Strange Error

[Rick]

I just downloaded the Steam version and I'm getting the following error when try and launch:

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at CoreLib.Action_LaunchExecutable..ctor(String arguments)
at CoreLib.ActionManager.RegisterControl(String name, String type, String arguments)
at SkinLib.SkinManager.ReskinButton(Control& ctrl)
at SkinLib.SkinManager.Reskin(Control& ctrl)
at Launcher.LauncherMainForm.ApplySkin(Object& obj)
at Launcher.LauncherMainForm.ApplySkin(Object& obj)
at Launcher.LauncherMainForm.ApplySkins()
at Launcher.LauncherMainForm.LoadSkins()
at Launcher.LauncherMainForm.LoadLauncher()
at Launcher.LauncherMainForm.LauncherMainForm_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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Launcher
Assembly Version: 1.0.2669.20298
Win32 Version: 1.0.2669.20298
CodeBase: file:///c:/steam/steamapps/common/medieval%20ii%20total%20war/launcher.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
CoreLib
Assembly Version: 1.0.2669.20298
Win32 Version: 1.0.2669.20298
CodeBase: file:///c:/steam/steamapps/common/medieval%20ii%20total%20war/CoreLib.DLL
----------------------------------------
SkinLib
Assembly Version: 1.0.2669.20298
Win32 Version: 1.0.2669.20298
CodeBase: file:///c:/steam/steamapps/common/medieval%20ii%20total%20war/SkinLib.DLL
----------------------------------------
AxInterop.SHDocVw
Assembly Version: 1.1.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.0.0
CodeBase: file:///c:/steam/steamapps/common/medieval%20ii%20total%20war/AxInterop.SHDocVw.DLL
----------------------------------------
Interop.SHDocVw
Assembly Version: 1.1.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.0.0
CodeBase: file:///c:/steam/steamapps/common/medieval%20ii%20total%20war/Interop.SHDocVw.DLL
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------
UpdateLib
Assembly Version: 1.0.2669.20298
Win32 Version: 1.0.2669.20298
CodeBase: file:///c:/steam/steamapps/common/medieval%20ii%20total%20war/UpdateLib.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.DirectX.AudioVideoPlayback
Assembly Version: 1.0.2902.0
Win32 Version: 5.04.00.2904
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX.AudioVideoPlayback/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.AudioVideoPlayback.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.DirectX
Assembly Version: 1.0.2902.0
Win32 Version: 5.04.00.2904
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.


Any suggestions, comments?

[irishron]

What version of Windows are you using?

[Rick]

Vista - SP2

[irishron]

Have you tried to verify your game cache?

[Rick]

Yes. However, I think I know what may have happened. When downloading from Steam I believe it was corrupted somehow, eventhough the verified the game cache. When I double checked I found that 25 percent of the file had not downloaded.

Comcast (or Com-crap) was out for most of the weekend. I'm just now finishing up the downloading. I'll let you know how it goes this week.

[Rick]

Well, I uninstalled and deleted everything, and reinstalled M2TW. I got it working, but I'm still getting that error message (see above) in the beginning. However, I press continue and the game starts. I have not reinstalled Kingdoms - I'm afraid.

What do you think, should I reinstall Kingdoms?

[irishron]

Vista - dumb question, maybe not so dumb, are you logged in as Administrator and the UAC disabled?

Have you tried installing http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/e...displaylang=en and http://www.microsoft.com/net/Download.aspx with UAC disabled?

[Rick]

I have the UAC disabled.

[Rick]

You're right, I forgot about the net framework. I'll let you know.

[Rick]

I downloaded and installed Framwork 4, but it still gives me the error message. Not sure how to proceed now.

[irishron]

Did you install the direct link I posted? There could be someting missing.

[Rick]

That could be it. Could you tell me how to do it again? Sorry, brain freeze.

[Rick]

Yes. I did install the direct x link, is that what you meant?

[irishron]

Yeah, that's what I meant.

Have you tried setting Medieval2 icon to Run as Administrator and XP Compatible?

[Rick]

Yes. I get the same error.

[irishron]

Maybe it's time for a clean uninstall/reinstall of the game. Maybe try to verify your game cache first.

[Rick]

Sure. Maybe the 3rd time will be the charm.

[Rick]

Well, I uninstalled and reinstalled M2TW and Kingdoms, but I'm still getting that launch error message. However, I can play it, but the last time I tried to install a mod it totally CTD'd.

I'm going to try and install Stainless Steel. If it crashes this time I think I'm going to give up.

[irishron]

Good luck.