Draco1962

A quick question and this may have absolutely nothing to do with what is causing your sytem to error,. Do you have your emulators and ROMs installed on a mapped network drive? If so, any problems connecting to it?

I believe the issue was with the 140u2 highscore diff as that was what was failing to apply. I also applied the 140u1 and 140u2 diff files this time without a problem. I would try compiling again first. If you find any issues with your roms, make backups of them and try clrmamepro. I have not had to reconfigure any of my games but, as always, never hurts to make backups before making any changes.

Have you tried updating the weather app again? Made any changes to your theme that might have removed the Weather icon location?

Make sure when you select your location that the Centigrade check box is not checked. I also used my zip code to search more accurately for the location. My guess is that it is using a cookie stored somewhere on the PC - perhaps Tom can shed some light as to where we should look in the event the cookie needs to be deleted if it is not being properly overwritten or, in the event that the cookie is being deleted. I know that the MCE weather app uses cookies stored on the PC to save location data.

If compiling using HK's compiler, you will need to delete the source files and download them again (or unzip the original to the paths indicated in the instructions) and compile again applying whatever diffs you wish to include first. Once the mameui.exe file is created, it cannot be updated again.

No guide, but there are options in Advanced Configuration to launch programs as apps. If you are good at designing basic web pages, you could also lauch as a web site with shortcut links. SInce Steam uses gameid links you may have to launch Steam first unless someone else knows of a better way. EDIT: I tried running Steam as an app but ran into some errors with the load through GameEx. I believe, however, that you can load the individual games by using the bat or exe file for the game directly through path drive:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\common\game folder . Launching them from a programmable launch script or menu may be preferable since there are a limited number of application slots available.

I followed the instructions from the site here. You can download the latest copy and dat files from http://mamedev.emulab.it/clrmamepro/ . There are also a few threads here in the forums.

Thanks Tom! Keeps getting better and better!

Well, it has been a good day - successful clrmampro update and successful MAMEUI .140u2 compile with the corrected hi_136u2.txt file did the trick! will see if it is creating the hi scores soon but at least there are no issues with error messages, etc. So far nag screens are removed and all looking good! Go ahead and FINALLY mark this as resolved! Thanks to all that helped! EDIT: Looks like the scores are saving as well! YAY!

Sounds like I may not have been the only one impacted by errors - thanks HK! Will probably give it another go, right after I frag my roms with Clrmamepro!

That's how it works some times. Uninstall/Reinstall vs overwriting (update) is how it often works for me regarding sound and video drivers. Glad to se y ou were able to resolve the issue!

Can you post your last log file?

In the BIOS, I usually recommend AGP at 4X, and Aperture no more than the total MB on the video card (so 64 MB or 128 MB) would be fine - try 64MB first, if that does not work, then try 128MB) If you can locate the BIOS settings, also try disabling Video Caching. As for the Process Explorer - while I haven't had need to run it, my guess is you are correct. Post whatever you can log following HK's instructions.

For the video aperture settings, you may need to search about the Asus site or the web for the version specific to your mobo (it was an Asus if I recall). If the video card you are using is an APG card, you may need to adjust these settings for optimal use. One thing that I failed to ask previously. Is the PC you are using for your cocktail cab an HP or Compaq? If so, then next question I would ask is have you upgraded it it from its original configuration with a larger, faster, and/or additional hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.? Did you add additional fans for cooling? I ask these as one thing that many fail to consider when upgrading a pre-built system is the power supply that comes with the system is generally just powerful enough to manage the voltage needs of that configuration. Once you add a new drive or two, more powerful video card, etc. you end up exceeding the power supply's ability to keep up with the needs of the PC. Same goes for the number of fans. More upgrades usually means more heat, yet the base configuration is usually just enough to handle what was originally sold and cannot dissipate the additional heat generated. Under powered and overheating, if marginal, can cause inconsistant results. But I would probably run the Process Explorer prgram that HK mentioned first before poking around much more. It may uncover something we haven't thought of and would make any other suggestions moot.

I know when addressing other issues with GTB in the past that it was recommended to install a more current graphics adapter/video card with its own RAM (at least 128MB but 256 MB or higher even better). This was recommended because of similiar issues with the videos, etc. Just because there is no perceptible lag outside of GameEx does not necessarily make it a GameEx issue. Every program layer adds to the memory load, CPU/GPU cycles and information congestion in the data "pipes" and caches. This applies to videos, emus, web apps. GoTheBunnies - we had discussed the lagging issue here and I was wondering if you had taken a look at the PC BIOS with regards to the video aperture settings as had been suggested, and if you are using a separate video card or onboard video?

I never really had all that many problems with Vista (Had Home 32-bit installed on this machne when I bought it from Dell as hey di dnot iffer any 64-bit OSes at the time). Win 7 was even better.

Have you checked the services to ensure that terminal services has not been stopped or changed to Manual? If so, try changing to Automatic and restarting the service.

I would probably p;ut back in the original equipment, then try loading XP. My guess it is driver issue (unless it was actually BSODing before you took ownership).

We probably have as many squirrels as people here in Jax. Also, with Florida being the lightning capitol of the world, we have our share of browns and outs. Even had lightning come in though the faucet on the side of the house and take out my surround system, a few PCs, a TV, a router, and the garage door opener. our electric is underground, but there are raised lines a few blocks away on the same grid, so occasionally a squirrel with create a nice ground across a transformer and take out power for an hour or so.

BK, what OS?

Well, I gave it a try but for some reason the .140.u2 hi-score diff patch kept failing during the Apply process. I then decided to try to install the 140.u2 version of mameui64 and ran into the same errors as I did with the previous compiled version. At that point, I decided to totally reinstall .140.u1 and no problems. When I have more time I will attempt the same with .140.u2 (without the .140.u2 hi-score diff) to see if it is the .140.u2 version or maybe try patching/compiling .u1 instead..

My home server (built on a Gateway P4) boots on power-up. Important when lightning and squirrels take down the power.

I think I actually saw on a cab design where someone installed a spring loaded plunger-style button [)------(] [) is exterior button on cab, ------- plunger or spring-loaded stick , and (] button on front of PC . That way they didn't have to open the coin door or jury-rig wiring to accommodate.

Thanks! Will give that a try. I had considered something along those lines (compile one of the diffs each time to see which one "breaks" the process). Likely will just apply the hi-score diff and be done with it.

New Feature Request for Theme Editor - Allow Theme Editor to modify Font style, color, size for different text elements. For Example, I would like to use an 8-Pin dot matrix looking font for the scroller and in a different color than other text elements. For future themes, I would like to be able to use a different color font or even a different font or font size for my lists vs Title Bar, date/time, menu options, etc.