SWTOR won't launch after pressing play
Hi there, I've been searching for an answer to this problem for about 2 days now. I've tried quite a few guides and I've decided to head over here to directly ask for help. I'm running a Windows 7 an...
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Installation's finally done...
I tried the change over to non-streaming and now when I press 'play' it now gives me an error pop-up, here it is:
https://gyazo.com/94511c9b328bee1fa4bb624f33c5093f
Hopefully, it's an easy fix and thanks for leading me through this so far.
EDIT:
I'll assume you'll want some logs so here ya go:
https://hastebin.com/nimejiviba.sql -launcher logs
Hey @FatalWoIf
Did you install all updates and service packs from this operating system?
I believe I have, is there a way to check if I haven't?
Hey @FatalWoIf
Go to the Windows logo below and enter "Windows Update" in the search bar. Now you can check for updates and if available which ones to install.
What occurs if you run the repair on the launcher per
- Start the Launcher and log in, but don't hit Play yet.
- Click your Display Name on the upper right corner and select Settings:
- Click on the Repair button:
Starts up a repair scan, I'll edit this post when it finishes.
Can confirm I have it up to date.
Same problem as before, the same error message pops up. Perhaps it's something to do with swtor.exe? The actual file? At least now it gives me a bit of loading cycling.
The error you have is normally associated with an issue with C++
Some of the C++ installs can be repaired by going into the add/remove programs instead of selecting uninstall there should be a selection like modify which leads to repair
Swtor normally required 2010 or 2012 Microsoft Visual C++
This confuses me a bit because I have 2010 C++ installed. Should I re-install all of them or what?
before you do if you have 2012 and up, select them and select "modify" they should offer a repair, if no joy then uninstall 2010 x64 and x86 and re-install them
I shall return when my horrendously slow download speed complies with my requests.
Wooh, repairs and uninstalls and reinstalls are now done. and... still the same error message..
Press the windows key and type reliability and open the reliability monitor what is listed for swtor
Nothing's listed at all, it actually seems like it's registered this as the first time I've installed Windows.
Take the system to a complete clean boot per this link , this will help narrow down if something is conflicting
Alright, I've done a clean boot. What must I do now?
Sidenote: thanks for putting up with me so far
See if the game will launch now
Ok go to the swtor folder and copy the launcher.setting file to the desktop for now
Then use this utility and run in the swtor folder , after that copy that launcher.setting file back to the swtor folder and then start the launcher and see what occurs
- @proxos666
I'm having a bit of troubles comprehending the instructions for this, could we possibly use another service to more easily communicate real time?
Instructions in question:
'The Launcher Repair Utility places the directory it is initially run in in the Destination Folder field by default. You can either move the .exe to the appropriate Game Install folder (see default locations below), or change the information within the Utility after it is run. Default locations:'
'Then use this utility and run in the swtor folder' Copy that repair utility into the swtor folder and just run it there.
After this open a command prompt as administrator and type the following command
sfc /scannow
Check windows updates given repairing C++ too
unfortunately it is after midnight here so my bed time, i still think this is a C++ error of some kind
Check the event viewer too for anything listed
- @proxos666
I'll get back to you after the scan is finished. Thanks for sticking with me so far, and my sincerest apologies for keeping you awake. I have no idea why this game so veherently doesn't want to work even though I've played it on this computer before. - @proxos666
The scan turned up finding nothing, event viewer as well. If you must leave, I can completely understand as this can be continued at any time. If you have any other instructions, I'll try them, if you must get off, best wishes.
If you have a discord and want to contact me to consult this problem in bigger detail: FatalWolf#3040 It is odd there are no listings in the reliability monitor or the event viewer for this error
Can you uninstall malwarebytes just to be sure it isn't blocking the program
Hi, sorry for the wait, I had some problems yesterday and couldn't write a message back.
I've tried uninstalling malwarebytes, tried disabling my firewall and it all came back inconclusive. I'm starting to worry that my error might be a bit more advanced than I was hoping.
Grab the setup from www.swtor.com/download
now first copy the launcher.setting file to the desktop again , run the setup over the top of the existing install , then if it tries to update with bitraider again, close the launcher and copy the launcher.setting file back so you remain on non streaming.
worth a shot
I still suspect this is C++ related , i am hoping the setup will run the C++ it needs
If needed though uninstall all C++ and re-install them from this page
