The game won't start

[Gordoxgrey]

Running Windows 7 64 bit.

I click on the start button from steam, the game looks like its starting up as my friend list shows im in game but then it just doesnt start, no error logs or crash details.

Windows updates are installed, installed DotNet/XNA from the redist folder in the game folder, tried copying msvcr100.dll into syswow64, uninstalled/reinstalled stardew valley, run as admin/in compatability.

I don't understand what the hell the problem is? any help would be great, thanks.

[Hyouko]

I'm having the same issue on Windows 10 (64-bit). Oddly enough, the game was working fine last night on this very same system. Can't see any error logs. XNA is up to date, sound drivers installed, etc. Deleting the appdata folder didn't help, so I'm trying a full reinstall now; will put in an update if this helps.

Edit: No dice. I notice that in Task Manager, a "Windows Problem Reporting (32 bit)" entry pops up briefly before going away whenever I try to run the .exe. The app is indeed showing up in the problem reports under my Control Panel.

A dump of the output from that, in case it winds up being helpful:

Source
Stardew Valley

Summary
Stopped working

Date
‎3/‎16/‎2016 10:37 PM

Status
Report sent

Description
Faulting Application Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Stardew Valley.exe

Problem signature
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: Stardew Valley.exe
Application Version: 1.0.5915.29122
Application Timestamp: 56e4b005
Fault Module Name: KERNELBASE.dll
Fault Module Version: 10.0.10586.162
Fault Module Timestamp: 56cd55ab
Exception Code: e0434352
Exception Offset: 000bdad8
OS Version: 10.0.10586.2.0.0.768.101
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: bdcb
Additional Information 2: bdcb33e65a9843796b7ec31cc25bda3b
Additional Information 3: 28b9
Additional Information 4: 28b92d9a58b4c3292e6786a4023b66af

Extra information about the problem
Bucket ID: 0adfa906ccab0d49437cad8b44ed8db4 (108023734640)

[KingofBattle08]

having same isssues

Message: This resource could not be created.
InnerException:
Stack Trace: at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Audio.AudioEngine..ctor(String settingsFile, TimeSpan lookAheadTime, String rendererId)
at StardewValley.Game1.Initialize()
at Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game.RunGame(Boolean useBlockingRun)
at StardewValley.Program.Main(String[] args)

[Rhodderzxii]

Ok, so i got the exact same error as KingofBattle08.
I have XNA and .net4 installed (that came with win10, xna is definatley installed as i compiled an old game i made at uni and it worked.)
Unfortunately the game still didnt start and kept spouting the same arse error message.
Out of random thought i ran it under admin and it came up straight away.

[Gordoxgrey]

This might be a solution, you will need to inherit permissions for folders to be able to copy files into the system32 and sysWOW64 folders
http://freewisdoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/common_dlls_for_games.rar
Overwrite respective files in the archive in /Windows/System32 and in /Windows/SysWOW64

[Otoro]

Library>Stardew>properties>local files>browse local files>stardew app>right click>properties>compatibility> change settings for all users> run as administrator and make sure that it is compatible with your windows.
this worked for me. Maybe give it a shot. Sorry if its messed up its my first comment.

[Azien Heart]

Originally posted by redmirth:

try looking for some error log files in C:\Users\*Username*\AppData\Roaming\StardewValley\ErrorLogs

OMG, seriously....clicking on the play game over and over again in frustration. Then I read this...see a few lines stating audio...I was like, no this can't be...it can't be that easy..*Plugs in head phone*....works....crys*

[nerdydolly]

Whenever I start the game itself, it is literally a black screen but I can hear the music and birds chirping in the loading screen. I have done:
-I reinstalled XNA and dotNET framework
-reinstalled the game
-deactivated steam overlay
-run from folder as admin
-tried ALL the kompability modes
and no changes. This is my favorite game and I'm so heartbroken that I can't play it.

[Azien Heart]

Originally posted by nerdydolly:

Whenever I start the game itself, it is literally a black screen but I can hear the music and birds chirping in the loading screen. I have done:
-I reinstalled XNA and dotNET framework
-reinstalled the game
-deactivated steam overlay
-run from folder as admin
-tried ALL the kompability modes
and no changes. This is my favorite game and I'm so heartbroken that I can't play it.

have you tried changing your screen rez?

[nerdydolly]

Originally posted by Azien Heart:

Originally posted by nerdydolly:

Whenever I start the game itself, it is literally a black screen but I can hear the music and birds chirping in the loading screen. I have done:
-I reinstalled XNA and dotNET framework
-reinstalled the game
-deactivated steam overlay
-run from folder as admin
-tried ALL the kompability modes
and no changes. This is my favorite game and I'm so heartbroken that I can't play it.

have you tried changing your screen rez?

Screen rez is the same as its been since day 1.

[nerdydolly]

OKAY! So someone actually helped me fix my issue so if anyone else is having the same issue, this might work:

Go to your AppData folder (example would be C:\Users\Katie\AppData\Roaming\Stardew Valley) and there is a "startup_preferences" file in there. Move that to another location (I put mine on my desktop) and try to launch the game. I launched it from Steam and it works perfectly now.

Hope this helps.

[Mitsu]

i am in a mac and i ran into the same problem I've reinstalled 6 times and when i click run it loads to a black screen and my friends list pops up so i know its working but i can't see the screen help

[nerdydolly]

Originally posted by PhillHitEmUp28:

i am in a mac and i ran into the same problem I've reinstalled 6 times and when i click run it loads to a black screen and my friends list pops up so i know its working but i can't see the screen help

Try this: Go to your AppData folder (example would be C:\Users\Katie\AppData\Roaming\Stardew Valley) and there is a "startup_preferences" file in there. Move that to another location (I put mine on my desktop) and try to launch the game. I launched it from Steam and it works perfectly now,

[Mitsu]

Originally posted by nerdydolly:

Originally posted by PhillHitEmUp28:

i am in a mac and i ran into the same problem I've reinstalled 6 times and when i click run it loads to a black screen and my friends list pops up so i know its working but i can't see the screen help

Try this: Go to your AppData folder (example would be C:\Users\Katie\AppData\Roaming\Stardew Valley) and there is a "startup_preferences" file in there. Move that to another location (I put mine on my desktop) and try to launch the game. I launched it from Steam and it works perfectly now,

i dont know where to find my folder where can i look

[Boxilot]

Had the same problem, tried all the suggested solutions and nothing worked. Updated java as well just in case. Eventually manually deleted all associated Stardew Valley files, reinstalled it, then went to the .exe folder and ran the game as admin. Worked!

[weewoo]

I had the same issue, and I got a refund, but i really wanna get it. here are my system specs:
Windows 7 Pro Service pack 1
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E6500 @ 2.93 GHz 2.22 GHz
Installed Memory: 4.00 GB
System Memory:4,096MB RAM
System Type: 64-Bit
(No pen or touch input)
Graphics:Intel G41 Express Chipset
DirectX: Version 11
Display Mode: (None of X your buisiness) (32 bit) (75 Hz)

I would really appreciate the help because i think stardew valley is a really cool game. Help is really appreciated.