Episode 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ

Q: I get a 0xc000007b error when opening the .exe.

• Fix: You have mixed 32-bit and 64-bit DLLs. Usually, this happens if you copy a 32-bit libmysql.dll. Ensure every software and DLL you use is the x64 (64-bit) version.

Q: Worldserver closes immediately with "DatabasePool Login NOT opened."

• Fix: Check your worldserver.conf. Your MySQL username (root) or password is incorrect, or the MySQL service is not running in Task Manager.

Q: CMake cannot find OpenSSL even after Step 2.

• Fix: In CMake, check the "Advanced" box. Manually point OPENSSL_ROOT_DIR to C:/OpenSSL-Win64 and OPENSSL_INCLUDE_DIR to C:/OpenSSL-Win64/include.

Q: Map extractors say "Cannot find Data folder."

• Fix: You must run the extractors from inside your World of Warcraft client folder where WoW.exe is located.

Q: Missing legacy.dll error.

• Fix: OpenSSL 3.x requires this specific DLL. Go to C:\OpenSSL-Win64\bin, find legacy.dll, and copy it to your server folder.

Q: Creatures are walking through walls/floors.

• Fix: Your vmaps or mmaps were not extracted correctly or are not in the right folder. Ensure they are in the same directory as your worldserver.exe.