Resolved Crash on launch 1.8.0- No mods, XML Merge error (Items)

[Roguejp]

Summary: Game crashes on launch with "Could not load merged XML File correctly: Items Error: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation
How to Reproduce: Launch a new or existing campaign
Have you used cheats and if so which: None
Scene Name (if related): N/A
Media (Screenshots & Video):
Computer Specs:
OS: Windows 11
GPU: EVGA 3080ti
GPU Driver Version: 516.94
CPU: 12900k
RAM: 32 GB
Motherboard: AsRock z390 Taichi
Storage Device (HDD/SSD): Samsung 860 QVO SSD

Game version: e1.8.0.321460

This error just started without any changes to game. I don't use nor ever used mods. Error ""Could not load merged XML File correctly: Items Error: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation" happens via a popup and crashes game whether its a brand new campaign or saved game. I have uninstalled\ cleaning all the documents, programData, ProgramFiles (x86) folders, deleted save games, before reinstalling. Error returns. uninstalled and reinstalled 3 times now. The crashdump tool fails to work and erros with a cyptographic error "cannot send report files to server. System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException: System.InvalidOperationsException: This implementation is not part oof the Windows Platform FIPS validated Cryptographic algorithms at System.Security.Cryptography.MD5CryptoSericeProvider...ctor().


Here's details of the error from log file:
[15:23:10.825]
ERROR: Could not load merged xml file correctly: ItemsError: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation.
[15:23:10.825] #TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:6444285
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:1008480
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:447952
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:302850
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:302552
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:302302
#ntdll.pdb@{9E764CB165CAD8891B92016C1E696D99} (1): 0:691103
#ntdll.pdb@{9E764CB165CAD8891B92016C1E696D99} (1): 0:232291
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:307320
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:307254
#ntdll.pdb@{9E764CB165CAD8891B92016C1E696D99} (1): 0:690975
#ntdll.pdb@{9E764CB165CAD8891B92016C1E696D99} (1): 0:220058
#ntdll.pdb@{9E764CB165CAD8891B92016C1E696D99} (1): 0:208483
#kernelbase.pdb@{B5F56AEDAD045FB90297788D9E77AFEE} (1): 0:280396
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:304493
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:1978701
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:1978867
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:1978892
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:6683985
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:3984600
#mscorlib.pdb@{6C335E37967F4A2C86F3568B9973CB7E} (2): 0:5831689
#mscorlib.pdb@{6C335E37967F4A2C86F3568B9973CB7E} (2): 0:5972701
#mscorlib.pdb@{6C335E37967F4A2C86F3568B9973CB7E} (2): 0:15407255
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
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@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
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@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
@unknown_module@unknown_source (unknown_line): unknown_function
#clr.pdb@{4062B44F2B924DFD8694C322DE0A3612} (2): 0:8734
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:326860
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:324135
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:275653
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:2127095
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:2126379
#TaleWorlds.Native.pdb@{D74D145F9CDD4BE99ECBCA94097E71B0} (1): 0:2130183
#ucrtbase.pdb@{D2AA260C8E49E2C7E9863A55E3BA5C9A} (1): 0:158732
#kernel32.pdb@{520E6F3CB4A726036083E2DDE3568642} (1): 0:87264
#ntdll.pdb@{9E764CB165CAD8891B92016C1E696D99} (1): 0:18523
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#TaleWorlds.DotNet.AutoGenerated.pdb@{776ACEC2D6B94B529BBD45161746B40C} (1): 100663315:0
#TaleWorlds.Engine.pdb@{7BEC94382DB3414797064F56EC9C95CD} (1): 100665210:0
#TaleWorlds.Library.pdb@{3F0C96EF4DF647778A24A1A4F1952C71} (1): 100663547:18
#TaleWorlds.ObjectSystem.pdb@{38A4439E5D244B25A9F487942D88B676} (1): 100663380:15
#TaleWorlds.Core.pdb@{FD4F955E7F0743FCBC4CC6FE798CF655} (1): 100665295:56
#TaleWorlds.CampaignSystem.pdb@{720F188DEA1E40BD9E60BEBCDDDF1182} (1): 100663927:50
#TaleWorlds.CampaignSystem.pdb@{720F188DEA1E40BD9E60BEBCDDDF1182} (1): 100663930:22
#TaleWorlds.CampaignSystem.pdb@{720F188DEA1E40BD9E60BEBCDDDF1182} (1): 100663924:329
#TaleWorlds.CampaignSystem.pdb@{720F188DEA1E40BD9E60BEBCDDDF1182} (1): 100663937:37
#StoryMode.pdb@{54ADCDDC8AB549F3B7321ECB40FD3D24} (1): 100663303:8
#TaleWorlds.Core.pdb@{FD4F955E7F0743FCBC4CC6FE798CF655} (1): 100663967:44
#StoryMode.pdb@{54ADCDDC8AB549F3B7321ECB40FD3D24} (1): 100663422:93
#TaleWorlds.Core.pdb@{FD4F955E7F0743FCBC4CC6FE798CF655} (1): 100664952:162
#TaleWorlds.MountAndBlade.pdb@{EC1B7B8B68FB4CCFB8E181EF4CD723E6} (1): 100670708:15
#TaleWorlds.Core.pdb@{FD4F955E7F0743FCBC4CC6FE798CF655} (1): 100665049:47
#TaleWorlds.MountAndBlade.pdb@{EC1B7B8B68FB4CCFB8E181EF4CD723E6} (1): 100673041:420
#TaleWorlds.DotNet.pdb@{F9B41E24788347DD99D705212205AC48} (1): 100663421:56

 

[Roguejp]

The only changes to my system that occurred from when it last worked were 3 windows updates:
2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB501732
2022-09 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11 for x64 (KB5017497)
2022-09 .NET Core 3.1.29 Security Update for x64 Client (KB5017903)

 

[uçanbiblo]

Hey, can you try manually deleting the "language_data.xml" file and verify the integrity of the game files? This workaround have fixed this issue for some players. Please let me know if the issue is persistent.

 

[Roguejp]

I ended up refreshing my system back to a clean Windows 11 install since a new version of Win11 was released that has a new security feature that can only be used on a fresh install. I reinstalled Steam after along with Bannerlord and issue no longer occurs. Was unable to try your suggestion. Hopefully though, the initial info above helps for any bug related fixes

 

[uçanbiblo]

Hey, i am glad the problem is solved. Please let us know if you encounter any other issues.