"GamezBDO has stopped working" (several trouble shoots later)

So I've used the errors and solutions list to solve problems as far as I can take them. I downloaded the launcher and solved the init security error (after manually downloading all of the runtime programs listed myself) I then fully patched the game. Once fully patched I clicked the play button and got the error that the program has stopped working. after a few attempts and reboots I eventually downloaded All in one Runetime or whatever you are suggesting. I ran that and now my launcher gets the has stopped working error. I've added the launcher to my firewall/defender/anti-virus and I'm running as an administrator. I've tried compatibility mode and the suggested solution of clicking the read only box "on or off" though it is always a filled in box when I re-open the folder properties (not sure if this is somehow the issue).

Running Windows 7.

Okay, I'm going to assume no help is coming, if anyone ever unearths this and wants more information let me know, otherwise I guess I don't get to play.

 

After installing the runtimes, make sure you reboot your computer BEFORE trying to run the game. Opening the game before rebooting will make the runtime installation ineffective and it will need to be redone again.

 

Thanks for responding (that is the order of events I used, rebooting before another attempt at using the launcher). I ran Windows updates for my Windows 7 and this has allowed the launcher to open again. Consider updating the sticky if you find this helps more people with this issue.

 

The game is now able to launch successfully. you may mark the thread as solved.