FC2 Won't start

[Rakov]

Hi guys...

 

Hi there, I downloaded the program via torrent and checked the Hash.

The install went into my F drive without a hitch.

I was able to update via the key I purchased.

 

What I am not able to do is load!

 

A small window appears and disappears quickly. Then the main window opens, it says Flaming Cliffs 2 at the top of the window. It expands to about half my screen then also dissappears.

 

The end.

 

Vista 64 Ultimate lots of ram and cpu power etc.

 

I've tried rebooting, reinstalling, running as XP Service pack 3 compatibility mode. I've never had UAC on, I'd love to try the lockon.bat run once trick... but LOCKON.BAT does not exist... any help here? Lockon regular runs just fine... as do all other programs I run.

[Rakov]

I've tried reinstalling (with Admin on) to default directory... no joy.

 

Also tried Multiplayer... this time I get a copyable error.

 

PROTECT.DLL? Vaht be that then.

 

Problem signature:

Problem Event Name: APPCRASH

Application Name: simulator.exe

Application Version: 1.0.2.0

Application Timestamp: 4bab85cd

Fault Module Name: protect.dll

Fault Module Version: 5.70.11.6

Fault Module Timestamp: 4bab8836

Exception Code: 40000015

Exception Offset: 00f06b94

OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.256.1

Locale ID: 1033

Additional Information 1: af22

Additional Information 2: 97c9444c3784ce613171578b5519b6a1

Additional Information 3: c25b

Additional Information 4: a1d4be5e6bf09ecac60e74e0f5bb6fbe

Edited March 30, 2010 by Rakov

[Rakov]

I downloaded from the http instead of the torrent and tried to install off that... same thing.

 

Singleplayer never opens...

 

Multiplayer runtime error.

[Panzertard]

Hello Rakov.

Let's see if we can figure this out.

Can you please attach a DixDiag to one of your posts, according to the instructions here: TROUBLESHOOTING - Help us helping you.

DxDiag will be usefull to get an full look at your system hardware + drivers versions.

 

As for things you can try to do yourself:

- Have a look at the same thread, look for the instruction on how to do the CHKDSK C: /F or CHKDSK D: /F or even CHKDSK F: /F if you have that many driveletters.

- UAC shouldn't be a factor - but Malware protection software might be.

Disconnect from internet while you test - and temporary disable any protection software you run.

- Do you think you may have had a virus on your computer lately? It can be a factor - would be nice to know.

- Overclocked? Disable O/C until we can start the game at least once.

 

:)

Edited March 30, 2010 by Panzertard

[Rakov]

Here is the DirectDiag... the High memory usage is from my RamDisk being installed. Going to turn that off and my OC and try again.

 

No anti Virus, no Viruses.. System is very calm. Will disco from internet as well... (seems odd) I also looked through the event log, but didn't see much...

DxDiag.txt

[Rakov]

Tried with RamDisk off and my system at correct clockspeeds... I had that glimmer of hope, but it just took slightly longer for the same result. :P

[Panzertard]

Okai, your DxDiag doesn't highlight any obvious problems.

Drivers seems to be up to date.

 

I wonder if you can have a look into the "\Eagle Dynamics\LockOn Flaming Cliffs 2\Temp" folder and pick up any Error or .CRASH files?

You installed on F: right? Otherwise, if you installed at C:\Program Files you might find the files under "C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\LockOn Flaming Cliffs 2\Temp"

(This applies to Win 7 - I hope it's the same in Vista).

 

And I just have to ask - please use the rest below as a checklist:

- You installed FC2 as a standalone product - not overwriting any old Lockon or FC1? FC2 is standalone - FC1 / Lockon is just a pre-install check.

- You are sure you run wihtout any modification to FC2? I fyou have any modifications, please reinstall yet again - we must ensure this works in a vanilla version.

 

So a few more ideas comes to mind:

- You ran Ramdisk, disabling that is a good thing to test. Good.

- You got a few other gaming devcies attached. I doubt they are the problem - but still, disconnect them all when you start the game.

- I noticed your having a Creative sound system - you just experience a worse problem of it.

Here's post #14 explaining how to stay away from the old alchemy thingy in the thread regarding sound issues.

 

Btw - stick at default clock @ without Ramdisk until we solve the issue - it can be a combination of factors from your PC.

