Crash when trying to start

[Kallocain]

Could you please upload your dxdiag?

 

[Tegus]

Please also post the contents of Documents/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings II/logs/error.txt

 

[Tegus]

Those of you that use Steam, try and run the following file(given you have installed it the same place as I have):
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\crusader kings ii

Edit: Please report back if this works for you

 

[Tegus]

Still nothing, I get a little music then straight to the crash.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\crusader kings ii\ck2.exe

That is if that is the file you meant ?

Yes, that's the file I meant.

Let's try something different:

Create a file called userdir.txt beside the .exe file(i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\crusader kings ii)

Edit the file and write something like "C:\MyCK2Dir"(without the quotes), and then save the file. Restart the game. Does it help?

 

[Tegus]

I got a message saying "the program cant start bacause d3dx9_41.dll is missing from your computer"

For this problem you must install DirectX 9(yes, even if you have DirectX 10 installed). Try the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=35

 

[Tegus]

Nope the txt file didn't work.

Ok, try and press the windows button + 'r', which should open a window. In this window, type "eventvwr"(without quotes). This should start an app called Event Viewer. In this app, select "windows logs"->"application". Do you see any logs which involves ck2.exe?

 

[Tegus]

Have either of you tried to either "Run as Administrator" or use the XP compatibility mode?

Are you trying to run the game using a TV as a monitor?

Trying to look for clues here

 

[Tegus]

I have tried both of those administrator and xp compatibility. Yes I am using my HDTV as a monitor, but have never had any problems with it before.

Is it connected by a HDMI cable? Can you try and run the game on a regular monitor?

 

[Tegus]

Join the club So the game won't run on a HDTV is that what your telling me ?

I do believe there are ways to go around the problem, but I have to check with some other people at the office tomorrow.

 

[Tegus]

the "userdir.txt" seems to have fixed it for me, strange

Can you please post or send a PM to me with the path to your "My Documents" folder and your computer user name?

 

[Tegus]

Any luck at finding us a fix at the office?

Sadly, no luck still

 

[Tegus]

Documents/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings II/gfx

Does this folder exist for you?

 

[Tegus]

Hi guys, I'm back. No this does not exist for me though there is a gfx folder in the steam folder.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\crusader kings ii\gfx

Are we coming to the conclusion that maybe the flags are the issue?

For you and Nickinaround, probably not

 

[Tegus]

These are the errors I'm getting plus my DxDiag file.........someone please help! Thanks

- <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
- <System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-02-16T00:06:17.000Z" />
<EventRecordID>135212</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>Rhys-PC</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
- <EventData>
<Data>ck2.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.0.0</Data>
<Data>4f34e1ea</Data>
<Data>ck2.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.0.0</Data>
<Data>4f34e1ea</Data>
<Data>c0000005</Data>
<Data>00503dd4</Data>
<Data>123c</Data>
<Data>01ccec3eccd42afa</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
- <System>
<Provider Name="Windows Error Reporting" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1001</EventID>
<Level>4</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-02-16T00:06:23.000Z" />
<EventRecordID>135213</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>Rhys-PC</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
- <EventData>
<Data>2835901829</Data>
<Data>1</Data>
<Data>APPCRASH</Data>
<Data>None</Data>
<Data>0</Data>
<Data>ck2.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.0.0</Data>
<Data>4f34e1ea</Data>
<Data>ck2.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.0.0</Data>
<Data>4f34e1ea</Data>
<Data>c0000005</Data>
<Data>00503dd4</Data>
<Data />
<Data />
<Data>C:\Users\Rhys\AppData\Local\Temp\WERE09E.tmp.version.txt</Data>
<Data>C:\Users\Rhys\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\Report1597f43e</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

It seems your graphics card drivers are five years old and out of date:
Driver Date/Size: 5/22/2007 10:28:58, 2555904 bytes

I'd recommend you to update your drivers and try again