Hi,
I tried to run GC2 on Windows 8 Release Preview, and it says incompatible operating system. Any way to get it to work ? Also, will Steam version work on Windows 8?
I tried compatibility mode to Windows 7 already, but it's the GameStop App that doesn't let me launch it.
Cheers
If it's already installed, you should be able to just browse to it and run the exe directly. The GameStop app restricts launching on OSes not on the supported list (Win8 is not because it is not yet released).
Hi, many thanks for the reply, I'll try that.
Hi, I bought second copy of GC2 Ultimate on steam this time, and activated it fine on my main desk PC, but I'm having trouble doing the same on my tablet with Windows 8 x64. The Stardock Account Registration window pops up, I put in my account details, serial number from steam, click register, and... nothing happens. I tried maybe 100 times, also in compatibility mode, as administrator, run manually, etc, to no avail.
There's no error displayed, after clicking Register. I can see SDActivate.exe running in the background, and it has TCP connection open, but it exits after some time and that's it.
I tried some suggestions from here already, like deleting sig.bin, running it manually, etc...
Can you lend me some advice how to fix this problem please ?
Thanks in advance
There is a known incompatibility with the Windows 8 beta. As a workaround, download this file: http://sd.stardock.com/sdactivate_legacy.zipExtract the contents to the folder the game is installed in and overwrite any existing files. You should then be able to complete the registration process.
That fixed it. Activated successfully. Thank you very much. GC2 works very nice on Samsung Tablet PC XE700T. No tweaking needed on the graphics side, runs very smoothly. Thanks again.
Having the same issue, but unfortunately that didn't work for me. Same problem.
Overwrote the required files to no avail. Any other ideas? Stardock account registration just sits there...
If that doesn't do it, you'll need to contact support@stardock.com directly.
Wallysimmonds,
I was having the same issue, then I figured out that I needed to manually run the "register_gc2ultimate" file once I copied them all over to the game directory. Try that, and it should hopefully register it for you.
Yeah, that worked when I ran it from the command prompt. A 1000 internet points to you, good sir!
Might pay to sort this out Stardock in the next patch.
Mine wont run after i set up the game,like i set up a new game and pick my character and it crashes, before loading. my game has been activated, any ideas?
Sounds like a corrupted raceconfig file, reproduce the crash and post your debug.err (located in the place where GalCiv saves its games) in a new topic and hopefully it will become clearer what the problem is. Mind, the game clears debug.err every time it starts.
This worked for me with a little fiddling .. Thanks ..
Having the same problem as dustinmercer, but I'm not running Ultimate, just the vanilla Dread Lords version. Is there an updated installer for this version of the game?
I'm running v1.53.136, which is the newest GameStop App version to DL, on Win8.
I make it as far as the enemy selection screen. When I click "next," it crashes to desktop and Win8 tries to find a fix (which it can't).
FYI: I do not have a debug.err file; I do not even have a save folder yet (I can't get into the game)
Please open your debug.err file in notepad, and copy/paste the contents into a post here. This will give us some technical information that can help troubleshoot your problem. The location you'll find the debug.err in varies depending on which game you're playing:Dread Lords: My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2Dark Avatar: My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatarTwilight of the Arnor: My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnorOlder versions may store the debug directly in the location the game is installed at.Be sure to copy the debug immediately after the error occurs; if you start the game again, the debug will be erased and recreated for the new session.
Hey, Kryo, thanks for the response. I edited my original post, so that I wouldn't take over the thread, but you were so fast in responding that I don't think you found it.
I can't find the debug.err file manually or with a search. It's not in any of the game's directory, but a quick search of my C drive found it in my My Docs file... sorry, I'd have posted it earlier if I'd thought of doing that then...
