Total War: Rome II - not launching.

[aren]

I managed to open the launcher once but after that when i try to open it nothing happens. Steam says "running" for about a few seconds and then nothing.

I tried reinstalling, running the .exe at the source folder (also tried to run it as Admin), deleting the ROME II folder in roaming and even verifying the cache. Still cant get it to run.

Even though my play time says 53 mins, it was from leaving the launcher on because i had to go somewhere.

Please help,
Thank you for any help in advance. :)

[Too Tall]

restart your computer

[Delacourt '27]

Ctrl Alt Del, Task Manager, and scroll down the list, end process the Rome game yourself.

[aren]

Originally posted by Too Tall:

restart your computer

Tried that several times, no luck unfortunately.

Originally posted by Delacourt '27:

Ctrl Alt Del, Task Manager, and scroll down the list, end process the Rome game yourself.

It doesn't even show up in task manager even though steam says it's running (though only for like a few seconds)

[pilot_1775]

same exact problem..nothing is working. not even restarting

[jlf26261]

One user just fixed his by logging out and back into Steam when he got the Already Running message. worth a try.

[Eczeman]

Having the same issue. I have uninstalled/deleted then reinstalled the game multiple times, Verified cache, Uninstalled/Reinstalled Steam, removed all mods, Started the game as admin and the language trick. still doesnt work.

[undere_lover]

Same exact problem, for me it says running then it says syncing for a split second. Nothing happens. I've tried fixing the compatibility, running as administrator, verifying game cache, reinstalled, and nothinghas worked. I was able to play back when I had windows 8.1 64 bit, but when I upgraded to windows 10 it won't even launch. Btw I've updated all my drivers so I have no idea what could be. I'm really considering asking for a refund lol.

[jlf26261]

did you delete the hidden Rome 2 %AppData% folder before you re-installed ?


If these ideas don't help you may be better off doing a clean un-install-re-install. Just make sure you delete the hidden %Appdata% Folder before you re-install - info below --

List of things that I know have worked for me in the past. --
Run Windows Upate Utility to make sure Windows is up to date - Also Make sure video drivers are updated.

First option is to Verify game Cache.
Next if that didn't help.
Did you try any of these ---- Delete the hidden Rome2 %AppData% Folder below. - Then verify Game Cache.
It's a hidden folder.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/show-hidden-files-and-folders-in-windows-vista/

C:\Users\Jerry\AppData\Roaming\The Creative Assembly\Rome2


Another way to find the %AppData% folder is to click on the Windows Desktop Start Icon - In the Search Box type - %AppData% - Click Enter - The Roaming Folder should Appear - Click on it - you will now see The Creative Assembly Folder - click on it - find the Rome 2 Folder and Delete it - verify the Games Cache and reboot - then you can uninstall and re-install for a clean install. If this doesn't work something else is going on.


If you have used Mods in the past did you uninstall them ? If so check the Data folder to see if any remain and have to be manually deleted - Or better yet just delete in Data folder and then verify the games Cache.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome2\data

Make sure after any of the above actions you verify game Cache and reboot.

If none of the above steps don't work the only other option would be to a complete uninstall/reinstall --
Just make sure you delete the Rome2 %AppData% folder after you uninstall the game as it stilll may cause a crash. Delete this Data folder -
C:\Users\Jerry\AppData\Roaming\The Creative Assembly\Rome2

then verify games Cache and reboot.


Log Out of Steam and Log back in -
Uninstall Steam and reinstall -
Also If you get a error message, do a seach here and on Google for possible fixes.
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I haven't tried this but it worked for a few players.


For those of you having issues with installs on Windows 10, where you run the launcher, hit 'play' and steam doesn't do anything, I've just managed to get it working after a lot of pain and struggle.

The key to fixing mine was the followng...

Step 1. Go to your Rome2 Directory

e.g: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Total War Rome2

Step 2. Right click on the awesomium_process.exe and go to its properties.

Step 3. Under the compatability tab...

- Set compatability mode to Windows 8
- Ensure the 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings' checkbox is ticked
- Select 'Run this program as administrator'
- Hit Apply.

Step 5. Apply the same changes to the Rome2.exe file.

