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tried changin themes. didn't work. i did make a slipstream windows install with sp2. i figured the other post about a lite version of win meant something like home basic and not this. my guess is that's the problem. i guess i'll have to reinstall windows again. are there any slipstream programs compatible with gameex that you know of? i've tried the default path and a custum path. same results tried the attactment. got the same error. here it is in case it's somewhat different: 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: GameEx: Version 9.13: Starting Log 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Operating System Name: Windows XP 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: .net Framework 2.0 Installed 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Intel® Core(tm)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz, 1022MB 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: 1.87Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Running Randomize() 16:09:20.5 2/26/2008: Loading PlugIns 16:09:20.7 2/26/2008: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 16:09:20.7 2/26/2008: Running Misc startup tasks 16:09:20.7 2/26/2008: Setting Menu types 16:09:20.7 2/26/2008: Opening Configuration File 16:09:20.7 2/26/2008: Getting Configuration Values 16:09:20.8 2/26/2008: Using Theme: Default - Media Center 16:09:20.8 2/26/2008: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center 16:09:20.8 2/26/2008: Launching HideOS.exe 16:09:20.8 2/26/2008: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 16:09:20.9 2/26/2008: Hiding Taskbar 16:09:20.9 2/26/2008: Is Media Center running? 16:09:20.9 2/26/2008: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 16:09:21.0 2/26/2008: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 16:09:21.0 2/26/2008: Media Center Mode 2 16:09:21.1 2/26/2008: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 16:09:21.2 2/26/2008: Snap Delay set to: 2 16:09:21.2 2/26/2008: Get other settings 16:09:21.5 2/26/2008: Reading MAME hall of fame 16:09:21.6 2/26/2008: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: Start work for Form 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: Getting Original Screen Size 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: Opening Database Connection 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: --**-- 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: Error: No error message available, result code: E_FAIL(0x80004005). 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionInternal..ctor(OleDbConnectionString constr, OleDbConnection connection) 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningObject) 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreateNonPooledConnection(DbConnect on owningConnection, DbConnectionPoolGroup poolGroup) 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection) 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory) 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnection.Open() 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at l.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2) 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: at l..ctor() 16:09:21.8 2/26/2008: GameEx is exiting with errors 16:09:23.6 2/26/2008: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING thanks for the help everyone. if there's some more stuff you'd like me to try before i re-install windows, i will. miah

no. windows xp pro with sp2. same exact os as before when it worked.

last 3 versions have given me this error box: 01:37:40.4 2/26/2008: GameEx: Version 9.13: Starting Log 01:37:40.4 2/26/2008: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 01:37:40.4 2/26/2008: Operating System Name: Windows XP 01:37:40.4 2/26/2008: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 01:37:40.5 2/26/2008: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed 01:37:40.5 2/26/2008: .net Framework 2.0 Installed 01:37:40.5 2/26/2008: Intel® Core(tm)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz, 1022MB 01:37:40.5 2/26/2008: 1.87Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's 01:37:40.5 2/26/2008: Running Randomize() 01:37:40.5 2/26/2008: Loading PlugIns 01:37:40.8 2/26/2008: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 01:37:40.8 2/26/2008: Running Misc startup tasks 01:37:40.8 2/26/2008: Setting Menu types 01:37:40.8 2/26/2008: Opening Configuration File 01:37:40.8 2/26/2008: Getting Configuration Values 01:37:40.9 2/26/2008: Using Theme: Default - Media Center 01:37:40.9 2/26/2008: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center 01:37:40.9 2/26/2008: Launching HideOS.exe 01:37:40.9 2/26/2008: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 01:37:41.0 2/26/2008: Hiding Taskbar 01:37:41.1 2/26/2008: Is Media Center running? 01:37:41.1 2/26/2008: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 01:37:41.1 2/26/2008: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 01:37:41.1 2/26/2008: Media Center Mode 2 01:37:41.2 2/26/2008: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 01:37:41.3 2/26/2008: Snap Delay set to: 2 01:37:41.3 2/26/2008: Get other settings 01:37:41.6 2/26/2008: Reading MAME hall of fame 01:37:41.7 2/26/2008: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 01:37:41.9 2/26/2008: Start work for Form 01:37:41.9 2/26/2008: Getting Original Screen Size 01:37:41.9 2/26/2008: Opening Database Connection 01:37:42.5 2/26/2008: --**-- 01:37:42.5 2/26/2008: Error: No error message available, result code: E_FAIL(0x80004005). 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionInternal..ctor(OleDbConnectionString constr, OleDbConnection connection) 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningObject) 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreateNonPooledConnection(DbConnect on owningConnection, DbConnectionPoolGroup poolGroup) 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection) 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory) 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnection.Open() 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at l.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2) 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: at l..ctor() 01:37:42.7 2/26/2008: GameEx is exiting with errors 01:37:44.5 2/26/2008: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING i recently re-installed windows and get this error from the last 3 versions of gameex (9.11 -> 9.13). no problems with any other programs. i got this screen right after installing and after configuring settings. i'm not new to gameex, i've been using for 2 years and donated: never had problems before. i've got .net 2.0 and the latest directx. anyone have some ideas?

