[RESOLVED] Newbies problem to install Cactus

[ArkonClem]

Hi there,

well I am following your video tutorial. I am stuck when trying to launch cactus (before using Mpq fixer (which functions ok anyway).

When trying to run Cactus I got this error message (Parralels Desktop Windows 7) :
"Cactus.exe - Error initialization of .NET Framework" "To run this application, you have to install .NET Framework v4.0.30319"

When I google that I am suppose to download this : https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/downloa ... x?id=17851

Well I prefere to wait for any answer before going wrong.

Thanks

[fearedbliss]

Cactus requires .NET Framework 4.6.2. You can download it here from Microsoft.

[Manny]

@ArkonClem

Definitely get the latest .NET framework installed per fearedbliss' recommendation.

And I'm curious, as it seems you are running a Windows 7 virtual environment in Parallels (therefore in macOS I presume)? Please let me know how well the game ends up working for you in that environment. Diablo 2 itself needs very little resources, so I'd think it should do well. I have a little Hackintosh running Mojave, and I might do the same just for fun.

[ArkonClem]

Thanks for the answer. It took me some time to get internet on Parallels as it was set up for LAN (and I am a newbie so everything takes a while to understand).
At last I got a connection to download during the install.

At the end I got this error message :

Action: Performing Action on Exe at C:\4826e1ae2e36f5a768\SetupUtility.exe...

[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Launching CreateProcess with command line = SetupUtility.exe /screboot
[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Exe log file(s) :
[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]C:\Users\Clem\AppData\Local\Temp\dd_SetupUtility.txt
[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Log File C:\Users\Clem\AppData\Local\Temp\dd_SetupUtility.txt exists and will be added to the Watson upload list
[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Exe (C:\4826e1ae2e36f5a768\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.
[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Exe Log File: dd_SetupUtility.txt

[5/4/2022, 10:3:58] Action complete

[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Error 0 is mapped to Custom Error:
[5/4/2022, 10:3:58]Wait for Item (netfx_Full.mzz) to be available

[5/4/2022, 10:49:44] Action complete

[5/4/2022, 10:49:44]Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x800B0109), "Une chaîne de certificats a été traitée mais s’est terminée par un certificat racine qui n’est pas approuvé par le fournisseur d’approbation. " (Elapsed time: 0 00:45:49).
[5/4/2022, 10:58:10]WM_ACTIVATEAPP: Focus stealer's windows WAS visible, NOT taking back focus

I dunno what to do.

I restarted the installation rigth clicking launch as admin but it ended with the same error.

The full report is so long (3 729 414 characters) that I can't post it (max allowed per post is 60 000). The html file is 10,5MB

Some more details :

OS Version Information: ...

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]OS Version = 6.1.7601, SP = 1.0, Platform 2, Service Pack 1
[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]OS Description = Win7 - x64 Service Pack 1

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54] OS Version Information

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54] Installer version details: ...

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]MSI = 5.0.7601.17514
[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]Windows version = amd64_windowsfoundation_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.17514_none_615fdfe2a739474c.manifest
[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]Windows servicing = 6.1.7601.17514

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54] Installer version details

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54] Environment details: ...

[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]CommandLine = C:\4826e1ae2e36f5a768\\Setup.exe /x86 /x64 /web
[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]TimeZone = Europe centrale (heure d’été)
[5/4/2022, 10:3:54]Initial LCID = 1036

I will try to launch a windows update and reinstall again.

[fearedbliss]

It seems you are missing one of Microsoft's root certificates (since Microsoft changed stuff over time and Windows 7 SP1 is on the older side.. Windows XP and Windows 7 forever ). I found these instructions on MSDN from 2016:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archiv ... uthority-2

This issue occurs when this certificate MicRooCerAut2011_2011_03_22.cer is missing particularly when you operate in an environment that's disconnected from the Internet or that has a firewall that blocks content from the following URL: https://ctldl.windowsupdate.com/msdownl ... rustedr/en This behavior is due to recent changes to Microsoft Windows Enforcement of Authenticode Code Signing and Timestamping.

In order to resolve this issue, please try the below steps:

· Download the certificate https://www.microsoft.com/pki/certs/Mic ... _03_22.crt locally (Example: C:\Temp)
· You can use the certmgr.exe utility to add the certificate by using command line. For more information, see the Certmgr.exe (Certificate Manager Tool) topic at MSDN.
· Open an admin command prompt and run this command: certmgr.exe /add C:\Temp\MicRooCerAut2011_2011_03_22.cer /s /r localMachine root
· Next try installing the patch KB3135996 or KB3136000

Alternatively, you can download and install KB2813430 and then manage certificates individually: https://ctldl.windowsupdate.com/msdownl ... rustedr/en

For more information, see the Configure trusted roots and disallowed certificates & Install a Root Certification Authority on offline machines topics at TechNet.

[fearedbliss]

I've installed Windows 7 x64 in a VM and am playing with it now. I'll post some updates and screenshots soon.

[fearedbliss]

Alright! I've finished documenting and testing all of the steps to get Cactus running in Windows 7 x64. I've written the following post: viewtopic.php?t=140

[ArkonClem]

WOW amazing. I'll see if I can handle your step by step guide.

[fearedbliss]

@ArkonClem I've released new Windows 7 SP2 (Unofficial) images that already include all of the updates. So you'll just need to install Windows 7, install .NET Framework 4.6.2, and that's it. You can then launch Cactus immediately.

[ArkonClem]

You mean re install Windows 7 ?