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Can Wine or Proton get corrupted over time?
Darke Sep 2, 2023
My System Info

Linux Distribution: Pop OS
Desktop Environment: Gnome
Graphics Card: AMD 6800 XT
GPU Driver Version: Mesa 23.1.3???

Have you checked for system updates?: Yes

Steam System Readout: https://pastebin.com/xPPcRkku

Possible Proton or Wine Issue

Sorry for the generalized post, but I'm trying to figure out if Proton or Wine can get corrupted over time. I'm a linux noob still trying to learn and break from the Windows mindset.

I've noticed when running games in steam, I sometimes get a C++ Runtime error, but if I try to run the game again, I don't get it. Then there are times where it's pretty consistent like this...

https://pastebin.com/sG3EHPVp

Above are the results of trying to run Starfield using latest Proton, Proton Experimental, and Proton GE, even with launch options.

I can see some people on ProtonDB have no issues with a title or show their solutions. Yet I have issues, and when I try the solutions, they don't work.

I hate Windows, despise it like the bathroom peephole it is in a childrens school. I can dual boot into Windows but when I see people with similar Linux setups having success, it's a last resort measure.

Advice and input would be greatly appreciated. I'm tired.


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whizse Sep 4, 2023
The prefixes (the virtual Windows installation used to run the game) can be corrupted.

If you move between Proton/Wine versions it is usually a good idea to delete the old prefix if you run into any issues.
Darke Sep 5, 2023
Quoting: I_Hate_Windowsyou can reinstall any package if you feel it is corrupted

sudo apt install "name of package" it will ask if you want to replace or reinstall say yes

I tried reinstalling the vulkan libraries but it came back with 'latest version already installed'. Is there a way I can prompt the reinstall option or would I have to uninstall and reinstall? (I.e. purge libvulkan' if I even have this right?)
Darke Sep 6, 2023
Quoting: I_Hate_Windowssudo apt --reinstall install "package name"

its the --reinstall flag that should force it, arch is so much easier

it acts like i said and just installing a package normal way will prompt you to reinstall if wished

I didn't know that command. I'll give it a shot.

Many thanks!
Darke Sep 7, 2023
Quoting: I_Hate_Windowstbh im an arch user i just asked google

Google is a vast repository or knowledge and garbage, but travelling it's ways are best done with help of a navigator.

Or maybe...

I'd rather ask the librarian for help than a card catalog any day.

Whatever the case, I appreciate your effort, so, thanks!
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