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Thanks KRC. Your stuff is just fantastic, so I appreciate the kind words.

I don't use antimicro, but from what I have read just now: You need to create a profile for the program (or emulator) that the key binds will be used for. Antimicro must remain open and the profile active for the key binds to work. Once Antimicro is closed, the keybinds become inactive. One thing I noticed in your quote above is that the profile is loaded for all controllers unless you set a controller value. If you plan to run with more than one controller it sound slike you will need to figure out how to identify your controllers by the controller index, name, or GUID. Obviously using the name is very easy IF your controller show up in the device manager with different names. Your command line should probably look more like this (although this is just an educated guess): D:\Jogos\AntiMicro\antimicro.exe --tray --profile "D:\Jogos\AntiMicro\Profiles\Project64.ampg" This should load the Project64 profile (which you will need to create) and display antimicro in the system tray. You could also create a command line to unload the current profile when you are done: D:\Jogos\AntiMicro\antimicro.exe --tray --unload There are a few tutorials on youtube. You might want to check them out.

Thanks Draco.

Hey Alan, in the future, if you have a new question please create a new thread. We appreciate it because It makes things easier in a number of ways. Maybe one of the higher admins will move your post ot a new thread, but in the meantime... The emubak.png is the background that is used for Steam (and I believe uPlay and Origin). In my experience, GameEx sometimes displays the incorrect background is usually a video related issue, such as when a resolution change occurs (and something doesn't work out right when switching) or video memory is too low to do all the stuff GameEx is trying to do. I was also able to replicate this with my setup to some degree (wiuth resolution switching), so it may indeed be a bug. I should ask, what is the reason for using ALT+ENTER?

Sorry you had to go to such lengths, but at least you got things to where you are happy. That is the #1 important thing.

Just chiming in in case it helps. I am able to cycle through the Setup Wizard in the Advanced mode from start to end without a crash occurring. I am using Windows 7 and GameEx 14.75. I do have the Lav Filters .69 installed (via the Shark 007 Codecs).

I checked over your GameEx.ini in the Setup Wizard on my rig and could not find any path problems. I also ran it with GameEd and it loaded without an error. I am running Windows 7. From this other thread, I am guessing that you are running Windows 10, correct? Regardless, I do not believe the GameEx.ini is any different for Windows 7 or Windows 10, so I do think it is less likely to be the config now. I cannot say if the Setup Wizard issue reported in that other thread has some relationship to your problem. My gut says it isn't, but you never know. Since you reinstalled GameEx, that also rules a few things out. The only things left that I can think of are: The Cache Files: In the GameEx\DATA directory, there are files that GameEx generates for each of the emulators. I do not recall if the uninstall process removes these files. You might try another uninstall, but before you reinstall take a look at the GameEx folder to see what was left over. If the GameEx\DATA folder is still there, then I suggest changing the name of the GameEx directory so that when you reinstall, you know it is clean. After the install is done, run GameEx with the default settings and see if it opens cleanly. If it crashes with the same error, then you know it is a GameEx/Windows issue. If it works, you can copy over the GameEx.ini, CustomMenu.ini (if you use custom menus), and CustomInput.ini (if you use a file for Custom Controls in the Input section) from the renamed GameEx directory, run the Setup Wizard to check it over, and then run GameEx to see what happens. Some Issue Between Windows & GameEx: The only suggestion I can make is to fully update Windows and try again. Beyond that, you could wait to see what happens with the issue in this thread or wait for someone like Adultry or Tom may to lend some advice. Of course, if you have any other observations or thoughts, please post them here in case it leads to some other ideas.

The GameEx.ini file is in the GameEx\CONFIG folder. Depending on how your Windows is set up, you may only see the filename as GameEx...it will not be anywhere else. Since your emulator config vanished for some unknown reason, look for a file in the CONFIG directory called GameEx.UpgradeBackup.ini (or GameEx.UpgradeBackup). It is a backup that is made during the upgrade process. If you have not gone back and reconfigured all your emulators, you could back up your current GameEx.ini (just to be safe), make a copy of the GameEx.UpgradeBackup.ini, and rename it GameEx.ini. This essentially reverts your config back to what it was when the upgrade happened. It also may fix your original issue.

Hey Greego, The log says that there is an illegal character in one of the paths. Would you check all of your paths via the Setup Wizard in case some unexpected character got there? If you cannot find anything, please post your GameEx.ini file as an attachment.

Yes! Tom to the rescue!

