[RESOLVED] Windows 2000 GameEx startup crash

[chrilith]

Hi all,

Some of you already had this problem in the past and it is my turn

I changed to driver of my GeForce 4MX to 66.93 after I read in the FAQ that recent drivers have some issues.

Tried to change the theme, updated DirectX 9.0c (March 2009) but no luck

Thank you for your help

here is the log file:

01:53:31.4 01/09/2011: Opening Configuration File

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: GameEx: Version 12.06: Starting Log

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Operating System Name: Windows 2000

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Operating System Version: 5.0.2195

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: .net Framework 1.1 Installed

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: AMD Athlon XP 3000+, 991MB

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: 2,16Ghz

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Running Randomize()

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Loading PlugIns

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Running Misc startup tasks

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Setting Menu types

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Getting Configuration Values

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Using Theme: Default - Media Center

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Using Images from theme: Default - Media Center V1\MEDIA\

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Launching HideOS.exe

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Hiding Taskbar

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Using Cabinet Friendly Control System

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Is Media Center running?

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Media Center Mode 0

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Snap Delay set to: 0

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Get other settings

01:53:31.5 01/09/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black

01:53:31.6 01/09/2011: Start work for Form

01:53:31.6 01/09/2011: Getting Original Screen Size

01:53:31.6 01/09/2011: Opening Database Connection

01:53:31.6 01/09/2011: Initializing Component

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Retrieving resolution setting

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: MAME Path is: M:\ARCADE\MAME

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: ROM Path is: M:\ARCADE\MAME\roms

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: controls.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\data\controls.ini

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: command.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\command.dat

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Snap Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: AVI Snap Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Flyer Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Cabinet Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Title Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: PCB Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Panel Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Manual Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Icon Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Marquee Path: Not Found

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Applying Language/Text

01:53:31.7 01/09/2011: Text/Language: English

01:53:31.9 01/09/2011: Loading Custom Emulators

01:53:31.9 01/09/2011: Using Version 3 Themes Animations

01:53:31.9 01/09/2011: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS

01:53:31.9 01/09/2011: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

01:53:31.9 01/09/2011: Initialising Direct3D

01:53:32.0 01/09/2011: Mouse Input is disabled

01:53:32.0 01/09/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image

01:53:32.0 01/09/2011: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color

01:53:32.0 01/09/2011: Creating Surfaces

01:53:32.0 01/09/2011: Mouse Input is disabled

01:53:32.0 01/09/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: Creating Surfaces

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: --**--

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: Error: Erreur de l'application.

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Device..ctor(Int32 adapter, DeviceType deviceType, Control renderWindow, CreateFlags behaviorFlags, PresentParameters[] presentationParameters)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: o.a(Form A_0, Int32 A_1, Int32 A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Boolean A_5, Boolean A_6)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: o..ctor(Form A_0, Int32 A_1, Int32 A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Boolean A_5, Boolean A_6)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: ag.b(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: ag.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: ag..ctor()

01:53:32.1 01/09/2011: Closing database connection

01:53:32.2 01/09/2011: Disposing Plugins

01:53:32.2 01/09/2011: GameEx is exiting with errors

01:53:32.2 01/09/2011: Deleting search cache

01:53:33.8 01/09/2011: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING

[Adultery]

What version is your Direct3D? Any video card driver updates?

[Draco1962]

The latest Direct3D will be included with the 9.0c version of DirectX as it is part of the DirectX API. I do not believe that you have the most recent driver for your card and OS and would recommend installing the nVidia Version 93.71 driver.

[chrilith]

Hi,

I tried first with the latest driver before reverting to 66.93 according to the FAQ here http://www.gameex.net/Support/FAQ.aspx.

[Draco1962]

Please try running dxdiag and to test your PCs handling of DriectX. If you are getting these kind of results with the original driver and also the older driver, then the issue is likely not a driver issue and may be a matter of device failure in progress which will mean replacement of the graphics adapter.

[chrilith]

Well, it was working ith an older version of GameEx befaore I installed this new update.

I'll check dxdiag anyway and was planning to add a new GFX board .

Thanks

[Adultery]

You updated from what version initially?

[chrilith]

It was a version from 2007, don't know exactly.

I changed the gfx card with a 6200/256MB and now it works.

It was a onboard card before.

[Adultery]

Bet it was because of the big move to DirectX. Marking as resolved.

[Draco1962]

It was a version from 2007, don't know exactly.

I changed the gfx card with a 6200/256MB and now it works.

It was a onboard card before.

On older machines there are also some issues with onboard video setups as well. I think you got a double-whammy with the subsequent DirectX changes and driver compatibility. Sounds as if you have things under control now!

[chrilith]

Thanks to everyone

[Draco1962]

You're welcome, however, you did most of the work! As you can tell there are many changes since you first started using GameEx. Don't be a stranger!