Draco1962

Well, cleaned everything out of the directories and downloaded fresh and this time the compile completed in about 16 mins instead of 9 and with no errors. Go figure!

There is a utility called MAME Content Manager. I've not used it personally but it may be worth looking into. It has not been updated since 2005 and the links for the data files are also dead. Since it works with the catver.ini file, it may still be viable unless someone else has knowledge of a better utility. You can look under your MAME\ini path to located Catver.ini which will list the adult games as *Mature*. Appears that there were quite a few apps that probably tapped this file but none appear to be actively updated.

There are a number of free alternatives (software and guides) to Tune-Up Utilities that will allow you to change your boot screen. Simply search Change XP Boot Logo and you should come across quite a few hits for how-to guides and software. Keep in mind that the boot logo you use or create to replace must be no larger than 640x480 and 16 colors. While that seems like an extreme, it is a limitation since XP has yet to load the drivers at the set resolution post load. Anything larger or with more colors runs the chance of fragging your ability to boot/logon to XP. Additionally, any files that you may have to replace with custom should be copied to another folder in the event you need to revert back to them.

You're welcome... dunno what I did to help resolve the issue though.

I will try again this weekend. I actually did hit Go again the first time around and no joy.

Good to know. My experience with XP 64-bit is limited and most issues hardware based due to driver compatibility or lack of drivers for the OS. Could the OPs issue be the device name that we have seen on some of the other threads with DTL?

Are there many that write programs for XP 64-bit? I know that many do not when there are drivers involved - virtual or otherwise just because there was so little support for it.

I just completed a compile using the UI64 version- here is the compile output: There is no mameui64.exe file created.

I would say no to the 64-bit then since you are using the x86 version.

Clear any folders you have from the previous release and create everything from scratch. Select Auto Detect in the optimization and 64-bit Processor in addition to Dual Core.

It isn't infrequent to see threads started because someone is unable to get an emulator to work or function correctly via the GameEx front-end. Below are the questions in the order the user needs to answer prior to posting that your emulator or ROM XYZ will not work or function as expected: - Does it work within the emulator as expected? Check via the emulator GUI that configs/options/settings to ensure paths and settings for behavior are correct. - Does it support/work as expected via command line? Same as above and will need to research command line settings from emulator's forums, read me or help texts and test from DOS prompt via cmd.exe (if using Vista/Windows 7, you may need to "Run as Administrator."). Finally, if all working properly in answer to the two questions above... - Has the emulator been properly configured via Setup Wizard in GameEx? If not, refer to the Links to Emulators, Suggested Command-Lines, and MAP files thread in addition to setting up the emulator ROM, images, and other required paths via Setup Wizard. We will probably ask for you to provide a copy of your log.txt file (located in \gameex\log\ folder), gameex.ini (located in the \gameex\config\ folder), and/or a copy of your emulator configuration (this can be obtained and exported via the Setup Wizard). Refer to the "How to ask for Help" thread for more details. We will gladly assist you, however, please be prepared to do some homework on the emulators you opt to use and patiently answer a lot of questions.

Guess I better close the door then before we go WAY off topic... Oops! Too Late!

LOL, you can be a jackwad at times.. probably why I like you!

Has been a while since I last updated my work. Life has a way of getting in the way for good or bad. Once finished it will be one of the most comprehensive collections I have pieced together and hopefully worth the wait.

I got something right again! What is this world coming to?

Then do something different! Go be alone at Starbucks or somewhere there are people. Make a friend or two. Being alone or lonely is a choice.

True - so the best new user question path would be: - Does it work within the emulator as expected? Check via emulator GUI that configs/options/settings to ensure paths and settings for behavior are correct. - Does it support/work as expected via command line? Same as above and will need to research command line settings from emulator's forums, read me or help texts and test from DOS prompt via cmd.exe . Finally, if all working properly in answer to the two questions above... - Has the emulator been properly configured via Setup Wizard in GameEx? If not, refer to the Links to Emulators, Suggested Command-Lines, and MAP files thread in addition to setting up the emulator ROM, image, and other required paths via Setup Wizard. Did I leave anything out?

Will be making homemade pizza and watching some vids on the big screen with the missus tonight.

Agreed. Too often I have seen where issues with emulators are pointed towards the front end (GameEx, HS, etc.) as if the front end software is supposed to handle the configuration chores for you - it isn't! While most front ends do provide for some built-in functionality outside of emulation proper, they provide a common interface between the various emulators. One of the most frequent questions I ask is "Does it work within the emulator outside GameEx?" If you haven't configured and mastered the emulator to a basic degree, then likely it will not work through the front end software. Of course, we will help because that is what we tend to do.

Have a safe trip - we will not be going anywhere!

Safe to mark this as resolved?

A question if you don't mind.. .are you using the gun to control the menu selections or just when playing a compatible game? I would think if the latter, you will probably have the gun "holstered" where it shouldn't be an issue. Since it is using IR and an LED bar as opposed to a motion sensor, this shouldn't be a problem.

You may be able to apply what was suggested in this post regarding BSNES. Let us know if that resolves this issue for you.

I think a lot would depend on what options the op wants to run. If not concerned about other themes, and can handle manually installing emulators, etc., then that could work but is going to require quite a bit of coping and moving of files from one system to another. Version updates on a non-internet connected system and adding additional features could be problematic. Troubleshooting is a bear when it comes to providing config and log files. This, too, has been problematic for some users.

How is the light gun working outside of GameEx?