[RESOLVED] Un responding Games

[Frankybabes]

[nullPointer]

Hi Frankybabes,

Thanks for the information you provided. When you have an opportunity would you also mind uploading a copy of your log after having experienced this error?

Additionally it may be helpful to follow the steps provided in item 4B (Troubleshooting with "Run Last Game") in the How to Ask For Help thread to determine if any information is being output to your command console regarding this error.

4. "Run Last Game",or "RunitGame.bat"

It is important that the last emulator run in GameEx is the one that you are having problems with!

A. Post your "Run Last Game" or "Runitgame.bat"

Every once in awhile, someone will ask to post the contents of "Runitgame.bat" RunitGame.bat, Is the batch file that GameEx uses to start the emulator, it will show the actual command lines that GameEx is using to start the emulator. To view it, Go to: Start Menu > Program Files > GameEx > Utilities> Run Last Game, and Right click on the icon, and choose "Edit". If Windows wants to know what program to use to open the file, Choose "Select a Program From a List of Installed Programs" Choose "Notepad" from the list. (You may want to make sure that "Use This Program Everytime" is checked.)

Copy and paste the text from Notepad into your next post, by using the keys:
Ctrl + "A" (select all)
Ctrl + "C" (copy)
Ctrl + "V" (paste)

B. Troubleshooting with "Run Last Game"

Follow the instuctions above to open "runitgame.bat" It will look something like this, however, the contents will vary depending on the last emulator that was run in GameEx.

One way to troubleshoot a problem is to add the word "Pause" at the end of the Runitgame.bat file. When Windows asks "Do you want to save the changes..." Click on "Save". Next, double click on the "Run Last Game" Icon in the Start Menu. This will send the commands again, but the command window will remain open. It may show an error that will help you to understand what is wrong.

If you get this error:
'Emulator name.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
It means that either you have the incorrect name specified for your Emulator.exe, or your working path is incorrect.

If it gives an error that you don't understand, please let us know that you tried this method, and let us know what the error is.

Thanks man!

[Frankybabes]

chcp 65001

C:

CD "C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast"

nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config nullDC:Emulator.Autostart=1 -config ImageReader:LoadDefaultImage=1 -config ImageReader:DefaultImage="J:\Dreamcast Roms\Grand Theft Auto 2.cdi"

