Gamparse not loading

[jonjake22]

Sorry if this isn't the exact spot for the forums - new to this. Anyone else getting the error: String was not recognized as a valid date? Any suggestions on how to fix.

[Beimeith]

Make sure you are using the most current version.

1.5.2.19 should have all the date problems fixed.

[Daldolin Saryrn]

I have downloaded the newest version but when I click it, it brings up the verifying application requirements window and then nothing, it does not give any errors and the program does not open.

[Daldolin Saryrn]

Also I just upgraded Windows to the Spring Creators Update if that makes any difference

[Beimeith]

Microsoft is crappy, and updating windows 10 versions can break ClickOnce, which is what the installer version of GamParse uses.

Uninstalling and reinstalling GamParse *should* work, but I haven't tested it on Spring Creators yet since it is brand new and I usually wait a few weeks before I update in case Microsoft breaks something important.

If uninstall/reinstalling doesn't work, you should be able to use the standalone .exe until I can find the problem.

[bagaelbro]

Having the same issue. The standalone version works fine. I have uninstalled/reinstalled the 1.5.2 but still no go.

[Beimeith]

Gamparse isn't digitally signed (costs money I don't want to pay) which means when you run it the first time Windows is supposed to ask your permission to run it, but Microsoft broke that and it isn't asking, it's just silently preventing it from launching.

A temporary fix is to disable the app checker. Start > Smartscreen > App & Browser control > Check apps and files > off. (It should be on warn, but this setting is apparently broken...)

Once it is off you should be able to start GamParse.

Then you can go back and change the setting back to "warn" and everything should work normally. Once you do it the first time, you shouldn't have to mess with the setting again.