dlsearchbar contained on disk 1 blocked by firewall and antivirus. Also...

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Dlsearch is blocked by my firewall and antivirus, when I delete the setup exits. What kind of crap comes along with this game? I hate when companies pimp there other crap onto a game disk.

Furthermore I have been screwing around trying to load this thing after 5 attempts (to wit I have memorized my reg. key now) and keep getting the following error:


Could not load the DLL library
C: \ Docume~1\User\Locals~1\Temp\GLF77.tmp.
The specified module could not be found.

The file loading at the time was; .....\GalCiv2\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll


Looks like a great game but that's all just crafty advertising speaking. What happened to the old days of thowning 7 CDs into your compy and 30 minutes later you're deep in gameplay?

If any of you can help assist me in my little problem I would be most appreciative.

Psio
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Ok, I got tired of waiting and fixed it myself.

So if anyone gets the same errors, do this.

Go to disk 2 and load the dx.exe yourself outside of the install disk.

2nd. turn off ALL anti virus' (funny 5 major adware/spyware companies consider dlsearchbar spyware)... but none the less. Let this "program" install and your install will go straight through.

Woth all the pain in the ass this game has given me, I better have a sh!t eating grin in 60 minutes....

Psio
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yeah, you really don't want/need overlapping programs for spyware. 1 antivirus, 1 firewall, 1 spyware searcher, at most. And a lot of the crappy things look at the script and send a message basically saying "It's trying to do something! OMG HAXX0RZZ!!eleven!!" and just give the red flag to a normal everyday piece of code.

so don't blame the game when your cluttered system is too busy jumping at phantoms to do anything useful.
Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It's all one program slick. Thanks for the advice though. The reference to the 5 companies was courtesy of google.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
DLsearchbar is nothing to do with StarDock, and is probably not being installed.

Several spyware/virus detectors are overly stupid when it comes to detecting the differences between Stardock's installer and DLSearchbar. I believe it's listed as a known issue somewhere around these forums.

Dlsearchbar is definitely spyware... However, the detection of it is likely a false positive. In other words, it doesn't exist on the disk, your detector is either broken, or set to detect things that are "possible" threats. Get in touch with support@stardock.com directly, I've found them _very_ responsive when approached. Maybe not in 10 minutes, but soon after you email em, anyway

Oh, and DXAxHost is required to handle the graphical UI in GalCiv 2.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks for the reply. The Freedom program I am using traced the dlsearchbar to the disk 1. I understand it could possibly mistake it, just don't know how. Anyways, it's loaded up, now all I have to worry about is the stupid button graphics issue I'm having rendering my game useless. I DL all updated drivers for everything and nothing is doing the trick. I've adjusted all settings and chaged variations and nothing works. I hope my other post gets some attention. If not then I'll throw my err on here.

Debug Message: Version v1.0X.2 last updated on: Tue Mar 7 15:02:59 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/30/2006, 20:17:16
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: NONAME-U7VIE31O
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclnt_qfe.021108-2107)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: VIA694
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1800+, ~1.5GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 181MB used, 2281MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600 GT
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F1&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8421
Driver Date: 3/9/2006 15:29:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: VIA AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_A2321297&REV_30
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: viaudio.sys
Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3800
Driver Date: 5/22/2002 14:00:00
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1280 x 960
Debug Message: Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 0
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: Border size reported as 6 by 32
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now windowed.
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.raceconfig
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 10.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 59
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.raceconfig
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: OptionsWnd: Quit Btn
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally


Any ideas?
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I ran into minor problems with my mcafee antivirus; it kept labeling the exe as a suspicious script, and tried to block its launch. Interestingly enough, when I try to click the "ignore" option, it pops right back up again...the only way to bypass it is to click the "allow to run this one time" option...not a big deal really, and more, I think, to do with mcafee's built-in paranioa than anything else. I'm at work, so I can't remember the exact script off-hand, but I'll run it by the support when I get the chance. Any chance anyone knows the link for the previous forum posts regarding this "issue".
All in all, a rocking game.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
nm last post, found the problem (for my situation at least)...something to do with VB scripting or other.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I think i get exactly the same Mcafee script blocking pop-up as you. Comes up everytime i run Galciv2. What was your fix for this? No problem if you can't help out, i can just allow the script to run and the game loads ok.

Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Do a search for "script"; there is a forum with info on it. Basically, GC2 uses something called VB to run, and Mcafee is set to search for any VB programs. I just do the same thing as you; I've tried to force mcafee to allow the script, but it just keeps popping up the block-warning every time.
Here's the link to the forum post:
Link
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Speaking of funky support issues

I'd like to take this moment to say that I hate HATE HATE most "anti-virus" programs. I think most, not all, but most of the anti-virus makers have lost their way and are more of a problem to the typical user than the virii are. One of my friends computers was soooo beefed up with overlapping anti-spyware/anti-virus stuff that his system was crawling. Until I cleaned off some of the redundant antivirus programs, the install from CD was taking forever. That gives me the chills. Because you know there will be thousands of people out there who don't buy games very often but who do like strategy games who will buy the thing, take it home and their mega-anti virus programs -- overlapping, will slow things down.
...

And while they somehow manage to have systems full of debilitating software, they also manage to have installed several different anti-spyware packages.

One anti-virus maker that really has my ire is McAfee. They detect ANY call to Windows Scripting Host as a virus. Great... Our launcher gadget uses VB Script to detect whether the game is already installed so that when a user puts in the CD it doesn't try to install it but rather says "Play". Mind you, this only happens if you have every option on it clicked so it's not a common issue. But as the QA guys looked into it, they were astounded -- it labels all calls to WSH as "Malicious scripts". No sort of parsing that we could detect. Just a simple IF using VB Script THEN "Malicious script".

Link

From page 10 of the journal ... It's sad how many issues antivirus software causes with so many different things due to generally being overreactive or overhyping potential damages and not pointing out glaring problems clicking a checkbox would do. But hey, don't take my word for it
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Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: VIA AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_A2321297&REV_30
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: viaudio.sys
Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3800
Driver Date: 5/22/2002 14:00:00

Well, your sound drivers may be a little old, but I don't know it that might have an influence on graphical problem.

Have your tried to turn off some graphical option, like Anti-Aliasing?