23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Opening Configuration File
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: GameEx: Version 13.18: Starting Log
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Operating System Name: Windows 7
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Operating System Version: 6.1.7601
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Aero running
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Getting CPU and RAM info
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Intel® Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 16329MB
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: 3.4Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Running Randomize()
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Loading PlugIns
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Setting default net connection limit to 15
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Running Misc startup tasks
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Setting Menu types
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Getting Configuration Values
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Using Theme: Talos_101 (Full HD 1920x1080)
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Talos_101 (Full HD 1920x1080)
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Launching HideOS.exe
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Hiding Taskbar
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Is Media Center running?
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Media Center Mode 2
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Snap Delay set to: 4
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Get other settings
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Using DirectInput for keyboard input
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Start work for Form
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Getting Original Screen Size
23:23:00.7 08/11/2013: Opening Database Connection
23:23:00.8 08/11/2013: Initializing Component
23:23:00.8 08/11/2013: MAME Path is: J:\MameUI64
23:23:00.8 08/11/2013: MAME EXE file is: Mameui64.exe
23:23:00.8 08/11/2013: ROM Path is: J:\MameUI64\roms
23:23:00.8 08/11/2013: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
23:23:00.8 08/11/2013: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\controls.ini
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Controls.ini map file
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Snap Path is: J:\MameUI64\snap
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Background Snap Path: Not Found
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: AVI Snap Path: Not Found
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Flyer Path is: J:\MameUI64\flyers
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Cabinet Path is: J:\MameUI64\cabinets
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Title Path is: J:\MameUI64\titles
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: PCB Path is: J:\MameUI64\PCB
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Artwork Preview Path is: J:\MameUI64\Artwork
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Panel Path is: J:\MameUI64\cpanel
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Manual Path is: J:\MameUI64\manuals
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Icon Path is: J:\MameUI64\icons
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Marquee Path is: J:\MameUI64\marquees
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Applying Language/Text
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Text/Language: Custom
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Language/Text
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Custom Emulators
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Emulator 1: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Emulator 2: [Pinball] Future Pinball
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Emulator 3: [Console] Nintendo SNES (ZSNES)
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Loading Emulator 4: [Console] Sega Dreamcast (nullDC)
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Checking if Steam enabled
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Cannot find steam path
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Using Version 3 Themes Animations
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Retrieving resolution setting
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Using General Font: Comfortaa
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: Using Title Font: Globus
23:23:00.9 08/11/2013: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage
23:23:04.4 08/11/2013: Initialising Direct3D
23:23:04.5 08/11/2013: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
23:23:04.6 08/11/2013: Setting Resolution to 1920x1200 32 bit color
23:23:04.6 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Creating Back Buffer
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Version 2 Theme being used. Loading.
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Loading Button Data
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Loading Font Data
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Loading Layout Data
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Loading Taskbar Data
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Loading graphic Surfaces
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Display is running at: 1920x1200 32bit color, 59hz
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Max texture size: 16384x16384
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Available texture memory: -73MB
23:23:05.0 08/11/2013: Initialising Bass Audio Library
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Volume
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Arrows
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
23:23:05.1 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
23:23:05.2 08/11/2013: Creating Surface Unselected
23:23:05.2 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Snaps
23:23:05.2 08/11/2013: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
23:23:05.2 08/11/2013: Creating Fonts
23:23:05.2 08/11/2013: Creating Game Font
23:23:05.3 08/11/2013: Creating Game Font Faded
23:23:05.3 08/11/2013: Creating Title Font
23:23:05.3 08/11/2013: Restoring Title Font From Cache
23:23:05.3 08/11/2013: Creating Font Black
23:23:05.3 08/11/2013: Creating Font Black Small
23:23:05.4 08/11/2013: Fonts Created Succesfully
23:23:05.4 08/11/2013: Loading News Feed: http://www.gameex.net/gameexnews.xml
23:23:06.5 08/11/2013: Attempting to load game list
23:23:06.6 08/11/2013: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
23:23:06.6 08/11/2013: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
23:23:06.6 08/11/2013: Using Device MotioninJoy Virtual Game Controller
23:23:06.7 08/11/2013: Initialising DirectInput for Keyboard support
23:23:06.8 08/11/2013: Loading Start Page
23:23:06.8 08/11/2013: Initializing MCE Remote
23:23:06.8 08/11/2013: Playing intro sound file
23:23:06.8 08/11/2013: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
23:23:06.8 08/11/2013: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
23:23:06.9 08/11/2013: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Custom Background: theme_background_nintendo n64.png
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Snap Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo N64\Snaps
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Control Panel Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo N64\Controls
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Database: [Console] Nintendo N64
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Title Snap Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo N64\Titles
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Box Art Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo N64\Boxes
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Cart Art Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo N64\Cartridges
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_1: Manual Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo N64\Manuals
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Video Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Title Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Box Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Cart Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Custom Background: theme_background_future pinball.png
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Snap Path: C:\Assets\Future Pinball\Snaps
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Control Panel Path: C:\Assets\Future Pinball\Controls
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Database: [Pinball] Future Pinball
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Title Snap Path: C:\Assets\Future Pinball\Titles
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Box Art Path: C:\Assets\Future Pinball\Boxes
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Cart Art Path: C:\Assets\Future Pinball\Cartridges
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_2: Manual Path: C:\Assets\Future Pinball\Manuals
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Video Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Title Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Box Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Cart Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Custom Background: theme_background_nintendo snes.png
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Snap Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Snaps
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Control Panel Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Controls
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Database: [Console] Nintendo SNES
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Title Snap Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Titles
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Box Art Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Boxes
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Cart Art Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Cartridges
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_3: Manual Path: C:\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Manuals
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Video Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Title Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Box Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Cart Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Custom Background: theme_background_sega dreamcast.png
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Snap Path: C:\Assets\Sega Dreamcast\Snaps
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Video Snap Path: J:\DREAMCAST\Dream Videos
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Control Panel Path: C:\Assets\Sega Dreamcast\Controls
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Warning: Emulator_4: Control Panel Path Does not exist
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Database: [Console] Sega Dreamcast
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Box Art Path: C:\Assets\Sega Dreamcast\Boxes
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Validating: Emulator_4: Manual Path: C:\Assets\Sega Dreamcast\Manuals
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Video Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Snap Path
23:23:10.9 08/11/2013: Caching Box Path
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 1
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache: 1
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 2
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: No Database Data: 2
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 3
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache: 3
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 4
23:23:11.0 08/11/2013: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache: 4
23:24:20.2 08/11/2013: Creating instance of global keyboard hook
23:24:20.2 08/11/2013: Running: cmd.exe /c C: nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config nullDC:Emulator.Autostart=1 -config ImageReader:LoadDefaultImage=1 -config ImageReader:DefaultImage="J:\Dreamcast Roms\Grand Theft Auto 2.cdi"
23:24:20.3 08/11/2013: Shutting down display
23:24:21.8 08/11/2013: Writing Stats
23:24:21.8 08/11/2013: Plugin: Game Exit
23:24:21.8 08/11/2013: Plugin: Process Commands
23:24:21.9 08/11/2013: Refreshing Keyboard
23:24:22.1 08/11/2013: Initialising Audio
23:24:22.1 08/11/2013: Relaunching HideOS
23:24:22.4 08/11/2013: Restoring Window
23:24:22.4 08/11/2013: Reinitializing Graphics System
23:24:23.5 08/11/2013: Reloading Game Info Page
23:24:23.6 08/11/2013: Returning to GameEx
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Exiting GameEx!
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Disposing all videos
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Deleting temporary Karaoke videos
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Disposing Image List
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Disposing Fonts
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Disposing Surfaces
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Saving Settings
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Shutting down Bass
23:24:34.9 08/11/2013: Closing HideOS.exe
23:24:35.1 08/11/2013: Disposing Plugins
23:24:35.1 08/11/2013: Disposing Plugins
23:24:35.1 08/11/2013: Closing database connection
23:24:35.1 08/11/2013: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit
23:24:35.2 08/11/2013: Bye

