"Dwarfs has stopped working" launch crash - Page 2

Haihaine · 07-04-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Xaix

so I spent a few hours mucking around the ms website, cant find the 2008 version of vis studio c# and this xna 3.1 just wont install with the 2010 version, nor will the game run with 2010 and 4.0

It sounds like you're trying to install the entire framework? You only need to download the redist, which is much smaller and don't need to have any Visual Studio installed!

Here's a link: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en....aspx?id=15163

07-04-2011, 12:14 PM

brilliant, thanks

Kickbuty54 · 07-10-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Haihaine

Haha, tell me about it...

Luckily, the 3.1 installer should be downloaded with the game!

<Steam Installdir>\Steamapps\common\Dwarfs\Depends\XNA\

It wouldn't let me open the game either. I went here and installed it again, and it then dwarves would open for me.

Genocidal · 07-10-2011, 02:38 PM

I was having the same issue and none of the other fixes worked for me. Turns out there was some sort of conflict with AC3Filter. Uninstalled it and the game plays just fine. This is a less than optimal solution since I need AC3Filter to output other sound properly, but hopefully this will help you to patch the error.

PieceOfMind · 07-11-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haihaine

It sounds like you're trying to install the entire framework? You only need to download the redist, which is much smaller and don't need to have any Visual Studio installed!

Here's a link: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en....aspx?id=15163

I was having the crash on launch problem as others were. Your solution worked. Thanks!

Raolan · 07-12-2011, 12:19 AM

I've got Windows 7 (which has all .NET prior to 4 built in the system) with .NET 4 installed and I have XNA 3.1 and XNA 4 installed.

I get this error and cannot fix it. If I try installing a .NET 3.5 or earlier redist then I get errors relating to Windows 7 already having it in the system.

Already reinstalled XNA 3.1.
I'll try uninstalling 4.0, but if it's causing the problem then I'll probably just find another computer to play Dwarfs on as I need 4.0 for too much.

Dudler · 07-12-2011, 03:49 AM

you only need .net redist not visual studio. Serch for .net redist. And install it to be able to install xna 3.1 (you need at least .net 3.5)

beebs9000 · 12-18-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gebx

I was having the same problems... clicked the link, downloaded XNA 3.1 and now its working just fine!

Thank you!

that fixed mine too!

carson930 · 07-11-2012, 02:23 PM

Hm, It's a shame, This game was amazing. Will it ever be fixed or did I just waste $9.99

Dudler · 07-12-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carson930

Hm, It's a shame, This game was amazing. Will it ever be fixed or did I just waste $9.99

will what be fixed? have you looked at the stickys at the top of the forums explaining how to solve issues?

yngndrw · 07-13-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haihaine

Luckily, the 3.1 installer should be downloaded with the game!

<Steam Installdir>\Steamapps\common\Dwarfs\Depends\XNA\

I just bought / downloaded the game and the Depends folder doesn't exist.

The install script tries to run:
%INSTALLDIR%\Depends\DotNet\dotNetFx35setup.exe /noreboot
msiexec.exe /quiet /i "%INSTALLDIR%\Depends\XNA\xnafx31_redist.msi"
%INSTALLDIR%\Depends\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe /silent

Obviously these will fail seems as the Depends directory doesn't exist, suggesting that there is a problem with the package you uploaded to Steam.

Hope this helps.

Schmutzi · 07-14-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Woozie

For some reason the XNA 3.1 download page is frozen and I can't even download the exe to install:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/e...1-98eb3e799ef2

I can access 4.0 and 2.0 but not 3.1. It's literally like the tech world is out to get me.

Download and install. It worked for me!

Dudler · 07-14-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yngndrw

I just bought / downloaded the game and the Depends folder doesn't exist.

The install script tries to run:
%INSTALLDIR%\Depends\DotNet\dotNetFx35setup.exe /noreboot
msiexec.exe /quiet /i "%INSTALLDIR%\Depends\XNA\xnafx31_redist.msi"
%INSTALLDIR%\Depends\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe /silent

Obviously these will fail seems as the Depends directory doesn't exist, suggesting that there is a problem with the package you uploaded to Steam.

Hope this helps.

yes ! this is becuse we just switched to anew updating system thanks for making us aware of this!

xzoltan · 07-17-2012, 10:43 PM

Just wanted to chip in. I had the same problems, tried installing different things, didn't help. I did an old time fashioned restart of my computer, and that did the trick.

So, just before you start wasting hours of time and energy AND frustration into fixing this, thinking that games doesn't need restarts anymore, try this pro tip first

Mr_FJ · 08-10-2012, 06:06 AM

I have verified both my net installation and my XNA installation, and nothing seems to be wrong :/ How can I see which exact versions I have installed?

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07-04-2011, 12:14 PM	#17
Xaix Guest Posts: n/a	brilliant, thanks

07-10-2011, 02:38 PM	#19
Genocidal Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 3 Posts: 5	I was having the same issue and none of the other fixes worked for me. Turns out there was some sort of conflict with AC3Filter. Uninstalled it and the game plays just fine. This is a less than optimal solution since I need AC3Filter to output other sound properly, but hopefully this will help you to patch the error.

07-12-2011, 12:19 AM	#21
Raolan Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 10	I've got Windows 7 (which has all .NET prior to 4 built in the system) with .NET 4 installed and I have XNA 3.1 and XNA 4 installed. I get this error and cannot fix it. If I try installing a .NET 3.5 or earlier redist then I get errors relating to Windows 7 already having it in the system. Already reinstalled XNA 3.1. I'll try uninstalling 4.0, but if it's causing the problem then I'll probably just find another computer to play Dwarfs on as I need 4.0 for too much.

07-12-2011, 03:49 AM	#22
Dudler Power of Two Join Date: May 2011 Reputation: 72 Posts: 287	you only need .net redist not visual studio. Serch for .net redist. And install it to be able to install xna 3.1 (you need at least .net 3.5)

07-17-2012, 10:43 PM	#29
xzoltan Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 32 Posts: 345	Just wanted to chip in. I had the same problems, tried installing different things, didn't help. I did an old time fashioned restart of my computer, and that did the trick. So, just before you start wasting hours of time and energy AND frustration into fixing this, thinking that games doesn't need restarts anymore, try this pro tip first

08-10-2012, 06:06 AM	#30
Mr_FJ Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 109	I have verified both my net installation and my XNA installation, and nothing seems to be wrong :/ How can I see which exact versions I have installed?