[Help - Error] Game Launch error (3)!! but DEP is off

[Expression93]

I appear to be getting the "Game Launch Error" error in my mlog.txt when I try to launch the game, but I have already turned DEP completely off.

Proof DEP is off:

C:\Windows\system32>wmic OS Get DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy
0

Launcherlog.txt:

[15/2/2015 13:29:54] Launcher was opened. Build Apr 28 2013 02:45:13
[15/2/2015 13:29:54] Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
[15/2/2015 13:29:54] Current Directory: Z:\Freestyle GunZ
[15/2/2015 13:29:54] Checking patch servers..
[15/2/2015 13:29:54] Analyzing patch info..
[15/2/2015 13:29:54] Processing files..
[15/2/2015 13:30:02] Ready to start.
[15/2/2015 13:30:07] Starting game...
[15/2/2015 13:30:24] Launcher was closed.

mlog.txt:

GUNZ 1,0,0,290 launched. build (Feb  7 2015 22:23:13) 
Log time (02/15/15 13:30:11)
Linear88's Runnable!
CPU ID = AuthenticAMD ( family = 4111 , model = 5 , stepping = 3 ) @ 3013 MHz
Display Device = AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series ( vendor=1002 device=6738 subsys=31071682 revision=0 )
Display Driver Version = 8.17.0010.1230
Windows = 6.1 Build 7601 , Service Pack 1 (64-bit) (4194303KB) :  Windows 7..
Game Launch error (3)!!

mlog64.txt:

Gunz64 launched. Build (May 20 2013 02:28:56)
Log time (02/15/15 13:30:09)
Waiting
Failed
Error while launching game [4] (0 - 5452) (Code: 0)

I have tried various compatibility modes on the Launcher.exe, Gunz.exe and Gunz64.exe none of which make a difference, the Launcher seems to do its job okay, as is evidenced by the launcher's log file, but the game runnables do not launch (they give errors saying cannot run in compatibility mode). I also have UAC turned off, but I have also set the .exe's to run as admin anyway.

[GeorgeGFX]

tl;dr, your launcher is not starting, correct?

[Dave]

What about your anti-virus? I believe this is sometimes caused by your anti-virus which prevents the runnable from starting.
Compatibility mode should be turned off.

[GeorgeGFX]

Make sure you also have administrative rights wherever your FGunZ is installed.

[Expression93]

The launcher runs fine, and sits on 'Starting Game...' for a bit when I click Launch. Then the Launcher closes but the game doesn't open.

I don't use any Anti-Virus, or at least no passive protection, I only use On-Demand scanners which I run regularly.

I have given my user full control of the FGunz files, and changed owner of all files to me too.

[Traumatiser]

turn off windows firewall then load the starter run gunz once ingame turn back on.

try this sir.

[Expression93]

Windows Firewall is already turned off, no other Firewall software installed.

[Traumatiser]

someones gotta teamviewer this cause its hard to tell from here what it could be did you try deleting config.xml in your gunz directory then loading gunz &

5. FGunZ does not start.
There are 3 different things that could cause this problem, try all solutions.
Either: Your firewall or anti-virus software are blocking the Launcher and FGunZ.
Disable your anti-virus and firewall, or add gunz.exe and launcher.exe (inside your FGunZ folder) to the exception list of your firewall and anti-virus software and restart FGunZ.
OR: You may have to install Microsoft 2010 Redistributable which is located in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Freestyle GunZ Version 7\redist" Folder. If you're using 64 bit OS - install the x86 AND x64. If using a 32 bit OS, install the x86 only. If it asks - run the repair option.
OR: You are lacking of administrative rights. To gain administrative rights, you need to do the following;
- Head over to your FGunZ folder destination.
- Right click the folder of FGunZ > Properties.
- Go to "Security" tab > there you will see Group or User names.
- Edit every single user you see in the list and tick out the "Full Control" option, make sure you tick the "Allowed", not "Deny".
- When you are completely sure that you now permitted all of the users, apply all the changes by clicking "Apply > Okay".
- You should now have full administrative rights on the FGunZ folder.
- Try to run the Launcher as Administrator > FGunZ should start loading.

have you installed the microsoft 2010 redistributable?

credits to george

[Expression93]

No config.xml has even yet been generated, the game has never loaded for it to do so.

I don't have a config.xml file.

[Expression93]

I had already tried repairing the VC redists, this didn't work, I have now just tried uninstalling them and reinstalling them with the included installers and this hasn't worked either.