Help with Game Not Starting

[Naria Silverwind]

I tried everything I could find on the game not starting/launch issue but I have had no luck. When I tried to launch it from the folder, still no luck. So I tried the ClickOne Application Deployment Manifest and it couldn't install. The file it provided had this to say as any help would be GREATLY appricated:

PLATFORM VERSION INFO
Windows : 6.1.7600.0 (Win32NT)
Common Language Runtime : 4.0.30319.17929
System.Deployment.dll : 4.0.30319.17929 built by: FX45RTMREL
clr.dll : 4.0.30319.17929 built by: FX45RTMREL
dfdll.dll : 4.0.30319.17929 built by: FX45RTMREL
dfshim.dll : 4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)

SOURCES
Deployment url : file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew%20Valley/Stardew%20Valley.application
Application url : file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew%20Valley/Stardew%20Valley.exe.manifest

IDENTITIES
Deployment Identity : Stardew Valley.application, Version=1.0.0.106, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=0000000000000000, processorArchitecture=x86
Application Identity : Stardew Valley.exe, Version=1.0.0.106, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=0000000000000000, processorArchitecture=x86, type=win32

APPLICATION SUMMARY
* Installable application.

ERROR SUMMARY
Below is a summary of the errors, details of these errors are listed later in the log.
* Activation of C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Stardew Valley.application resulted in exception. Following failure messages were detected:
+ Downloading file:///C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy did not succeed.
+ Could not find file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy'.
+ Could not find file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy'.
+ Could not find file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy'.

COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION FAILURE SUMMARY
No transaction error was detected.

WARNINGS
* The manifest for this application does not have a signature. Signature validation will be ignored.
* The manifest for this application does not have a signature. Signature validation will be ignored.

OPERATION PROGRESS STATUS
* [8/29/2016 10:21:05 PM] : Activation of C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Stardew Valley.application has started.
* [8/29/2016 10:21:12 PM] : Processing of deployment manifest has successfully completed.
* [8/29/2016 10:21:12 PM] : Installation of the application has started.
* [8/29/2016 10:21:12 PM] : Processing of application manifest has successfully completed.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Found compatible runtime version 4.0.30319.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GamerServices, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=msil using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GamerServices, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=msil.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=x86 using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=x86.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Video, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=msil using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Video, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=msil.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=x86 using Microsoft.Xna.Framework, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=x86.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Input.Touch, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=msil using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Input.Touch, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=msil.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Avatar, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=msil using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Avatar, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=msil.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Net, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=msil using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Net, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=msil.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Storage, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=msil using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Storage, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=msil.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=x86 using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=x86.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Detecting dependent assembly Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Xact, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842CF8BE1DE50553, processorArchitecture=x86 using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Xact, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553, processorArchitecture=x86.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:09 PM] : Request of trust and detection of platform is complete.

ERROR DETAILS
Following errors were detected during this operation.
* [8/29/2016 10:26:10 PM] System.Deployment.Application.DeploymentDownloadException (Unknown subtype)
- Downloading file:///C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy did not succeed.
- Source: System.Deployment
- Stack trace:
at System.Deployment.Application.SystemNetDownloader.DownloadSingleFile(DownloadQueueItem next)
at System.Deployment.Application.SystemNetDownloader.DownloadAllFiles()
at System.Deployment.Application.FileDownloader.Download(SubscriptionState subState)
at System.Deployment.Application.DownloadManager.DownloadDependencies(SubscriptionState subState, AssemblyManifest deployManifest, AssemblyManifest appManifest, Uri sourceUriBase, String targetDirectory, String group, IDownloadNotification notification, DownloadOptions options)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.DownloadApplication(SubscriptionState subState, ActivationDescription actDesc, Int64 transactionId, TempDirectory& downloadTemp)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.InstallApplication(SubscriptionState& subState, ActivationDescription actDesc)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.PerformDeploymentActivation(Uri activationUri, Boolean isShortcut, String textualSubId, String deploymentProviderUrlFromExtension, BrowserSettings browserSettings, String& errorPageUrl)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.ActivateDeploymentWorker(Object state)
--- Inner Exception ---
System.Net.WebException
- Could not find file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy'.
- Source: System
- Stack trace:
at System.Net.FileWebRequest.EndGetResponse(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
at System.Net.FileWebRequest.GetResponse()
at System.Deployment.Application.SystemNetDownloader.DownloadSingleFile(DownloadQueueItem next)
--- Inner Exception ---
System.Net.WebException
- Could not find file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy'.
- Source: System
- Stack trace:
at System.Net.FileWebResponse..ctor(FileWebRequest request, Uri uri, FileAccess access, Boolean asyncHint)
at System.Net.FileWebRequest.GetResponseCallback(Object state)
--- Inner Exception ---
System.IO.FileNotFoundException
- Could not find file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy'.
- Source: mscorlib
- Stack trace:
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath, Boolean checkHost)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, Boolean useAsync)
at System.Net.FileWebStream..ctor(FileWebRequest request, String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare sharing, Int32 length, Boolean async)
at System.Net.FileWebResponse..ctor(FileWebRequest request, Uri uri, FileAccess access, Boolean asyncHint)

COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION DETAILS
No transaction information is available.

