Lorecarver

Correct, after Alt-tabing, no instance of the game was running. If that were the case, for the AutoIt launched games, I'd just add 1 line of code to bring it to the Front of focus over all others so it would be seen. I'm also wondering if this is a Windows 11 thing lol, but, again, I'm not sure why it would only happen with GameEx. Sadly, I'm guessing you are right here, those are the only 2 options available, unless something arises to be tried to correct this issue. I'll keep trying things and report back if I myself discover something so it is shared. Thanks again for all the help in this matter.

Changed as suggested above, still, no effect attached, files requested. GameEx.ini log.txt runitgame.bat Update: I tested on two other computers, both running only GameEx on windows 11. The same results were occuring on these seperate two computers as the first one. As usual, the *.bat files and *.au3 files work flawlessly outside of GameEx (running on their own), however, when launched from within GameEx, the same results occur. The .bat / .au3 files with "( )" in their filenames, kick you back to the Game's Menu. Note #2: Take these same files and in the config, have "Remove text from Brackets" set to "Yes", and the two types of files will launch, set this field back to "No" and they will Not launch and kick you back to the game menu. Obviously, setting this field to "Yes" is not my desired action. Curious if anyone else is having the same issues I found, and weird that all 3 computers do the same thing. I will note also, the other two computers were clean installs of Windows 11, no other added programs and GameEx with just one slot made just to test the 2 file types with and without "( )" in their file names. Not sure how this is a .bat/.au3 issue, as stated, no issues with them launching outside of any program, nor with GameEx, except when in GameEx and the filenames have "( )" in them....

@Draco1962 Yes, sorry, I forgot to mention, the last example was a file name with a comma " , " in it. I found batch files and autoit files were also not launching if there was a comma in the filename, hence which got me thinking, "Perhaps other characters are not going to work, like "&" or "%" in the filename". As to your statement about redoing some renaming in the future, if it has to be done, it has to be done , I totally get it. Had to post in the off chance it was a quick fix or not.

Here are the requested files. log.txt runitgame.bat

Yes, I have confirmed that they DO NOT launch, GameEx just immediately kicks you back to the games menu. I have also found out via testing, you can not have a coma in either of those files either in the name. ie of things that will not start: "game_The_Saga_-_(Version_1).bat" / "game_The_Saga_-_(Version_1).au3" "game,_The_Saga_-_(Version_1).bat" / "game,_The_Saga_-_(Version_1).au3" "game,_The_Saga_-_Version_1.bat" / "game,_The_Saga_-_Version_1.au3" Yes, I have Alt-Tab'd to check on every instance, and no, the games do not lauch. Maybe Tom has the answer if it is hard coded to not allow these characters? I am also starting to assume it is with only certain special characters aswell (though I do not have the "%" in any of my starting batch or autoit files, Thank Goodness ), ie: %, & I will check and report back.

Any word not posted here on a resolution, if any? Does GameEx not support the call of the "*.bat" & "*.au3" files with perentheses in their name(s)?

From my testing, you are correct. No issues with the emulator through GameEx launching the ROM that has parentheses in the filename. The issue appears to be lauching a game directly launched via GameEx emulator slot, but only if the filename has parentheses in it. (e.g. "game_-_(someinfo).bat", "game_-_(someinfo).au3", etc...)

I have two Laserdisc setups... 1) Daphne which is internal using the GameEx setup wizard No issues with this 2) Daphne/Singe which is external and using Autoit Scripts to launch Can not have parentheses in the name of the script file or GameEx kicks you back after launching A) All other PC Games run from ".bat" files & ".au3" files depending on their makeup, type, etc... Can not have parentheses in the name of the batch file / AutoIt Script or GameEx kicks you back after launching Narrowing it down, it looks like the issues are just with "*.bat" & "*.au3" files being launched if they have the parentheses in them. Testing: 1a) If I have GameEx remove the text in the brackets, the game launches (this however I do not want to do, but done to see if the actual file could launch with parentheses in the name, but then removed by GameEx, which it does.) 2a) If I change the actual file name to use "[ ]" instead of "( )", the game lauches either way, wich GamEx removing the text and if not removing the text. Conclusion: GameEx does not want to launch the file if the parentheses and text are showing in the game menu list?

