Cannot launch COD Blitz

[kennyrodgers247]

Hi Folks...
Complete noob here.....other than owning Sturmovik.
So...I purchased CODB via Steam and the game would not launch. After an hour of pissing about i uninstalled it and applied for a refund and got it.
I then went to the IL-2 store and purchased it from there, it states it will work with Win 10.....got it with a Steam Key and same thing, will not launch and it also does not appear in my steam library.
No idea what I'm doing wrong so if anyone could give me some pointers I'd be very grateful.
System is Win 10 x64
AMD B550 MB
AMD 5800x
3080ti
32gb RAM..
Cheers and thanks in advance.

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

Hello Mr. Gambler

The first and most common cause of a failure to launch is your Anti-Virus is blocking the launch .exe.

I would recommend you turn off your AV prior to installation, then turn it back on after.

Also look at adding an exception in the AV for the launcher file... plus an exception for the entire CLIFFS install folder.

All these issues and details are covered in the 'Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide' which is located in the main CLIFFS install folder in 'manuals'.

Here is a list of common causes for failure to launch:

Known Crash or failure to launch causes:


- Anti-Virus deleting parts of the install... disable or turn off completely AV prior to install. Install game as Admin.

- Anti-Virus blocking launcher64.exe... put exceptions for launcher into Windows Defender and/or any other AV program you are running.

- Latest version of Microsoft Net Framework not installed... Install.

- If you are running a super wide screen monitor, maximum refresh rate should be 60 hz.

- Win10 Controlled Folder Access is turned on. It blocks Launcher. Turn it off or add exception for CoD BLITZ.

- Steering Wheels: Logitech G27 MoMo, etc. Unplug the wheel, or unplug, then start the game, plug in the wheel immediately after game launch.

- Steam Overlay running: Turn it off.

- MSI Afterburner if running prior to game launch will sometimes cause crashes... can be started after launch.

- Check to see what 3rd party programs you are running.... turn them off... game has issues with 3rd Party, especially 32 bit programs.

- Multi Screen management programs. Any program which manages multiple screens can cause a crash... turn off.

- MS Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable not installed on laptop... install.

- Gaijin.net from War Thunder. If installed, causes crashes. If you got War Thunder outside of Steam this is installed. If you installed WT through Steam, it is not.

- Windows kb4054518 update not installed. Negative, this will change the colour scheme of game... but usually will reset back to normal after exiting the game.

- Don't forget to update Windows!

Hi Folks...
Complete noob here.....other than owning Sturmovik.
So...I purchased CODB via Steam and the game would not launch. After an hour of pissing about i uninstalled it and applied for a refund and got it.
I then went to the IL-2 store and purchased it from there, it states it will work with Win 10.....got it with a Steam Key and same thing, will not launch and it also does not appear in my steam library.
No idea what I'm doing wrong so if anyone could give me some pointers I'd be very grateful.
System is Win 10 x64
AMD B550 MB
AMD 5800x
3080ti
32gb RAM..
Cheers and thanks in advance.

[kennyrodgers247]

Hi and thanks for the reply...
I did try and figure it out myself and came across that list, read through it and applied what I thought would be relevant to my PC
I don't have any anti virus software on the machine but I've enabled the app in defender.
This is a strictly gaming PC and I only really use it for a particular driving sim, I use another pc for web browsing...
It was getting late lat night so I'll double check the other things and report back.
Thanks again.

[DerDa]

You also might want to look at this section of the forum:

https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.c...play.php?f=472

See you in the skies soon!

S!


DerDa

[kennyrodgers247]

Thanks for the help...
I downloaded the troubleshooter pdf, so far .....No joy...

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

Thanks for the help...
I downloaded the troubleshooter pdf, so far .....No joy...

Did you re-install with AV off and add the exceptions?

Also, delete your cache file, (documents/1C SoftClub/il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover/) prior to re-installing.

If you are still having problems, then go to this post and 1) enable your logfile and 2) run the game and see what the logfile generates, then also generate the list of programs you are running.

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic...u-are-running/

[kennyrodgers247]

Did you re-install with AV off and add the exceptions?

Also, delete your cache file, (documents/1C SoftClub/il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover/) prior to re-installing.