My game now loads correctly after I hit play on the launcher. I've seen similiar solutions posted but I personally haven't seen anyone suggest editing the compatibility settings on the awesomium_process file. Not certain its going to be everyone's fix but it worked for me so I thought I'd post here.
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do you have any 3rd party software running ? One guy had a video capture program running and when he shut it off Rome 2 worked fine. I believe it was called FRAPS ?
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Thanx for your advise. Step by step manual gave me a clue on how to fix the problem. Running the game as an admin failed, but an error appeared saying than MSVCP100.dll library was missing. Reinstalling the C++ Visual package from the Steam folder itself helped to fix the problem.
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1. Reboot your computer
2. Open the folder C:\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome2
3. Delete the following files

awesomium text
awesomium.dll
awesomium_process
Rome2.dll
Rome2.exe

4. Verify game cache and make sure your antivirus and windows firewall is disabled while doing so. Launch the game once it's finished downloading the files.
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How i got Rome 2 to Launch.
Checked Fire Wall Exceptions. Ticked Public.
It Launched.
Maybe this will help somebody. ??
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Turn off Steams game overlay and the AMD Gaming Evolved "In Game Overlay if a AMD card is installed.
AMD Cards -
Known Issues
◾A few game titles may fail to launch or crash if the Gaming Evolved overlay is enabled. A temporary workaround is to disable the AMD Gaming Evolved "In Game Overlay"
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Find the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Total War Attila\redist folder Location that he listed above - click on any file that ends in .exe in the redist folder to install. Open the DirextX folder in the redist folder and click on the DXSETUP.exe file to install DirectX . Then I would verify the games cache to make sure all files are there and O.K.
Here is the .exe install files in my \redist Folder -

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome II\redist\vcredist_x86-80-sp1.exe"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome II\redist\vcredist_x86-90.exe"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome II\redist\vcredist_x86-100-sp1.exe"

DierctX Folder -
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome II\redist\directx\DXSETUP.exe"

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If Rome 2 doesnt start try this
It seems that a lot of people have a problem that Rome 2 won't start. There is a sticky with a list that contains a lot of useful tips that can help. But if nothing there will fix the problem try this:


A friend of mine had the same problem that her game didnt start. She tried everything in this list and nothing helped, but we found another solution.

It seems that the Launcher is causing the problems. Just open your Rome2 folder in Steamapps. Open the folder "launcher" and rename the launcher.exe to something different like launcherOriginal.exe. Then get the Rome2.exe, put it in the folder launcher an rename it to "launcher.exe". The Game will now start without the launcher causing the problem. :)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Total War Rome II\launcher

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I was able to fix it by running the game as administrator and then selecting trouble shoot when it didnt launch. It found a file and now my game works. Once again thank you to those who helped me.
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Failed to start game (app already running) Error Message - Try Logging Out and Back into Steam.
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[Logocracy]

Has anyone found a solution yet? I've tried everything on the post above and still have the same result. I click 'play' on Rome 2, it says 'running' and then for a second says 'syncing' and then nothing. No load screen. Nothing. If anyone managed to find the solution please let me know.

[Too Tall]

Maybe turning off your computer and let it sit for a say 15 mins off and then fire it up again might work.

[jlf26261]

Steam Support ----
Programs Which May Interfere with Steam --- Link --->
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9828-SFLZ-9289

Start with this list but there may be others. Concerning antivirus, consider adding Vipre and BullGuard to this list for that section on AV programs.
Failed to Initialize Steam! Are you running Steam? Error Message -
Jul 1 @ 11:29am

UPDATE: I just closed steam, then went into the task manager and closed steam there again. Then when I started steam I ran it as an administrator and started the game from within steam and it is now functioning fine. I'm not sure if this will be a perminant fix or if it will work for everyone but I figured I should share none the less.

[Torte]

Seit dem letzten Update startet ROME II nicht mehr. Sollte hier nicht langsam von Seiten der Entwickler eine Reaktion erfolgen, erfolgt eine Klage und Rückweisung der Lizenz.

[r4tuk]

i was have same problem first cheak out your all Mods and dissable them and try to play .d

[Logocracy]

Originally posted by Too Tall:

Maybe turning off your computer and let it sit for a say 15 mins off and then fire it up again might work.

Tried this. Resetted everything including reinstalling Steam. Still doesn't work

[Logocracy]

Originally posted by jlf26261:

Steam Support ----
Programs Which May Interfere with Steam --- Link --->
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9828-SFLZ-9289

Start with this list but there may be others. Concerning antivirus, consider adding Vipre and BullGuard to this list for that section on AV programs.
Failed to Initialize Steam! Are you running Steam? Error Message -
Jul 1 @ 11:29am

UPDATE: I just closed steam, then went into the task manager and closed steam there again. Then when I started steam I ran it as an administrator and started the game from within steam and it is now functioning fine. I'm not sure if this will be a perminant fix or if it will work for everyone but I figured I should share none the less.

I have Norton but I've given steam access outside the firewall and antivirus. It has always worked, so I dont think these programs are an issue.
I usually close steam from task manager. I tried this again. ROME2 still doesnt work, though all my other games start no problem.