# CDDA Game Launcher (Automatic updates and more!)

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168>\
**Category:** The Lab\
**Created:** [December 31, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168 "2015-12-31T03:41:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Beetlecat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/beetlecat/32/1305_2.png) [@Beetlecat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Beetlecat)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/141 "2017-09-07T19:31:29Z")

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The “available” builds are not catching up to the latest build (assuming you’re selecting x64 Tiles?) The builds are failing-- switch to console and you’ll see the numbers change to match.

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**Author:** ![NuG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/nug/32/7057_2.png) [@NuG](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/NuG)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2017, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/142 "2017-09-07T19:34:13Z")

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> [@TheKobold](#):
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> I can’t update from 6736 to 6743. The launcher says the game is already up to date…

I can’t either, it seems the builds failed for Windows x64(64bit) and OSX, or something.If you click on x86(32bit) it will allow you to update to the current build, but I haven’t tried that yet.

Edit: switching to console doesn’t seem to allow me to update, only if I click on 32 bit.

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**Author:** ![TheKobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/thekobold/32/513_2.png) [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/143 "2017-09-08T01:37:07Z")

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Eh… I’d rather stick with what I got rather than risk a fuck up by switching. I’ll wait till they unfuck it.

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**Author:** ![Dragometh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7993a0/32.png) [@Dragometh](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Dragometh)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/144 "2017-09-08T10:38:12Z")

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I’m gonna download the version manually, and then wait till they unfuck the x64 version.

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**Author:** ![youtoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/779978/32.png) [@youtoo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/youtoo)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/145 "2017-09-21T17:37:37Z")

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This should be on the main page as the recommended way to download the game.

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**Author:** ![RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/riproarinboogerpenis/32/20_2.png) [@RipRoarinBoogerPenis](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RipRoarinBoogerPenis)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/146 "2017-09-29T00:09:49Z")

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Is there any way I can make launcher leave my mod folder alone? Every time I update I have to re-install pk’s rebalance.

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**Author:** ![Beetlecat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/beetlecat/32/1305_2.png) [@Beetlecat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Beetlecat)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2017, 7:05am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/147 "2017-10-01T07:05:42Z")

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My guess is to make sure you have the good version of PK Rebalance, delete it from the mods tab in the launcher, then manually re-add to the mod directory. The launcher (hopefully?) should ignore it.

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**Author:** ![TheKobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/thekobold/32/513_2.png) [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/148 "2018-10-28T01:58:51Z")

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Keep coming up with this error…

![launcher%20error](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/cataclysmdda/original/2X/7/799063b51f08693750a9a9af87aa039a5da436f3.png)

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**Author:** ![anothersimulacrum](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/anothersimulacrum/32/10770_2.png) [@anothersimulacrum](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/anothersimulacrum)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/149 "2018-10-28T04:51:19Z")

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Try installing [this](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145) maybe?

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**Author:** ![TheKobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/thekobold/32/513_2.png) [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/150 "2018-10-28T13:03:48Z")

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I don’t install random things especially windows products, does that have the .dll that the error says I’m missing or is it just a guess?

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**Author:** ![Kadian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/kadian/32/214_2.png) [@Kadian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kadian)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/151 "2018-10-28T16:24:39Z")

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Try reading the Infos of the program you’re downloading BEFORE you complain that something doesnt work.

> **[Screenshot](https://prnt.sc/lbgag7)**
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> Captured with Lightshot

Should tell you enough I believe. I even marked it for your viewing pleasure.

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**Author:** ![TheKobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/thekobold/32/513_2.png) [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/152 "2018-10-30T01:18:14Z")

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Imagine that, I already had it installed because ive used the launcher for years. And Like I thought it was an asinine guess instead of actual help, thank you for your rude reply though.

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**Author:** ![Kadian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/kadian/32/214_2.png) [@Kadian](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Kadian)\
**Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/153 "2018-10-30T12:41:24Z")

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> [@TheKobold](#):
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> Imagine that, I already had it installed because ive used the launcher for years.

Where did you ever tell us that you used the Launcher before? How should we know?

> [@TheKobold](#):
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> I don’t install random things especially windows products

You called it a random windows product thing, so you were not aware it was necessary for the launcher. With that in mind, it’s easy to assume that you never used the launcher before, and you didn’t have it installed.