@B2K24 Thanks for the info on the hash files. And I was not proposing anything. I was showing how simple map files are set up in case that format would be helpful for the OP. Since you are familiar with hash files and sound like you understand their use, perhaps you can provide a suggestion to the OP?

Nothing in the log file really stood out for me. You might try cycling views (in case the screen just isn't showing what you expect) and/or switching themes first. Otherwise, I suggest installing GameEx over the existing install.

@tthurman Actually, the instructions in the Setup Wizard do say something about sofware hash files for Mame, but this is the first time I have run across it. I am not familair with them at all either. @JanGunheD I am curious. How did you generate the software list hash file c64_cart.xml? Since the time the lists were being displayed correctly, did the Mame version you are using change at all or just the GameEx version? I personally use mapfiles to control the game lists for emulators as the format is super simple. They are just a txt file formatted to list the rom file name and the title name to be displayed in the list. For example, for NES, here are a few entries from the NES.map file: 10-Yard Fight (U) [!].nes "10-Yard Fight" 1942 (JU) [!].nes "1942" 1943 - The Battle of Midway (U) [!].nes "1943 - The Battle of Midway" 720 (U) [!].nes "720 Degrees" .

OK, so I will chime in here. When the video starts, it says 'GameEx' in cool transformer looking letters and sounds and then moves into the GameEx Arcade portion, but the video doesn't tell you it is GameEx Arcade. I think the average user will not realize it is highlighting the Arcade version. I think it is important to diferentiate the two versions. You might consider putting an overlay at the top or bottom of the screen that says 'GameEx Arcade Edition' or 'GameEx Standard' when it is showing that portion of video. The next thing I noticed was that the screens for the individual Mame games look fantastic. For a few moments, I thought to myself 'Wow, how can I set up mine to look like that!?!?" Once I figured it out, I came to realize that those fancy pages make the rest of the theme look a bit ho-hum. I don't have a good suggestion on how to remedy this other than having fancy video backgrounds made for the start page and individual consoles, which is no small order itself. I also thought the video was too long. I ended up jumping forward and back to look for different content and I can easily see others doing the same. I am not sure people will sit through the entire 17 minute video. I think it would be enough to show an emulator screen with a few different views. You could also bullet point some of the lesser used features instead of showing video on them. Anyway, hope my thoughts/suggestions are helpful.

I've used two Xbox One controllers with the Wireless receiver for about a year. Overall, they have worked really well for all of the games I have thrown at them. The only issue I have had is navigating within GameEx. If I assign an ENTER or BACK button in the Setup Wizard, a different button will be set when navigating within GameEx. After quite a bit of troubleshooting I had come to the conclusion that is most likely something to do with the Xbox One drivers. It does not happen with other controllers and it doesn't happen within games. If the Xbox360 controllers are a good fit for you, I suggest going with them. They will be cheaper as well.

Once you figure it out, it is basically an endurance match (unless Coco gets ahold of you). I think It took me around 2 hours to rack up my score. That's good enough for me. I am out. Good luck gents. @Cynicaster Good game.

Thanks guys

The emulators do use database files. They can be found in the GameEx\DATA\EMULATORS folder. I have done some peaking and editing myself using SQLiteBrowser. Do keep in mind that if you intend to do your own edits, be sure to save the edited file separately or future updates will overwrite your file. I no longer bother with editing since updates are pushed out once in a while. In the same folder, you will also find a steamdata*.ini files. I believe these are essentially the database files, but in an text format. These files are generated by GameEx based on the steam library, but I could not tell you how it goes about doing it.

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Good deal! The next one will be a lot easier now that you have something that works. If the direct3d error appears when running PJ64 on it's own (ie outside GameEx), you may want to try a different graphics plugin or a different version of PJ64. I also found an article HERE regarding some of the plugins. I am no where near knowledgeable regarding PJ64 plugins. I am using PJ64 2.1.0.1 with Jabo's Direct3D8 1.7.0.57-ver5. It works so I don't fiddle with it.

You guys are both winners in my book. We can always call it a tie guys.

Yeah, but you have to admit that he did a pretty good job on the first movie. I think that if they can come up with enough creative Deadpool-isms that are different from the first movie, they should be ok.

Greego, please repost your GameEx.ini file as an attachment so we can see what you have set up now. Let's focus on one emulator first, such as Project64. Please provide the following info for that emulator: The filename of the Project64 executable The path to the Project64 executable The path to the N64 Roms The file format of the N64 Roms If the ROMs are zipped, does the zip file contain only one rom or a group of roms? If you are using a mapfile, attach the mapfile as well I use P64, so I can compare your setup to mine.

Making some headway...136,200 It's always Coco that does me in.