DCS World will not load on my computer

[subi]

I am a Newbie to this forum seeking assistance because DCS World will not load on my Computer.

 

My Windows system is Win 7 Home Premium - 64 bit.

 

I tried to install the latest version of DCS World from the DCS website today. When installing I got the following message:

 

"Setup has detected that this computer does not meet the requirements to install this software. The following blocking issues must be resolved before you can install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Setup software package.

 

A newer version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable has been found on the machine".

 

Is anyone aware of a solution to this problem? In addition, does this mean I will not be able to download and use the latest version of DCS Combined Arms?

 

I find this situation strange because I regularly use DCS A-10C Warthog (Steam version) with absolutely no problems. I even successfully played it AFTER DCS World failed to install to make sure that I could still play A-10 Warthog.

 

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I was really hoping to play DCS Combined Arms. Thanks in advance.

[Dusty Rhodes]

Your system specs would help in understanding your problem. Could you please post them so that you can be helped?

[subi]

Your system specs would help in understanding your problem. Could you please post them so that you can be helped?

 

Hi Dusty, thanks for your interest.

 

My specs are as follows:

 

Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, build 7601);

 

Processor: Intel ® Core i7 - 3770k CPU @ 3.5 GHz (8 CPUs) ~ 3.5 GHz;

 

RAM: 16 GB;

 

DirectX Version 11;

 

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 4 GB.

 

Is there any further information that would be helpful?

[SkateZilla]

I am a Newbie to this forum seeking assistance because DCS World will not load on my Computer.

 

My Windows system is Win 7 Home Premium - 64 bit.

 

I tried to install the latest version of DCS World from the DCS website today. When installing I got the following message:

 

"Setup has detected that this computer does not meet the requirements to install this software. The following blocking issues must be resolved before you can install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Setup software package.

 

A newer version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable has been found on the machine".

 

Is anyone aware of a solution to this problem? In addition, does this mean I will not be able to download and use the latest version of DCS Combined Arms?

 

I find this situation strange because I regularly use DCS A-10C Warthog (Steam version) with absolutely no problems. I even successfully played it AFTER DCS World failed to install to make sure that I could still play A-10 Warthog.

 

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I was really hoping to play DCS Combined Arms. Thanks in advance.

 

uncheck the "Install MS Visual C++ Box?"

I think it's a Bug with MS C++ Runtime Installer that was sent out through windows update though, as it blocks alot of programs from installing (Google Search)

 

Goto Control Panel, Programs and Uninstall it, then install DCS World.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also DCS A-10C via Steam is 32 Bit only, so it only uses 32-bit binaries, and is limited to 32-bit addresses.

Edited January 18, 2013 by SkateZilla

[Sven2157]

Just click cancel. DO NOT UNINSTALL IT!

 

The MS VC Installer is detecting a newer version than the one you are trying to install. Just click cancel, and move on. Most likely, you installed it some time ago, and already have MS VC 2010 SP1.

 

uncheck the "Install MS Visual C++ Box?"

I think it's a Bug with MS C++ Runtime Installer that was sent out through windows update though, as it blocks alot of programs from installing (Google Search).

 

There is no bug! It checks versions, and saw the newer one already on the machine. It is saying, if you want to install the older version( the one currently trying to install ), you must first uninstall the one that is already installed( the newer version ).

 

*** EDIT ***

Try this suggestion: MS VC Install. BE SURE TO FOLLOW AS DESCRIBED!

Edited January 18, 2013 by Sven2157

[SkateZilla]

Just click cancel. DO NOT UNINSTALL IT!

 

The MS VC Installer is detecting a newer version than the one you are trying to install. Just click cancel, and move on. Most likely, you installed it some time ago, and already have MS VC 2010 SP1.

 

 

 

There is no bug! It checks versions, and saw the newer one already on the machine. It is saying, if you want to install the older version( the one currently trying to install ), you must first uninstall the one that is already installed( the newer version ).

 

*** EDIT ***

Try this suggestion: MS VC Install. BE SURE TO FOLLOW AS DESCRIBED!

