Cannot start OOTPX

Ian Collins · 07-18-2009, 01:08 PM

I have been running OOTPX without prolems since it first came out. Today, when I double-click the desktop icon to launch the program, I get an Application Error: "The application failed to initialize properly (0x000005). Click OK to terminate."

I have uninstalled and re-installed OOTPX but the Application Error still occurs. I am running OOTPX with the latest patch on Windows XP.

Can you please help?

Ian

Markm57 · 07-18-2009, 02:10 PM

Only in my case it has never started. I got the same response each time I installed the game and patch, upon clicking the icon. I am running Windows XP Professional.

Branes51 · 07-18-2009, 02:27 PM

I got the same error today. Before then, I wasn't even able to install the game. it hung up during the installer.

Ian Collins · 07-19-2009, 03:45 AM

I'm beginning to think my problem has something to do with IE8.

I've installed this program but have problems with it - specifically, I cannot close IE8 - the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) facility stops me from doing so. I have to use Task Manager to close IE8. Trying to solve this problem is the only think I've been doing in the period from being able to launch OOTPX to not being able to do so.

I've even uninstalled IE8 back to IE7 and, while I can close IE7 as normal, I still cannot run OOTPX. I looks as though installing IE8 has made some permanent changes to my XP operating system.

Or........ is OOTPX compatable with IE8?

Ian...... missing OOTPX dreadfully.........

Ian Collins · 07-19-2009, 11:40 AM

SOLVED IT !

I read the first article here: Problems running the game with Vista? I had ignored this thread until now as I'm running XP. But one of the suggestions in the top thread was to make OOTP Baseball 10 AND Runservice DEP exceptions. That worked...............my OOTPX has returned!

Ian

endgame · 07-19-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Collins

SOLVED IT !

I read the first article here: Problems running the game with Vista? I had ignored this thread until now as I'm running XP. But one of the suggestions in the top thread was to make OOTP Baseball 10 AND Runservice DEP exceptions. That worked...............my OOTPX has returned!

Ian

Isn't that interesting? And there's no better feeling than getting OOTP back into working order when it's been troublesome. Great news. Rather than close this thread immediately, given you've overcome the difficulty, I'll leave it open until Nutlaw or TonyM* determine whether this is worth adding comment to the article of mention. If it's applicable to your IE8 situation, it may well be applicable to others in the same situation.

You did return to using IE8, or did you go back to IE7?

Ian Collins · 07-19-2009, 01:05 PM

I have returned to IE8, but still have to close it with Task Manager.

btw......... the solution from the first thread came from Dan Theman. If he's reading this, thanks Dan!

Ian..... now happily taking the Redsox into their second season.......

endgame · 07-19-2009, 01:23 PM

Quick look-see found this:

Re: IE-8 process does not closes ,instead have to kill by task manage

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Run Internet Explorer in 'No Add-Ons' mode:

If you have XP: Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)

If you have Vista: Start > type Internet Explorer in the Start Search
box > click Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)

Alternatively, you can create a shortcut on your desktop with the
following target path:

"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -extoff

If the problem does not occur in 'No Add-Ons' mode, then it's being
caused by one of the add-ons that you have installed. We can show you
how to identify which add-on is causing the problem.

Problems with Internet Explorer can also be caused by by malicious
software ('malware') that has been installed on your computer.

And my own comment:

This might be remedied by downloading, installing, and running malewarebytes. Might be worth a shot. In addiiton, there's a few interesting and informative articles available Googling Task Manager IE8 Must Close

In any event, again great news and yes, Dan's the Man; yet another OOTP undercurrent that keeps things moving in the right direction.

Branes51 · 07-19-2009, 01:37 PM

I did the same thing, made OOTP X and Runservice DEP excemptions and it seems to be working.

endgame · 07-19-2009, 01:47 PM

Good. Obviously then, we need to update the reference both of you utilized.

Ian Collins · 07-19-2009, 06:51 PM

endgame........

Thanks for the heads up on how to check IE8 addons. I found an old addon that was causing my problem closing IE8.

So...... I no longer have to use Task Manager.

Thanks again.

Ian

07-18-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
Ian Collins Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England Posts: 49	Cannot start OOTPX I have been running OOTPX without prolems since it first came out. Today, when I double-click the desktop icon to launch the program, I get an Application Error: "The application failed to initialize properly (0x000005). Click OK to terminate." I have uninstalled and re-installed OOTPX but the Application Error still occurs. I am running OOTPX with the latest patch on Windows XP. Can you please help? Ian

07-18-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
Markm57 Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Same problem here Only in my case it has never started. I got the same response each time I installed the game and patch, upon clicking the icon. I am running Windows XP Professional. Last edited by Markm57; 07-18-2009 at 02:11 PM.

07-19-2009, 01:23 PM	#8
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,843	Quick look-see found this: Re: IE-8 process does not closes ,instead have to kill by task manage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run Internet Explorer in 'No Add-Ons' mode: If you have XP: Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) If you have Vista: Start > type Internet Explorer in the Start Search box > click Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) Alternatively, you can create a shortcut on your desktop with the following target path: "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -extoff If the problem does not occur in 'No Add-Ons' mode, then it's being caused by one of the add-ons that you have installed. We can show you how to identify which add-on is causing the problem. Problems with Internet Explorer can also be caused by by malicious software ('malware') that has been installed on your computer. And my own comment: This might be remedied by downloading, installing, and running malewarebytes. Might be worth a shot. In addiiton, there's a few interesting and informative articles available Googling Task Manager IE8 Must Close In any event, again great news and yes, Dan's the Man; yet another OOTP undercurrent that keeps things moving in the right direction. __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

07-19-2009, 01:47 PM	#10
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,843	Good. Obviously then, we need to update the reference both of you utilized. __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

07-18-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
Branes51 Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 10	I got the same error today. Before then, I wasn't even able to install the game. it hung up during the installer.

07-19-2009, 03:45 AM	#4
Ian Collins Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England Posts: 49	I'm beginning to think my problem has something to do with IE8. I've installed this program but have problems with it - specifically, I cannot close IE8 - the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) facility stops me from doing so. I have to use Task Manager to close IE8. Trying to solve this problem is the only think I've been doing in the period from being able to launch OOTPX to not being able to do so. I've even uninstalled IE8 back to IE7 and, while I can close IE7 as normal, I still cannot run OOTPX. I looks as though installing IE8 has made some permanent changes to my XP operating system. Or........ is OOTPX compatable with IE8? Ian...... missing OOTPX dreadfully.........

07-19-2009, 11:40 AM	#5
Ian Collins Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England Posts: 49	SOLVED IT ! I read the first article here: Problems running the game with Vista? I had ignored this thread until now as I'm running XP. But one of the suggestions in the top thread was to make OOTP Baseball 10 AND Runservice DEP exceptions. That worked...............my OOTPX has returned! Ian

07-19-2009, 01:05 PM	#7
Ian Collins Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England Posts: 49	I have returned to IE8, but still have to close it with Task Manager. btw......... the solution from the first thread came from Dan Theman. If he's reading this, thanks Dan! Ian..... now happily taking the Redsox into their second season.......

07-19-2009, 01:37 PM	#9
Branes51 Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 10	I did the same thing, made OOTP X and Runservice DEP excemptions and it seems to be working.

07-19-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
Ian Collins Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England Posts: 49	endgame........ Thanks for the heads up on how to check IE8 addons. I found an old addon that was causing my problem closing IE8. So...... I no longer have to use Task Manager. Thanks again. Ian