[dino_inc]

Originally posted by Naria Silverwind:

So I tried the ClickOne Application Deployment Manifest and it couldn't install.

What in the world is this? I've never heard of it.

[Naria Silverwind]

I am stating what I did see in my folder and what the information on the file said. If I knew how to put a screenshot here, I would put it in to show what I mean.

[dino_inc]

Originally posted by Naria Silverwind:

I am stating what I did see in my folder and what the information on the file said. If I knew how to put a screenshot here, I would put it in to show what I mean.

Hrm, I looked it up and it seems to be a method of installing from a server easily on microsoft things, makes sense. However, I can't seem to find it in my files, did you download Stardew from Steam?

Regardless, from the errors, it seems you are missing a chicken icon of some sort, and that is what is causing the error. Try verifying cache and then running that install program again.

[Naria Silverwind]

Yes, I did download it from Steam, I verified the cache twice, uninstalled it and reinstalled it. Same result.

[Naria Silverwind]

And the Errorlog folder in the roaming folders for Stardew Valley shows this DESPITE the XNA being up to date:

Message: Could not load type 'Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics.IGraphicsDeviceService' from assembly 'Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=842cf8be1de50553'.
InnerException:
Stack Trace: at StardewValley.Game1..ctor()
at StardewValley.Program.Main(String[] args)

[Al Fresco]

I've had problems running Stardew Valley (and Terraria) since moving to Windows 10. I finally got both games running again after copying the "..\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\_CommonRedist\XNA\4.0\xnafx40_redist.msi" to a temporary folder "C:\Temp", launching XNA from there and then the games ran properly. It looks as though the default folder under Steam is affected by Windows 10 permissions/UAC issues.

[Naria Silverwind]

Originally posted by Al Fresco:

I've had problems running Stardew Valley (and Terraria) since moving to Windows 10. I finally got both games running again after copying the "..\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\_CommonRedist\XNA\4.0\xnafx40_redist.msi" to a temporary folder "C:\Temp", launching XNA from there and then the games ran properly. It looks as though the default folder under Steam is affected by Windows 10 permissions/UAC issues.

Just tried it, no luck.

My computer is a Windows 7 Home Premium
eMachines EL1352G
AMD Sempron(tm) 145 Processor 2.80 GHz
2.00 GB memory (RAM with 1.75 GB usable)
64-bit Operating System

[Naria Silverwind]

Bump for any hope of help with problem.

[dino_inc]

Originally posted by Naria Silverwind:

Bump for any hope of help with problem.

A possible solution I've stumbled upon is updating/installing directx9 libraries, or something like that. Your problem is unique, though, I have no idea if that will work.

[Naria Silverwind]

Originally posted by dino_inc:

Originally posted by Naria Silverwind:

Bump for any hope of help with problem.

A possible solution I've stumbled upon is updating/installing directx9 libraries, or something like that. Your problem is unique, though, I have no idea if that will work.

For Directx the version I have is Directx11

[Captain Starkey]

Originally posted by Al Fresco:

I've had problems running Stardew Valley (and Terraria) since moving to Windows 10. I finally got both games running again after copying the "..\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\_CommonRedist\XNA\4.0\xnafx40_redist.msi" to a temporary folder "C:\Temp", launching XNA from there and then the games ran properly. It looks as though the default folder under Steam is affected by Windows 10 permissions/UAC issues.

When you launched XNA, did you hit repair?

[Naria Silverwind]

Yes, but still nothing

[Ezakruel]

Have you tried installing .net framework 4.0?

[dino_inc]

Here's my fix list, because I hadn't made it back when this thread was posted. (Be sure to test the game between each step):

1. Verify the cache.
   
2. Plug in headphones.
   
3. Ensure Steam is not running in compatibility mode.
   
4. Delete startup_preferences.
   
5. Restart your computer.
   
6. Delete %appdata%/Stardew Valley. It is a hidden file, so search for it directly through windows search. (Backup your saves, beforehand)
   
7. Disable Antivirus
   
8. Run as administrator
   
9. Reinstall the game.
   
10. Reinstall XNA.
    
11. Reinstall directx9.
    
12. Update graphics drivers and sound card drivers.

If all of these don't work, post your error log from %appdata%/Stardew Valley/Errorlogs, it will help me to pinpoint the problem. (I would really like to see this, if it doesn't get fixed.)

[Gosera]

System.Deployment.Application.DeploymentDownloadException (Unknown subtype)
- Downloading file:///C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/chickenIcon_32_32.ico.deploy did not succeed.

This is the error its complaing about, i would recomend Reinstalling .NET 4.0 and i would also make sure that the game and install both would be installed and run with Administration Mode.