LauncherUserSettings.xml parsing

[chat_nick]

Hi.

I am getting the following error in my log:

Read user settings file. 5.10.2010. 4:37:14
System.FormatException: String was not recognized as a valid DateTime.
at System.DateTimeParse.Parse(String s, DateTimeFormatInfo dtfi, DateTimeStyles styles)
at System.DateTime.Parse(String s, IFormatProvider provider, DateTimeStyles styles)
at System.DateTime.Parse(String s, IFormatProvider provider)
at System.DateTime.Parse(String s)
at com.turbine.launcher.Settings.UserSettings.Load() 5.10.2010. 4:37:14
Exception while reading user settings. Reset to defaults.

So my launcher always loads DEFAULT settings, instead of my own. It does save the settings I make, but upon starting it, it reverts to default because of this error. Tried deleting, same thing. Can you please elaborate what's wrong here and how to fix it?

[Xoelocath]

I am also getting this error! If you ever fixed can you please tell me how? I am not a programmer, so as simple as possible.

[Smitey]

From the Knowledgebase (http://support.turbine.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=24001)




Please perform the steps outlined below depending on the operating system in use:

Windows Vista or Windows 7
(If using Windows XP skip to that section below)

To start, open the folder detailed below by performing the outlined steps:
C:\Users\*Your Current Username*\AppData\Local\Turbine\Dungeons and Dragons Online\Launcher
To start, exit the game launcher if open (right-click the DDO"shield"icon near the Windows clock)
Click on the Windows"Start"button and choose"Computer"from the list
In there, double-click on your C: drive (may display as"Local Disk C")
Double-click on the"Users"folder
In Users, double-click on the folder that matches your Windows Vista Username that you log into Windows on
In that folder, double-click on the"AppData"folder*
In that folder, double-click on the"Local"
In there, double-click on the"Turbine"then"Dungeons and Dragons Online"and then the"Launcher"folder
Within there, right-click the file"LauncherUserSettings.xml"and choose delete and relaunch the game to test
*Please note that you will need to enable hidden files and folders view to locate the"AppData"folder, click on: Organize: Folder and Search Options: View (tab) and check off the option to"Show hidden files and folders".

Windows XP

To start, open the folder detailed below by performing the outlined steps:
C:\Documents and Settings\*Your Current Username*\Local Settings\Application Data\Turbine\Dungeons and Dragons Online\Launcher
1. To start, exit the game launcher if open (right-click the DDO"shield"icon near the Windows clock)
2. Click on the Windows"Start"button and choose"My Computer"from the list
3. In there double-click on your C: drive (may display as"Local Disk C")
4. Double-click on the"Documents and Settings"folder
5. In Documents and Settings double-click on the folder that matches your Windows XP Username that you log into Windows on
6. In that folder double-click on the"Local Settings"folder**
7. In that folder double click on the"Application Data"
8. In there double-click on the"Turbine"then"Dungeons and Dragons Online"and then the"Launcher"folder
9. Within there right-click the file"LauncherUserSettings.xml"and choose delete and relaunch the game to test
**Please note that you will need to enable hidden files and folders view to locate the"Local Settings"folder, click on: Tools: Folder Options: View (tab) and check off the option to"Show hidden files and folders".

[Xoelocath]

okay this is what I am getting.

SystemFormatException:Input string was not in correct format.
ar System.Text.String Builder.Format Error ()
at System.Text.String Builder.Append Format (IFormatProvider provider, String format,Object [] args)
at com.turbine.launcher.TimeStamped Text Writer Trace Listener.writeline(String s)
at System.Diagnostics.TraceInternal.Writeline (String message)
at System.Diagnmostics.Trace.WriteLine(String message)
at com.turbine.launcher.Main ()

not a clue what any of this means :(

think I may have left something out but still not a clue what any of it is

[Smitey]

System.FormatException: String was not recognized as a valid DateTime.



I am also getting this error! If you ever fixed can you please tell me how? I am not a programmer, so as simple as possible.


SystemFormatException:Input string was not in correct format.


Not the same error - but please confirm you performed the steps in post #3.