Problem loading demo

[sundown101]

Hello. I just downloaded the demo. The install program seemed to run fine, but when I try to run the game I get a Microsoft visual C++ Runtime error that says "This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way."

I did a search on the forums and saw some ideas, so I tried the following to troubleshoot.

First, I uninstalled the demo. Then I re-downloaded the demo and tried installing to a different partition on my drive. I have tried that multiple times, and I have tried running the install program and the game as administrator. I am running Windows7.

Any ideas what to try next?

Thanks in Advance,
Sundown101

[RebBugler]

The anti-virus app AVG has caused this issue before. If you're running this turn off it's firewall and see if that helps.

[sundown101]

I only use this computer for gaming, so I don't have any anti-virus program installed. I did have a demo of malwarbytes which I uninstalled. After that, I tried the game, same error. I went ahead and uninstalled the game and reinstalled from my download but still got the same error.

Any ideas on a next step?

[RebBugler]

Please post your sowgb.log file located in the Work folder, copy paste will do.

[sundown101]

Here it is. Thanks again.

Game Launched
13:28:27 Version:SOWGB
1.6000
13:28:27 Reading Key: SOFTWARE\NorbSoftDev\SOWGB
13:28:27 load error5 2148073487
13:28:27 load error3 87

[Little Powell]

I would try to download the demo again. I know you already have twice, but perhaps from another internet connection if possible. We've had a few problems with that server in the past corrupting downloads.

[sundown101]

I uninstalled and tried downloading from the Softpedia US mirror. After reboot and reinstall, same error message and same log file.

I know this is a shot in the dark, but do you think I have a corrupt dll file that is newer than one your program installs?

Anyway, thanks again.

[RebBugler]

The downloaded size should be 235 MB. Does this check out with your download?

[ADukes]

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.as ... =&#3636901

[sundown101]

I just got a chance today to try the info above. I have downloaded the demo 3 times, each one is 234mb. The one I currently have installed displays 234 MB (246,107,199 bytes) when I check the properties

I have tried reinstalling and choosing Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode, and have tried run as administrator. I only have one user setup on this machine.

Still the same error message.

Do you think if I purchased the full game I should have better luck?

Thanks