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Awesome..... Another question. I have the hard drive from the original box but it is failing. If I can get it booted is there somewhere I can look for my license? I think I remember Tom sending me a reg key for it but I'm not sure any of the email addresses I used back then are valid...assuming I can remember what I used

Thank you very much for the reply. I will get the new box up and running with the version I saved, make up backup and then try the new version and see what happens. Thanks again for the response.

HI All, I built a stand up machine about 8 years ago. I have had GameEx running for that long. I believe the version was 8.17??? I managed to salvage my settings and harddrive content. I have a couple of questions. On the latest version of GameEx, can I install and keep my settings from the previous version or will it be a "from scratch setup"? I bought a full license back then, does that still apply for upgrades or will I need to buy it again. If the original license is still good, where is it's info and can I reregister the latest version with it?Thank you in advance for the help.

Ok...another note in the saga.... I found a backup copy of gameex 7. something. It loads and runs fine. So, is the nvidia gtx400 not a supported piece of hardware? Anyone else by chance have this card working in XP with gameex? Fairly sure it's D3D issue....not sure why...

Thanks for the response Tom. Where in the gameex setup is the 16/32 bit setting? I will run dxdiag as well.

Tried 32 and 16 bit color at all available resolutions. I've confirmed I have the latest DirectX. My restore points are for a much much much older version of gameex. I just paid for and updated the newest version....hate to restore to a 4 year old version but I can try I guess. After reading some, I'm guessing I was using an older version of gameex that used something other than D3D. As I said, I hate to install an older version of gameex when I just paid for the newest version.

I have tried every resolution that is available with this driver set, including 800x600 and higher. I also thought it may have been a problem with the gameex theme or background so I've tried all of them to no avail. The desktop shows fine and I only see errors when using gameex. I have used this hardware with gameex for 4 plus years. Was there a recent update to D3D or DirectX.... maybe a windows update ran and broke something? This machine is not on all the time so it is possible that updates were stacked up ready/needing to install....

Thanks for the response. Geforce GTX400 on a standard television so 640x480 mayabe??? not sure on the tv. I believe i have the latest DirectX but will try to look again Not sure on the TV's color range.

