Nmenth 289 Posted September 24, 2011 Launch Base isn't working with Ares. My mods run with Ares deactivated, but not with it activated. It said I was missing the VisualC++ 2008 Redistributable Package, which I was, but now it keeps saying it even after I acquired the package. Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 24, 2011 I've never used Ares up to this point. Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 40 Posted September 24, 2011 Did you actually install the redist package? Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 25, 2011 Yes. The Mircosoft download site says: Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP I have Windows 7, which is not listed there... Can Ares only work with the 2008 package? Share this post Link to post
Plok 319 Posted September 25, 2011 Run Launchbase, click on the Tools Tab, tamper around a bit (not important what), click OK and an Ares tab will appear, meaning that LB is properly configured. Share this post Link to post
Plok 319 Posted September 25, 2011 Are you running it in Advanced mode? (Might sound silly, but did you open EVERY tab in LB)? Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 40 Posted September 25, 2011 I have 7 and I run Ares without any trouble whatsoever. When you say it's not working, what exactly happens? I need more than what you're giving us. A screencap will be helpful. While you're at it, double check that the VC2008 Redist installed on your PC, and that it's the right version (32-bit vs 64-bit). This can be done through the Add/Remove Programs wizard. Shortcut appwiz.cpl from the Run box. You might try running the standalone package as a test. It could just be LB cocking up. Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 25, 2011 Screenshot: It appears that Ares tab Plokite_Wolf was talking about finally appeared. I know it is installed, I removed/reinstalled it multiple times. I downloaded the other version and it makes no difference. How do you run stand alone Ares without LB? I've actually already got the stand alone version stuffed away in my modding tools folder. Share this post Link to post
Plok 319 Posted September 25, 2011 Reinstall Launchbase and back up any mods you created. Repeat my tampering-with-options routine. Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 40 Posted September 25, 2011 How do you run stand alone Ares without LB? I've actually already got the stand alone version stuffed away in my modding tools folder. http://www.ppmsite.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31256 Share this post Link to post
General Recon 0 Posted September 26, 2011 Screenshot: It appears that Ares tab Plokite_Wolf was talking about finally appeared. I know it is installed, I removed/reinstalled it multiple times. I downloaded the other version and it makes no difference. How do you run stand alone Ares without LB? I've actually already got the stand alone version stuffed away in my modding tools folder. Have you put Syringe.exe in the Launch Base/Resource? Share this post Link to post
Plok 319 Posted September 26, 2011 *facepalm* Syringe.exe already IS in Launchbase. Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 26, 2011 Ares stand alone does not work either. A black Dos-ish window appears for a moment, then disappears and... nothing. Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 40 Posted September 26, 2011 Screencap your add/remove programs window around the VC2008 Redist. I'm almost certain that's the problem. Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 26, 2011 Currently I have both versions of the 2008 package, but during this fiasco, I've had even conceivable combination of 2008s and 2010s at one point or another. Share this post Link to post
AlexB 8 Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Hi, have you tried to run LB or the RunAres.bat as admin? It is possible this is a permission problem. If Syringe or YR is set to require admin privileges, it cannot be launched by programs that do not run as admin. Usually batch files don't, and by default LB doesn't require admin rights, either. If this does not work, do you have by any chance something like the Commodo (sp?) firewall installed? It's known to cause problems. Edited September 26, 2011 by AlexB Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 26, 2011 have you tried to run LB or the RunAres.bat as admin? It is possible this is a permission problem. That seems to have done it. I was going to try that sooner, but then forgot. But if it isn't supposed to require it, why does it? Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 40 Posted September 26, 2011 That actually makes sense because of their behavior. I have LB set to run as an admin, but not my Ares launch script. Then again, I wrote my own a long time ago. Oh, and Nmenth, you seem to be lacking in the VC2008 department (though it doesn't seem to have an effect). This is what mine looks like: Share this post Link to post
Nmenth 289 Posted September 26, 2011 I had all of those originally, I deleted them during this process. Share this post Link to post
Nyerguds 100 Posted October 27, 2011 I remember getting that same error on VQA encoder. Oddly enough, in my case, uninstalling and reinstalling my video codecs pack fixed it. Not sure what the relation is. Share this post Link to post