Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
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Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
Hey guys,
just got a new computer that has windows 11. Just like I do every time I get a new computer I download the launcher and install all of the various mods available through the all in one launcher. I usually go with the highest resolution installs and I haven't had an issue with it on the last few computers I've gotten.
However, with windows 11 it doesn't seem to want to work. I downloaded everything just fine, installed without a problem, but then when I open the launcher, none of the games will open. I try to open them but nothing happens (I have run as administrator as well, still no luck).
Any help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Elson_Vi
just got a new computer that has windows 11. Just like I do every time I get a new computer I download the launcher and install all of the various mods available through the all in one launcher. I usually go with the highest resolution installs and I haven't had an issue with it on the last few computers I've gotten.
However, with windows 11 it doesn't seem to want to work. I downloaded everything just fine, installed without a problem, but then when I open the launcher, none of the games will open. I try to open them but nothing happens (I have run as administrator as well, still no luck).
Any help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Elson_Vi
Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
Just a quick update, i've verified the resolution is supported and that direct play legacy component is active. As I was trying to further troubleshoot I did notice one strange thing. The Vanilla game will launch and appears to function, but absolutely none of the mods work. I've checked several of the paths of some of the mods I like and the pathing appears to be just fine. Not sure what else to look for at the moment.
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
sorry my older system does not support windows 11, so I am unable to test myself
I just read over on DxWnd site, windows 11 does have issue using dxwnd
so there maybe no fix at this point for windows 11 users.
this suck but expected when microsoft does major updates. (it has happened on every major update)
gho (developer of Dxwnd) might find a fix soon, or you can try to update to his latest version.
latest release DxWnd Download
https://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/ ... _build.rar
after download extract to a new folder (does not matter where)
go to the BOTF install path and open the "tools" folder
select folder you want (fullscreen or windowed) folder
copy the dxwnd.ini file and paste in the new folder with latest version
execute the dxwnd.exe
run the version you want to test from the DxWnd window
note; DxWnd will look different.
please let us know how it goes.
thunderchero
I just read over on DxWnd site, windows 11 does have issue using dxwnd
so there maybe no fix at this point for windows 11 users.
this suck but expected when microsoft does major updates. (it has happened on every major update)
gho (developer of Dxwnd) might find a fix soon, or you can try to update to his latest version.
latest release DxWnd Download
https://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/ ... _build.rar
after download extract to a new folder (does not matter where)
go to the BOTF install path and open the "tools" folder
select folder you want (fullscreen or windowed) folder
copy the dxwnd.ini file and paste in the new folder with latest version
execute the dxwnd.exe
run the version you want to test from the DxWnd window
note; DxWnd will look different.
please let us know how it goes.
thunderchero
Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
Thanks thunderchero, will work this first thing in the morning when I get home from work, will update you with the results.
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
I was having the same issue with getting this to run on Windows 11. I did what you said and it worked fine with the latest DXWnd version. Thank you.thunderchero wrote: ↑Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:30 pm sorry my older system does not support windows 11, so I am unable to test myself
I just read over on DxWnd site, windows 11 does have issue using dxwnd
so there maybe no fix at this point for windows 11 users.
this suck but expected when microsoft does major updates. (it has happened on every major update)
gho (developer of Dxwnd) might find a fix soon, or you can try to update to his latest version.
latest release DxWnd Download
https://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/ ... _build.rar
after download extract to a new folder (does not matter where)
go to the BOTF install path and open the "tools" folder
select folder you want (fullscreen or windowed) folder
copy the dxwnd.ini file and paste in the new folder with latest version
execute the dxwnd.exe
run the version you want to test from the DxWnd window
note; DxWnd will look different.
please let us know how it goes.
thunderchero
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
You might also try the latest beta release, no dxwnd gui needed since it adds proxy files during installationnightman1701 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:40 am I was having the same issue with getting this to run on Windows 11. I did what you said and it worked fine with the latest DXWnd version. Thank you.
viewtopic.php?p=58537#p58537
Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
Huh, I seem to be lucky in this regard. My PC that I bought last year came with Win11 pre-installed (which I still hate, btw), yet I've not had any real problems launching/playing BOTF. And yes, that's with using the launcher version from here.
My genuine sympathies for Elson_Vi and anyone else with this problem. I feel for you.
My genuine sympathies for Elson_Vi and anyone else with this problem. I feel for you.
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
I upgraded late in last year and faced no issues so far either. Am using the beta installer with proxy files.
Guess they fixed it since early last year.
Guess they fixed it since early last year.
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
I did a clean install using the Beta Downloader. I had some issues getting the game to run. It would crash when the map would load. I have to run as administrator to keep that from happening. Now the issue I have is when I get into the map the mouse lags and there is a long delay when clicking. I'm running 1920x1080. I tried several of the mods and I have the same outcome with them all.thunderchero wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:36 amYou might also try the latest beta release, no dxwnd gui needed since it adds proxy files during installationnightman1701 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:40 am I was having the same issue with getting this to run on Windows 11. I did what you said and it worked fine with the latest DXWnd version. Thank you.
viewtopic.php?p=58537#p58537
I'm hoping it is something I did or didn't do during install.
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
what options did you select when installing?nightman1701 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:35 pm
I did a clean install using the Beta Downloader. I had some issues getting the game to run. It would crash when the map would load. I have to run as administrator to keep that from happening. Now the issue I have is when I get into the map the mouse lags and there is a long delay when clicking. I'm running 1920x1080. I tried several of the mods and I have the same outcome with them all.
I'm hoping it is something I did or didn't do during install.
how are you starting game? (desktop shortcut, dxwnd gui or other)
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
I installed the 1920x1080 full screen mode.thunderchero wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:49 pmwhat options did you select when installing?nightman1701 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:35 pm
I did a clean install using the Beta Downloader. I had some issues getting the game to run. It would crash when the map would load. I have to run as administrator to keep that from happening. Now the issue I have is when I get into the map the mouse lags and there is a long delay when clicking. I'm running 1920x1080. I tried several of the mods and I have the same outcome with them all.
I'm hoping it is something I did or didn't do during install.
how are you starting game? (desktop shortcut, dxwnd gui or other)
Desktop shortcuts wouldn't work so I go right into the folder and launch from the application icon.
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
does the install folder have files;nightman1701 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:39 pm I installed the 1920x1080 full screen mode.
Desktop shortcuts wouldn't work so I go right into the folder and launch from the application icon.
dxwnd.dll
dxwnd.dxw
winmm.dll
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
I checked and all folders have those files.thunderchero wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:18 pmdoes the install folder have files;nightman1701 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:39 pm I installed the 1920x1080 full screen mode.
Desktop shortcuts wouldn't work so I go right into the folder and launch from the application icon.
dxwnd.dll
dxwnd.dxw
winmm.dll
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
and you still have mouse lag?
if so open "tools" folder if installed if not install "tools"
go to C:\botf\tools\DxWnd\dxwnd_Fullscreen and run Dxwnd.exe and select mod you want to play from list
see if that works
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Re: Games will not start from launcher on Windows 11
I have it installed and I have tried to run directly from there and it does not load no matter which mod I select.thunderchero wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:47 pmand you still have mouse lag?
if so open "tools" folder if installed if not install "tools"
go to C:\botf\tools\DxWnd\dxwnd_Fullscreen and run Dxwnd.exe and select mod you want to play from list
see if that works