Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post Reply
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

Hi there, need help with Paraworld on Vista desktop PC. Every time I run PW I get the Microsoft Windows message box saying: Paraworld launcher has stopped working.....close program.

My system is: Dell Dimension DIME521
AMD 64 x 2 dual core processor 4200+ 2.2GHz
32 bit operating system
Vista Home Premium SP1

It was working about 7 months ago, but all of a sudden, decided not to.

Thanks
User avatar
Scrat
- Mod -
Posts: 14223
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 14:44 pm
Location: Bamberg / Budapest
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Scrat »

Did you install any new programs on your PC before the problem started?
User avatar
Zumokuta Clan
- Dragon Clan -
- Dragon Clan -
Posts: 203
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:48 am
Location: Puerto Rico
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Zumokuta Clan »

Have you tried playing again?

This sometimes happens to me, and later it works.

But yes, have you downloaded anything?
Image
Beware, the Dragon Clan has machines! But not this one. :(
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

Thanks for your prompt response. Yes, I'm a serial downloader & installer of programs. I actually uninstalled it after reading post from Scrat, & tried to reinstall & installing program into c:/PW instead of the Program Files... but I when I initially uninstalled it I still kept the saved games & profiles.

I have also tried using the compatibility for older programs, but hence didn't work.

Even when I do reinstall, how come it doesn't ask me for key code?

I appreciate any help as my son loves this game.

Thank you
User avatar
Zumokuta Clan
- Dragon Clan -
- Dragon Clan -
Posts: 203
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:48 am
Location: Puerto Rico
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Zumokuta Clan »

The code probably doesn't appear because it's downloaded, (you downloaded the game correct?). I'm not sure if I can help you, but I'm pretty sure Scrat and Triceratops can help.
Image
Beware, the Dragon Clan has machines! But not this one. :(
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

Thank you....in view of my installation of programs, I have gone through & uninstalled many that I have recently installed. I just also updated Nvidia driver which I think the update came out Jan 9th 2009. I have also attached event log viewer screen shot of the error for PW...

Kind Regards
Attachments
event log for PW.jpg
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

No, I purchased the actual game DVD with serial code.
User avatar
Zumokuta Clan
- Dragon Clan -
- Dragon Clan -
Posts: 203
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:48 am
Location: Puerto Rico
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Zumokuta Clan »

I've never encountered this before...
Image
Beware, the Dragon Clan has machines! But not this one. :(
User avatar
Scrat
- Mod -
Posts: 14223
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 14:44 pm
Location: Bamberg / Budapest
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Scrat »

Did you update any virus scanners? Maybe they take Paraworld.exe for a virus.
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

You know Scrat, funny you should say that.... its possible. But also what I'm going to do, is since my PC is in desperate need of house keeping, I'm going to a hard reset format, & make it squeaky clean again. I've been wanting to do a hard reset for a while now.... I'll do this consuming task within the week, & then have another go at reinstalling the game. My son will just have to make do with the old XP laptop we have.

Hey thanks again, for prompt assistance,
Jamie
User avatar
Triceratops
- Mod -
Posts: 4910
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 16:16 pm
Location: Germany
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Triceratops »

Jamie, I came back today so my aoplogize for this maybe too late answer

Re-install the copy protection driver and you should be fine. Turn off all anti virus and firewall applications that could damage the process

http://www.tagesprotection.com/main.htm?page=5.5.htm
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

Hi Triceratops, sorry for the late reply...I had a few issues re: even my Anti virus, plus a couple of other programs that I couldn't un-install.

Anyway, YAHOO, did a hard reset...so now its squeaky clean, runnin mean!

Will attempt to install PW in a day or too, & yes, I will disable anti-virus etc etc....let you know how it goes.

Jamie
889977
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:22 am

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by 889977 »

Just installed PW, with out a hitch or glitch!!! Thanks everyone for advice & suggestions.

Jamie
User avatar
Zumokuta Clan
- Dragon Clan -
- Dragon Clan -
Posts: 203
Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:48 am
Location: Puerto Rico
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Zumokuta Clan »

Glad that your son can play it now. :mrgreen:
Image
Beware, the Dragon Clan has machines! But not this one. :(
User avatar
Triceratops
- Mod -
Posts: 4910
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 16:16 pm
Location: Germany
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Triceratops »

Good news
baden27
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat May 14, 2011 14:43 pm

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by baden27 »

Bad news

I have the same problem. When I launch ParaWorld, I get the Windows message: "Paraworld Launcer has stopped working".
When I use my Vista laptop, it works fine.

Stationary PC (Purchased 1 year ago)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20Ghz (4CPUs), ~3.2Ghz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
DirectX-version: DirectX 11
Graphic Card: ATI Radeon HD 5850


* I have tried turning my firewall + AntiVirus (AVG) off
* I have tried reinstalling ParaWorld twice
* I have tried launcing directly from my CD and from a shortcut on my desktop
* I am 99.9 % sure that I have not installed any untrusted programs which may cause this error

Any other suggestions?
User avatar
AnthonyCole
- Admin -
Posts: 2134
Joined: Sat Apr 18, 2009 13:17 pm

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by AnthonyCole »

It seems PW can't be launched on Win7, except for some people.

Sorry :(
User avatar
Anakey
- Honorable Old Guard -
Posts: 115
Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2008 16:57 pm

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Anakey »

You are wrong, it does work with windows7 just that you have to manually play with some files to make it work on the x64 as paraworld was made long before 64 bit os really took off. The problem is that the game installed a 32 bit version of the copy protection software. The 32 bit needs uninstalling and the x64 bit needs installing after. Also check to see you have the x64 bit edition of DirectX as the dvd will install the 32 but version only.
Image

Thanks to Henry for making the animation
baden27
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat May 14, 2011 14:43 pm

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by baden27 »

Anakey wrote: it does work with windows7 just that you have to manually play with some files to make it work on the x64
How to do this? :)
User avatar
Triceratops
- Mod -
Posts: 4910
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 16:16 pm
Location: Germany
Contact:

Re: Paraworld not running with Vista Op System

Post by Triceratops »

Baden27, download it here: http://www.tagesprotection.com

We are pretty sure it does not help, Paraworld does not work well with Windows7
Post Reply

Return to “English”