> [@TheKobold](#):
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> And Like I thought it was an asinine guess

It was the obvious answer. A lot of people don’t read stuff like that and complain when something isn’t working.

> [@TheKobold](#):
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> instead of actual help, thank you for your rude reply though.

We have no obligation to help you. You were the one who started to be rude. Simulacrum said you should try installing the Package to which you replied ‘I don’t want to install random shit’. Your inability to read the download page of the launcher led to outright throwing away his suggestion, making an ass of yourself in the progress while someone wanted to help you.

Now, to your issue, Mr. Smartass. Your Error IS linked with the Runtime Files of Visual C++. So reinstall that stuff, as we told you.  
Need proof?  
[https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-performance/missing-api-ms-win-core-timezone-i1-1-0dll/3754703c-241c-451a-a9b6-e690399fc83e](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/missing-api-ms-win-core-timezone-i1-1-0dll/3754703c-241c-451a-a9b6-e690399fc83e)  
There. 1 Minute of additional googling.

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**Author:** ![TheKobold](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/thekobold/32/513_2.png) [@TheKobold](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheKobold)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/154 "2018-11-02T01:43:11Z")

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My apologies for not remembering what I read years ago when I originally downloaded the launcher that has been working fine until I took a two month break. So Yes a random windows thing. Which I then asked if it was actually associated with that program, and instead of an answer I got a rude reply. You can take my question as rude all you want, doesn’t bother me. Thank you for finally actually answering the question asked.

> [@Kadian](#):
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> We have no obligation to help you.

Then Don’t reply. Since you did, you obviously just wanted to be offended and play high and mighty. Congrats on getting your wish.

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**Author:** ![Miloch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/miloch/32/1339_2.png) [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/155 "2018-11-02T21:32:45Z")

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I haven’t been by the forums in a while. My launcher is no longer able to update the game. Something happen?

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**Author:** ![JazzGuru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jazzguru/32/2587_2.png) [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/156 "2018-11-02T23:41:06Z")

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Grab a copy of the latest launcher from here:

> **[remyroy/CDDA-Game-Launcher](https://github.com/remyroy/CDDA-Game-Launcher/releases)**
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> A Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead launcher with additional features - remyroy/CDDA-Game-Launcher

That should fix your problem… 🙂

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**Author:** ![Miloch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/miloch/32/1339_2.png) [@Miloch](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Miloch)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/157 "2018-11-02T23:49:56Z")

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Thank you!!!

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**Author:** ![Malkeus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/malkeus/32/12037_2.png) [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/158 "2018-11-03T23:13:06Z")

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I don’t understand why, but my launcher is incredibly finicky. If I don’t manually delete the previous\_version directory, update fails, complaining about a previously existing folder.  
If I’m not paying full attention and start the update with one of the folders open in exploere, the update fails, complaining about a folder not being empty (I actually understand this one, windows is a terrible operating system and likes to have exclusive access to things.)

The third and most annoying error happens while backing up the previous version, WinError 145, folder isn’t empty. It happens about half the time during updates, no matter how well I prepare before hand.

Does anyone have any ideas about why this is occuring? I’ve got the most recent version, 1.3.15. It’s really getting annoying, updating used to be such a smooth streamlined thing. And it still is, except for when it isn’t.

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**Author:** ![JazzGuru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jazzguru/32/2587_2.png) [@JazzGuru](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JazzGuru)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/159 "2018-11-04T20:36:29Z")

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To get around these issues, I just delete my save game (which I always have a backup of on a flash-drive anyway), and then restore the save from the recycle bin, once the update is done…

@ Miloch - No problem. Glad I could be of help… 🙂

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**Author:** ![Malkeus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/malkeus/32/12037_2.png) [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cdda-game-launcher-automatic-updates-and-more/11168/160 "2018-11-04T20:43:42Z")

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I have it set to not move saves. When it fails it’s always something in the mods folder, or the mods folder itself that’s not empty. When I don’t delete previous\_version it fails everytime, saying previous\_version isn’t empty. Deleting that gives me about…70%? shot at it making it through the rest of the process. If it makes it through backing up previous version, I’m usually good to go, it rarely fails after that hurdle. I’m running the game off a flash drive if that makes a difference, it didn’t used to.

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