Draco1962

Might be fun GameExers together on a game - My gamertag is Draco1962 (surprised, eh?). RIght now still going through campaign mode on COD Black Ops. I have the previous COD game series for the 360 back to COD 2, however favor anything released from COD Modern Warfare and after. I have Halo from the beginning, but much prefer COD on Live. Just too many "kids" in the Halo Live games. I have to agree with Mesk - best to keep the younger ones out of there as there are quite a few asses on Live (hence why I usually plug in the headset and just mute the mike and turn the volume all the way down unless playing with a team. I have to admit to occasionally goading some of them into screwing up to my advantage..

Yeah, they do frown mightily. I had considered "modding" my original xbox as an HTPC player (using XBMC and upgrading the hard drive) and, since you can only associate one xbox with one Live account, may actually go forward with it. Just have a few other priorities (house repairs, home network and PC chores once my daughter moves out and we have an "office" again, building a cab... does the list EVER end?) to take care of first. Does it still play the games (sans LIVE)?

No need for an apology! We are here to help. Some of us are just limited and it helps to not have to translate so we can address the problem quickly! Can you try to open one of your .pdf files again, then attach a copy of your log file located under C:\GameEx\LOG ? Also, it may be helpful if we have an example or two of the .pdf you are attempting to open. The more examples we can provide for Tom the more quickly he may be able to determine why were are seeing these errors and find a resolution. We appreciate your help and if not noted previously, welcome to the forums!

I wouldn't let an issue with initial install be a deterrent to donating for the full version. As you can see form browsing about through our forums that there is more to GameEx than being a great Frontend (which you will see once we get you past the the current dilemma). In addition to the log file you provided and answering Brian's question about your XP install, can you locate and zip a copy of your gameex.ini file(alternately you can load this file in Notepad and save as a text file - the Forums do not allow for uploading of raw .ini files)? You should find it at C:\GameEx\CONFIG . Thanks and Welcome to the GameEx Forums!

Arubino - keep us posted on the progress and direction you decide. There are many that may benefit from knowing how you set things up!

Well, since fReq is quitting it will fall all on you - so you thought correct!

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Dare I ask why it is banned? I think you missed the obvious retractable drink holder....

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Pulling out the guitar for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya... Just an FYI, my playing is worse than my singing, so you are forwarned.

I have to agree with Adultery. I can see "slimming it down" after a full install by add/remove programs, remove Windows features, etc. to remove those programs and features that you absolutely will not need.

Actually most if not all of the DBs that GameEx uses are .mdb files. It may just be a matter of transferring the data into the specific format GameEx recognizes which my guess would be a little bit of an undertaking, but not impossible.

For the features they offer they are pretty tight programs.

Stardock Bootskin is the program that Dante and Adultery are referring to and it works well with W2K, XP, Vista and 7. You can download the Vista and XP versions here. Logon Studio can be found here. Stardock has quite a few theme-changing programs. My only caution is that you are adding another program to the mix (which has it's own memory and space demands) so keep this in mind. If using InstantSheller, other than the Logon or Boot Screen changes will be a waste and unnecessary load on system resources.

Here is an app that may address the access by ratings issue (I am assuming that you have young ones that will be using the system as well.. This works with Win 7 Media Center. It is designed with youngsters in mind and allows you to restrict access not only to TV but DVDs as well. If you integrate your registered version of GameEx with Media Center and use thsi app I don't think you will go wrong at all with your HTPC. Below are some fo the Key Features noted by the author: Decide which channels, videos and DVDs are available to watch<LI>Settings secured by PIN<LI>All media items in a single list<LI>Animated screens and exciting UI<LI>Add videos and recorded TV to a playlist to set up a whole viewing session <LI>Video previews<LI>Can launch straight in to My Media Center, bypassing other media options<LI>No option to accidentally delete precious videos I will likely investigate that as an option for mine once built.

Thanks Tom! You know you can slow down a little - we don't mind! But not too much. Seriously. As for GameBase, will likely be trying that soon. From the positive responses I have seen, it looks like you've hit this one out of the park! Still working through some theme changes (debating whether or not to revamp C&S 2.0 or start a new theme altogether, getting VPinMAME to work for me and resolve some minor issues with Future Pinball).

Here! Here! Congrats Celly and IMBERZERK! Get well soon, Tom!

The problem I see is that InstantSheller is designed to replace Windows Explorer, of which, Active Desktop is an integrated component. I do not believe that you can have it it both ways in this case.

I'm not certain of this so anyone else that is please chime in. I know that there were some issues with VP8 vs VP9 tables where VP8 tables may not load properly in VP9 unless upgraded. Could this be an issue or am I just hallucinating?

I was thinking WinVice because of support beyond C64 (C64-DTV, C128, VIC20, almost all PET models, PLUS4 and CBM-II aka C610). Since I am not familiar with the program will it support them?

IM not Berzerk, but I play him on TV .

Thanks, Tempest! Where ya been? Glad to see you are still alive and kicking! I appreciate the votes of confidence and congrats from all!

I am using Carbon & Steel 2.0 (one of a few I have created custom for my system) and have uploaded to the themes section.

the error I am encountering is not for the MAME .pdfs on my system, but with other systems.

Tom or anyone - can you try to reproduce this error in the attached screen image? I get the error and have to hit Cancel 3-4 times, then the manual loads and all is back to normal. Seems to occur the further one goes down the listed paths, almost as if the script is having a problem recognizing the path at first. I am also including a copy of my gameex.ini file. I am not sure it is the SAME error he is encountering but I am very suspicious. Thanks! EDIT - Here is my log file as well. Notice the similarity to the errors Evilforces had in his log file (in red) and then some.... 16:59:37.0 1/5/2011: Game Manual images not found 16:59:42.6 1/5/2011: Game Manual images not found 16:59:48.6 1/5/2011: Game Manual images not found 17:02:12.3 1/5/2011: Game Manual images not found 17:02:42.8 1/5/2011: Game Manual images not found 17:02:50.6 1/5/2011: Game Manual images not found 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: Error viewing ebooks/comics 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Sprite.Begin(SpriteFlags flags) 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: at x.a(RectangleF A_0, Rectangle A_1, Byte A_2, Byte A_3, Byte A_4, Byte A_5) 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: at x.a(RectangleF A_0, Rectangle A_1, Byte A_2) 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: at x.a(Rectangle A_0, x A_1, Rectangle A_2, a3 A_3, p A_4) 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: at ag.cd() 17:15:56.0 1/5/2011: at ag.e(String A_0) GameEx_ini.txt log.txt