Unable to start program

Hey there. I have just tried to install the copy of D20 i got at Gen Con. It seems to install, but i dont see an icon any place and when i try to start it from the .exe it wont run. i dont get any messages or error codes, it just doesnt seem to start. any ideas? thanks.

 

Hi there, ok i think i have the information. I am user a Vista 64 bit OS, 4 gig ram, SP1.

the java i am using is java 6 update 15, build 1.6.0_15-b03.

when i start the d20 software it just doesnt seem to want to start. no error codes or any information is given.

Hope this helps. thanks.

 

OK, with some testing I have determined that it is a Vista problem. does the software run on both 32 and 64 bit processors? I can get it running on one of my 32 bit test machines but not a 64 bit machine. also when i tried to run the program as a 32 bit on the 64 bit Vista it would not run either. So it is deffinately Vista related. I'll play some more with it and let you know, but not sure what else i can do.

 

But wait theres more, lol.

I seem to be able to get the splash screen from running the .bat. It seems that the program will not run with a 64 bit java install. in the .bat file it says:

REM By default, we locate java in the path. If you do not have a valid 32bit JRE found first in the path
REM The update the below with a full absolute path to a javaw.exe
set JAVA=javaw

start %JAVA% -Xmx512m -Dsun.java2d.ddoffscreen=false -Dsun.java2d.noddraw -Dsun.java2d.d3d=false -jar d20Pro.dat


this ensures that it will work with either a 32 bit or 64 bit java. But the problem seems to be that the .exe does not kick off the .bat file early enough in the processing. So reconedations to get it to work:

1) change the icon to point to the .bat file instead of the .exe
2) run the program from the .bat using explorer
3) wait until the d20 folks make a few changes
4) make sure you only have a 32 bit java (JVE) installed

hope this helps. thanks.

 

I downloaded the file after Gen Con. It looks like its something on my end that is causing the problem. I'll check out the v2 installer though and see if that helps. i think i just downloaded the .exe from the website.

 

Hey there, yup Gen Con was good. I didnt have a lot of time to do the demos I wanted to but was good just the same.

I am still having a problem getting the D20Pro to work though. I have registered but cant the .exe to kick off the program. I am able to get it to launch by using the .bat file. although when i log in i get the following message:

Unable to download license.
Caused by: licenses\license_Chiefweasel(d20Pro_Full_2.0.0).txt (Access is denied).

Not sure why, but am stuck at this point. i would love to try it out and get my gaming group on it, but i cant seem to get it to run. any suggestions? i did send my account and password along to dan a few days ago, but i am sure you guys are swapped with stuff since getting back from Gen Con. thanks.

 

Well it took a bit but i was finally able to launch the progam. Although I still have to launch it from the .bat file rather then the .exe file. Not sure what that problem is, but an still working on it. Thanks for the help.