@theleif:
Please ensure that you are running "CloDer.exe" and NOT "Launcher.exe" (you shouldn't have to run the application as Administrator, it is not required).
Please ensure that "CloDer.exe" and "CloDer.dll" are both in the same directory (for ease of use, place both files in your Cliffs of Dover directory [same folder as "Launcher.exe"]).
Your Steam installation shouldn't (I'm guessing here) install any of the VC++ 2012 or .NET 4.0 run-times, the ones that come with Windows 8 are newer than the ones required by the game (I will however double check this, if it is the case I will implement a workaround into "CloDer").
Unfortunately, I can't help you any further at the moment but I'll have an in-depth look at your problem a littler later (when I get home).
To aid myself (and the community) in solving your problem please post some additional information:
- Windows 8 (Standard or Pro)?
- Build number?
- System Type (x86 or x64)?
- Graphics Driver version?
- If possible, please provide some information about your computer hardware.
- Have you successfully run Cliffs of Dover on a previous version of Windows (with the same hardware)?
Regards,
sYk0.