[nullPointer]

I think you'll either need to verify that your nulldc.cfg file (found in the same directory as nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe) has been modified as I suggested here

-OR-

you'll want to modify your command line to utilize the parameters that snarls suggested here.

(Or just do both for maximum overkill )

Check that out and see if it helps.

[Frankybabes]

Tried both command lines and its still the same as regards to the 4b item did as you said and added pause to the end of the file & saved it and then ran it, all I got was a flash of a rectangle on screen and nothing

[nullPointer]

Have you tried modifying your nulldc.cfg file in conjunction with the snarls command line? It might be worth posting a copy of your nulldc.cfg file just to see if there's anything else we can address with that.

[Frankybabes]

Here is my nulldc.cfg file

;; nullDC config file;;
[nullDC]
Dynarec.Enabled=1
Dynarec.DoConstantPropagation=1
Dynarec.UnderclockFpu=0
Dreamcast.Cable=3
Dreamcast.RTC=2014071782
Dreamcast.Region=1
Dreamcast.Broadcast=0
Emulator.AutoStart=1
Emulator.NoConsole=0

[nullDC_plugins]
GUI=nullDC_GUI_Win32.dll
Current_PVR=drkPvr_Win32.dll
Current_GDR=ImgReader_Win32.dll
Current_AICA=nullAICA_Win32.dll
Current_ARM=vbaARM_Win32.dll
Current_ExtDevice=nullExtDev_Win32.dll
Current_maple0_5=PuruPuru_Win32.dll:0
Current_maple0_0=XMaple_Win32.dll:3
Current_maple0_1=drkMapleDevices_Win32.dll:2
Current_maple1_5=NULL
Current_maple2_5=NULL
Current_maple3_5=NULL
Current_maple0_2=NULL
Current_maple0_3=NULL
Current_maple0_4=NULL
Current_maple1_0=NULL
Current_maple1_1=NULL
Current_maple1_2=NULL
Current_maple1_3=NULL
Current_maple1_4=NULL
Current_maple2_0=NULL
Current_maple2_1=NULL
Current_maple2_2=NULL
Current_maple2_3=NULL
Current_maple2_4=NULL
Current_maple3_0=NULL
Current_maple3_1=NULL
Current_maple3_2=NULL
Current_maple3_3=NULL
Current_maple3_4=NULL

[nullDC_GUI]
AutoHideMenu=1
Fullscreen=1

[drkpvr]
Emulation.AlphaSortMode=1
Emulation.PaletteMode=3
Emulation.ModVolMode=0
Emulation.ZBufferMode=0
Emulation.TexCacheMode=0
OSD.ShowFPS=1
OSD.ShowStats=0
Video.ResolutionMode=0
Video.VSync=0
Enhancements.MultiSampleCount=0
Enhancements.MultiSampleQuality=0
Enhancements.AspectRatioMode=0

[imageReader]
PatchRegion=0
LoadDefaultImage=0
DefaultImage=defualt.gdi
LastImage=J:\Dreamcast Roms\Bangai-O.cdi

[nullAica]
BufferSize=2048
LimitFPS=1
HW_mixing=0
SoundRenderer=1
GlobalFocus=1
BufferCount=1
CDDAMute=0
GlobalMute=0
DSPEnabled=0