 

it's a bug with the VC++ Installer,

When detecting a newer version it halts the setup process and throws an error at you instead of proceeding with the setup of older runtimes.

 

It's already been confirmed my MS, thank you very much.

 

They put out a Runtime update via windows update that has a newer version that the version included with DCSW Installer, but they coded the Runtime installer wrong, as it halts the setup process instead of just skipping it for the newer version.

 

But the best thing to do is uninstall the latest version and make sure you have them all installed oldest to newest in order.

Edited January 18, 2013 by SkateZilla

[subi]

uncheck the "Install MS Visual C++ Box?"

I think it's a Bug with MS C++ Runtime Installer that was sent out through windows update though, as it blocks alot of programs from installing (Google Search)

 

Goto Control Panel, Programs and Uninstall it, then install DCS World.

 

 

Also DCS A-10C via Steam is 32 Bit only, so it only uses 32-bit binaries, and is limited to 32-bit addresses.

 

Hi SkateZilla

 

Thanks for the feedback. I tried to reinstall DCS Worlds by referring to the web-based installment instructions and your suggestion to uncheck the MS Visual C++ Box. The program installed. However, in attempting to run the program from the short-cut icon, the following error message occurred:

 

"DCS_updater.exe Application Error. The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application."

 

Obviously by clicking OK, the application shuts-down. So it now installs but cannot run because of what is being described as a "DCS_updater.exe" error.

 

I downloaded the 4 installation files from the FTP 1 site - is it possible that any of those files may be corrupt? Have DCS had any similar feedback about similar problems?

 

Lastly, the only reason I was trying DCS Worlds is to access DCS Combined Arms. Is it possible for me to use DCS Combined Arms without DCS World (I only use single player not multi-player and I am looking forward to the functionality of 1.2.3 as it relates to control of air assets) - or would my attempt to use DCS Combined Arms face the same problem as I am experiencing with DCS Worlds - i.e. cannot run the program because of the errors that I am experiencing. Your thoughts would be very much appreciated.

[Sven2157]

it's a bug with the VC++ Installer, When detecting a newer version it halts the setup process and throws an error at you instead of proceeding with the setup.

 

It's already been confirmed my MS, thank you very much.

First of all, I wasn't trying to upset you; which I believe I have.

 

Bugs -

A software bug is an error, flaw, mistake, failure, or fault in a computer program or system that produces an incorrect or unexpected result, or causes it to behave in unintended ways. Most bugs arise from mistakes and errors made by people in either a program's source code or its design, and a few are caused by compilers producing incorrect code. A program that contains a large number of bugs, and/or bugs that seriously interfere with its functionality, is said to be buggy. Reports detailing bugs in a program are commonly known as bug reports, fault reports, problem reports, trouble reports, change requests, and so forth.

 

The installer is performing as expected. It sees the newer version and halts the setup; as it should. It then informs the user that if they want to install the version they are trying to install, they need to uninstall the newer version first. This, again, is not a bug - mis-worded perhaps. It would be a bug if the versions were the same, or there was an older version already installed, and the installer still prompt the user.

 

The only results I find searching with Google, are that from the MSDN Social Forums; public forums just like these. There is no "Official" word from Microsoft about this( that I have found ). Do you have the link for the confirmation from Microsoft? This MS VC Installer is also NOT blocking programs from being installed; this is a separate and completely isolated batch of runtime libraries for Visual C++.

Edited January 18, 2013 by Sven2157

[SkateZilla]

the installer is not doing what it's expected...

 

if it detects a newer 2010 runtime, it's supposed to skip and proceed with installation.

 

instead it's halting setup, ending the process, and reporting that a newer version is an error,

 

they had the same problem with DirectX 5 back in the day.

 

they didnt update the installer to recognize newer version numbers.

[Sven2157]

the installer is not doing what it's expected...

 

if it detects a newer 2010 runtime, it's supposed to skip and proceed with installation.

