x64 won't launch

[Biscuit~]

So I haven't played since about a year ago, and I noticed there's been an update for an x64 executable.
However, this .exe won't launch, I just get to a black screen that gives me a crash error.

I've tried updating the vcredist's, reset settings, validated cache, restarted computer and even went so far as to look into the .ini file to see if there was something I could try there.

I have had no luck so far, and thus I turn to you, fellow Steamers.
Does anyone have any idea what the fix for this issue is, or someone who can give me further ideas? About the only thing I haven't tried is reinstalling, but validating all files should do the same trick(?).

[Biscuit~]

To clarify, I can play the game on x86 executable, but if possible I would like to be playing on the x64 one.

[powbam]

Go here:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist\vcredist

Then go into the "2013" C++ Redistributable folder and install the x86 file and then the x64 file. Run the game and see if she fires up.

[Svâstîkus]

yeah, xx64 doesn't work for me either, even after doing the vcredists? don't know but game runs fine anyhow so I'm not worried about it.

[Biscuit~]

Originally posted by powbam:

Go here:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Steamworks Shared\_CommonRedist\vcredist

Then go into the "2013" C++ Redistributable folder and install the x86 file and then the x64 file. Run the game and see if she fires up.

Installing VCRedist's does nothing, sadly
Both of them open up with "Repair" or "Uninstall".
Doing both (reinstalling after Uninstalling) does not work either.

[Svâstîkus]

^same here

[red13seto]

same cant even play the game for 32bit version

[powbam]

In that case you guys may need to post your system specs. The more information, the better.

I can run x86/x64 both with Vanillla, AoM, and FG, no problem, on both GOG/Steam installations. Other than the fact that I have FG my game version is exactly the same as everyone else currently.

[red13seto]

gtx970 i5-4690k 32gb of ram and i played this game many times

[powbam]

Originally posted by red13seto:

gtx970 i5-4690k 32gb of ram and i played this game many times

3rd party Antivirus program installed/running?

[red13seto]

only thing that is running at the same time is twelve sky 2 i hope its not that as im grinding for a pet

[red13seto]

yeah it was that could be the gameguard thing or the game but i closed the game then played grim dawn then relauched 12sky2

[powbam]

Originally posted by red13seto:

only thing that is running at the same time is twelve sky 2 i hope its not that as im grinding for a pet

No.. I mean do you have a 3rd party Antivirus program installed or not? I couldn't make heads or tails of that response if you had one or not.

If so, you need to whitelist Grim Dawn, sometimes after updates antivirus programs may like to "SILENTLY" block you from running the game.

These are the locations you would whitelist if you do have an AV installed:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grim Dawn
C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME\Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn

Don't just "disable" the AV, that usually won't work. It has to be exclude/whitelist in the AV settings.

If it isn't an AV issue another thing you can try is to:

Go to C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME\Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn\Settomgs and edit the options.txt file in this location. Change the line:

UPnPEnable = true

to

UPnPEnable = false

And then try again.

[red13seto]

thanks but it was and is somthing to do with 12sky 2 the game or the gameguard im playing both now at the same time the only thing i have not done is try 64bit again

[powbam]

Originally posted by red13seto:

thanks but it was and is somthing to do with 12sky 2 the game or the gameguard im playing both now at the same time the only thing i have not done is try 64bit again

Ah ok. See what you're saying now. Glad ya found your issue then.

[red13seto]

thanks for trying maybe it could help someone else