I have reinstalled my video drivers (fresh...uninstall then reinstall)... below is my log text 13:00:00.0 5/15/2011: GameEx: Version 11.71: Starting Log 13:00:00.4 5/15/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 13:00:00.4 5/15/2011: Operating System Name: Windows XP 13:00:00.4 5/15/2011: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 13:00:00.7 5/15/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed 13:00:00.9 5/15/2011: .net Framework 1.1 Installed 13:00:00.9 5/15/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed 13:00:00.9 5/15/2011: .net Framework 3.0 Installed 13:00:00.9 5/15/2011: .net Framework 3.5 Installed 13:00:01.5 5/15/2011: AMD Athlon XP 2100+, 511MB 13:00:01.6 5/15/2011: 1.73Ghz 13:00:01.6 5/15/2011: Running Randomize() 13:00:03.2 5/15/2011: Loading PlugIns 13:00:03.2 5/15/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 13:00:03.2 5/15/2011: Running Misc startup tasks 13:00:03.2 5/15/2011: Setting Menu types 13:00:03.2 5/15/2011: Opening Configuration File 13:00:03.2 5/15/2011: Getting Configuration Values 13:00:03.4 5/15/2011: Using Theme: Default - Dark Gloss 13:00:03.5 5/15/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Dark Gloss 13:00:03.5 5/15/2011: Launching HideOS.exe 13:00:03.5 5/15/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 13:00:03.5 5/15/2011: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance) 13:00:03.5 5/15/2011: Hiding Taskbar 13:00:04.2 5/15/2011: Is Media Center running? 13:00:04.2 5/15/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 13:00:04.4 5/15/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 13:00:04.4 5/15/2011: Media Center Mode 0 13:00:04.6 5/15/2011: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 13:00:04.8 5/15/2011: Snap Delay set to: 1 13:00:04.9 5/15/2011: Get other settings 13:00:04.9 5/15/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black 13:00:04.9 5/15/2011: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 13:00:04.9 5/15/2011: Start work for Form 13:00:04.9 5/15/2011: Getting Original Screen Size 13:00:05.7 5/15/2011: Opening Database Connection 13:00:14.0 5/15/2011: Initializing Component 13:00:15.7 5/15/2011: Retrieving resolution setting 13:00:15.7 5/15/2011: MAME Path is: C:\Mame32 13:00:15.8 5/15/2011: daphne Path is: C:\Emulators\daphne 13:00:15.8 5/15/2011: daphne EXE file is: daphne.exe 13:00:15.9 5/15/2011: Use daphne on. daphne.exe will launch games 13:00:15.9 5/15/2011: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe 13:00:16.0 5/15/2011: ROM Path is: C:\Mame32\roms 13:00:16.0 5/15/2011: Catver.ini Not Found 13:00:16.0 5/15/2011: controls.ini Not Found 13:00:16.0 5/15/2011: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat 13:00:16.1 5/15/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini 13:00:16.1 5/15/2011: command.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\command.dat 13:00:16.1 5/15/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat 13:00:16.2 5/15/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file 13:00:16.3 5/15/2011: Snap Path is: C:\Mame32\snap 13:00:16.3 5/15/2011: AVI Snap Path: Not Found 13:00:16.3 5/15/2011: Flyer Path is: C:\Mame32\flyers 13:00:16.4 5/15/2011: Cabinet Path is: C:\Mame32\cabinets 13:00:16.4 5/15/2011: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found 13:00:16.5 5/15/2011: Title Path is: C:\Mame32\titles 13:00:16.5 5/15/2011: PCB Path: Not Found 13:00:16.5 5/15/2011: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found 13:00:16.5 5/15/2011: Panel Path is: C:\Mame32\cpanel 13:00:16.6 5/15/2011: Manual Path: Not Found 13:00:16.6 5/15/2011: Icon Path: Not Found 13:00:16.6 5/15/2011: Marquee Path is: C:\Mame32\marquees 13:00:16.7 5/15/2011: Loading Custom Emulators 13:00:16.8 5/15/2011: Using Version 3 Themes Animations 13:00:16.8 5/15/2011: Using General Font: 13:00:16.8 5/15/2011: Using Title Font: 13:00:16.9 5/15/2011: Initialising Direct3D 13:00:17.5 5/15/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image 13:00:18.0 5/15/2011: Setting Resolution to 800x600 16 bit color 13:00:18.1 5/15/2011: Creating Surfaces 13:00:19.0 5/15/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image 13:00:20.3 5/15/2011: Setting Resolution to 800x600 16 bit color 13:00:20.4 5/15/2011: Creating Surfaces 13:00:20.4 5/15/2011: --**-- 13:00:20.5 5/15/2011: Error: Error in the application. 13:00:21.0 5/15/2011: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Device..ctor(Int32 adapter, DeviceType deviceType, Control renderWindow, CreateFlags behaviorFlags, PresentParameters[] presentationParameters) 13:00:21.0 5/15/2011: at o.a(Form A_0, Int32 A_1, Int32 A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Boolean A_5, Boolean A_6) 13:00:21.0 5/15/2011: at o..ctor(Form A_0, Int32 A_1, Int32 A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Boolean A_5, Boolean A_6) 13:00:21.0 5/15/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4) 13:00:21.0 5/15/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4) 13:00:21.0 5/15/2011: at ag.b(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2) 13:00:21.1 5/15/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2) 13:00:21.1 5/15/2011: at ag..ctor() 13:00:21.1 5/15/2011: Closing database connection 13:00:21.1 5/15/2011: Disposing Plugins 13:00:21.2 5/15/2011: GameEx is exiting with errors 13:00:21.2 5/15/2011: Deleting search cache 13:00:24.7 5/15/2011: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING log.txt

Same error here after upgrading to the latest version.

Thanks for the very informative run down. It makes perfect sense to me. I guess what is bugging me is that it has worked flawlessly in the past. Even spinning it hard. I never adjusted my analog settings either. Also, spinning the ball left or right does not react the same way. Takes off immediately...Only forward and very slightly backward does the problem become apparent. I may replace the shafts and see what happens. On a somewhat related note, is there a "ballpark" number that seems to be a good starting point for the analog settings? BTW....this is a Happ 3" trackball. It is USB if I'm not mistaken.

Thanks for the reply and helpful info. I did indeed know that....haha...it's been a long time since I've messed with my arcade machine... worked flawlessly for over a year. I did adjust the analog settings and it did help. However, it was still not great. After further investigation, it appears the trackball isn't catching on the rollers when rolled at moderate speed. Even in windows if you give the mouse ball a good spin, it stays where its at (stuttering) for a moment then shoots off (almost as if it finally catches). I disassembled my track ball and the rollers have grooves on them and were very dirty. I cleaned them up and it helped a little but I may need to replace the trackball all together or at minimum the rollers. I'll let you know how it turns out.

It is very possible I'm an idiot, but I don't see anything regarding analog settings in Mame32. Still looking however.

Is it preferred to set the sensitivity in the OS, Mame32 or GameEx? Or does it make a difference?

ok. I went into the Mame32 setting and enabled the mouse. I have no clue as to how this was disabled. I also set the default control to SlikStik which is the control panel I have. The only problem now is there seems to be "lag" when using the trackball ONLY in games. Operates fine outside of games. For example, when playing Golden Tee...it pulls back fine but when you roll it forward to swing, it stutters or stops half way or barely swings no matter how hard/fast you roll the track ball. Same for bowling games too.