[SIZE=16pt]How to fix the 7d2d 19.1 loading error[/SIZE]
Fun Pimps recently updated 7 days to die to alpha 19.1 and the Devs at Darkness Falls Mod followed suit just as many of the other mod developers will do as well. However, a problem was introduced to the game which prevents it from loading. Specifically: the game load process stalls at the “creating character” step. I have not identified the exact folder or file but with the help of several members of Chalk 4 I have identified a broad fix that eliminates the problem. This fix requires the user to uninstall the Steam Client, 7d2d mod launcher and Darkness falls Mod and the 7d2d game. This will require the use of Revo Uninstaller in order to achieve a clean uninstall. You can download the uninstaller here
https://www.revouninstaller.com/revo-uninstaller-free-download/
Download and install Revo before you attempt any uninstall of Steam or 7d2d or the Mod launcher.
Read all of the listed instructions before you attempt this. Failure to follow these instructions could break your windows operating system and require a complete system install.
1: Uninstall the Darkness Falls Mod at the mod launcher by opening the mod launcher, highlight the darkness falls mod and then press delete all.
2. Open Revo and let it find all the installed programs. Select the 7d2d Mod launcher and press uninstall. After Revo removes the programs you will be offered to scan the system and look for registry entries left behind. Select scan and when the scan is complete select all and delete. Revo will then scan for program files left behind. Repeat the process. Select Delete all.
3: Using Revo uninstall the 7d2d game. Repeat the steps outlined above to remove all file and registry entries left behind.
4 Using Revo uninstall your steam client. Repeat the steps outlined above to remove all file and registry entries left behind.
5. Open file explorer for windows and navigate to trhe C drive. Delete the 7d2d folder if it is still there. It will appear at the top of the listing if it is still present.
6. At the top of the screen click on file and select change folder and search options. Select the view tab and then select show hidden files, folders and drives.
7. Chose the folder options. Click on the C drive and select users / your name / or the profile the game is installed under and then open the AppData Folder.
8. Locate any folders in the Local, Local Low and Roaming main folders identified as 7d2d Mod launcher, 7 Days to Die, Fun Pimps or Steam and delete them.
Warning:
Do not delete the Local, Local Low or Roaming folders or any other folders except those listed above as you will break your windows operating system and be unable to boot. Close the file explorer and restart your system.
9. After restart: Reinstall your Steam Client, 7days to die game and 7d2d Mod launcher. Install the game in the launcher by downloading the client from steam using latest experimental version. Install the mod by pre synching the mod. Make sure you install Alpha 19.1 not 19.0
The game will now run without the load screen hang when you are using Alpha 19.1 and Darkness Falls.