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DayZ Launcher - Launcher failed to load: We were unable to initialize launcher. Launcher will now close. Reason: [-103] Unknown.
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Description

Recently purchased DayZ to play with some friends who also recently purchased it, only to receive this error upon trying to load the launcher up through Steam. I can still load the game with the client option, but am unable to open the launcher for installing mods, setting parameters or browsing servers. This is a completely fresh, first time install.

I've researched as much as I can to rectify the issue - including reinstalling C++ Distribution Packages, .NET Framework updates, Windows updates, running the program as administrator, as well as reinstalling the game completely from Steam. The issue persists and I cannot find a single applicable solution. I'm a hair's breadth away from seeking a refund and urging my friends to do the same.

If anyone could please help with this, I'd be extremely thankful.

Details

Severity
Crash
Resolution
Open
Reproducibility
Always
Operating System
Windows 7
Operating System Version
6.1 Build 760 1
Category
Launcher
Steps To Reproduce

Opening the DayZLauncher.exe directly, or through Steam.

Additional Information

DayZLauncher_Exception_20200321T075828.txt11 KBDownload

Event Timeline

Meatbang created this task.Mar 21 2020, 9:06 AM
Meatbang updated the task description. (Show Details)
Amock123 added a subscriber: Amock123.Mar 21 2020, 2:06 PM

Use windows 10 🤣

Meatbang added a comment.Mar 22 2020, 4:53 AM
In T149888#2038254, @Amock123 wrote:

Use windows 10 🤣

Windows 7 is still well within DayZ's minimum system requirements. If that's no longer the case, then that should be updated, and I'll just have to get a refund.

Geez changed the task status from New to Assigned.Mar 23 2020, 11:01 AM
• tom_48_97 added a subscriber: • tom_48_97.Mar 23 2020, 11:20 AM

Hello,

Could you, please, check that the folder E:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DayZ\Launcher\en-US\ contains the files DayZLauncher.resources.dll and SharedResources.resources.dll? also, what language is used on your OS and Steam?

Meatbang added a comment.Mar 24 2020, 4:53 AM

I can confirm DayZLauncher.resources.dll and SharedResources.resources.dll are in the respective folder. Steam and my OS are both using English (United States).

• levilevi434 added a subscriber: • levilevi434.Mar 24 2020, 12:19 PM
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Meatbang added a comment.Apr 1 2020, 8:01 PM
In T149888#2038813, @tom_48_97 wrote:

Hello,

Could you, please, check that the folder E:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DayZ\Launcher\en-US\ contains the files DayZLauncher.resources.dll and SharedResources.resources.dll? also, what language is used on your OS and Steam?

I don't mean to be impatient but it's been over a week at this point without any developments. Is anyone still looking at this or has it just been dropped.

Without an answer soon I'll just have to refund the game since it's completely non-functional on my system.

Meatbang added a comment.Apr 6 2020, 11:52 AM

As it seems the developers have no intentions of providing any support here, I will be refunding the game.

Feel free to close this thread or mark it as solved.

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