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64 Bit Exe Loading - "Unable to locate a running instance of Steam"
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Description

I noted that if you went to the folder where DayZ is located in your Steam directory and attempted to run the 64 bit edition of DayZ either by double clicking on the exe or right clicking and using the run with graphics processor command it gives you a "Unable to locate a running instance of steam" error window. This occurs even though Steam is running.

The game attempts to boot the 64 bit version however boots the 32 bit version instead.

Details

Severity
Minor
Resolution
Open
Reproducibility
Always
Operating System
Windows 7 x64
Operating System Version
Windows 7 64bit Ultimate SP1
Category
Game Startup
Steps To Reproduce
  1. Locate your Steam Directory & DayZ folder
  2. Double click on DayZ_x64.exe to boot game OR right click on DayZ_x64.exe and use "Run with graphics processor" command.
  3. Error window stating "Unable to locate a running instance of Steam" pops up
  4. In task manager window you will see the 64bit version loaded however no CPU resources are being used.
  5. Because of this error the game loads the 32 bit version instead.
  6. Game runs normally.
Additional Information

Please see attached screen shot of error message and task manager. Note that the MSI graphs were for an edit of another issue. You can see the Steam window in the background of the image.

Pushing the play button and selecting the 64 bit or right clicking on the game in the library window of steam and selecting the 64 bit version boots the game properly.

Event Timeline

StephenHarper updated the task description. (Show Details)Dec 14 2016, 8:27 PM
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gh0stop added a subscriber: gh0stop.Dec 14 2016, 11:30 PM

Right click DayZ in steam and click Play DayZ x64

StephenHarper added a comment.Dec 15 2016, 3:31 AM

Thanks Ghost. That particular way to boot the game works properly.

gh0stop added a comment.Dec 15 2016, 6:30 AM
In T122141#1548284, @StephenHarper wrote:

Thanks Ghost. That particular way to boot the game works properly.

Yeah it must have its own set of special parameters/flags when it launches the exe.

StephenHarper updated the task description. (Show Details)Dec 15 2016, 2:56 PM
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