I did some checking here as that same question hit me last night and I assuming that because there were issues with two types of files, it would be the same for all is my bad thinking here. So as you said narrowing it down would make things easier to finding a solution. Findings so far... Batch files: With parentheses kick back and won't launch Batch files: Without parentheses work fine Autoit Script files: ".au3" with parentheses kick back and won't launch Autoit Script files: Without parentheses work fine MAME: With/Without both work fine Daphne: With parentheses kick back and won't launch Daphne: Without parentheses work fine Going through all Categories and emulators today to see whatelse, will report back.

Actually, as only 25% of the games are run by batch files, I don't think I ever checked the ones that had the "( )" in the file names, until recently. I just assumed they were like others with out the "()" and would just work lol. The batch file also calls other programs and other fine tuning, etc. Allows for very well organization. I edited my last post with requested files.

@Draco1962 Yes, this would be the choice at first hand, however... Taking into consideration, each title of every thing that needs their name changed, ie: - Pics for the game (Box/Snaps/Title/Cart/Marquee/Manuals/Logos/Background/Videos/): 9 items - Batch file for running game or Rom file: 1 item - Number of games (PC, Consoles, etc): 70,000 items (or so) So that is 10 edits per game at 70,000 = 700,000 Edits to be performed That is a lot of editing even with a program such as Notepad+ to do a batch renaming (do-able, yes), but then there are ReadMe.txt files for about half of those that need manual editing to change the new format. This is a collection that started back in the late 1990's and on going, so that is a lot of editing Also, preferance, the "( )" look more eye pleasing to myself in a name then the raw look of "[ ]" So, the question was brought up if do able or not. If not, I get it, and I'll hunker down and begin the process. GameEx.ini log.txt

I appologize in advance if this has been asked before, or is in the wrong area for posting. The Statement Being Made... I noticed that when trying to lauch a game with a batch file, if there are "()" in the file name, it just kicks you back to GameEx after trying to launch it. But, if you replace the "()" for "[]" instead, the game will launch with no issues at all. Example #1 Trying to lauch: Wolfenstein_-_(Original).bat Result: After trying to launch the game, it just kicks you back to GameEx. Example #2 Trying to lauch: Wolfenstein_-_[Original].bat Result: After trying to launch the game, it Works, without any issues. The Question: Does GameEx not allow the use of "()" in the rom name? In this case, a batch file "gamename_-_(some_info).bat" ? If GameEx does not allow the use of the "()" in this way, is there a way to have this implemented? Thanks for any response in Advance!

Uploaded as requested :)

This issue was resolved once before, about 4 versions back, seems it is happening again. I have added a log file for the Artwork that seems to stop before completion for the comparing of the artwork to see if the artwork exists or not. No changes have been made since this last issue was addressed and resolved, the only thing different has been installing the version updates as they came available for GameEx. If more info or logs are required, let me know and I will promptly make them available, at this point, I was not sure what would be needed to trouble shoot this issue. Thank you in Advance. LogArtWorkDownload.txt GameEx.ini log.txt

Yes, that seems to have fixed it, thank you again for looking into this!!

Sorry for the confusion... No, it is not creating the "NOT FOUND" in the following Folders (PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC6, PC7, PC8). It used to create the folders in those folder directories, but not anymore. It used to look like this: ** Note ** just an example Games: C:\Roms\PC1\11th_Hour.bat C:\Roms\PC1\5_Days_A_Stranger.bat C:\Roms\PC1\Box\Steves_world.bat C:\Roms\PC1\Box\Afterdark_They_Come.bat Games Art: C:\Roms\PC1\Box\11th_Hour.png C:\Roms\PC1\Box\Steves_world.png C:\Roms\PC1\Box\Afterdark_They_Come.png C:\Roms\PC1\Box\NOT FOUND\5_Days_A_Stranger.nofd I may have made this all very confusing, and I do appologize. I'm just trying to figure out how to get that "NOT FOUND" folder back with the listed games that do not have a pic that matches the starting .bat file for the game(s). Again, I appreciate your time with this! Thank you again.

