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Unable to start DayZ since 0.53
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Description

Since updating to the version 0.53 I have been unable to launch DayZ. I click DayZ, it shows the message "Starting DayZ" then that message disappears and nothing happens. When I try and start DayZ.exe in steamapps it comes up with the error "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." The DayZ file does not have the DayZ icon next to it unlike DayZ_BE.exe. I have stopped AVG from running and stopped Windows Defender from running. I have checked the permissions of the Steam folder and all Admins and Users have full control. When I click DayZ_BE.exe nothing happens. If I verifiy the game cache it says 1 file failed to verify and will be downloaded, it then replaces the DayZ.exe with another DayZ.exe of the same type which also doesn't work. It seems like there are permissions that are preventing Steam from updating that file. I have been sent the DayZ.exe that my friend has and tried to overwrite my current DayZ.exe but an error appears saying I need permission from my user account, but I am currently using my user account and have all permissions.

Details

Legacy ID
4193468485
Severity
None
Resolution
No Bug
Reproducibility
Always
Category
Error Message

Event Timeline

zoopler set Category to Error Message.Feb 5 2015, 2:15 PM
zoopler set Reproducibility to Always.
zoopler set Severity to None.
zoopler set Resolution to No Bug.
zoopler set Legacy ID to 4193468485.May 8 2016, 9:22 PM
Bohemia added a subscriber: zoopler.Feb 5 2015, 2:15 PM

Hello zoopler,

Sorry to hear about your trouble. To begin with, please try performing the following steps:

  1. Start Steam and right click on DayZ in your game library (make sure that the game is not running).
  2. Select the tab labeled "Local Files".
  3. Click on the button labeled "Verify integrity of game cache...".
  4. Start DayZ once the process is complete.

Also, please try to run both Steam and DayZ as Administrator: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305780

The reason for you receiving this Windows error message seems to be due to either of the following:

  • You do not have permissions to the file or the file location.
  • The file is on a location that is not currently accessible like a network location or an external drive that is not currently connected to the PC.
  • The file has been moved or deleted.
  • The file or shortcut is corrupt.
  • The file may be blocked by Windows.
  • Your antivirus software may be blocking the file.

For troubleshooting this error message further, please feel free to have a look at the following kb article on Microsoft's site: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2669244

Regards,
JStewart