Draco1962

I don't have a problem with updating the filter detail in the gameex.ini, however, if we can move or delete the ROMs and images, then that is less that really needs to be added to the .ini file, keeping it leaner.

I say why stop at artwork when we can have a program that will address ROMs and/or media based upoin the catver,ini criteria. As a plugin for GameEx it would be awesome. As a standalone app, why not put it out there to the emu community so they can see more GameEx community greatness in action?

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I am not aware of any problems with XP, Vista, or Windows 7 64-bit. I only mentioned the regedit options since you mentioned it in your original post. I will defer to some of the other users at this point as my experience with XP was pretty much limited to 32-bit and I do not shell my system.

Did you attempt your registry entries via the 32-bit option provided by MS when using XP 64-bit? Regedit (if that is how you are editing the registry) will only show the 64-bit side of the registry. You have to follow the instructions in the link to access the 32-bit side of the registry.

Well, you have a valid point and the OP does bear some responsibility to read past the other posts and respond. No harm no foul as far as I am concerned. Just don't ask me to press your Thank You thingy - although that is a moot point now that it has gone missing... Just don't let it happen again..

Likely you are correct. You may want to read this from MIcrosoft regarding 32-bit vs 64-bit registry in XP 64-bit. Quote "The registry in Windows XP, 64-Bit Edition is divided into 32-bit and 64-bit keys. Many of the 32-bit keys have the same names as their 64-bit counterparts, and vice versa. The default, 64-bit version of Registry Editor that comes with Windows XP, 64-Bit Edition displays only the 64-bit keys... ...To open the 32-bit version of Registry Editor, click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%\syswow64\regedit, and click OK."

We will be here to help should you run into any snags!

You should be fine to update. I usually recommend making a backup of your gameex folder & contents to always be on the safe side. Keep in mind that there have been quite a few changes since 9.83 and 12.55 so you may want to review the list of changes to be prepared.

BK - You are correct. What is being proposed is automating the process so you do not have to mess with batch files and running command line options.

You may have to go into the display advanced settings to tinker with the DirectX/DirectDraw toggle.

ROMLister will take some of the sting out of the process until a new solution is created. I won't promise anything new soon as I would not be the one programming it. The Force is strong with one of us, however, and I am sure that he will do the voo-doo that he do so well!

I think that a total wipe and reinstall of your OS is not necessary unless you are using an nlite'd or similar unofficial build of XP. You need to be able to express more than 16-bit color which I know is possible with a TV as a monitor. I am not certain about using driver cleaner pro.

I think it better to put the files in the folders and have the program prune them as selected. No need to copy anything unless you are opting to remove as opposed to delete. Remove = copy to a holding folder within the path of your ROMs or media. Delete = eliminate permanently. I think importing a pre-compiled .dat file for specific game types would be a bit much to keep up with. The specific category .dat file will have to be generated anew with each MAME update as new games are added. Better for the user in the example you gave to import the latest catver.ini, generate the list from their available ROMs, and select all categories except lightgun games for remove/delete. If you were to import an outdated .dat file (older than the catver.ini for the recent MAME build), it may be possible that some ROMS get pruned that shouldn't or remain that should.

Assuming I obtain the latest set each time, it would still save considerable time in culling the ROMs not wanted. Noting is going to take away the need for housekeeping one's collection. We have to clean our homes repeatedly. But why use a wisk broom when you can have an Electrolux at your disposal?

Having the option to create a complete ROM list of the user's collection would be another option. There are some OK games that are categorized as Misc by catver.ini. Some are adult, others mechanical. I would not necessarily want to delete all under that label, but if I have a list of All ROMs and could select from one column and move them to the remove/delete column, I would have more flexibility than wiping files from a singular category. The same list - remove/delete columns windows would be use (same as in ROMLister's display) would be utilized as it would provide the list of names for the category or categories selected for removal/deletion. While ROMLister does create batch files based on the ROM lists, why mess with editing the batch file to remove image files if you can program an app to do it for you?

Can you smell what the ROCK is cookin'?!

I think making the choice available to add to the filter or delete is best. To be a complete, ROM management solution, you should be able to delete from your collection. Ideally, one should backup their sets before performing any pruning operation. I think that the more you you can keep from having to add to the gameex.ini file, the more sleek it should be. That is not to say it's not capable. I much prefer to avoid bloat wherever possible and the file has grown considerably in size since I started using GameEx several years ago. I agree with Null so far as using the plugin, however, a standalone app would benefit those outside of the GameEx community.

Keep in mind that the latest drivers with XP may not always be the latest from the manufacturer. XP driver support through Windows updates has been almost non-existent and all support from Microsoft ends April 2014.

The application doesn't have to be super complicated or have a gazillion options. What I think would be ideal is: - The application reads and loads the ROM and image paths from gameex.ini and the ROM descriptions from catver.ini - It creates a list of all ROMS & images available in the user's collection - It displays that list along with the catver.ini description in one window next to it - The user can select from the ROM list noted above the files they wish to delete and/or select from categories in catver.ini (*mature*, casino, quiz, Japanese, Spanish, mahjong, etc.). - The user can select which file types to delete (ROMS, Snaps, Marquees, Cabinets, Manuals, etc.) or select all. - When the user clicks on the Delete button, they receive a warning box to Cancel or Continue. Click on Continue deletes the selected content from the selected libraries. ROMLister gets you part way there, but you have to run some batches outside of the program to manage the ROMS. Not ideal in my book. Too much margin for error and is dependent upon the user knowing how to manage a command line, create batches, etc. when the power of the PC can be leveraged to handle for you.

You may want to start here with attempting to troubleshoot and change your DirectDraw settings. Make sure that you have the most recent nVidia driver for your GPU and OS - I found it here.

Tempest - ROMLister looks like it may do the job so far as generating the lists of ROMs you may want in your collection and assisting with the creation of the batch files. While I am not opposed to getting my hands dirty manually creating batch files, etc., I have to ask "What good is this computer if I can't leverage it to run these chores for me?" To be able to run an app that creates the list so that it can move/delete the ROMS, image files, etc. with a few mouse clicks would be awesome.

Have you tried any of the other Saturn emulators? EDIT: previously mentioned Kega Fusion but it does not support - needless to say I am not emulating Saturn or other Sega systems just yet.

Hmmm... Hey Adultery! What do you think it would take to create an app/plug-in that will read the paths set for MAME in the gameex.ini file for the images (snaps, marquees, cabinets, etc), manuals, and ROMs. and list the various categories that appear in the catver.ini file? I see an application that would not only allow us to delete the *mature* labled ROMS and images, but also allow for the actual elimination of casino, pinball, quiz, or whatever category/sub-category catver.ini lists. The program I linked to is an example of a simple interface (although I know you can do much better). It is really just a filtering program and, based upon the settings within its .ini file, it does not delete ROMs. A plus to this would be a smaller gameex.ini file as it would not have to have an extensive filter list to load with everything else.

If you have been following the forums, it is possible that your response was lost amidst the other issues being reported or requests for assistance. You may want to post examples of the config you are using, the log.txt file immediately following your exit attempt from SSF. I haven't as much experience as some of the other members with this emulator. I do know that sometimes an emulator requires a "run after" command to be utilized to clean up processes after exiting some emulators. Possibly something to unmount the image and close DT Lite and pausing until the process is complete before returning to GameEx? Have you reviewed this thread to see if anything here may apply to your situation?