Not sure if this is what you need, but I think I attached the right logs? (fingers crossed) Thank you for looking into this, i do Really Appreciate It! It looks like GameEx is downloading and comparing some art, what it looks like, is that there are only "5" directories that are not getting the compare. These being PC1 through to PC8 (What I've noticed is it scans the Snaps/Box/Titles/Manuals directories inside each folder and compares the art there with the "*.bat" file to start a given game. ie: in PC1 if running game "5_Days_A_Stranger.bat" it looks in the folders Snaps/Box/Titles/Manuals to see if there is a "5_Days_A_Stranger.png" file of the same name, if not, it creates the directory "NOT FOUND" and then creates a file called: "5_Days_A_Stranger.nofd". I know I don't need to explain this as you are the Creator, but just incase someone else jumps in and was wondering what the issue was. log.txt LogArtWorkDownload.txt

No, just recently updated to V18.56. Seemed to be showing the folders for missing Snaps, Box Art, Title art etc before? I ran the verify and found no errors either, and have looked through the configuration several times the last few days, but not seeing anything...

Sorry for probably easy fix, but my brain is burntout on this one... Here is the issue... After running GameEx and then exiting, I could go into the "Snaps" folder or "Box Art" folder and there would be a new Folder there called, "NOT FOUND". This folder would have listed all the games that GameEX did not find a match for it/them to a Snap (pic of the game). I know it must be a setting in the config, but either I keep over looking it or my eyes just don't want to see what is plannly infront of me. Any help on this, it is much appreciated, I'm nearing the end of completion on my cabnet. Thank You in Advance ~ Lorecarver ~ **** UPDATE **** Thank you to the Administrator for pointing out I was in the wrong area to post this and notifing me of what was required, much appreciated! Also for moving the post to the correct area, it appears it was moved to "General", again, thank you. Below I have added the "GameEx.ini" and "log.txt" files for reviewing if anyone can see where the issue is. Thank you again for all your help!! GameEx.ini log.txt

@Draco1962 Yes, again, you are correct, I managed to forget to install this, I did as you suggested and everything is playing the .mp4 files once again. Question: I've been running GameEx Version 18.38 on Windows 7 64 bit system (Yes, Registered) since it came out... I downloaded the new upadted version, 18.40, however, when I go to install it, I get an error message saying, "This program does not support the version of Windows your computer is running" I have downloaded the Version several times, but get the same error message when trying to install. I have tried uninstalling the original program off my system, cleaning the registry and then trying to install the program, but that didn't work either. I really don't want to have to wipe my harddrive and reinstall windows incase it is a glich someone knows how to fix first. Any ideas on this one? Lol, other than that, the system (Version 18.38) is running flawlessly and set up exactly the way I want it to be/look, Amazing Program that out Shines any others in my books!! Thanks again

I got it, for some reason it was not playing all the video files that were .mp4 formate. I converted them to .avi and low and belhold, all works as expected now, phewww... Thank you all for your help and support in this! It has been 10 years since I was able to get back to my Arcade system and had upgraded the lot of it to new pc, better hardware, etc... So re-did a lot of reinstalling, configuring and coding for my system. So Your Help is much appreciated! Thank you again!

Thank you!! You know what, I did do exactly that, must have changed it by accident Here is another Question: I have my "Snaps" in a snap folder, and "Videos" in a Video Folder for each system and emulated system I am running. When I specify the Directorys in the Setup Wizard, then run GameEX, it will show the Video files playing for those roms that have videos for them; but if a rom does not have a video for it, it will not show the Snap file for that rom... When I remove the Video Directory from the Setup Wizard config, it shows the Snap Files. Am I missing a setting here, if you know off hand which it could be, been scowering the config for a Day now lol... Here is what I'm trying to do... Show the Video files for each rom they have in a Video Folder and if no Video File, then show the Snap file it has in the Snap Folder.

Hi, sorry for such and old question (probably)... GameEX used to creat a folder in each rom folder called "NOT FOUND", which held all the missing Snap files for each rom. I noticed that this is not populating anymore to tell me which snaps I am missing for my Snaps/Titles/Box Art/Cart Art etc... Is there a way to activate GameEX to go through all Rom Folders and list the missing pics for those roms in the catigories of Snaps/Titles/Box/Cart/Video etc? I loved it when it did this before as I could see what I was missing and get the pics and videos for those roms. Many thanks in advance if someone can help me with this answer.

Thank You!!! It works, just as you said it would, Thank You for your Quick Reply also!

Hi, Is there away to migrate the configuration files for GameEX-xp to GameEX-64bit? I have the GameEX-xp version installed and going to a 64bit system and would like to migrate all the config files to it so that I do not have to redo all the work... Is this possible? In other words, use the GameEX-xp version configs with all added groups and roms and migrate them into the GameEX-64byte version? Thanks in Advance.