[RESOLVED] GameEx Crash (GPU driver issue)

[Frankybabes]

I have just put a new GPU in my PC and set it up it downloaded direct x as part of the driver setup Now GameEx crashes it was fine before! see GameEx ini, and Log.

checked on the internet and it says I am running the latest version. 17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Opening Configuration File

17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: GameEx: Version 13.21: Starting Log
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Operating System Name: Windows 7
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Operating System Version: 6.1.7601
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Aero running
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Getting CPU and RAM info
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Intel® Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 8137MB
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: 3.41Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Running Randomize()
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Loading PlugIns
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Setting default net connection limit to 15
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Running Misc startup tasks
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Setting Menu types
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Getting Configuration Values
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Using Theme: Talos_101
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Talos_101
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Launching HideOS.exe
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Hiding Taskbar
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Is Media Center running?
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Media Center Mode 2
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Snap Delay set to: 4
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Get other settings
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Start work for Form
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Getting Original Screen Size
17:40:35.8 03/02/2014: Opening Database Connection
17:40:35.9 03/02/2014: Initializing Component
17:40:35.9 03/02/2014: MAME Path is: J:\MameUI64
17:40:35.9 03/02/2014: MAME EXE file is: Mameui64.exe
17:40:35.9 03/02/2014: ROM Path is: J:\MameUI64\roms
17:40:35.9 03/02/2014: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
17:40:35.9 03/02/2014: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\controls.ini
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Controls.ini map file
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Snap Path is: J:\MameUI64\Snap
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Background Snap Path is: J:\MameUI64\Snap
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: AVI Snap Path is: J:\MAME Videos
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Flyer Path is: J:\MameUI64\Flyers
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Cabinet Path is: J:\MameUI64\Cabinets
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Title Path is: J:\MameUI64\Titles
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: PCB Path is: J:\MameUI64\PCB
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Artwork Preview Path is: J:\MameUI64\Artwork
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Panel Path is: J:\MameUI64\Cpanel
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Manual Path is: J:\MameUI64\MANUALS
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Icon Path is: J:\MameUI64\Icons
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Marquee Path is: J:\MameUI64\Marquees
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Applying Language/Text
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Text/Language: English
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Language/Text
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Custom Emulators
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 1: [Console] Sega Dreamcast (nullDC)
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 2: [Console] Nintendo SNES (ZSNES)
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 3: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 4: [Pinball] Future Pinball
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 5: Altirra64
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 6: [Console] Nintendo GameCube (Dolphin)
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Loading Emulator 7: ParaJVE
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Checking if Steam enabled
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Cannot find steam path
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Using Version 3 Themes Animations
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Retrieving resolution setting
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Using General Font: Comfortaa
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: Using Title Font: Globus
17:40:36.0 03/02/2014: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage
17:40:36.1 03/02/2014: Initialising Direct3D
17:40:36.1 03/02/2014: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
17:40:36.1 03/02/2014: Setting Resolution to 1920x1200 32 bit color
17:40:36.1 03/02/2014: Creating Surfaces
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: Warning: Display is running in full screen compatibility mode.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: Setting Resolution to 1920x1200 32 bit color
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: Creating Surfaces
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: --**--
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: Error: Error in the application.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Manager.GetDeviceCaps(Int32 adapter, DeviceType deviceType)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at Direct2D.Direct2d.Device.a(Form A_0, Int32 A_1, Int32 A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Boolean A_5, Boolean A_6, Int32 A_7)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at Direct2D.Direct2d.Device..ctor(Form FormHandle, Int32 Width, Int32 Height, Boolean Windowed, Boolean VSync, Boolean Display16Bit, Boolean SecondaryDisplay)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.f(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform..ctor()
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014:
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: It was detected you experienced a DirectX error.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: Please note the following for possible solutions to your problem:
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 1. Ensure you have the latest version of DirectX installed.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 2. Ensure you have the latest Manufacturer provided video card drivers.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: NOTE: Windows/Microsoft Update does not contain the latest.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: NOTE: Manufacturer normally means ATI, NVidia, or Intel. Not the brand.
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: www.ati.com www.nvidia.com
17:40:36.2 03/02/2014: 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
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: 4. Ensure any required video codecs are installed.
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: 5. Try a different theme, or try running the theme at the resolution it was designed for
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: 6. Try the latest version of GameEx. GameEx is updated all the time.
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: 7. If you performed an auto update to this version. Try performing a manual download and install.
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014:
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: Closing database connection
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: Disposing Plugins
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: GameEx is exiting with errors
17:40:36.3 03/02/2014: Deleting search cache
17:40:36.7 03/02/2014: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING
17:40:36.7 03/02/2014: Bye

[Draco1962]

Did you use the default Windows drivers for your new GPU or download/install the latest from the manufacturer's site?

[Frankybabes]

I downloaded the latest driver from AMD site

[DazzleHP]

Did you upgrade from a DX9 GPU to a DX10/11 by any chance? I did just a couple of months ago and experienced major crashes on lots of 3d/GPU intensive programs. I fixed it by first removing all GPU drivers. It's important to remove them first. If you can, use third party software to remove all traces. THEN install the drivers for your respective GPU.

[nullPointer]

I would definitely second Dazz's comments and add that I have found it preferable to download drivers from the manufacturer of the video card rather than Nvidia or AMD (unless either of those actually was the manufacturer). So for instance even though I have an Nvidia GTX 460 I always download the drivers directly from EVGA since they were the manufacturer of my card.

[Frankybabes]

Cheers lads, just done that and GameEx is up and running! Hurray