1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Steamwebhelper.exe Crash

Discussion in 'PlayOnLinux' started by giffmemana, Jul 25, 2015.

  1. booman

    booman Grand High Exalted Mystic Emperor of Linux Gaming Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2012
    Messages:
    8,278
    Likes Received:
    614
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Linux, Virginia
    Home page:
    With Wine 1.8? No way!
  2. giffmemana

    giffmemana Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2015
    Messages:
    48
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Hey, I was the one that discovered that and you saw it. I guess you just don't remember... Setting the prefix to XP fixes the problem.
    vashin likes this.
  3. mrdeathjr28

    mrdeathjr28 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    Messages:
    587
    Likes Received:
    38
    Trophy Points:
    28
    In my case works too but i use always wine default prefix: windows xp

    :)
  4. Daerandin

    Daerandin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2013
    Messages:
    1,130
    Likes Received:
    243
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Northern Norway
    Home page:
    I have never seen any benefits of switching away from XP as the Win version in wine. In fact I have only experienced problems if I switch away (such as the battle.net client not working), and I have never encountered any information that indicate improvements if you use other Windows versions, so I never saw the point in switching away.

    EDIT: I just looked up what Windows versions does in Wine, and according to official Wine documentation, Windows version is ONLY used if a program queries for Windows version. This is mostly only used if a program want to know what features are available. A lot of programs don't even do this, but instead use other methods to detect available features on your system.

    In other words, it may change how a program attempts to do something. But when it comes to game emulation, you will not see any difference by using a different windows version other than the default XP.
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2016
    booman likes this.
  5. mrdeathjr28

    mrdeathjr28 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    Messages:
    587
    Likes Received:
    38
    Trophy Points:
    28
    In my case only used in specific cases when app dont run without change default wine prefix: windows xp, like mortal kombat komplete edition works with windows 7 prefix, 3dmark99 works with windows ME prefix, silent hill 3 works with windows ME prefix, TDUdecGUI (program for decrypt/encrypt test drive unlimited 2 config files) works with windows 7 prefix and others

    :)
  6. booman

    booman Grand High Exalted Mystic Emperor of Linux Gaming Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2012
    Messages:
    8,278
    Likes Received:
    614
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Linux, Virginia
    Home page:
    I always use Windows 7
    The reason is because I like the heirarchy changes they made to the directories.

    No more XP:
    • C:\Documents and Settings\username
    • C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data
    • C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data
    Windows 7:
    • C:\users\username\
    • C:\users\username\AppData\Local
    • C:\users\username\AppData\Roaming
    Many game files and save games use these directories, so I have to mess with them from time to time. Most newer games use "Documents" or "Documents\My Games" or "My Documents\My Games" but some use those other folders.
    vashin likes this.
  7. junior freire

    junior freire New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2014
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    i`m pass just to left a replied about the topic, its a problem with the research tool, just install IE8 and be happy, without this shit of messege, byt the way, booman, i was think about to translate you POL manual http://www.gamersonlinux.com/forum/forums/playonlinux-explained.25/ for Brazilian Portuguese do you have a problem with this, of course the credits is yours, i`m just want to help some guys that starting with playonlinux here, see ya!!!!
  8. booman

    booman Grand High Exalted Mystic Emperor of Linux Gaming Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2012
    Messages:
    8,278
    Likes Received:
    614
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Linux, Virginia
    Home page:
    No problem at all. The PlayOnLinux Explained is a bit old, but a lot is still valid. Feel free to link to our forum and Guides!
  9. junior freire

    junior freire New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2014
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    tks booman by the way i made i little explain about how i meke my researchs to run my games on linux and i left e reference of you here, it was a request of one friend, tks...
  10. booman

    booman Grand High Exalted Mystic Emperor of Linux Gaming Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2012
    Messages:
    8,278
    Likes Received:
    614
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Linux, Virginia
    Home page:
    Very nice! I saw our Guides in your video!
    Thank you!

    Feel free to post a step-by-step guide in our forum.
    Here are some tips to keep them formatted the same:
    Guide Process List

Share This Page