 

instead it's halting setup, ending the process, and reporting that a newer version is an error,

 

they had the same problem with DirectX 5 back in the day.

 

they didnt update the installer to recognize newer version numbers.

 

So.. no link to support your claim? :huh:

 

See, I see it as the installer is preventing the user from shooting themselves in the foot; by installing an older version, when they have a newer, better version already installed. Thus working as expected.

 

How long have you been programming computer software? I started in the 5th grade back in 1985, with a PC World magazine and good ole DOS!

 

Anyway, let's not further take away from the OP's issue, while we obviously can't agree that this one way or the other. I accept that you will reply to this, but I am going to stick to the topic from here on out.

[SkateZilla]

the way around it is to uninstall all 2010 and new run times,

Install DCSW, and the 2010 runtimes it wants.

Then run windows update to restore the newer runtimes.

 

But you should be able to just uncheck the box and leave the Visual C++ Installer out of the equation.

 

The problem is the 2010 installer, halts and reports error when it detects a newer version number, instead of just skipping install.

This was a problem ever since 2010 debuted, and AFAIK, is still a problem, everytime there's a windows update to the program.

 

The installer shouldn't be Stopping you from installing any application because the run times it wants to install are newer.

This isnt limited to just DCSW Either.

 

There was a MS KDB article, Google The Error message.

I beta test for MS, as well as do Support via Chat with their MS Agent Program when I'm at home and logged in..

I must have had sessions with at least 40 people in February/March of this year for the same issue.

 

I can tell you there was an VisualC++ Update after the DCSW Installer was compiled.

 

Im on my office system, which runs a locked down OS (which isnt windows anyway), so I cant say what version number we are at now.

 

 

 

 

as for My backstory:

I was building Computers from scratch parts when i was 10, in 1994 (486, 486DX2, 486DX4, all the way through to today), I was installing MSDoS 5.x Windows 3.x (3.0, 3.1, 3.11) then 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8. I was Writing Bootdisks for myself as well as dozens of people locally.

 

I was in the Closed Beta Testing For Windows 7 and Windows 8. Im Still a Beta tester for MS Xbox and MS Xbox Live hardware and software divisions.

Edited January 18, 2013 by SkateZilla

[subi]

Hi SkateZilla and Sven 2157

 

Thanks very much for your feedback - it is very much appreciated. I probably do not have sufficient confidence in my very limited computer skills to follow your suggestions at this stage.

 

However, there may be another solution to my requirements and I would appreciate your thoughts. The only reason I was trying DCS Worlds is to access DCS Combined Arms. Is it possible for me to use DCS Combined Arms without DCS World (I only use single player not multi-player and I am looking forward to the functionality of 1.2.3 as it relates to direct control of air assets) - or would my attempt to use DCS Combined Arms face the same problems that I am experiencing with DCS Worlds - i.e. cannot run the program because of the errors that I am experiencing. Your thoughts would be very much appreciated.

[Sven2157]

Hi SkateZilla and Sven 2157

 

Thanks very much for your feedback - it is very much appreciated. I probably do not have sufficient confidence in my very limited computer skills to follow your suggestions at this stage.

 

However, there may be another solution to my requirements and I would appreciate your thoughts. The only reason I was trying DCS Worlds is to access DCS Combined Arms. Is it possible for me to use DCS Combined Arms without DCS World (I only use single player not multi-player and I am looking forward to the functionality of 1.2.3 as it relates to direct control of air assets) - or would my attempt to use DCS Combined Arms face the same problems that I am experiencing with DCS Worlds - i.e. cannot run the program because of the errors that I am experiencing. Your thoughts would be very much appreciated.

 

As far as I understand it. No. DCS World IS the program, and the DCS Combined Arms Module "unlocks" the ability to enter certain vehicles as a simulated "driver".

 

Just install DCS World( be sure to right click and choose "Run as administrator" on Windows Vista/7/8 ), when the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 thing pops up, ignore it with the cancel button, OR, just un-tick the box at the beginning of the install, for install additional: "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010". You already have it installed! No need to worry about it, or uninstall, reinstall, etc, etc...

