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Red Errors or XML Warnings on Startup

Tags: logs, xml, mods, troubleshooting

Red errors during startup usually come from broken XML patches or outdated mods. Identify the mod and fix the XML first.

Find the source

  • Open output_log.txt and search for the first red error.
  • Note the XML file and mod name referenced in the stack trace.

Free tool: The free 7 Days to Die Log Analyzer does this search for you: drop output_log.txt in and it flags failed XML patches with the responsible mod, malformed XML with the line and position, and missing blocks or items left behind by a removed mod - all in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Fix steps

  1. Update the offending mod to the latest version.
  2. Remove duplicate copies of the same mod.
  3. Validate XML syntax (missing tags, invalid properties).
  4. Restart and recheck logs after each change.

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