Only one Instance of ASGS can be run at a time

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Caioltun
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Post by Caioltun »

Windows Version (and Service Packs): Vista 32 bit SP1
Processor Speed: 3.0 Ghz core 2 duo
RAM: 4 gig
Video Card (Make and Model#):Nvidia 8800gt
Sound Card (Make and Model#): Sound Blaster audigy SE
Connection Type (Dialup, Cable, DSL, other): Cable
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Internet Service Provider(company name): School Provided
Location(State/Province/Locality, and Country):Chicago, Illinois
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Problem Encountered at Step #: (read the "What Should Happen" for this step#)2
Which Program (ASGS/Allegiance):ASGS
What Error Message: Only one Instance of ASGS can be run at a time
Comments (What you tried, description, etc):

Okay, the game was running fine for about two weeks, and I don't think I changed anything, but now everytime the game is closed, I can't start ASGS again. It says there is already an instance running even though I ended the process in the Task Manager.

The game runs fine the first time, until I alt tab-crash or close the game. Then I can't play until I completely restart my computer.

Caioltun
Makida
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Post by Makida »

I'm no expert, but I think you could try downloading and running Microsoft's Process Explorer, and use it to look for any still-running processes related to ASGS, to see if anything still hasn't been ended or closed. However, I've no idea what could be causing the problem in the first place. :(
juckto
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Post by juckto »

Are you sure you are closing both the game and ASGS, or just the game?

Alt-Enter is more reliable than Alt-Tab btw.
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FreeBeer
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Post by FreeBeer »

Are you working with an old install? We put up a new installer a few weeks ago - allegsetup221.exe is the proper one.
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Wasp
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Post by Wasp »

You need to close down Allegiance by going thru the "Exit" game functions until you're left with ASGS showing you as "Logged Out". If you alt-tab out and then close ASGS which kills Allegiance, you'll be required to reboot before you can reconnect or you'll have to wait forever to time-out.
Caioltun
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Post by Caioltun »

Okay I figured it out. After I close Allegiance, the ASGS window is unresponsive... its like its not there and I can click through it. If I close it through task manager or right click the task bar and close, then I get the bug. I have to minimize the ASGS window two times before it becomes responsive and I can close it with the normal X on the top right. If I do that it works.

-Caioltun
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