Debug Message: Version v1.53 last updated on: Tue Nov 4 11:55:35 2008Debug Message: Checking DX Version.Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********System InfoTime: 2/1/2014, 16:45:40DirectX Version: DirectX 11Machine Name: NSA-FIELDTESTOperating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9600.winblue_gdr.131030-1505)Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.System Model: G75VXBIOS: G75VX.204Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.4GHzPhysical Memory: 8192MB RAMPage File: 2948MB used, 6477MB availableWindows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display InfoDisplay device 1:Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MXManufacturer: NVIDIAChip Type: GeForce GTX 670MXDAC Type: Integrated RAMDACKey Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A1&SUBSYS_10AD1043&REV_A1Display Memory: 4095 MBCurrent Display Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)Monitor Name: Generic PnP MonitorMonitor Max Resolution: Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2umDriver Version: 9.18.0013.3165Driver Date: 12/10/2013 08:13:08DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound infoSound device 1:Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)Default Sound Playback: YesDefault Voice Playback: YesHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0269&SUBSYS_104310AD&REV_1001Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sysProvider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6818Driver Date: 1/8/2013 08:28:34Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********Debug Message: Entering WinMainDebug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******Debug Message: Going FullscreenDebug Message: Preparing to change display settings.Debug Message: Using hardware vertex processingDebug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_8_SAMPLESDebug Message: Game Resolution: 1920 x 1080Debug Message: Running fullscreen.Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MXDebug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULTDebug Message: Refresh rate: 60Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ffDebug Message: Now FullscreenDebug Message: Shell initialization completeDebug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****Debug Message: No string tables in ./Data//ToolTips.tipsDebug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 23ae91Debug Message: No string tables in ./Data//*.strDebug Message: Initializing sound card.Debug Message: initailizing binkDebug Message: Create setup screens.Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.Debug Message: Clear influence.Debug Message: Clear up laws.Debug Message: Clear first time events.Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.Debug Message: * Collectors Edition *Debug Message: Set mouse.Debug Message: Set update timer.Debug Message: Clear data definitions.Debug Message: Danger Will Robinson, no Stars!!!!Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data//Tutorials/*.xmlDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Stardock\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2mapDebug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data//Scenarios/*.GC2ScenarioDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Stardock\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenarioDebug Message: Creating GalaxyDebug Message: Killing threads.Debug Message: Kiling civs.Debug Message: Killing ships.Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.Debug Message: Killing misc objects.Debug Message: Killing stars.Debug Message: Killing anomalies.Debug Message: Killing space resources.Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.Debug Message: killing scenario.Debug Message: Clearing Turn Event LogDebug Message: Clear galaxy settings.Debug Message: Clear influence.Debug Message: Clear up laws.Debug Message: Clear first time events.Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.Debug Message: Galaxy Size Set: 8 x 8Debug Message: Creating Random MapDebug Message: Creating Random Map... StarsDebug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 48.Debug Message: Creating Random Map... PlanetsDebug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: Creating Random Map... AnomaliesDebug Message: Num Anomalies: 118Debug Message: Creating Random Map... ResourcesDebug Message: Creating Random Map... DoneDebug Message: Setting Game OptionsDebug Message: Creating CivsDebug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 57Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 59Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 65Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 65Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 57Debug Message: Iconian Refuge: Intellence -> 71Debug Message: Rehalisan: Intellence -> 73Debug Message: Creating Civs... DoneDebug Message: Updating ZOC.Debug Message: Updating ZOC.Debug Message: Galaxy Create... DoneDebug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game StartedDebug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Good news: I followed your suggestion here, rebooted, and now have a map and UI! Thanks, this worked for me.
https://forums.galciv2.com/382491/page/1/
I am having similiar issues with Windows 8.1
It starts the game and them dies as it creates the game.
