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Troubleshooting & FAQs
Symptom: Server fails to launch or throws an error stating MSVCP140.dll or VCRUNTIME140.dll missing.
Solution: Install the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package (x64): Microsoft C++ Redistributable Download Link
As an independent community project without a paid Microsoft Digital Signature, Synix may trigger security prompts on new Windows installations:
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Windows SmartScreen: Click
More Info->Run Anyway. - Windows 11 Smart App Control (SAC): SAC blocks unsigned executables entirely. If enabled, set SAC to 'Evaluation' or 'Off' to run community tools like Synix.
User-Mode Sovereignty (No-Admin): Synix runs entirely in User-Mode without requesting Administrator (UAC) privileges by default. It will not edit your Windows registry or modify host system settings.
Firewall Requirements: Because Synix runs without Admin privileges by default, Windows Defender Firewall may prompt you the first time a game server binary executes. Always check 'Allow on Private and Public Networks' when prompted by Windows.
Smart Firewall Cleanup (Optional): If you enable the 'Run as Administrator' toggle in the Settings window, Synix can perform advanced system tasks. Currently, this allows Synix to use Just-In-Time Elevation to automatically find and delete orphaned Windows Firewall rules when you permanently delete a game server. If you decline the Windows UAC prompt, Synix gracefully skips the task and continues normal operations.
Where are my backups?
By default, all automated ZIP backups created by Synix are stored at:
C:\Synix\BackupGames\[Game_Name]\{Server_Name}\
If you have activated a Custom Backup Location in the Synix Settings menu, your backups will be routed to that specific drive or folder instead.
Note: Synix actively monitors this folder and will automatically delete the oldest backup if your rolling 'Max Saved Backups Limit' (configurable in Settings) is reached.
Restoring a Save: You can extract any ZIP directly over your active server folder to restore previous world saves.