Stexe Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 When I try to run a game on Steam through PinballX I get a warning error saying "Allow game launch?" which is hidden behind other windows. It does this because PinballX attempts to launch a Steam file with specific launch options parameters in order to load a specific table. Is there any way to disable this and always allow the game to launch? I've tried what I've found online including changing compatibility properties to have it always run as an Admin, reinstalling the game, reinstalling Steam, and more. Nothing has worked though. Any idea what to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carny_Priest Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Could try creating a Windows shortcut to launch the game and set the compatibility for the shortcut to run as administrator. Or install Steam outside of protected paths like C:\Program Files. For example, I use C:\Games\Steam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outhere Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I've never had this until this week and I have changed nothing so I wonder if it's a Windows update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stexe Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Just now, Outhere said: I've never had this until this week and I have changed nothing so I wonder if it's a Windows update Yeah, never had it either until now. I've seen other people had issues with it in the past but I suspect it will plague a lot of people soon. I wonder if it was due to a Steam update too? I contacted Steam to see if there was a way to disable it in-client (which as of writing I do not believe there is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resipsa Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 yep, I just started getting this. I can launch Pinball FX2 just fine when I don't use the table parameters, but when it launches a specific table it gets this popup (which doesn't even come to the front, so you can't get ti it easily). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stexe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/30/2017 at 3:38 PM, Carny_Priest said: Could try creating a Windows shortcut to launch the game and set the compatibility for the shortcut to run as administrator. Or install Steam outside of protected paths like C:\Program Files. For example, I use C:\Games\Steam Tried the first and I'm about to try the second once all the files transfer. Although I'll have to change a ton of path commands which will make it super annoying. EDIT: Yep, even moving the files didn't work. Anyone else have any success yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outhere Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I change to E:\Steam Did not help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlr53 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I can launch FX2 with no problems. I'm running PBX 2.29 still and Windows 10 Pro build 14393.1593 When Steam fires up I am getting the Lavasoft DLL incompatibility error. I haven't fixed that yet. My cab hasn't been updated to the Founders version yet. What versions are you guys running? I personally think the Steam platform sucks. It has been taking forever to download updates lately. Sometimes 5 hours to overnight. WTF?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outhere Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Windows 10 Pro build 1703 PBX 2.38 I've been on Windows 7 and now Windows 10 I've never had that error so I don't know what that is I'm assuming you've tried Google and as far as, Steam updates they usually take like five minutes or so as something the error you are getting problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlr53 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I just had Zaccaria update fairly quickly. I don't know why the updates were slow for me last weekend? CRAP! Now I am getting the error you guys are!! PBX is no longer usable with FX2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwolf96 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hello, I built a 3 screen cab for myself and just started taking time setting up fx2 tables. I have double checked the parameters for starting fx2 in the pinball x settings and all looks correct. I then added a table in game manager that matches the table filename within fx2 directory. I then try to launch that table and says GAME NOT FOUND. Can't find file specified.\ Here is some info... [PinballFX2] Enabled=True WorkingPath=D:\Steam Executable=Steam.exe Parameters=-applaunch 226980 [TABLEFILE] Process=Pinball FX2.exe Rotate=False WaitFor=-1 I don't have steam on my C drive but a separate D drive along with fx2 17:19:05.4 8/31/2017: PinballX - Version 2.36 17:19:05.6 8/31/2017: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (3.4GB) 17:19:05.6 8/31/2017: Loading Settings 17:19:05.6 8/31/2017: Initialize Component 17:19:05.6 8/31/2017: Initialize Display 17:19:06.9 8/31/2017: Loading PlugIns 17:19:07.1 8/31/2017: Created DirectX BackGlass Window 17:19:07.2 8/31/2017: Created DirectX DMD Window 17:19:07.3 8/31/2017: Hiding Cursor 17:19:07.3 8/31/2017: Hiding Taskbar 17:19:07.5 8/31/2017: CPU: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor 17:19:07.5 8/31/2017: GPU 1: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 17:19:07.5 8/31/2017: GPU 2: NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI 17:19:07.5 8/31/2017: Displays: 3 17:19:07.5 8/31/2017: Load Game List 17:19:07.5 8/31/2017: Loading Database: Future Pinball 17:19:07.6 8/31/2017: Finding and matching artwork and videos 17:19:07.8 8/31/2017: Loading Game Statistics and Scores 17:19:08.2 8/31/2017: Main display running full screen windowed. 