unable to start Trainz 2010
- Thread starter GunZero1
- Start date
In order for us to help you, we need your system specs including such things as your operating system (Windows version), video card, memory, and other hardware information.
Your problem could simply be related to your video card, or permissions to run, or worse.
Unfortunately, hexadecimal numbers mean absolutely nothing to us here.
John
Your problem could simply be related to your video card, or permissions to run, or worse.
Unfortunately, hexadecimal numbers mean absolutely nothing to us here.
John
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
Actually the error code is very important - I have found some information regarding it on google - the issue is relating to the Visual C++ library files, which appear to be missing from one of the Windows folders. (The Visual C++ 2005 redistributable or Visual C++ 2008 redistributable should sort out this problem)
Shane
Shane
You were lucky on this one! These aren't always easy to track down.
If the MSC libraries are missing, I wonder what other problems the user my have with his Windows installation.
John
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
Quite a few - a lot of programs nowadays are made with Visual C++ so the chances of issues is high. (Even Trainz Downloader Pro uses C++)
I agree though, that some error codes are very hard to find - usually Event Viewer can be of help though.
Shane
I agree though, that some error codes are very hard to find - usually Event Viewer can be of help though.
Shane
This is true with the VC++.
How many lay-users would know enough to use the Event Viewer, though?
Right now I've been running Windg (part of Visual Studio) to track down errors. SysInternals has a nice link with videos up on TechNet. Mark Russinivich used this plus his own tools, such as ProcessExplorer, to track down errors, and either report them to the developer, or fix the problem himself.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963887.aspx
John
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
I agree - most microsoft products seem to give various error codes without explaining them. Sometimes a google search for the error code in question can yield results, sometimes retracing steps can help solve a problem. Other times, simply posting an error code in an appropriate forum usually gives users who do understand the codes a chance to check.
Shane
Shane
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
As I have discussed above with a few other forum members, the issue is related to Visual C++. The quickest way to solve this is to install the Visual C++ 2005 (SP1) redistributable package.
To do this:
1.Go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...d9-ae1a-4a14-984d-389c36f85647&displaylang=en then click Download on the page (when prompted, click Open/Run unless you want to save a copy of it)
1a.If you clicked Save, you will need to double-click the file to run it.
2.Follow the instructions in the boxes that appear (mostly, clicking Yes/Next)
If this does not fix the problem, you may need the Visual C++ 2008 (SP1) redistributable package from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...75-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en.
Shane
To do this:
1.Go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...d9-ae1a-4a14-984d-389c36f85647&displaylang=en then click Download on the page (when prompted, click Open/Run unless you want to save a copy of it)
1a.If you clicked Save, you will need to double-click the file to run it.
2.Follow the instructions in the boxes that appear (mostly, clicking Yes/Next)
If this does not fix the problem, you may need the Visual C++ 2008 (SP1) redistributable package from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...75-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en.
Shane
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
OK, this is getting more serious (normally, one or other of those files cures that error)
The next important question is relating to the .NET Framework - which versions (if any) do you have installed? Trainz/Content Manager requires 2.0.
Shane
The next important question is relating to the .NET Framework - which versions (if any) do you have installed? Trainz/Content Manager requires 2.0.
Shane
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
OK - I also need you to check Content Manager. If you also get the same error, you will need to check in Add/Remove programs for .NET Framework 2.0
If it is not present, it can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...cb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en and the service pack for it from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...77-e02c-4ad3-aacf-a7633f706ba5&displaylang=en. (install from the first link before using the second one, as the second link is SP1 for .NET Framework 2.0)
If you are in any way unsure, let me know, and I will post a step-by-step guide.
Shane
If it is not present, it can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...cb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en and the service pack for it from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...77-e02c-4ad3-aacf-a7633f706ba5&displaylang=en. (install from the first link before using the second one, as the second link is SP1 for .NET Framework 2.0)
If you are in any way unsure, let me know, and I will post a step-by-step guide.
Shane
shaneturner12
Tutorial Creator
OK - there is a (small) possibility that .NET Framework 1.1 may be required. This can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en (or use Microsoft Update - use the Custom option) then use Microsoft/Windows Update to download the service pack (or go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4F-088E-40B2-BBDB-A83353618B38&displaylang=en)
Shane
Shane