If you are still having problems, then go to this post and 1) enable your logfile and 2) run the game and see what the logfile generates, then also generate the list of programs you are running.

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic...u-are-running/

Hi Bud...
I don't have any anti virus software on my PC and I've enabled ( checked the box) the box for CODB in defender
I'm a bit tied up for a couple of hours but I'll do the logfile and report back.
In the meantime...
I got the steam code from the store, downloaded the game and when i press play on steam a dialogue box pops up for approx 2 seconds saying "syncing files to steam" and that's as much as is happening.
The original CLOD was not installed on this machine, i've disconnected all my usb's, uninstalled and reinstalled the game, tried run as admin on the the launcher 64 and that's where I'm at.
I'm wanting to pull the trigger on Normandy but this is making me have second thoughts.....I'd like to buy Tobruk as well but obviously that can't happen until this is resolved.
PS, i can't find a 1C softclub folder either....I have Steam Apps on my D drive, not sure if that makes any difference but I'm stumped as to where to look for it.

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

Hi Bud...
I don't have any anti virus software on my PC and I've enabled ( checked the box) the box for CODB in defender
I'm a bit tied up for a couple of hours but I'll do the logfile and report back.
In the meantime...
I got the steam code from the store, downloaded the game and when i press play on steam a dialogue box pops up for approx 2 seconds saying "syncing files to steam" and that's as much as is happening.
The original CLOD was not installed on this machine, i've disconnected all my usb's, uninstalled and reinstalled the game, tried run as admin on the the launcher 64 and that's where I'm at.
I'm wanting to pull the trigger on Normandy but this is making me have second thoughts.....I'd like to buy Tobruk as well but obviously that can't happen until this is resolved.
PS, i can't find a 1C softclub folder either....I have Steam Apps on my D drive, not sure if that makes any difference but I'm stumped as to where to look for it.

If you are getting message about synching to Steam... that means your Steam Cloud is on... as it says in the 'Getting Started Guide...' turn it off.

All optional Steam programs not directly related to the game being launched on Steam should be turned off. In Steam Settings.

[kennyrodgers247]

I read the guide Bud and I've disabled steam cloud globally in the settings and double checked it isn't enabled on the properties tab for the game.
Stopped and restarted Steam, click play on the game, it goes from green play to blue stop, Regardless of the cloud settings I'm still getting the same message pop up for 2 seconds "syncronising steam cloud" then the button goes back to green play.
Not sure if this is relevant or not but my Launcher64 file is only 382kb ?

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

I read the guide Bud and I've disabled steam cloud globally in the settings and double checked it isn't enabled on the properties tab for the game.
Stopped and restarted Steam, click play on the game, it goes from green play to blue stop, Regardless of the cloud settings I'm still getting the same message pop up for 2 seconds "syncronising steam cloud" then the button goes back to green play.
Not sure if this is relevant or not but my Launcher64 file is only 382kb ?

As mentioned, you clearly have Steam Cloud enabled... that is why you are getting the message.

I would recommend you ask the guys at Steam how to turn it off if you are having problems doing so.

[ATAG_Lenny]

I read the guide Bud and I've disabled steam cloud globally in the settings and double checked it isn't enabled on the properties tab for the game.
Stopped and restarted Steam, click play on the game, it goes from green play to blue stop, Regardless of the cloud settings I'm still getting the same message pop up for 2 seconds "syncronising steam cloud" then the button goes back to green play.
Not sure if this is relevant or not but my Launcher64 file is only 382kb ?

It sounds like you are doing everything right. But to be safe, your Steam Settings should look like this but with the cloud setting unchecked (I have it checked because I have other games that benefit from cloud settings and I don't have a conflict):

Steam Cloud Settings.jpg

And then right click on the game in Steam Library and this should be your setting:

CloD Properties.jpg

My Launcher64 is 382Kb too.

I'm sure your frustrated but keep persevering, this game is really worth the effort.

Keep holding and don't fold... yet. (lame reference).

Really dumb question. You didn't once buy the original Cliffs of Dover and have installed it instead of Blitz version? Are all other games you have working fine? Might want to make sure you are up to date with video drivers.

Paul

[Baffin]

I suggest you run Steam, CLoD and anything associated with playing our sim as an Administrator. This solves a lot of unexplainable issues...