Unable to Launch

[Tidomann]

When immediatly launching cmd prompt opens and immediatly displays

 

AL lub: <ee> alc_cleanup: 1 device not closed

 

Here is the error.txt

java.io.IOException: The system cannot find the path specified    at java.io.WinNTFileSystem.createFileExclusively(Native Method)    at java.io.File.createNewFile(File.java:947)    at zombie.core.Core.copyPasteFile(Core.java:921)    at zombie.core.Core.searchFolders(Core.java:909)    at zombie.core.Core.copyPasteFolders(Core.java:891)    at zombie.core.Core.loadOptions(Core.java:772)    at zombie.GameWindow.maina(GameWindow.java:874)    at zombie.gameStates.MainScreenState.main(MainScreenState.java:112)    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:57)    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:606)    at com.exe4j.runtime.LauncherEngine.launch(Unknown Source)    at com.exe4j.runtime.WinLauncher.main(Unknown Source)java.io.IOException: The system cannot find the path specified    at java.io.WinNTFileSystem.createFileExclusively(Native Method)    at java.io.File.createNewFile(File.java:947)    at zombie.core.Core.saveOptions(Core.java:961)    at zombie.core.Core.loadOptions(Core.java:774)    at zombie.GameWindow.maina(GameWindow.java:874)    at zombie.gameStates.MainScreenState.main(MainScreenState.java:112)    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:57)    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:606)    at com.exe4j.runtime.LauncherEngine.launch(Unknown Source)    at com.exe4j.runtime.WinLauncher.main(Unknown Source)

And finally a screenshot of the batch when running

 

[Tidomann]

Currently using the steam version. I have tried to redownload a few times. I saw that ensuring my graphics driver and java versions were up to date and I've updated both- but if java is packaged in with the steam client then I guess that eliminates that from being a problem.

[Rathlord]

Currently using the steam version. I have tried to redownload a few times. I saw that ensuring my graphics driver and java versions were up to date and I've updated both- but if java is packaged in with the steam client then I guess that eliminates that from being a problem.

 

Java is packaged with the game itself, actually, which was why I was hoping reinstalling the game would nix it. I'll see what I can sort out.

 

At this juncture it would help to have your specs: processor, graphics card, operating system, RAM being the most important. If you're not sure I can walk you through getting a dxdiag.

[Tidomann]

I think I've tried that before but to double check I've launched steam under admin- and also went to the files themselves and tried to launch each exe and the batch under admin and the same problem occurred.

 

Edit: This is the new error when the batch launches locally: Like I said before java is not installed to my C: which seems like it may be a problem.

 

[Rathlord]

There's really no reason the game should be looking for Java in its normal location in C: since it's packaged with the game. However, it might be worth uninstalling Java all together and ten running the game.

Maybe I'm forgetting which version started having Java with it; assuming you're using the public version, try right clicking the game in your library, chiding properties, clicking on te beta tab, and choosing the beta opt-in from the drop down menu. I'd say try this before uninstalling your system Java.

As an unrelated sidenote, can I ask why your java is on a secondary drive? Usually a really bad idea for any of your major infrastructure to not be on C: for Windows.

[Tidomann]

My solid state is about 5 years old. It's a 40gig solid state and I've been semi-ramshackling it together for awhile like this now. I should really just invest in another solid state and do a fresh reinstall.

 

 

Opted into the beta. It updated and I tried running. No luck. Deleted all the files, made sure I was still opted into the Beta on Steam and redownloaded/installed all the files. Still the same result.

[Tidomann]

Thanks Rathlord. I tried running with no java. I tried both versions and it didn't seem to work. The folder that it's searching for seems to be one of the default files that are installed- and I have no control over the path directory unless I move the files themselves.

 

Sorry for the late reply- but the latest iteration of PZ has seemed to fixed this problem. Glad to be able to play again!

 

Edit: may have spoken too soon 1 moment

[Tidomann]

Maybe it's just the new launcher but- but I thought we were making progress. However it seems the actual exe is still stalling in the same final error line.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-OGLyM3Ww

[Rathlord]

Unless you desperately need Java installed right now, I'd recommend a full uninstall of it.

[Tidomann]

Just did a fresh install of java. In my system 32 folder where it's trying to find the java path, the java.exe is there- it's just not in a jre64 folder.

 

 

 

Edit: I'll try reinstalling and not changing the destination path of C:\Program Files\Java\jre7- not sure if I even have enough room to install it on my root drive though.

 

Edit2: I truly don't understand how I could have 200mgb on my c: free, install java, then uninstall java and only have 20mgb free now...

[Rathlord]

Hmph. Maybe the best bet would be to just skip the launcher all around… let me grab one of my Windows people and see if I can't get you a .bat that avoids the launcher.

[Tidomann]

Sorry if I should have just included another edit. Did a fresh install without changing the directory for the default java install and still getting the same errors.

[EnigmaGrey]

Considering you're getting a bunch of security errors, I'm hesitant to say it's the launcher causing the trouble, but, to circumvent the launcher currently: in the bat of your choice, point it towards zombie.gameStates.MainScreenState instead of zombie.ZomboidLauncher.

Right click on the bat, select Edit from the context menu (or Open WIth . . . Notepad). Be sure to save the file as * All Files, overwriting the original bat.

Be sure to run the game by double clicking the edited bat file.

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If this fails to alleviate the problem, delete the contents of %username%\zomboid (C:\users\EG\zomboid)
 

[Tidomann]

Will having java installed on a differant drive affect this at all?

[Rathlord]

Did you try running the game with no Java at all in your system? Did you try manually renaming te folders to make the file path right? Have you tried 64 bit Java instead of 32?

[Rathlord]

It really shouldn't since Java is actually packaged with the game files now (assuming you're using the Steam version). You may just have a corrupted file, have you tried deleting the game and redownloading? If that doesn't help I'll try to pop by tonight and see what we can work out.

[Tidomann]

Just wanted to thank you in advance for taking the time to help me out. I've attached the DxDiag file so hopefully that will help. I'm sorry if my replies are slow. I'll make sure I follow the topic so I can get back to you sooner.

 

DxDiag.txt

[Rathlord]

Just a rough shot in the dark, can you make sure you're running the program as an administrator?