases.
Unfortunately, the only way other players were able to fix this, was by performing a clean Windows installation. [:(]
Unfortunately, the only way other players were able to fix this, was by performing a clean Windows installation. [:(]
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
This probably was already said but just in-case..
I seem to remember having that problem too where it wouldn't start up.. but i got it to work somehow.. i've played on both windows 7 and 8.1.. both work I also played with my Intel HD4600 and Nvidia 755m laptop video cards.. BOTH WORK.. oh and i've also NEVER had use any compatibility settings to run games either..
I just remember installing everything i could.. XNa4.0, Dirextx - any and all versions.. 11,10,... I also remember installing visual basic runtime from microsoft website.. google visual runtime 10- i think there is like 4 of them.. install all of them..
then make sure windows media and internet explorer are installed and updated..
i just remember trying all kinds of things like that.. and then it worked..
i think the windows features is where you find windows media player and stuff to make sure its clicked on..
I seem to remember having that problem too where it wouldn't start up.. but i got it to work somehow.. i've played on both windows 7 and 8.1.. both work I also played with my Intel HD4600 and Nvidia 755m laptop video cards.. BOTH WORK.. oh and i've also NEVER had use any compatibility settings to run games either..
I just remember installing everything i could.. XNa4.0, Dirextx - any and all versions.. 11,10,... I also remember installing visual basic runtime from microsoft website.. google visual runtime 10- i think there is like 4 of them.. install all of them..
then make sure windows media and internet explorer are installed and updated..
i just remember trying all kinds of things like that.. and then it worked..
i think the windows features is where you find windows media player and stuff to make sure its clicked on..
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Im stupid as mud!
Finaly got some help from a friend and was able to find the crash dump. It is located quite different in my Norwegian Win 8.1...
Crash dump:
Finaly got some help from a friend and was able to find the crash dump. It is located quite different in my Norwegian Win 8.1...
Crash dump:
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Distant Worlds - Crash Dump - 1.9.5.8
19:50:59 26. november 2014
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.DirectX.DirectSound, Version=1.0.2902.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. Systemet finner ikke angitt fil.
Filnavn: Microsoft.DirectX.DirectSound, Version=1.0.2902.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35
ved DistantWorlds.Main.cnBE9Sqjst(Int32 , Int32 , Boolean )
ved DistantWorlds.Main..ctor(Int32 width, Int32 height, Boolean windowedMode, Splash splashForm)
ved DistantWorlds.Start.FhXvt9gwyW(Object , EventArgs )
ved System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Form.SetVisibleCore(Boolean value)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Control.set_Visible(Boolean value)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Application.ThreadContext.RunMessageLoopInner(Int32 reason, ApplicationContext context)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Application.ThreadContext.RunMessageLoop(Int32 reason, ApplicationContext context)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form mainForm)
ved XF7Ojbn2UlCsxRTnGB.l6ljPtEsGZIHtt5ZuD.vxGeFg55670DlvynTthm(Object )
ved XF7Ojbn2UlCsxRTnGB.l6ljPtEsGZIHtt5ZuD.SnPjERdhP1l()
WRN: Assembly binding logging is turned OFF.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note: There is some performance penalty associated with assembly bind failure logging.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog].
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
And With clean install 1.9.5.9:
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Distant Worlds - Crash Dump - 1.9.5.9
18:14:19 2. desember 2014
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.DirectX.DirectSound, Version=1.0.2902.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. Systemet finner ikke angitt fil.
Filnavn: Microsoft.DirectX.DirectSound, Version=1.0.2902.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35
ved DistantWorlds.Main.ld3Ltu1T10(Int32 , Int32 , Boolean )
ved DistantWorlds.Main..ctor(Int32 width, Int32 height, Boolean windowedMode, Splash splashForm)
ved DistantWorlds.Start.GVyQn0cbgN(Object , EventArgs )
ved System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Form.SetVisibleCore(Boolean value)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Control.set_Visible(Boolean value)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Application.ThreadContext.RunMessageLoopInner(Int32 reason, ApplicationContext context)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Application.ThreadContext.RunMessageLoop(Int32 reason, ApplicationContext context)
ved System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form mainForm)
ved h1vnJ5I5JwAC0vEl4Q.BCodRHE0t9nv76xBZE.owS0M0XXYt2WNKuYepOj(Object )
ved h1vnJ5I5JwAC0vEl4Q.BCodRHE0t9nv76xBZE.fKndLNoC2sR()
WRN: Assembly binding logging is turned OFF.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note: There is some performance penalty associated with assembly bind failure logging.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog].
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Well you're not alone hollmt. Got a brand new Windows 8.1 laptop today, straight out of the box. I did a Windows update to get the OS up to date and then straight away installed Universe. Why? Because I love DW Universe
I get the initial game screen, press the play button and then - nothing. Uninstalled and re-installed with no problems, same thing. I'm tied up for the next few days but will try the tips here over the weekend.
But at least my old Windows Vista laptop is still working so I can get my fix if necessary
I get the initial game screen, press the play button and then - nothing. Uninstalled and re-installed with no problems, same thing. I'm tied up for the next few days but will try the tips here over the weekend.
But at least my old Windows Vista laptop is still working so I can get my fix if necessary
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
I've had issues with Distant Worlds not running before.. but I resolved all of them.. I remember installing everything before running the game..
XNA framework,
any and all .NET frameworks.. just google them and download from microsoft..
i even went into Programs and Features in my Control panel and looked for anything in there to check and tick (internet explorer and windows media) make sure they are installed..
and of course install all directx you can.. 9,10,11 whatever..
then install all visual basic runtime 2010 and etc.. google them from microsoft..
thats how mine worked..
XNA framework,
any and all .NET frameworks.. just google them and download from microsoft..
i even went into Programs and Features in my Control panel and looked for anything in there to check and tick (internet explorer and windows media) make sure they are installed..
and of course install all directx you can.. 9,10,11 whatever..
then install all visual basic runtime 2010 and etc.. google them from microsoft..
thats how mine worked..
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
@Dagfinn
Please open the game installation folder and find a subfolder named redist.
Open it and find a file named DxSetup.exe. Please run this file and check if the issue persists.
Please open the game installation folder and find a subfolder named redist.
Open it and find a file named DxSetup.exe. Please run this file and check if the issue persists.
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Oh Yeah! [:D]
Success! DWU up and running.
Thanks for the support
Success! DWU up and running.
Thanks for the support
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
ORIGINAL: VPaulus
@Dagfinn
Please open the game installation folder and find a subfolder named redist.
Open it and find a file named DxSetup.exe. Please run this file and check if the issue persists.
This fixed my problem to [:)]
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Yea the game won't work for me through steam just doesn't launch like others encountered. Downloaded it from matrix and installed it again that way and it works. Kind of a bummer I liked the steam achievements and such but not a huge deal.
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
If you installed a working matrix version, maybe the steam version wills start working as well? The matrix installers installed the necessary stuff, which could help them both.
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Yea thats a still no workingORIGINAL: Bingeling
If you installed a working matrix version, maybe the steam version wills start working as well? The matrix installers installed the necessary stuff, which could help them both.
RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
@theonlystd
Wheere is the game installed on Steam? Which folder?
Wheere is the game installed on Steam? Which folder?
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
Now I guess this could be a potential issue. As not to use all my SSD space up I have my steam games directed towards the D drive. When I installed I Distant worlds through the matrix games download i went ahead and put it on the C drive since its relatively small.
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RE: Game will not start - Windows 8.1
ORIGINAL: Ralzakark
ORIGINAL: VPaulus
@Dagfinn
Please open the game installation folder and find a subfolder named redist.
Open it and find a file named DxSetup.exe. Please run this file and check if the issue persists.
This fixed my problem to [:)]
I just wanted to add my circumstances and thanks for this info as well.
Just downloaded directly from Matrix today and ran through the installer. It seemed to have no problems with the game, .Net, and XNA installations, and I saw some mention on DirectX flash by as well. I had the same issue as reported above on my Win7Pro OS. Manually running the DxSetup.exe got me up and running!
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