[SkateZilla]

Hi SkateZilla

 

Thanks for the feedback. I tried to reinstall DCS Worlds by referring to the web-based installment instructions and your suggestion to uncheck the MS Visual C++ Box. The program installed. However, in attempting to run the program from the short-cut icon, the following error message occurred:

 

"DCS_updater.exe Application Error. The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application."

 

Obviously by clicking OK, the application shuts-down. So it now installs but cannot run because of what is being described as a "DCS_updater.exe" error.

 

I downloaded the 4 installation files from the FTP 1 site - is it possible that any of those files may be corrupt? Have DCS had any similar feedback about similar problems?

 

Lastly, the only reason I was trying DCS Worlds is to access DCS Combined Arms. Is it possible for me to use DCS Combined Arms without DCS World (I only use single player not multi-player and I am looking forward to the functionality of 1.2.3 as it relates to control of air assets) - or would my attempt to use DCS Combined Arms face the same problem as I am experiencing with DCS Worlds - i.e. cannot run the program because of the errors that I am experiencing. Your thoughts would be very much appreciated.

 

Glad you got it installed, unchecking the "Install Visual C++" Box was the correct thing to do, since you have a newer version

 

The 0xc000007b is usually Harddisk / File System Related Error and not related to DCS. ("STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_FORMAT")

 

Did you Verify that all the files were downloaded completely without corruption using the MD5s?

 

For Most Windows users, Open Elevated Command Prompt, and run "chkdsk /r" Solved the problem.

 

(Start Button, Enter "CMD" in Search Box, Should show "Command Prompt" Program, right click it, Choose Run as Admin.

 

A Window will open with command prompt, which both looks and runs like MS-DOS (syntax wise).

 

type "chkdisk /r" hit enter.

 

It will prolly say, the Volume is Currently in use blah blah blah, and will schedule the scan to run before windows boots.

 

Reboot the system (start, shut down, reboot. not the rest button on the case)

 

windows will start to boot and take you to the Pre-Install Environment, and start Scanning C:

 

Process will take anywhere from 20 min to a few hours depending on size of disk, amount of files, and health status of disk.

Edited January 18, 2013 by SkateZilla

[Wolf Rider]

7b errors also relate to 32 bit and 64 bit files beining installed into the incorrect directory.

Dependency Walker can help determine which files may the problem (in the wrong location)

[Sven2157]

Subi,

 

In addition to what SkateZilla and Wolf Rider have said, did you install DCS with full Administrator privileges?

The 0xc000007b is usually Harddisk / File System Related Error and not related to DCS. ("STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_FORMAT").

Could be caused by a bad sector of the hard disk - as stated, but also because the file doesn't have permission to operate from its installed directory. In this case, a System Folder: Program Files.

 

When you try to start the game, try right clicking it and choosing "Run as administrator"

 

Just as a side note. Whenever you install something that is going into the System Directories on Windows Vista/7/8, you should always right click the installer and choose "Run as administrator" - ONLY if you trust the installer!

 

You should also run the program this way as well. You can automatically set the program's icon to do this for you, but right clicking the icon. Choose Properties, and then on the Shortcut tab, select the Advanced button. In the new window put a tick in the "Run as administrator" box, apply and close.

[ALDEGA]

the installer is not doing what it's expected...

The DCS installer is needlessly running the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package installer. The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package installer is not at fault, it merely indicates that a newer version is already installed.

 

if it detects a newer 2010 runtime, it's supposed to skip and proceed with installation.

instead it's halting setup, ending the process, and reporting that a newer version is an error,

The DCS installer should perform the check. When you try to install SP2 for Windows XP on a Windows XP system that already has SP3 applied, shouldn't the installer warn the user or should it just quietly close itself without any explanation to the user?

 

they had the same problem with DirectX 5 back in the day.

they didnt update the installer to recognize newer version numbers.

