Launcher error: Specified cast is not valid.

[BLC]

Hi all

I get the following error when trying to execute the game:

Dead Pixels Launcher has encountered an error.
Version:Steam 1.1.3

Specified cast is not valid.

at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExceptionForHRInternal(Int32 errorCode, IntPtr errorInfo)
at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExceptionForHR(Int32 errorCode)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.InitializeGuts(Object o)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.Initialize()
at System.Management.ManagementObjectSearcher.Initialize()
at System.Management.ManagementObjectSearcher.Get()
at Nuclex.Input.DirectInputManager.isXInputDevice(DeviceInstance deviceInstance)
at Nuclex.Input.DirectInputManager.CreateGamePads()
at Nuclex.Input.InputManager.setupGamePads()
at Nuclex.Input.InputManager..ctor(GameServiceContainer services, IntPtr windowHandle)
at Dead_Pixels_Launcher.Game1..ctor(String[] args)
at Dead_Pixels_Launcher.Program.Main(String[] args)

I can see reference to input manager code here, and I've also seen a couple of other threads which reference controller issues. I've tried the following suggested fixes: verify game cache (I actually deleted & re-installed also); remove non-essential USB devices; re-install USB game controller (as in, manually remove drivers and re-install); adding the launch string -disablecontrollers. None of this helps, I'm afraid.

My spider senses (alright - programming experience!) tells me that there's some kind of data type issue in the code, but obviously I can't see the game code to debug it mysef :)

[BLC]

I should probably also mention that I've tried the suggestions on the launcher support page also: XNA framework, DX runtime, etc.

[CantStrafeRight]

Hey dev here.

Are you the same person that emailed me? I'm just trying to work out if this is a second case of this error in 24 hours or the same person.

I'm going to embaress myself here. Can you try "-disablecontrolers" with one L. Looks like I may have spelt it wrong in the code.

[CantStrafeRight]

Thanks Alex.

It seems this is a steam issue as it effects my PC too.

[CantStrafeRight]

Are those affected by this error using the Steam Beta Client?

Out of my 4 PC's only two are affected by this bug and both use the beta client.

[BLC]

Originally posted by CantStrafeRight:

Hey dev here.

Are you the same person that emailed me? I'm just trying to work out if this is a second case of this error in 24 hours or the same person.

I'm going to embaress myself here. Can you try "-disablecontrolers" with one L. Looks like I may have spelt it wrong in the code.

Hi there

I didn't email you no, so there are a couple of instances of this it seems - at least you've been able to replicate the bug however.

I've tried with -disablecontrolers (single L ;) ) and it works fine - launcher worked with no issues. Interestingly enough however, after loading the launcher at least once it seems to work even if I don't use -disablecontrolers in subsequent attempts.

I'm also on the Beta client.

[Lofty Donkey]

Probably a Beta Client issue. I've had the same thing on the Steam beta.

[Jowwdown]

I had the same problem (launcher error while using Steam Beta Client) and managed to fix it by reverting back to the non-Steam Beta Client

[xWilldabeast87x]

I had the same issue too. But I got it to work fine by just going to My Computer/C:/ Program files/ Steam/Steamapps/common/Dead Pixels.In this folder will be 2 Dead Pixel icons. Either one will start the game, and no issues with not being able to use controllers. Xbox controller is working just fine with it. Just make a shortcut on your desktop. The original shortcut steam made doesn't seem to work anymore. Hope this helps someone!

[Packrat]

I'm also having this issue, but I don't recall downloading a beta version of Steam. The settings menu says there's one available and that I'm not participating. Not sure how else I'd tell which client I'm using.

Apologies if I'm making some stupid mistake here, but I'm terrible with software.

[SLAVA UKRAINI]

Same problem. Not using Steam Beta client.

Using the "-disablecontrolers" launch option works for me too, unfortunately removing it again also makes me get the launcher error back. So I can't play with controller now, hope you can fix this! :)

[SLAVA UKRAINI]

Ah yes, I missed that part, thanks!

[TheRomMan]

I'm sorta new to Steam. Where do i put the -disablecontrolers

[SLAVA UKRAINI]

And put it in without the brackets. :)

[Falfuris]

Dead Pixels Launcher has encountered an error.
Version:Steam 1.1.3

Specified cast is not valid.

at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExceptionForHRInternal(Int32 errorCode, IntPtr errorInfo)
at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExceptionForHR(Int32 errorCode)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.InitializeGuts(Object o)
at System.Management.ManagementScope.Initialize()
at System.Management.ManagementObjectSearcher.Initialize()
at System.Management.ManagementObjectSearcher.Get()
at Nuclex.Input.DirectInputManager.isXInputDevice(DeviceInstance deviceInstance)
at Nuclex.Input.DirectInputManager.CreateGamePads()
at Nuclex.Input.InputManager.setupGamePads()
at Nuclex.Input.InputManager..ctor(GameServiceContainer services, IntPtr windowHandle)
at Dead_Pixels_Launcher.Game1..ctor(String[] args)
at Dead_Pixels_Launcher.Program.Main(String[] args)

[CantStrafeRight]

Go to your Steam Library
Right click on Dead Pixels and select Properties
Click on Set Launch Options
And type "-disablecontrolers" without the quotation marks

Hope that helps.