Launcher not launching through steam

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When trying to launch via stam, it will not launch the launcher. Can launch the game directly (obviously get the backend error as expect.) When trying to launch the launcher from the directory getting .net error.

I have tried repairing .net, verifying game files, I have even reinstalled.

Crash Report (If Applicable):

No launcher console log generated

Error Displayed (If Applicable):

Steps to Reproduce:
Launch via steam

Mission Name (If Applicable):

Platform:
Steam

Player ID:
[Steam ID/Steam Profile URL/GamerTag]

Approx. Time of Issue & Timezone:
[MM/DD/YYYY, 00:00AM/PM] [TIMEZONE]

Reproduction Rate:
100%

Upload Supporting Evidence:
[Screenshots, recordings, links to Twitch VODs, etc.]

Upload Console Log:

  1. Press the Windows key + R
  2. Enter %appdata% within the search input and select ‘OK’
  3. Navigate to AppData\Roaming\Fatshark\Darktide\console_logs
  4. Locate the console log that corresponds with the session in which the issue occurred, by looking at the timestamps in the log names
  5. Upload here

Upload darktide_launcher.log:

  1. Press the Windows key + R
  2. Enter %appdata% within the search input and select ‘OK’
  3. Navigate to AppData\Roaming\Fatshark\Darktide
  4. Locate the darktide_launcher.log in this directory
  5. Upload here

Hi @RonPaul,

I recommend trying our other remaining solutions here:

Hello,

I have ran through those and still no luck.

  1. Run steam as an admin
  2. reverify your game data
  3. disable your anti-virus

Can you also provide your darktide launcher logs
Upload darktide_launcher.log:

  1. Press the Windows key + R
  2. Enter %appdata% within the search input and select ‘OK’
  3. Navigate to AppData\Roaming\Fatshark\Darktide
  4. Locate the darktide_launcher.log in this directory
  5. Upload here

Still failing after running as admin. The Darktide folder does not exist as I deleted earlier and it is not rebuilding therefore there are no launcher logs I can provide.

If the log isnt being generated that’s odd. You’re trying to launch the game through steam directly correct? Can you disable your anti-virus entirely as it sounds like its preventing something from being written

I should clarify, the Darktide folder in appdata doesn’t exist as I had deleted per that document.

When you re-launch the game through steam it should re-create the appdata folder. If its not being created can you double check you’re running steam itself as an administrator? That should launch the game with the necessary persmissions to re-create the appdata folder

Hello,

I have completely disable the AV as well as Windows Firewall. I am running steam as Admin. The behavior has not changed.

I guess can you try running the launcher as an admin? The fact that the appdata is not being generated is peculiar

error

Receiving a .net error when trying to launch the launcher directly from the directory.

I have ran through the .net fixer from windows. No other launchers have these issues.

Can you download the latest dot net from Microsoft and install/repair

REBOOT your computer after you do this

4.8 is already installed and I have ran the .net repair several times and rebooted.

I’m going to try using the uninstall tool for .net. Then a total reinstall.

So I did install 4.8.1. Still having the same error. I’m thinking my windows is FUBAR.

I’d try running a full windows update on your system

It’s fully up to date. I’m trying a windows reset. I’m thinking I read some time ago a windows update may have screwed up .net framework.

A fresh install of windows took care of this. Doing some digging, a windows update likely destroyed the .net framework.

Its unfortunate you had to rebuild your system to fix the problem but I’m glad you got it resolved.

Sorry you had to go to these lengths, but I’m glad to hear you resolved this. Thank you for the update and sharing your solution!