Freelancer crash at startup

[Dirknar]

I have never had any problems with my FL - until
yesterday. All of a sudden it crashes on startup - I get
the splash screen and then "Freelancer has encountered a
problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the
inconvenience." I run a server off my computer so I am
trying to fix without reinstalling, because that will
mess up my server correct? I don't know of anything that
has changed on my machine. No new programs were installed
prior to the problem. But I did try installing C&C:ZH
later that day and I get the same problem with it. And
reinstalling C&C does not help it. Has anybody had this
problem, or know what it could be?

 

[Guest]

I am experiencing the same problem with Black Hawk Down.
I unistalled and reinstalled the game twice without any
luck. Your not alone with your frustration.

Jeremy

 

[Jimmy S.]

I have never had any problems with my FL - until
yesterday. All of a sudden it crashes on startup - I get
the splash screen and then "Freelancer has encountered a
problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the
inconvenience." I run a server off my computer so I am
trying to fix without reinstalling, because that will
mess up my server correct? I don't know of anything that
has changed on my machine. No new programs were installed
prior to the problem. But I did try installing C&C:ZH
later that day and I get the same problem with it. And
reinstalling C&C does not help it. Has anybody had this
problem, or know what it could be?

Hi Dirknar,

Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck!

1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
blockers using: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php

You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php

2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
Download & Run Spybot from: http://security.kolla.de to find any
Trojans, Adware, or Spyware which could clog up your system.

3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
/ Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.

4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
require a patch: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

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[Rich]

Sometimes if you're running one of the available mods to Freelancer it'll
cause the game to crash. If you are, disable the mods and try running it
stock.

 

[Guest]

I've encountered the same problem as Dirknar. I've tried everithing. And the
joke: I've just set up my system all new. I'm running all the latest drivers
and DX 9.0c.