strange issue with server setup - no port or version

[choppra]

It's been a really long time since I set a server up.  A buddy of mine asked me to setup a test server for him.

 

I coming across a really strange issue.  I'm not new to setting up servers but I am really puzzled.

 

Install all server files and use generic setup.

 

When I launch arma2oaserver.exe with all the normal launch params the server console does not show the version or the port number on the title bar.  You can't connect to the server and it just says 'wait for host'.  Also, when you close arma2oaserver.exe - it doesnt really close.  I can still see the process running.

 

Now here is the strange part and it really pin points the problem...

 

If I remove or rename the config.cfg and have the server launch without it the port and version shows up fine.  Also, it closes properly.

 

Has anyone ever seen this happen? I've tried the default config.cfg and my own custom one.  It does not work.

 

 

[choppra]

anyone free to look at this issue for me?  It's driving me mad.

[Richie]

How you starting the .exe Choppra, try double clicking without any launch parameters, I'm thinking you've not installed the Directx update :unsure: see if it throws an error about a missing .dll when running the .exe, if so the Directx is the fix.

Good luck mate :)

[choppra]

which version of directx is required?  That might be it!

[choppra]

im running the Dx setup thats in the \directx\ dir just to be safe..ill respond if fixed.

[Richie]

My fingers are crossed but i belive that is your issue :)

[choppra]

nope... argh.  I'm going to start over 1 more time and make sure DX9 is installed.

[Richie]

You got all your microsoft c++ redistributables installed as well ?

2005 onwards as Bec uses 2005

[choppra]

i have only what i need which is 2010 and 2013...should i just install them all?  I'm not using BEC.  This is just a test server.

[choppra]

no dice on directx...trying out 2008 redist now.

[Richie]

Good luck, I'll be happy to take a look if you want tomorrow ? fingers crossed you get lucky this time :)

[choppra]

thanks man, if i cant get it ill pm u

[choppra]

nope, nothing works.

ahhhhh i hate that this is something so stupid.

[Richie]

Message me Choppra with access and what you want setup, I'll take a look :)