[nullExtDev]
mode=0
adapter=0

[ndc_hookjoy]
PortA_CONT_C=66
PortA_CONT_B=88
PortA_CONT_A=86
PortA_CONT_START=16
PortA_CONT_DPAD_UP=38
PortA_CONT_DPAD_DOWN=40
PortA_CONT_DPAD_LEFT=37
PortA_CONT_DPAD_RIGHT=39
PortA_CONT_Z=77
PortA_CONT_Y=90
PortA_CONT_X=67
PortA_CONT_DPAD2_UP=0
PortA_CONT_DPAD2_DOWN=0
PortA_CONT_DPAD2_LEFT=0
PortA_CONT_DPAD2_RIGHT=0
PortA_CONT_ANALOG_UP=73
PortA_CONT_ANALOG_DOWN=75
PortA_CONT_ANALOG_LEFT=74
PortA_CONT_ANALOG_RIGHT=76
PortA_CONT_LSLIDER=65
PortA_CONT_RSLIDER=83
PortB_CONT_C=66
PortB_CONT_B=88
PortB_CONT_A=86
PortB_CONT_START=16
PortB_CONT_DPAD_UP=38
PortB_CONT_DPAD_DOWN=40
PortB_CONT_DPAD_LEFT=37
PortB_CONT_DPAD_RIGHT=39
PortB_CONT_Z=77
PortB_CONT_Y=90
PortB_CONT_X=67
PortB_CONT_DPAD2_UP=0
PortB_CONT_DPAD2_DOWN=0
PortB_CONT_DPAD2_LEFT=0
PortB_CONT_DPAD2_RIGHT=0
PortB_CONT_ANALOG_UP=73
PortB_CONT_ANALOG_DOWN=75
PortB_CONT_ANALOG_LEFT=74
PortB_CONT_ANALOG_RIGHT=76
PortB_CONT_LSLIDER=65
PortB_CONT_RSLIDER=83
PortC_CONT_C=66
PortC_CONT_B=88
PortC_CONT_A=86
PortC_CONT_START=16
PortC_CONT_DPAD_UP=38
PortC_CONT_DPAD_DOWN=40
PortC_CONT_DPAD_LEFT=37
PortC_CONT_DPAD_RIGHT=39
PortC_CONT_Z=77
PortC_CONT_Y=90
PortC_CONT_X=67
PortC_CONT_DPAD2_UP=0
PortC_CONT_DPAD2_DOWN=0
PortC_CONT_DPAD2_LEFT=0
PortC_CONT_DPAD2_RIGHT=0
PortC_CONT_ANALOG_UP=73
PortC_CONT_ANALOG_DOWN=75
PortC_CONT_ANALOG_LEFT=74
PortC_CONT_ANALOG_RIGHT=76
PortC_CONT_LSLIDER=65
PortC_CONT_RSLIDER=83
PortD_CONT_C=66
PortD_CONT_B=88
PortD_CONT_A=86
PortD_CONT_START=16
PortD_CONT_DPAD_UP=38
PortD_CONT_DPAD_DOWN=40
PortD_CONT_DPAD_LEFT=37
PortD_CONT_DPAD_RIGHT=39
PortD_CONT_Z=77
PortD_CONT_Y=90
PortD_CONT_X=67
PortD_CONT_DPAD2_UP=0
PortD_CONT_DPAD2_DOWN=0
PortD_CONT_DPAD2_LEFT=0
PortD_CONT_DPAD2_RIGHT=0
PortD_CONT_ANALOG_UP=73
PortD_CONT_ANALOG_DOWN=75
PortD_CONT_ANALOG_LEFT=74
PortD_CONT_ANALOG_RIGHT=76
PortD_CONT_LSLIDER=65
PortD_CONT_RSLIDER=83
local_port=0
server_addr=192.168.1.33
server_port=11122

[drkMaple]
VMU.Show=1
Mouse.Sensitivity=100

[Xmaple]
Controller.DeadZone=25
PuruPuru.UseRealFrequency=1
PuruPuru.Length=175
PuruPuru.Intensity=100

[PuruPuru_Pad_1]
l_shoulder=B6
r_shoulder=B7
a_button=B2
b_button=B1
x_button=B3
y_button=B0
start_button=K13
dpad_up=H4
dpad_down=H1
dpad_left=H8
dpad_right=A0+
main_x_left=A0-
main_x_right=A0+
main_y_up=A1-
main_y_down=A1+
halfpress=-1
deadzone=24
keyboard=1
joy_id=0
controllertype=0
eventnum=0

