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I am seeing this same error. It was working fine prior to today. My Windows 10 just went through an upgrade. I tried a reinstall of GameEx, still no luck. log.txt GameEx.ini

I have been setting up game ex and at first it loaded but as time list issue hanging at 55% But after messing around it now wont load and i have some errors with direct x but checked latest drivers etc but no goid Here is my latest error report Please can someone help 0:33:57.3 4/16/2017: Opening Configuration File 00:33:57.4 4/16/2017: GameEx Arcade Edition: Version 14.76: Starting Log 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: Aero running 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: Getting CPU and RAM info 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz, 2047MB 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: 2.4Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's 00:33:57.8 4/16/2017: Running Randomize() 00:33:58.6 4/16/2017: Loading PlugIns 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Setting default net connection limit to 15 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Running Misc startup tasks 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Setting Menu types 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Getting Configuration Values 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Using Theme: Default - Default 00:33:58.7 4/16/2017: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Default 00:33:58.8 4/16/2017: Launching HideOS.exe 00:33:58.8 4/16/2017: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 00:33:58.9 4/16/2017: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance) 00:33:58.9 4/16/2017: Hiding Taskbar 00:33:59.1 4/16/2017: Is Media Center running? 00:33:59.1 4/16/2017: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 00:33:59.2 4/16/2017: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 00:33:59.2 4/16/2017: Media Center Mode 2 00:33:59.3 4/16/2017: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 00:33:59.3 4/16/2017: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes 00:33:59.3 4/16/2017: Snap Delay set to: 7 00:33:59.3 4/16/2017: Get other settings 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: SlikStik support enabled 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: Using DirectInput for keyboard input 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: Start work for Form 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: Getting Original Screen Size 00:33:59.4 4/16/2017: Opening Database Connection 00:33:59.8 4/16/2017: Initializing Component 00:34:00.0 4/16/2017: MAME Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\EMULATORS\Mame 00:34:00.1 4/16/2017: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe 00:34:00.1 4/16/2017: ROM Path is: G:\Roms\COINOPS\MAME 0.152\roms 00:34:00.1 4/16/2017: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\catver.ini 00:34:00.2 4/16/2017: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\controls.ini 00:34:00.4 4/16/2017: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\history.dat 00:34:00.4 4/16/2017: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\nplayers.ini 00:34:00.4 4/16/2017: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\command.dat 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\mameinfo.dat 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: Snap Path: Not Found 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: Database Snap Path: Not Found 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: Background Snap Path: Not Found 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: AVI Snap Path: Not Found 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: Video theme Path: Not Found 00:34:00.5 4/16/2017: Flyer Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: Cabinet Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: Title Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: Title Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: PCB Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found 00:34:00.6 4/16/2017: Panel Path: Not Found 00:34:00.7 4/16/2017: Manual Path: Not Found 00:34:00.7 4/16/2017: Icon Path: Not Found 00:34:00.7 4/16/2017: Marquee Path: Not Found 00:34:00.8 4/16/2017: Applying Language/Text 00:34:00.8 4/16/2017: Text/Language: English 00:34:00.8 4/16/2017: Loading Language/Text 00:34:00.9 4/16/2017: Using Version 3 Themes Animations 00:34:00.9 4/16/2017: Retrieving resolution setting 00:34:01.0 4/16/2017: Using General Font: HandelGothic BT 00:34:01.0 4/16/2017: Using Title Font: HandelGothic BT 00:34:01.0 4/16/2017: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage 00:34:05.3 4/16/2017: Initialising Direct3D 00:34:05.6 4/16/2017: Applying GameEx is Loading Image 00:34:05.6 4/16/2017: Setting Resolution to 640x288 32 bit color 00:34:05.7 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces 00:34:06.5 4/16/2017: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode 00:34:06.5 4/16/2017: Creating Back Buffer 00:34:06.6 4/16/2017: Loading graphic Surfaces 00:34:06.6 4/16/2017: Display is running at: 1024x768 32bit color, 60hz 00:34:06.6 4/16/2017: Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series 00:34:06.7 4/16/2017: Max texture size: 8192x8192 00:34:06.7 4/16/2017: Available texture memory: 1266MB 00:34:06.7 4/16/2017: Initialising Bass Audio Library 00:34:07.7 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs 00:34:08.0 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Volume 00:34:08.0 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Arrows 00:34:08.0 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text 00:34:08.1 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Toolbar 00:34:08.1 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls 00:34:08.2 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds 00:34:08.2 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo 00:34:08.4 4/16/2017: Creating Surface Unselected 00:34:08.4 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Snaps 00:34:08.4 4/16/2017: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars 00:34:09.0 4/16/2017: Creating Fonts 00:34:09.0 4/16/2017: Creating Game Font 00:34:09.0 4/16/2017: Error: Error in the application. 00:34:09.1 4/16/2017: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Font..ctor(Device device, Font font) 00:34:09.1 4/16/2017: at Direct2D.Direct2d.CFont..ctor(PrivateFontCollection& FontCollection, String Name, Device Device, Form FormHandle, String FontFamily, Single Size, FontStyle Style, SpriteFlags Sprite_Flags) 00:34:09.1 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.c3() 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.RestoreSurfaces(Boolean JustDispose, Boolean NoDispose, Boolean ONLYDispose) 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6, Boolean A_7, Boolean A_8, Boolean A_9) 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6, Boolean A_7) 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6) 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.InitDirectDraw(Boolean nodispose, Boolean reinit, Boolean DontLoadSurfaces) 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2) 00:34:09.2 4/16/2017: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm..ctor() 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: It was detected you experienced a DirectX error. 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: Please note the following for possible solutions to your problem: 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: 1. Ensure you have the latest version of DirectX installed. 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: 2. Ensure you have the latest Manufacturer provided video card drivers. 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: NOTE: Windows/Microsoft Update does not contain the latest. 00:34:09.3 4/16/2017: NOTE: Manufacturer normally means ATI, NVidia, or Intel. Not the brand. 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: www.ati.com www.nvidia.com 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: 3. If you do not have a modern video card try the following. 1. Turn off advanced Graphics. 2. Try a lower resolution. 3. Try turning on and using 16-bit colour 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: 4. Ensure any required video codecs are installed. 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: 5. Try a different theme, or try running the theme at the resolution it was designed for 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: 6. Try the latest version of GameEx. GameEx is updated all the time. 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: 7. If you performed an auto update to this version. Try performing a manual download and install. 00:34:09.4 4/16/2017: 00:34:09.5 4/16/2017: Closing database connection 00:34:09.5 4/16/2017: Disposing Plugins 00:34:09.5 4/16/2017: GameEx is exiting with errors 00:34:09.5 4/16/2017: Deleting search cache 00:34:10.1 4/16/2017: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING 00:34:10.4 4/16/2017: