Unhandled Exception - Unable to Create Process dcs_protect.exe

[JimTM]

When I start the dcs open beta, I get message "Unhandled exception in the Host Library (thread 6332)" and DCS does not start. The message detail says that DCS is unable to create process dcs_protect.exe. I have attached the actual message dialog.

 

I tried starting with the launcher and with dcs.exe (including as admin).

 

I tried several updater repairs but no luck. I have the Oct. 2 update, version 1.5.0.45208.

 

System:

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit 6.1.7601 SP1

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.50GHz

GPU: ASUS GTX680-DC2T-2GD5

Driver: ASUS 9.18.13.4752 (2015-02-05)

Mem: 8GB

 

 

Thanks!

Problem with OpenBeta 1.5 - Unhandled Exception.doc

[JimTM]

Update: I tried uninstalling and reinstalling from https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/beta/

but I still get the same error.

[lxvanwyk]

I get "The program cannot start because MSVCR120.dll is missing from your computor"........????????

[JimTM]

I appear to be the only one getting this problem so far, but my 1.2 DCS works just fine. Anyone else getting this problem and are unable to start the new beta at all? As I understand it, dcs_protect.exe is for StarForce DRM.

 

I'm green with envy at all the great new screenshots and videos.

 

Cheers!

[rmanus]

I have the same issue

[rmanus]

I fixed the issue by changing the rule for DCS.exe in my firewall (COMODO).

[JimTM]

Thanks, but still no luck for me. I have COMODO too. What did you change the DCS.exe rule to? Mine is set to "Allowed Application". All my other DCS exe files are also set to "Allowed Application" (I added msc.exe and unit_tests.exe to the list just in case).

 

Jim

[JimTM]

Update: I got the latest update, 1.5.0.46175, but still get the same message and cannot start the DCS Beta.

[JimTM]

Update: Problem still exists with the latest beta update, 1.5.1.46722. I've tried uninstalling BitDefender AV and running the DCS beta but still get the dcs_protect message.

[plehmann]

Update: Problem still exists with the latest beta update, 1.5.1.46722. I've tried uninstalling BitDefender AV and running the DCS beta but still get the dcs_protect message.

 

yup same here.

win10 home 64bit

other machine win 10 pro never seen this.

 

so far DL'd the msvcr120.dll file an placed in dcs\bin and in system 32 and system

 

then DL the redistributable and still no luck...if msvcr120.dll is in the bin folder I get a cannto start message ...just updated to 1.51 and no change either.... done the repair DCS too and same messages....no change

 

sigh:cry:

[plehmann]

When I start the dcs open beta, I get message "Unhandled exception in the Host Library (thread 6332)" and DCS does not start. The message detail says that DCS is unable to create process dcs_protect.exe. I have attached the actual message dialog.

 

I tried starting with the launcher and with dcs.exe (including as admin).

 

I tried several updater repairs but no luck. I have the Oct. 2 update, version 1.5.0.45208.

 

System:

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit 6.1.7601 SP1

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.50GHz

GPU: ASUS GTX680-DC2T-2GD5

Driver: ASUS 9.18.13.4752 (2015-02-05)

Mem: 8GB

 

 

Thanks!

hey JIMTM,

 

In future it would be good if you could post as PDF....from word just click the save as button and scroll through the options until you get to PDF.... don;t have word on this puter :(

[JimTM]

hey JIMTM,

 

In future it would be good if you could post as PDF....from word just click the save as button and scroll through the options until you get to PDF.... don;t have word on this puter :(

 

Good point plehmann; I'll do that in future.

 

FYI, I'm working with the StarForce folks to try and debug the problem right now. No luck yet, but I'll let you know if we make any progress.

 

Jim

[sFalcon]

yup same here.

win10 home 64bit

other machine win 10 pro never seen this.

 

so far DL'd the msvcr120.dll file an placed in dcs\bin and in system 32 and system

 

then DL the redistributable and still no luck...if msvcr120.dll is in the bin folder I get a cannto start message ...just updated to 1.51 and no change either.... done the repair DCS too and same messages....no change

 

sigh:cry:

 

Should work after you installed Visual c++ redistributable 2013

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784

[JimTM]

Thanks sFalcon. I tried installing the Visual c++ redistributable 2013 and updating DCS to 1.5.47025 but I still get the dcs_protect.exe error.

[JimTM]

I finally got the beta to work. The StarForce support person suggested that I try installing the beta outside of the "Program Files" folder (e.g., E:\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta). This method worked and I did not need to run as an admin.

[dburne]

I finally got the beta to work. The StarForce support person suggested that I try installing the beta outside of the "Program Files" folder (e.g., E:\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta). This method worked and I did not need to run as an admin.

 

Glad it worked for you!

 

Fyi, I always install all my games outside of Program Files folder, to avoid issues such as this.

[JimTM]

Thanks dburne. I'll keep the tip re. installation in mind.