Can't launch normally

[Crystal Razorback]

Ive ran into a issue that i dont quite understand.
I cannt launch the game with steam itself. Using steam dont work. going to the files and launching there also dont work. HOWEVER
when i right click and launch as administrator IT WORKS.
How do i make it work through steam, cus i cant be arsed to constantly go to program files just to launch the game.

[Arena22]

I am having weird launch issues too, but can still lunch from steam library ric=ght click game. but that is the only way. i am guessing mods.

[Crystal Razorback]

Originally posted by Arena22:

I am having weird launch issues too, but can still lunch from steam library ric=ght click game. but that is the only way. i am guessing mods.

I dont have a single mod installed as far im aware. So that shouldnt be my issue

[Arena22]

you have of course tried 'verify integrity of game files'?

library - game- properties - intalled files - verify

because that's all i got, gl

[Crystal Razorback]

Originally posted by Arena22:

you have of course tried 'verify integrity of game files'?

library - game- properties - intalled files - verify

because that's all i got, gl

I tried verify, i tried reinstalling, i tried disabling antivirus, and even reinstalling when antivirus disabled. Still no nothing.

[maeharaprojekt]

OP, did you launch ProjectZomboid64.exe or ProjectZomboid32.exe as Administrator?

Have you tried right-clicking the .exe file, click on the Compatibility tab, look to the Settings section of the Compatibility tab, and finally, click to checkmark the check box for "Run this program as an administrator" >> click Apply >> click OK, so you don't have to manually run it and select the option each time?

[Crystal Razorback]

Originally posted by maeharaprojekt:

OP, did you launch ProjectZomboid64.exe or ProjectZomboid32.exe as Administrator?

Have you tried right-clicking the .exe file, click on the Compatibility tab, look to the Settings section of the Compatibility tab, and finally, click to checkmark the check box for "Run this program as an administrator" >> click Apply >> click OK, so you don't have to manually run it and select the option each time?

I hadnt done that before no. IT does work however. But is this truly the only way to launch the game for me? It feels so weird that this is a issue to begin with.

[maeharaprojekt]

This isn't really an issue with PZ, as I recall.

Whenever I have found any game has both 32-bit and 64-bit modes, Steam can occasionally fail to launch the correct version. There are some troubleshooting procedures you can try but I can only suggest searching Steam's support page or Google. Another player might be able to give more help.

Windows itself also gets "a bit funky" - I do not know the details or why Windows permissions get weird, but for some software (games and otherwise) Windows needs to be forced to run the software as if the user is the administrator... even though we are the only user and have installed Windows with no other accounts created on the computer.

[Beard]

Does the game launch when going to your Steam Library > Project Zomboid > Play > Alternate Launch?

[CZcaptain]

I have same issue....alternative lunch is working for me but is strange that some time ago a normal lunch work without problem.

[CZcaptain]

Okey nvm....even if i get computer to factory settings is still doesnt work so there must be problem with game that doesnt cooperating with operation system.

[Crystal Razorback]

Originally posted by Beard:

Does the game launch when going to your Steam Library > Project Zomboid > Play > Alternate Launch?

Id did not no. I tested that one too before i used the files.

[Beard]

Originally posted by Crystal Razorback:

Originally posted by Beard:

Does the game launch when going to your Steam Library > Project Zomboid > Play > Alternate Launch?

Id did not no. I tested that one too before i used the files.

In that case, can you share a screenshot or copy the contents of the console window that shows up when you use it?

[Crystal Razorback]

The alternate launch method dont work at all, either with or without administrative rights.

Heres the logs:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hpsIn4_j2w_RciDPZkV-6aefdaedzpjzaugkcsF5xlQ/edit?usp=sharing

[Beard]

Looks like a permission issue with the game not having access to the User folder. This can be due to the security settings on your Windows.
To work around it, try going to your Steam Library > Right click Project Zomboid > Properties > Set Launch Options > Type -cachedir=C:\Zomboid > Start the game normally

[Crystal Razorback]

Originally posted by Beard:

Looks like a permission issue with the game not having access to the User folder. This can be due to the security settings on your Windows.
To work around it, try going to your Steam Library > Right click Project Zomboid > Properties > Set Launch Options > Type -cachedir=C:\Zomboid > Start the game normally

That just makes it ask for permission like the other user had given me a alternative way to do.

It also does not let me use the alt launcher. And i still dont know why this permission issue exists, is it cus im windows 11?? I never used to have this issue in past.