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- Start the worldserver from a console window (command prompt). This will force the worldserver to stay visible if it crashes, and allow you to see the error that explains the missing data.
- Browse into your Build\bin\ReleaseRelWithDebInfo\logs folder and open Server.log. You can view startup errors in this file.
- Use a community-made server restarter batch file to run your server, like this one (you may need to register to see this thread).
Also, make sure:
- The "worldserver.conf" and "authserver.conf" config files are in the Build\bin\ReleaseRelWithDebInfofolder and properly configured. If it is a fresh install, don't forget to remove the additional extension ".dist" from these files names.
- The MySQL server is running. To find out, press CTRL+ALT+DEL to view the Task Manager -> Click on the "Services" tab -> Find the name of your service (default "MySQL"). Its Status should be "Running".
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