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Error: 'ConQuest has encountered a problem and needs to close' when starting ConQuest

I cannot start ConQuest because I receive the error ConQuest has encountered a problem and needs to close and it shuts down ConQuest crashes on startup I cannot start ConQuest on the network install.

Written by Magda Antonie

There are a number of things that can cause the ConQuest has encountered a problem and needs to close message on startup.

  • If this is a new install, it's possible that the snapshot settings file has not been properly edited as per the instructions. Make sure that the chevrons from <changeme> were removed. The Snapshotsettings.xml file is located in the user's configuration folder. On Network installs a default folder is copied and renamed and the Window Username needs to be populated to replace the <changeme> section. Also, make sure that the ConQuest network drive is active and try again.If you have On-Screen Take-Off, it could be related to a problem with the RabbitMQ integration. If possible, get this service restarted.

  • It may also be a corruption in your layouts, especially if you've recently had a crash. The easiest way to resolve this is usually to take a copy of a colleague's layouts folder.

  • If running a Network installation it is possible the SQL server is struggling, ask IT to restart the ConQuest SQL Instance or the Server itself.

  • If an update has been run and you can no longer log in please continue with a support member.


If that does not help or you do not have a network install, if you can access your log file (usually C:\ConQuest Q Series\ log.txt) please attach it.

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