my x-arcade parts haven't budged at all with any versions of gameex. i never used the setup wizard, i just edited the "custominput.ini" file in .\GameEx\CONFIG\ (install dir) use the "scancodes.txt" in the same folder to find the correct keyboard keys. i went ahead and added that file to this post just in case it's been removed in the newer versions. hope this helps scancodes.txt

where did you find the torrent files? i can't find any from my usuall sources. let me know, please.

it seems to me there is almost a new version every week. sometimes multiple in a week. i like the idea about the smaller, partial updates but since i have a fast connection, it doesnt really matter to me. the round number update isn't really necisary. i think when a lot of new content is added, tom bumps the version number up a large notch to emphasize the changes/additions to gameex. also, the smaller incremental updates are neccisary sometimes as new features cause new behaviors and a quick patch to fix the problem(s) is necisary. those are my thoughts.

you may need to set the "map keys" in the emulator's config screen (gameex config). look for this entry/option: old version of gameex: Emu_# Map Keys new version of gameex: Map Keys set "map keys" to "yes" this should make it return when you hit esc. theres also the chance that that emu is busted (i don't have it, so i dont really know). can you exit out of it normally when you run it without gameex? or do you always have to do the ctrl+alt+delete? if you always have to do the crtl+alt+delete, i'd say the emu is broken. if it's not busted and the "map keys" option doesnt do the trick, then i dont know what the problem is.

if the iso's still don't show once all the files are in the same folder, try adding a semicolen to the end of your filter config text: *.bin;*.cue;*.iso; you could also try to move the "*.iso;" to the first slot to check if it works there rather than at the end. don't know if that'll help or not but thought i'd post anyhow.

captavuu;gt2kt500;pacman;umk3r11;primrage;kf2k5uni; these games are: captain america and the avengers, golden tee 2000 tournament, pacman, ultimate mortal kombat 3, primal rage and king of fighters 2005 (10th aniversry collection).

you can add a game to the "don't filter these roms" list in the cofig window. this is what i've been doing but i can't escape the idea that a great game i've forgoten is missing from my list.

i love the theme editor and the ability to move the image and list boxes around. i do have a few questions for you: - is there a way to remove the rectangular background color of the selection screen? - i can't seem to save my themes using the "file->save" option. i can save just fine by selecting "file->save as" and overwritting the current theme.ini but the "file->save" gives me a pop-up box saying, "An error has occured while attempting to save the theme". i'm sorry that i don't have more info to give you on this but i couldn't find a theme editor log to submit with this post. - is there a standard format youd like us users to use for submitting tests for the theme editor?

With the same settings, my list is showing 2674 (i dont know why i get 2 more roms than you). This is a good improvement to my 21XX but there still is no pacman and no ultimate mortal kombat. I do agree with you, tom. i have no interest in those crazy titles like "super majong crack hack prototype" but i am curious about why pacman still isn't showing up and what normal games arent being entered into the game list. but even with this occurence, this is still the best front end out there.

no one else has had this happen to them?

i've used WinRAR to grab the files/roms that I want to keep. you can make an archive and tell it in wildcard form which files to include and which to exclude, if any. its a real life saver.

unfortuanatly, i can't help you but i did have a similar problem. everytime i went to a mame game that had a movie, gameex would crash. the movies were divx avi's. i also had some mpg vid's that did play fine, though. i think it has something to do with gameex dealing with avi's or, specifically, the divx format. best of luck...

so i've got the entire mame 1.04 rom set (something like 6000 files). here's the deal: when I have GameEx list everything ("giveme clones") the list shows all 6000 but since most roms have different versions, the same game can have up to 10 different selections. When I choose "no clones unless better" I get about 2000 roms on the list. this is nice since each game is only listed once but some games don't show up period, like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Primal Rage, Pac Man, Captain America and the Avengers. These are just the games I know it isn't showing. I checked the MAME site and it says that there are aprox 3000 unique games, so 1000 are missing from my list when I choose "no clones, unless better". i'd like to get all 3000 unique games listed. does anyone have a solution to this problem. does anyone else even have this problem? please help

everytime i've updated gameex, it's saved all my information for config's, game lists, what theme is currently being used, etc. it's nice and easy. all you need to do to update is download the newest version and install it. there's no need to uninstal the previous version. it is, however, a good idea to backup your stuff. with the donations: you can use the regular downloaded version. there is not a special one. along with the nag screen going away, you get some of the newer features like gameextender.

I've made a new theme entitled, "The Women We Love to Play". I've uploaded it to Mr. Speirs so hopefully sometime soon it'll appear on this site. In the meantime you can check out some pictures at my web site: http://tomspeirs.com/gameex/download/Defau...20To%20Play.exe warning: one picture contains very mild nudity. if there is a system you'd like me to make a background for, let me know.

are all the screenshots png image files? i had a similar problem with my sega master system game pics and once I converted them to png's, they showed up just fine. another thing to check is the image file name: does it match the rom/zip file name. i don't know how acurate the file names must match but that could be the issue. for converting lots of files to a different format check out the program "BIMP Lite". it's free and its what I used for converting all my sms pics. hope this helps.

I'd like you to add a feature that keeps the jukebox/radio playing music even after you select a game for an emulator other than mame. I'd like to have my currently selected music playing while I launch Project64, a web application, or what-have-you.