17:19:08.2 8/31/2017: Loading Surfaces 17:19:08.5 8/31/2017: Finished Loading Surfaces 17:19:08.5 8/31/2017: Initialize Audio 17:19:08.7 8/31/2017: Set Keyboard Controls 17:19:08.7 8/31/2017: Initialize Joystick 17:19:08.8 8/31/2017: 1 Joystick Attached 17:19:08.8 8/31/2017: Started 17:19:39.2 8/31/2017: Exiting 17:19:39.2 8/31/2017: Showing Taskbar 17:19:39.3 8/31/2017: Unhiding Mouse Cursor 17:19:39.3 8/31/2017: Disposing Plugins 17:19:39.3 8/31/2017: Saving Settings 17:19:39.3 8/31/2017: Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruebsy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 You looking to do direct table launch? As long as you have the xml file or tables named properly in game manager I'd suggest changing your working path to the folder the contains the fx2 exe, and the executable use the actual fx2 exe, works for me and mine is also in a random directory Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwolf96 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Ok that helped, it now launched and got a little further into fx2 saying steam client isn't running when it is clearly running. Also see a pop up window from steam saying Pinball fx2 is attempting to launch with the optional parameters shown below. "Alien Isolation" If you did not request this launch or do not understand these options, select cancel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outhere Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outhere Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 ruebsy Are you steam for fx2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwolf96 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Yes like that. I fix one wall thanks to ruebsy only run into another. When I select the table in pinball x the pinfx2 window pops up saying steam client isn't running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outhere Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 When I run it like this I get the same thing. Window pops up saying steam client isn't running. [PinballFX2] Enabled=True WorkingPath=D:\Steam\SteamApps\common\Pinball FX2 Executable=Pinball FX2.exe Parameters=-applaunch 226980 "[TABLEFILE]" Process=Pinball FX2.exe Rotate=False WaitFor=-1 - When I set it like this it works until 2 days a go now I get that error like The one in my other post [PinballFX2] Enabled=True WorkingPath=D:\Steam Executable=Steam.exe Parameters=-applaunch 226980 "[TABLEFILE]" Process=Pinball FX2.exe Rotate=False WaitFor=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Is it possible that there are changes made by Steam due to the upcoming release of Pinball Fx3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stexe Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Draco1962 said: Is it possible that there are changes made by Steam due to the upcoming release of Pinball Fx3? No. It is most likely due to some players accidentally running their games with weird launch options without knowing about it and then complaining that the game is messed up. Now it won't run a game with special launch options without confirmation. It is fine, I just wish there was an option to turn it off in the settings or click "never show this prompt again" or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastien Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Mise a jour de steam pose problème. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwolf96 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I originally had it following instructions in pinball x what it was suppose to be and didn't work at all but I got a little further when ruebsy suggested go directly to pinballfx2. Now I get a fx2 window popup saying steam client isn't running when it is. I'm not sure what else to do. I just got fx2 yesterday and some tables so I could start using my cabinet sooner because visual pinball and future look a little too involved for me right now on my 3 screen setup. This is a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think it is time to ask if you will attach copies of your pinballx.ini and log.txt files (Please, DO NOT copy & paste in your reply). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stexe Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, Draco1962 said: I think it is time to ask if you will attach copies of your pinballx.ini and log.txt files (Please, DO NOT copy & paste in your reply). Thanks! I think it is related to Steam and an update from that. Apparently it is happening to a lot of users now after the release of ARK: Survival Evolved. I contacted support to see if they could come up with a solution or maybe pass it up for an option in the settings to disable it. But I've yet to get a solid answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwolf96 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 log.txt PinballX.ini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwolf96 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 log.txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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