Why would Microsoft (or anyone) update the installers of all previously released versions? Even if they did, the original version of the installer would still be included in the installation of third party software such as DCS.

[SkateZilla]

it's more why didnt MS program the installer to just say "The Version On your system is newer than the version being installed" and when you click OK, allow the parent process to continue installing.

 

the MSVC++ installer closes the entire setup process, instead of just closing itself and allowing DCSW Install to Continue.,

 

it's nothing to do with the DCSW installer, as every installer that I've seen and dealt with that was released before the Update to VC++ Update does the same thing.

 

Like I said, earlier this year, I dealt with upward 40 sessions of Windows Users through the Support Agent Program (via Then MSN Messenger), and it ranged from AT&T Internet TV Software, AMD Driver Software, nVidia Driver Software, A few different 3rd Party Tweaking programs, A few versions of Mircosoft Office, and dozens of games. All of them had the same error message from the MSVC++ Installer Process, and when you click OK, instead of Allowing the parent install process of whatever program to continue, the MSVC++ Process Kills itself Plus the Parent Process.

 

There Difference Here, ED was Smart enough to include a Check box, so if it failed with that error the first time, just re-run the setup and uncheck the box, and it will be excluded from the process.

Edited January 18, 2013 by SkateZilla

[subi]

Hi Guys

 

I have quite literally tried all of the suggestions put forward in this thread - and nothing has worked. I looked at the "Bugs" section and see that the "0xc000007b problem" is not an uncommon issue with this game. There are also a variety of ideas mentioned in those threads - but is anyone aware of what the company's position is? Is there a standard 0xc000007b fix that the game's programmers are recommending.

 

Before anyone suggests it, I have contacted support - on 18 January 2013. Apart from the stand acknowledgement email I have not heard anything further.

 

I understand everyone is busy with a variety of issues - I am not complaining (especially since I am not yet a paying customer) - just hoping that there is some standard, well-tested, reliable fix for this issue. Any help would be appreciated.

[SkateZilla]

0xc000007b is usually a hardware issue on your end.

[BRooDJeRo]

Before you install DCS, de-install C++ 2010, fresh DL of DCS. Let it install everything.

Before installing you could fresh up your videocard driver first.

 

When it al least just runs, not play, it should be fine. If it doesnt then you have something else going on when hardware and OS is up to specs.

 

Make sure youre running your OS as administrator, when positive results stay away start looking at your antivirussoftware that can be a pain in butt like a lotteryticket. Slim down the machine in software untill youre left with just the OS and DCS. When its a software/OS clash it will start up at some point. For instance when you have a preinstalled Dell it also tends to come with a bucketload of crappy games. I helped alot of elder people already with problems that these games bring into the world making their newly brught machine potentialy useless.

But this is just an example. When i have rouble like this and have trouble finding anything, then i reinstall windows with fresh drivers and just DCS. Big chance it will work. Windows tends to polute and will still tell you everything is fine untill you ask more of the OS.

Also look into things like how fast your memory realy is. Slow memory and a fast videocard also means trouble.

When you cant find anything directly you could check if cables could be connected better.

 

When you have hardware failure codes, see what they mean and to what hardware they could refering. the fact that certain hardware gives a failure code doesnt directly mean it broken. It could also be limitations or wrong settings.

Edited February 4, 2013 by BRooDJeRo

[sslechta]

Before you install DCS, de-install C++ 2010, fresh DL of DCS. Let it install everything.

Before installing you could fresh up your videocard driver first.

 

Hi Subi, newb here too. I just installed DCS World for the first time and encountered the 00007 error. Broodjero's quote above did the trick.

 

I installed on Win8 64-bit. I had to uninstall the 2 C++ packages from Add/Remove Programs. Even though I had DirectX 11 on my PC, I let the installer put DirectX 9 in and the C++ packages.

 

I figured out that the installer is coded so that it has to use the DLL files of those versions of C++ and DirectX. If you don't allow it to do that, EPIC FAIL. Good Luck if you haven't got your install working yet!

Edited February 7, 2013 by sslechta