Let's keep it as a close to a "regular PC" until it's solved. :)

Edited March 30, 2010 by Panzertard

[kato217]

I have the same issue as Rakov on my Windows 7 64-bit installation. I double click the single player FC2 start icon on the desktop, and I get a small DOS window followed by an FC2 window that disappears almost instantly. The sim will not start.

 

I tried opening the multiplayer version, and that prompted the Starforce activation.The activation was successfull. However, after I try to start the multiplayer version, I get the error as shown in the picture.

 

 

I have been sucessfully running FC2 on my Win XP installation for 2 days.

 

The Windows 7 installation is virtually brand new, and FC2 is only the 2nd program I have loaded on the fresh install. You can see that the install is on the D drive. I have since reloaded FC2 on the C drive where Windows 7 is located, but get the same results.

 

Any help you can give will be much appreciated.

 

Thanks, Kato.

[Rakov]

That is the exact same error I had... i wrote a long post and it dissappeared, but I am up and running, here is the gist, (minus all the things I tried that did not work!)

 

My http://www.genius-europe.com/en/produktdetail.php?ID2=51&ID=27&ID3=506

 

are my pedals for simming.

 

Lock-on does not want to work with this device in the system.

 

I tried joystick, no pedals, works.

Pedals nothing else, does not work.

 

I tried moving the USB ports... but.. if this device is plugged in, FC2 will not boot. If I take it out, it boots consistantly. I can use the twist on my stick... but would much rather my feet...

 

Thank you for the helping... any ideas how to reach perfection!

[Wags]

Had the same issue with a new win7 install. Fixed when installed DX9c.

[Rakov]

You went from 10 or 11 to 9?

 

 

Lockon spent some time installing "DirectX February 2010"...

 

Hmmm

[kato217]

Unfortunately, no luck so far in Windows 7. Tried updating Logitech wheel drivers, as I too use those pedals for rudder. Updated Windows 7 updates, unplugged all USB items in order - still the same error.

 

Not sure if it's related (quite likely is), but FC1 does not recognize my keyboard in Win 7. I can assign buttons on my joystick to unpause and exit the sim, but the keyboard is not recognized in game or in the options screen. I tried a different keyboard too, but same situation.

 

Wags, I tried installing Directx 9c, but it wouldn't overwrite the Directx 11 that installs with Flaming Cliffs. Not sure how to get around that one without a Windows 7 reinstall.

 

Still trying everything I can think of.

 

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

[Panzertard]

Kato - have you tried unplugging all your external gear? It can make a difference if you have found some incompatible controllers / devices.

 

Also, another thing that may cause such symptom - bad crashes - see the big red text:

BIG RED WARNING: Do NOT save your Gamecontrols configuration over BLACKSHARK.LUA. That file contains game-code, and is not intended to contain your control-config.

 

[Distiler]

You went from 10 or 11 to 9?

 

 

Lockon spent some time installing "DirectX February 2010"...

 

Hmmm

 

Dx9 and Dx10/11 are different, you can have both installed. So, when the installation asks to install Dx9 press yes. You won't delete Dx10/11.

[Rakov]

Kato - have you tried unplugging all your external gear? It can make a difference if you have found some incompatible controllers / devices.

 

 

Do you think that will be the final word, that some devices are "incompatible"?

 

Distiller: And my apps that can use all 3 will go for the DX11 or 10 before 9 do you think?

 

Just curoius before I make an endeavor like that. ;)

[kato217]

Kato - have you tried unplugging all your external gear? It can make a difference if you have found some incompatible controllers / devices.

 

Also, another thing that may cause such symptom - bad crashes - see the big red text:

 

Panzer - I tried unplugging every USB device except for a different mouse which I plugged into a rear USB port so I could click on the desktop shortcut. There were no other peripherals attached except the monitors and speakers. Unfortunately it was the same result.

 

I have since updated every driver I can think of as well. No joy.

 

To your other point about Blackshark.lua, I'm trying to start a fresh install - no modification at all.

 

I tried to load Directx 9c again, but when I click on install it immediately says it has finished, as if it detected Directx 11, and decided that I had the most up to date version of DirectX already. Didn't look like it installed anything. If I'm missing something there, please let me know.

 

Again, thanks for the help. Meanwhile, I'm having a blast with FC2 on Windows XP (same machine and same peripherals on a dual boot system) with no issues at all.

