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DevDaVinci has Mad Max

Jan 19 @ 2:26pm

Game won't start with Steam

Hi, I have an issue where the game doesn't open, but when i open task manager, it's just running in the background. Eventually i get an error saying "the server is not reachable, check your internet connection". Tried some stuff I've seen in the forums like; running in compatibility mode, running as an administrator, restarting my laptop, verfiying the game files. Still nothing, does anyone have any ideas?

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Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:

Originally posted by DevDaVinci:
Hi, I have an issue where the game doesn't open, but when i open task manager, it's just running in the background. Eventually i get an error saying "the server is not reachable, check your internet connection". Tried some stuff I've seen in the forums like; running in compatibility mode, running as an administrator, restarting my laptop, verfiying the game files. Still nothing, does anyone have any ideas?

Server is not reachable before game started - it's denuvo DRM error.
Try run vulcan version:
Steam game properties -> Beta versions -> Vulcan_beta

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Dr.Adskiy Jan 19 @ 3:05pm

Originally posted by DevDaVinci:
Hi, I have an issue where the game doesn't open, but when i open task manager, it's just running in the background. Eventually i get an error saying "the server is not reachable, check your internet connection". Tried some stuff I've seen in the forums like; running in compatibility mode, running as an administrator, restarting my laptop, verfiying the game files. Still nothing, does anyone have any ideas?

Server is not reachable before game started - it's denuvo DRM error.
Try run vulcan version:
Steam game properties -> Beta versions -> Vulcan_beta

Last edited by Dr.Adskiy; Jan 19 @ 3:06pm

Sweenssss

Jan 20 @ 11:41am

Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Originally posted by DevDaVinci:
Hi, I have an issue where the game doesn't open, but when i open task manager, it's just running in the background. Eventually i get an error saying "the server is not reachable, check your internet connection". Tried some stuff I've seen in the forums like; running in compatibility mode, running as an administrator, restarting my laptop, verfiying the game files. Still nothing, does anyone have any ideas?
Server is not reachable before game started - it's denuvo DRM error.
Try run vulcan version:
Steam game properties -> Beta versions -> Vulcan_beta

This will not work for me either. crashes when trying to load even with Vulcan.

DevDaVinci has Mad Max

Jan 20 @ 11:56am

Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Originally posted by DevDaVinci:
Hi, I have an issue where the game doesn't open, but when i open task manager, it's just running in the background. Eventually i get an error saying "the server is not reachable, check your internet connection". Tried some stuff I've seen in the forums like; running in compatibility mode, running as an administrator, restarting my laptop, verfiying the game files. Still nothing, does anyone have any ideas?
Server is not reachable before game started - it's denuvo DRM error.
Try run vulcan version:
Steam game properties -> Beta versions -> Vulcan_beta

Thanks! It worked

Dr.Adskiy Jan 20 @ 1:02pm

Originally posted by briandsweeney:
Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Server is not reachable before game started - it's denuvo DRM error.
Try run vulcan version:
Steam game properties -> Beta versions -> Vulcan_beta

This will not work for me either. crashes when trying to load even with Vulcan.

What error you got?

Sweenssss

Jan 20 @ 2:49pm

Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Originally posted by briandsweeney:

This will not work for me either. crashes when trying to load even with Vulcan.
What error you got?

i dont get an error. the game window opens and the loading arrow on the bottom right spins a few times then stops and the window closes. steam shows the game was played for a couple minutes but i never get past the load then crash. I've also tried changing my refresh rate to 60 and 50hz with no difference.

Dr.Adskiy Jan 20 @ 3:18pm

Originally posted by briandsweeney:
Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
What error you got?

i dont get an error. the game window opens and the loading arrow on the bottom right spins a few times then stops and the window closes. steam shows the game was played for a couple minutes but i never get past the load then crash. I've also tried changing my refresh rate to 60 and 50hz with no difference.

You have one display or two?
Try to look for error in Windows Event Viewer

Sweenssss

Jan 20 @ 3:30pm

Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Originally posted by briandsweeney:

i dont get an error. the game window opens and the loading arrow on the bottom right spins a few times then stops and the window closes. steam shows the game was played for a couple minutes but i never get past the load then crash. I've also tried changing my refresh rate to 60 and 50hz with no difference.
You have one display or two?
Try to look for error in Windows Event Viewer

i have one monitor.

ok heres what event viewer says:

Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
Date: 1/20/2025 6:21:35 PM
Event ID: 1000
Task Category: Application Crashing Events
Level: Error
Keywords:
User: DESKTOP-DUD4HAO\Brian Gaming PC
Computer: DESKTOP-DUD4HAO
Description:
Faulting application name: MadMax.exe, version: 1.0.3.0, time stamp: 0x5628a448
Faulting module name: MadMax.exe, version: 1.0.3.0, time stamp: 0x5628a448
Exception code: 0xc0000094
Fault offset: 0x0000000002f5c46e
Faulting process id: 0x0x5070
Faulting application start time: 0x0x1DB6B9203FA11E3
Faulting application path: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Mad Max\MadMax.exe
Faulting module path: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Mad Max\MadMax.exe
Report Id: 9a15640e-545b-4a28-9178-6c0abcbac2ba
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" Guid="{a0e9b465-b939-57d7-b27d-95d8e925ff57}" />
<EventID>1000</EventID>
<Version>0</Version>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Opcode>0</Opcode>
<Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2025-01-20T23:21:35.1219364Z" />
<EventRecordID>37198</EventRecordID>
<Correlation />
<Execution ProcessID="20884" ThreadID="23936" />
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>DESKTOP-DUD4HAO</Computer>
<Security UserID="S-1-5-21-144531537-1573529949-234562515-1001" />
</System>
<EventData>
<Data Name="AppName">MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="AppVersion">1.0.3.0</Data>
<Data Name="AppTimeStamp">5628a448</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleName">MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleVersion">1.0.3.0</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleTimeStamp">5628a448</Data>
<Data Name="ExceptionCode">c0000094</Data>
<Data Name="FaultingOffset">0000000002f5c46e</Data>
<Data Name="ProcessId">0x5070</Data>
<Data Name="ProcessCreationTime">0x1db6b9203fa11e3</Data>
<Data Name="AppPath">D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Mad Max\MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="ModulePath">D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Mad Max\MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="IntegratorReportId">9a15640e-545b-4a28-9178-6c0abcbac2ba</Data>
<Data Name="PackageFullName">
</Data>
<Data Name="PackageRelativeAppId">
</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

Dr.Adskiy Jan 20 @ 4:15pm

Originally posted by briandsweeney:
Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
You have one display or two?
Try to look for error in Windows Event Viewer

i have one monitor.

ok heres what event viewer says:

Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
...
<Data Name="AppName">MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="AppVersion">1.0.3.0</Data>
<Data Name="AppTimeStamp">5628a448</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleName">MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleVersion">1.0.3.0</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleTimeStamp">5628a448</Data>
<Data Name="ExceptionCode">c0000094</Data>
<Data Name="FaultingOffset">0000000002f5c46e</Data>
<Data Name="ProcessId">0x5070</Data>
</Event>

Look here, guy has the same error:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/234140/discussions/0/3808408747687061881/#c4413047708762605572

Sweenssss

Jan 20 @ 5:09pm

Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Originally posted by briandsweeney:

i have one monitor.

ok heres what event viewer says:

Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
...
<Data Name="AppName">MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="AppVersion">1.0.3.0</Data>
<Data Name="AppTimeStamp">5628a448</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleName">MadMax.exe</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleVersion">1.0.3.0</Data>
<Data Name="ModuleTimeStamp">5628a448</Data>
<Data Name="ExceptionCode">c0000094</Data>
<Data Name="FaultingOffset">0000000002f5c46e</Data>
<Data Name="ProcessId">0x5070</Data>
</Event>
Look here, guy has the same error:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/234140/discussions/0/3808408747687061881/#c4413047708762605572

I have tried reinstalling my drivers, and still no luck. I order a 60hz hdmi cable, I’ve read others saying in the past that it fixed the problem, so I’ll give that a shot. It runs fine on my steam deck.

RVZZAK

Jan 20 @ 7:47pm

worked for me: Properties -> installed Files -> browse -> Settings -> Change "Fullscreen=0" to Fullscreen=1 when the game starts , dont touch any settings. just start a new game and after the intro (when you are in control of the character) you can adjust all graphic and sound settings.

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Sweenssss

Jan 21 @ 3:53pm

Originally posted by RVZZAK:
worked for me: Properties -> installed Files -> browse -> Settings -> Change "Fullscreen=0" to Fullscreen=1 when the game starts , dont touch any settings. just start a new game and after the intro (when you are in control of the character) you can adjust all graphic and sound settings.

browse brings me to install folder, theres no "settings" option there. i want to try to change the fullscreen setting but i dont know where to find that. Im on windows 11.

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Dr.Adskiy Jan 21 @ 10:36pm

Originally posted by briandsweeney:
Originally posted by RVZZAK:
worked for me: Properties -> installed Files -> browse -> Settings -> Change "Fullscreen=0" to Fullscreen=1 when the game starts , dont touch any settings. just start a new game and after the intro (when you are in control of the character) you can adjust all graphic and sound settings.

browse brings me to install folder, theres no "settings" option there. i want to try to change the fullscreen setting but i dont know where to find that. Im on windows 11.

Kidding? settings.ini file, just not so far from MadMax.exe.

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Sweenssss

Jan 22 @ 3:49pm

Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Originally posted by briandsweeney:

browse brings me to install folder, theres no "settings" option there. i want to try to change the fullscreen setting but i dont know where to find that. Im on windows 11.
Kidding? settings.ini file, just not so far from MadMax.exe.

no not kidding i dont have that file. i dont see a settings.ini file in any of my game folders.

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Dr.Adskiy Jan 23 @ 2:31am

Originally posted by briandsweeney:
Originally posted by Dr.Adskiy:
Kidding? settings.ini file, just not so far from MadMax.exe.

no not kidding i dont have that file. i dont see a settings.ini file in any of my game folders.

D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Mad Max\ <- in this folder (based on your previous messages) must be settings.ini
You can take my settings file:
https://limewire.com/d/76eec879-37a2-4127-bca6-08a515659957#SOND5EeEEz8AACTonAWr3tDeNY_6u_mil1EBKxacNek

You have no ini file, bacause you not started your game properly.

Maybe your problem linked with VCredist, just look this thread and try fix with DependencyWalker (don't look at the error, you can don't get this error with same problem): https://steamcommunity.com/app/234140/discussions/0/4632611078379987654/

Last edited by Dr.Adskiy; Jan 23 @ 3:59am

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