ASGSClient.exe does not start...produces an error

Bump08 · Post by **Bump08** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:39 pm

Windows Version (and Service Packs): Windows XP Media Center Edition
Processor Speed: 2.20 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
Video Card (Make and Model#): Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT
Sound Card (Make and Model#): Realtek High Definition Audio
Connection Type (Dialup, Cable, DSL, other): DSL
Modem (Make and Model#): SpeedStream 4100 B
Router (Make and Model#):
Internet Service Provider(company name): AT&T
Location(State/Province/Locality, and Country): Missouri, USA
Installed Mods: None

Problem Encountered at Step #: 2
Which Program (ASGS/Allegiance): ASGS
What Error Message: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b). Click on OK to terminate the application."
Comments (What you tried, description, etc):
Well, I just installed the program, played the tutorials, and then figured out that I had to use ASGS to play online, but when I double-clicked on the shortcut I receved the received the error message that I already mentioned. I've tried multiple times to start it but it has been to no avail. I also tried disabling the Firewall that came with our Norton Protection Center software...that did no help at all. So basically, I just need help to figure out what I need to do to be able to play this game online. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Wasp · Post by **Wasp** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:20 pm

You have a net framework issue that others have also dealt with.

Please uninstall any versions of net framework then run the cleanup tool to completely remove all versions of the net framework that remains and then reinstall the net framework 1.1 and the service pack 1. Avoid installing the 3.5 framework from windows update until this problem is fixed.

Cleanup tool
http://astebner.sts.winisp.net/Tools/dotne...leanup_tool.zip

Net Framework 1.1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyo...;displayLang=en

Net Framework service pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyo...;displayLang=en

Bump08 · Post by **Bump08** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:14 pm

thanks a lot. As soon as it all finishes downloading I will try it out. I wonder if it could be causing problems in a few other games I have right now...Supreme Commander and Sacred...I've tried using their multiplayer features recently and they haven't been working.

btaylor · Post by **btaylor** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:51 pm

Wasp wrote:QUOTE (Wasp @ Jan 5 2008, 09:20 AM) http://astebner.sts.winisp.net/Tools/dotne...leanup_tool.zip

Net Framework 1.1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyo...;displayLang=en

Net Framework service pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyo...;displayLang=en

Same problem, did those steps, and it still doesn't work...

Post by **FreeBeer** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:46 pm

There's also a Service Pack for 1.1 and a hotfix. Get those as well. Make sure you reboot several times. (Once per install is usually sufficient.) I recommend a full power-down/power up reboot cycle... it really does help reset the hardware parts. /mrgreen.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="mrgreen.gif" />

edit: I believe you get the hotfix through Windows Update.

Post by **Tigereye** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:59 am

Thankfully this problem will be resolved with an update to ASGS within the next month.

--TE

Wasp · Post by **Wasp** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:58 pm

Uninstall Norton. Don't just disable it, UNINSTALL it completely. Then run this Norton cleanup tool
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_u ... l_Tool.exe

Then follow the steps I listed above.

Bierfuizl · Post by **Bierfuizl** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:33 pm

Or: Don't play Alleg til the new ASGS version is here...

Wasp · Post by **Wasp** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:45 pm

Bierfuizl wrote:QUOTE (Bierfuizl @ Jan 7 2008, 07:33 AM) Or: Don't play Alleg til the new ASGS version is here...

Unacceptable alternative!

ogorass · Post by **ogorass** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:09 pm

Wasp wrote:QUOTE (Wasp @ Jan 7 2008, 03:45 PM) Unacceptable alternative!

Some of us really have no choice but just sit and wait for the fix :/