 

As always, any other suggestions will be gratefully received!

 

Thanks

[majapahit]

my download file was corrupt

torrent installed and worked

[Distiler]

Do you think that will be the final word, that some devices are "incompatible"?

 

Distiller: And my apps that can use all 3 will go for the DX11 or 10 before 9 do you think?

 

Just curoius before I make an endeavor like that. ;)

 

lol

 

Look, you're not messing anything here. Almost every game in the market will install dx9 in Vista o W7. Programs using DX10 or 11 will continuing using them, and those that need dx9 will work.

 

Also, people, don't install in /program files while in Vista or W7! many games and programs won't work well installed there because tight security features.

[Rakov]

lol

 

Look, you're not messing anything here. Almost every game in the market will install dx9 in Vista o W7. Programs using DX10 or 11 will continuing using them, and those that need dx9 will work.

 

Also, people, don't install in /program files while in Vista or W7! many games and programs won't work well installed there because tight security features.

 

Alright cool, I'll test and write back, lets see if I can get this going... Wait... this version i found is February of 2010... looks like possibly the same install as came with FC2... can somone confirm that? Hmm... I guess I can try a separate install.... Is there a way to see if 9.0c is installed in tandem?

Edited April 3, 2010 by Rakov

[Rakov]

Doesn't seem possible... DirectX 9.0c redis does not want to install. February2010 version of course was installed with FC2 setup. Therefore I must assume "the device is incompatible", and my pedals will not work. Any hope you have would be great.

[Rakov]

:helpsmilie:Ugh, I hate bumping, but the issue remains.

 

My pedals cause Lock-on to not start. No other program/game etc has this problem, and I have many. Thoughts are welcome... I've tried configuring the game port...

[Danwood]

I have the same issue as Rakov on my Windows 7 64-bit installation. I double click the single player FC2 start icon on the desktop, and I get a small DOS window followed by an FC2 window that disappears almost instantly. The sim will not start.

 

I tried opening the multiplayer version, and that prompted the Starforce activation.The activation was successfull. However, after I try to start the multiplayer version, I get the error as shown in the picture.

 

 

I have been sucessfully running FC2 on my Win XP installation for 2 days.

 

The Windows 7 installation is virtually brand new, and FC2 is only the 2nd program I have loaded on the fresh install. You can see that the install is on the D drive. I have since reloaded FC2 on the C drive where Windows 7 is located, but get the same results.

 

Any help you can give will be much appreciated.

 

Thanks, Kato.

 

 

I got the SAME issue, using win7 64 Ultimate, my driver are up to date

[Panzertard]

C++ runtime errors - now this looks like you guys need to reinstall one of the C++ libraries from Microsoft.

I'll try to get some info on which.

 

In the meantime you can do the following - just in case the C++ is part of the FC2 installation (they often need to be that):

- Rename you "Eagle Dynamics" to "Eagle Dynamics.old"

- Reinstall FC2 in the same original location.

- Rename the *new* "Eagle Dynamics" to "Eagle Dynamics.TEMP_CAN_BE_DELETED_SOON"

- Rename your old "Eagle Dynamics.old" back to "Eagle Dynamics"

 

Now test FC2 again - no new activation is needed.

And now you can delete the "Eagle Dynamics.TEMP_CAN_BE_DELETED_SOON"

Edited April 9, 2010 by Panzertard

[Danwood]

C++ runtime errors - now this looks like you guys need to reinstall one of the C++ libraries from Microsoft.

I'll try to get some info on which.

 

In the meantime you can do the following - just in case the C++ is part of the FC2 installation (they often need to be that):

- Rename you "Eagle Dynamics" to "Eagle Dynamics.old"

- Reinstall FC2 in the same original location.

- Rename the *new* "Eagle Dynamics" to "Eagle Dynamics.TEMP_CAN_BE_DELETED_SOON"

- Rename your old "Eagle Dynamics.old" back to "Eagle Dynamics"

 

Now test FC2 again - no new activation is needed.

And now you can delete the "Eagle Dynamics.TEMP_CAN_BE_DELETED_SOON"

 

 

Your help is very appriciated :lol:

 

looking foward for the libraries!

[Rakov]

Looking for a solution, looking at buying new pedals as well... :) Have reinstalled...