Application error (DSOUND.dll problem)

2008-03-09 12:09:44

#1

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

I play a game named kalonline, nothing special, just a mmorpg I play with friends (private server).

Anyway, today there was a small update and after the update I couldn't get the game to run anymore.
My friends didn't have any problems, so I tried patching the game again....didnt work.
Removed the game, installed it again, patched it....nothing.

This is what I get:

https://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7760/problem1fn4.jpg

I checked windows system32....I have the file called dsound.dll.

Hope someone knows thanks...

2008-03-09 12:19:38

#2

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6691|Finland

download it from here: http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-f … tml?dsound
and replace the current one in system32

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2008-03-09 12:40:09

#3

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

Omg did I kill my computer again >_<
Btw im running vista...

https://img514.imageshack.us/img514/158/problem2th6.jpg

https://img514.imageshack.us/img514/158/problem2th6.c7fa15f39a.jpg

2008-03-09 12:45:35

#4

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6691|Finland

Gamematt wrote:
Omg did I kill my computer again >_<
Btw im running vista...

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/158/problem2th6.jpg
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/158/ … 15f39a.jpg

lol wut! Shouldn't say that if you have admin rights...

Try deleting the old file first.

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2008-03-09 12:48:24

#5

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

Tried it, and guess what....not allowed to delete it either

I have admins right o.0 so I don't know whats going on

2008-03-09 12:49:05

#6

elbekko: Your lord and master; +36|6677|Leuven, Belgium

You can't just replace system files.

And do your friends have Vista too?

2008-03-09 12:53:06

#7

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

elbekko wrote:
You can't just replace system files.

And do your friends have Vista too?

No they don't.

But why can't I replace system files...the whole point of being admin is you can right ?

[edit]
it was tagged "read only" trying to make that undone now

For some reason it has to go through a load of bullshit to do so....

Last edited by Gamematt (2008-03-09 12:56:01)

2008-03-09 12:59:52

#8

elbekko: Your lord and master; +36|6677|Leuven, Belgium

Then I guess the game is trying to use a function that's been removed in Vista. I suggest you file a bug report.

Replacing the DLL won't help, and replacing it with the XP equivalent will very likely screw you over.
And no, even as admin you can't replace vital system files. They're protected at installation, unless you turn off that protecting through nLite or equivalents.
There are ways to get around it, but I wouldn't suggest trying if you're inexperienced.

2008-03-09 13:03:31

#9

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

The game used to work fine

I made a backup of the dll file just in case

The link GC_PaNzerFIN gave me is just for xp? (srry im a total nublet at this )

2008-03-09 13:11:51

#10

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6691|Finland

Sometimes you can put the .dll files to the game folder where all the .dll files are or just where the .exe is. But in this case it might be game bug and no way to fix it.

I have fixed all my .dll problems by downloading the files and putting them in game folder or system32.

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2008-03-09 13:20:11

#11

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Sometimes you can put the .dll files to the game folder where all the .dll files are or just where the .exe is. But in this case it might be game bug and no way to fix it.

I have fixed all my .dll problems by downloading the files and putting them in game folder or system32.

I'll try putting the .dll in the game folder.

I found the server I play on has a tech department to on it's forum, hoping they know

Thanks for your help so far

2008-03-09 14:12:17

#12

elbekko: Your lord and master; +36|6677|Leuven, Belgium

Yes, they could've made a mistake in the update. Updates change things, you see.

2008-03-09 14:13:47

#13

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

elbekko wrote:
Yes, they could've made a mistake in the update. Updates change things, you see.

Yes I know that ^^. Waiting for response on their tech forum now (its not really as populated as here >_< might take a while)

2008-03-11 08:39:48

#14

Gamematt: Stocking ur medpacks; +135|6939|Groningen, The Netherlands

Bump

One of the head admins of the server I play on doesn't even have the dll that gives me the error.

Is vista just completely retarded or does anyone know whats going on ?

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