Can't start game

[Candlemass]

Hello,

I have downloaded the zip and extracted the game files to the same folder.

When attempting to start the game via the launcher when clicking on "Launch Game" button nothing happens.

I have also attempted to start the game via the "A51.exe" and receive an error message "The program can't start because MSVCP140.dll is missing from your computer."

Is this because I don't have the correct C++ distribution?

If so, what version do I need and where can I obtain it? The link you provided: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145 is broken.

If not, the package is missing the previously mentioned file.

My OS is Windows 7 x86

Thanks.

[Candlemass]

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[andrewmd5]

Here is a working link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685

[Candlemass]

Thank you for the reply.

I installed that C++ distribution, opened the launcher and when clicking "Launch Game" still nothing happens.

When I attempt to start the game via the "A51.exe" I am prompted with a message to start the game via the launcher...

[andrewmd5]

From CMD you can do "A51.exe --launcher"

[Candlemass]

""a51.exe" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

Aside from that, I need to be able to launch this from a shortcut as it will not be running on a system with administrator access outside of the initial setup.

[andrewmd5]

It wasn't meant to be typed with quotes.

[Candlemass]

I never used quotes.

Regardless, command prompt will not be an option after intial install.

How do I run this from a desktop shortcut?

Thank you.

[Candlemass]

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[Candlemass]

Was this created to be played or just for proof of concept?

The support seems abysmal...

[Candlemass]

Shame I can't play this game due to lack of support...

[AstralPhnx]

I'm having a similar problem. Running Windows 10 Creators Update. When I attempt to start the game from the launcher nothing happens at all and when attempting to start it directly from the A51.exe file nothing happens at all, not even an error message. I've tried running as admin, setting compatibility mode and using the command that was posted above (which yeilded the same result as just double clicking the file). What's going on?

I have the recommended version of visual C++ installed

[AstralPhnx]

Well would you look at that. I seem to have found a fix! Simply copy the A51.exe file from the ORIGINAL game (I've attached it for ease of use) and drop it into the game files in the resources directory then boot the game via the launcher.
A51.zip

[Candlemass]

Appreciate the update..

With this EXE do all the enhancements and multipler still work?

I will give this a shot on the weekend when I have more time.

Cheers.

[AstralPhnx]

As far as I know they still seem to work, the game is displaying fine in 16:9 and all that

[andrewmd5]

I just tested the launcher, it works fine.

By replacing the original exe you are removing most of the enhancements.

Like I said above, you simply need to run the game with a parameter. It isn't very complicated

[Candlemass]

I'm not insulting your support. I'm stating that it's not very good when my comments go without answer.

As I have previously mentioned, the system this game will be running on does not have administrator access. I need to be able to run it from a desktop/start menu short cut.

Command Prompt is no longer an option.

[andrewmd5]

So create a shortcut with the same argument.

[Candlemass]

How do you create a shortcut with a command prompt argument?

I tried to get this to launch again today but was only successful with the exe provided by tuxdude143.

The game files on the system are located at C:\Users\Username\Games\Area 51

Thanks.

[Candlemass]

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[andrewmd5]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+add+command+line+options+to+shortcut%3F

[vitekc45c]

When I open the launcher its stuck at "Verifying files" , C++ is installed (both 64 and 86 versions) running on Win 10

[MCCOY740]

How do you play online? Lol

[Hexagonmk6]

hi i loved this game very much but its stuck at verifying files is there a way to fix it i done the cmd prompt correctly but yet it seems to be stuck is there a way to update the launcher?

[Hexagonmk6]

[Hexagonmk6]

if you do a full tutorial ill venmo you $20 usd plus i really need the multiplayer to work

[flkrz]

So, if you can write a text file, you can save it as a batch script (i.e. a " .bat " file) and then use that as the shortcut on the desktop.

Here's an example of one that I wrote, which works every time for launching the game.

@ECHO OFF

cd F:/Games/ProjectDreamland/Game/resources/app/game

start ./A51.exe --launcher &

timeout 2

exit

For your use, all you need to do is change the path (the second line) to point to where you have the game files stored.