[PuruPuru_Pad_2]
l_shoulder=-1
r_shoulder=-1
a_button=-1
b_button=-1
x_button=-1
y_button=-1
start_button=-1
dpad_up=-1
dpad_down=-1
dpad_left=-1
dpad_right=-1
main_x_left=-1
main_x_right=-1
main_y_up=-1
main_y_down=-1
halfpress=-1
deadzone=24
keyboard=0
joy_id=0
controllertype=0
eventnum=0

[PuruPuru_Pad_3]
l_shoulder=-1
r_shoulder=-1
a_button=-1
b_button=-1
x_button=-1
y_button=-1
start_button=-1
dpad_up=-1
dpad_down=-1
dpad_left=-1
dpad_right=-1
main_x_left=-1
main_x_right=-1
main_y_up=-1
main_y_down=-1
halfpress=-1
deadzone=24
keyboard=0
joy_id=0
controllertype=0
eventnum=0

[PuruPuru_Pad_4]
l_shoulder=-1
r_shoulder=-1
a_button=-1
b_button=-1
x_button=-1
y_button=-1
start_button=-1
dpad_up=-1
dpad_down=-1
dpad_left=-1
dpad_right=-1
main_x_left=-1
main_x_right=-1
main_y_up=-1
main_y_down=-1
halfpress=-1
deadzone=24
keyboard=0
joy_id=0
controllertype=0
eventnum=0

[nullPointer]

Thanks Frankybabes!

In your nulldc.cfg find the following section:

[ImageReader]PatchRegion=0LoadDefaultImage=0DefaultImage=defualt.gdiLastImage=J:\Dreamcast Roms\Bangai-O.cdi

Then change the LoadDefaultImage line so that it reads

LoadDefaultImage=1

I think that may be of some assistance. Your command line should be good as is.

[Frankybabes]

did the above but still the same just takes a bit longer to close down. Regards. All my other emus run fine but not dreamcast! it really is strange it was running fine 2 weeks ago,since then all I have done is download hd game videos & box art!

[Frankybabes]

When I run nullDC on its own the games load but I have to press escape to get out of them, If that's any help. I have tried ALL the games in GameEx and none load!

[nullPointer]

Would you mind trying to alter your runitgame.bat one more time? So if your runitgame.bat looks like this:

chcp 65001C:CD "C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast"nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config nullDC:Emulator.Autostart=1 -config ImageReader:LoadDefaultImage=1 -config ImageReader:DefaultImage="J:\Dreamcast Roms\Grand Theft Auto 2.cdi"

Add the word pause to the end of the file like so:

chcp 65001C:CD "C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast"nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config nullDC:Emulator.Autostart=1 -config ImageReader:LoadDefaultImage=1 -config ImageReader:DefaultImage="J:\Dreamcast Roms\Grand Theft Auto 2.cdi"pause

That should prevent the command window from closing. It will give you a message that says "Press any key to continue" or something along those lines. Now before you run another game through GameEx, simply try to double click on that file after having saved it. I'm curious if there are any errors being output to the command window. Remember that running games through an emulator GUI is a much different animal than running them from the command line. In order to get them running through GameEx again we need to get them launching from the command line (or at least determine why they are not).

TBH everything else in your setup looks pretty good to me unless there's something I'm just not seeing.

[Frankybabes]

here is the "Run last game" file. Regards Frankybabes

C:\GameEx\DATA>chcp 65001
Active code page: 65001

C:\GameEx\DATA>C:

C:\GameEx\DATA>CD "C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast"

C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast>nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config nullDC:Emul
ator.Autostart=1 -config ImageReader:LoadDefaultImage=1 -config ImageReader:Defa
ultImage="J:\Dreamcast Roms\Sonic Adventure 2.cdi"
'nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external
command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast>pause
Press any key to continue . . .

[nullPointer]

C:\GameEx\DATA>CD "C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcas

C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast>nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config nullDC:Emul

ator.Autostart=1 -config ImageReader:LoadDefaultImage=1 -config ImageReader:Defa

ultImage="J:\Dreamcast Roms\Sonic Adventure 2.cdi"

'nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external

command, operable program or batch file.

I'm guessing that either C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast is not actually the working path of where your emulator is located, or that nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe is not actually the exact name of the emulator executable.

Take a look at those two factors and see if one of those is causing the problem. I think we're getting there man!

[Frankybabes]

Sorted !!! it was C:\Emulators\Sega Dreamcast it should have been C:\Emulators nullDC. God knows how it got changed!, Thanks a lot for all your help man and being so patient. REGARDS.

[nullPointer]

Great news and no problem! Glad to hear it's all sorted out. Happy gaming!