Error 23 on startup.

[Kai]

I installed this game, tried running it and it says 'launch error, game startup failed, Error code 23'

Any help appreciated. apparently is a visual C++ issue or something.

[Kai]

64-bit windows 10, & ok i will reinstall Visual C++ 2013 and 2015 and get back to you.

[Kai]

i went onto programme files X86, steam, steam apps, common, squad, _commonredist, vcredist , 2013, and then 2015. and uninstalled the 2013 visual C++ and the visual C++ 2015 too, then re installed them. still the error ocurs.

[Kai]

can you explain what you mean by that?

[dupreeh]

I also took this error message too. Just update ur computer it will work

[Kai]

My updates arent working. it says try again later etc.

[Kai]

Originally posted by Raklödder:

You might want to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter diagnostics tool:
download.microsoft.com/download/F/E/7/FE74974A-9029-41A0-9EB2-9CCE3FC20B99/WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab

It fixed a problem. However it says this: "There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: Hewlett-Packard - Imaging - Null Print - HP Photosmart 5520 series - Error 0x8024200b

[Kai]

installed the driver (the last link) and i have removed the printer from my control panel, as advised in the top link (document) still the same error message to update my PC.

[Kai]

re-installed game, updated windows 10, uninstalled C++ 2013 and 2015 and reinstalled again, restarted pc, STILL the same error. (23)

[Kai]

Originally posted by Raklödder:

• Try removing the following folder: C:\Users\ *username* \AppData\Local\Squad
  
• Launch Steam as an Administrator by right clicking on the desktop icon.
  
• Now verify your game cache integrity by right clicking on your game in your library.
  
• Launch your game and pray to the Charmander that it works.

The squad folder isnt in app data\local

[Kai]

Originally posted by 1stLt.REAPER:

Did you upgrade from win 7-64 to win 10-64?

Yes i did

[Kai]

Originally posted by Raklödder:

Originally posted by Farrant:

The squad folder isnt in app data\local

Your configure and log-files are stored in appdata.

There is nothing in app data to suggest squad is there, ugh this is so messed up :(

[ursoo]

I have this problem too

[Kai]

is there anything else i can do to fix this? i really want to get on this game

[Kai]

SOLVED: I downloaded XAPOFX1_5.dll and replaced it in my System32 and SysWOW64 folders.

[Kai]

i saw it on a forum here: http://forums.joinsquad.com/topic/12293-error-code-23-please-help/#comment-180199