I have included the debug.err report
Debug Message: Version v2.01 Dark Avatar last updated on: Mon Nov 24 16:26:43 2008Debug Message: Checking DX Version.Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********System InfoTime: 12/1/2014, 21:28:24DirectX Version: DirectX 11Machine Name: GANDALFOperating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9600.winblue_r3.140827-1500)Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: TOSHIBASystem Model: Satellite P55t-ABIOS: 1.80Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.60GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHzPhysical Memory: 8192MB RAMPage File: 8086MB used, 1769MB availableWindows Dir: C:\WINDOWSDisplay InfoDisplay device 1:Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1Card Name: Intel(R) HD Graphics FamilyManufacturer: Intel CorporationChip Type: Intel(R) HD Graphics FamilyDAC Type: InternalKey Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0A16&SUBSYS_FA481179&REV_09Display Memory: 1792 MBCurrent Display Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)Monitor Name: Generic PnP MonitorMonitor Max Resolution: Driver Name: igdumdim64.dll,igd10iumd64.dll,igd10iumd64.dll,igdumdim32,igd10iumd32,igd10iumd32Driver Version: 10.18.0010.3345Driver Date: 11/4/2013 21:22:34DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes Sound infoSound device 1:Description: Speakers (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)Default Sound PlaybackDefault Voice PlaybackHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E5&SUBSYS_1179FA4E&REV_1003Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: stwrt64.sysProvider: IDTDriver Version: 6.10.6491.0000Driver Date: 8/16/2013 08:21:10Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********Debug Message: Entering WinMainDebug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******Debug Message: Going FullscreenDebug Message: Preparing to change display settings.Debug Message: Using hardware vertex processingDebug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLESDebug Message: Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1920 x 1080, Windowed: 0, Multisample: 4Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1920 x 1080Debug Message: Running fullscreen.Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): Intel(R) HD Graphics FamilyDebug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULTDebug Message: Refresh rate: 60Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ffDebug Message: Now FullscreenDebug Message: Shell initialization completeDebug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****Debug Message: No string tables in ./Data//ToolTips.tipsDebug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 22318cDebug Message: No string tables in ./Data//*.strDebug Message: Initializing sound card.Debug Message: initailizing binkDebug Message: No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bikDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Gfx\Movies\*.bikDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\sfx\*.wavDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Music\*.mp3Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Event Music\*.mp3Debug Message: Create setup screens.Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.Debug Message: Clear influence.Debug Message: Clear up laws.Debug Message: Clear first time events.Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.Debug Message: Set mouse.Debug Message: Set update timer.Debug Message: Clear data definitions.Debug Message: Killing ship styles:Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ships\*.xmlDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\shiptemplates\*.xmlDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ShipStyles\*.xmlDebug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleetDebug Message: No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.pngDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Chris\Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ships\*.shipcfgDebug Message: Danger Will Robinson, no Stars!!!!Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2./Data//Tutorials/*.xmlDebug Message: GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_MoreDetails_FTextDebug Message: GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_Details_FormattedTextDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2mapDebug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Scenarios/*.GC2ScenarioDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenarioDebug Message: CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_TitleDebug Message: CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_Spinner_BackDebug Message: CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_TitleDebug Error: CustomShipStyleWnd: Unknown edit field ShipList_List_Entry type: CustomListEntryDebug Error: CustomShipStyleWnd: Unknown edit field ShipList_Avalible_List_Entry type: CustomListEntryDebug Message: WARNING: GetShipStylePrefix called for civ and civ has no ship styleDebug Message: LoadHardpointsFromPrefsFile failed to load ship config file: ./Data/ShipCfg/\(null)_ColonyShip.shipcfgDebug Message: Creating GalaxyDebug Message: Killing threads.Debug Message: Kiling civs.Debug Message: Killing ships.Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.Debug Message: Killing misc objects.Debug Message: Killing stars.Debug Message: Killing anomalies.Debug Message: Killing asteroid fields.Debug Message: Killing asteroid field mining bases.Debug Message: Killing space resources.Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.Debug Message: killing scenario.Debug Message: Clearing Turn Event LogDebug Message: Clear galaxy settings.Debug Message: Clear influence.Debug Message: Clear up laws.Debug Message: Clear first time events.Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.Debug Message: Star Frequency: 3 Max Num Stars: 301Debug Message: Planet Frequency: 4 Max Num Planets: 1204Debug Message: Galaxy Size Set: 18 x 18Debug Message: Creating Random MapDebug Message: Creating Random Map... StarsDebug Message: Star Density: Tight Clusters.Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 134.Debug Message: Creating Random Map... PlanetsDebug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: Total planets placed: 65Debug Message: Creating Random Map... AnomaliesDebug Message: Num Anomalies: 300Debug Message: Creating Random Map... ResourcesDebug Message: Creating Random Map... DoneDebug Message: Distributing bonuses on planets...Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Asteroid FieldsDebug Message: Setting Game OptionsDebug Message: Creating CivsDebug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 50Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 50Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 50Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 50Debug Message: Creating Civs... DoneDebug Message: Updating ZOC.Debug Message: Creating ships...Debug Message: Updating ZOC.Debug Message: Galaxy Create... DoneDebug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0Debug Message: Cheat Keys are enabled.Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game StartedDebug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Could you update your video driver?
My drivers are up to date
Chris
Try this. Save the file and run it, agreeing to merge when prompted (may require running as admin).
Thanks much -- That worked --
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