Visual Studio install breaks MAME

[SpyhunterUK]

I have now managed to repeat the error I was having with MAME some time ago, when it was starting a game then the screen was going blank. I have completed a clean install of windows, GameEx, etc etc but as soon as I install Visual Studio drivers/install to be able to run PSP and PS2 emulators it breaks my MAME again - any suggestions anyone, else I will leave PSP and PS2 off my emulator list and keep to MAME.

[nullPointer]

This is the first I've heard of this. I'd be somewhat surprised if Visual Studio itself was the suspect (as in the IDE), but I'm wondering whether one of the several support libraries that get installed alongside VS might be the culprit that is apparently mucking things up for you. Just out of curiosity what version of Visual Studio are you running? For that matter what version of MAME are you running?

[RIP-Felix]

If you haven't already, try updating your .Net to 4.5, C++ redistributable, and Direct x drivers to the latest release (from Nvidia/AMD as necessary). At least it will eliminate these from the possibilities. If I remember correctly VS installs the C++ it needs to run. It may not be the most complete set, or maybe it is IDK, but if you install direct from Microsoft, then you'll know for sure. I've found these to be essential for everything to work, especially emulators and related wrappers/drivers. Many of these apps require .net, C++, latest DX drivers, etc. At least you'll know your up to date with them. Who knows, it may clear up your issue, if indeed it is related.

Anyway that's my 2 cents. Good luck

[fRequEnCy]

As suggested by RIP-Felix, I too suggest this as this should install the necessary files needed for these emulators.

[SpyhunterUK]

I downloaded the full standalone install from Microsoft of the VS redist. I have updated drivers (DX and nVidia) and MameUI32 (v0.141). I did try the new version of MAME but this has the same effect before so I linked to driver rather than MAME.

I have just installed VS redist these last night again (from the clean wipe) after taking a partition image (for backup). I will let you know if the problem reoccurs, if it does we can definately say it is linked to VS. I cannot install .Net 4.5 as its XP and it states cannot be installed on XP?

[fRequEnCy]

I downloaded the full standalone install from Microsoft of the VS redist. I have updated drivers (DX and nVidia) and MameUI32 (v0.141). I did try the new version of MAME but this has the same effect before so I linked to driver rather than MAME.

I have just installed VS redist these last night again (from the clean wipe) after taking a partition image (for backup). I will let you know if the problem reoccurs, if it does we can definately say it is linked to VS. I cannot install .Net 4.5 as its XP and it states cannot be installed on XP?

Is this the file you're downloading and installing? This is the file that is linked from the ps2 emulators site.

[SpyhunterUK]

Yes

[SpyhunterUK]

right, i have now tried it again (after reinstalling VC the other day) and it now appears to be running MAME without any issues. I had already done a clean install, driver updates, etc but the only thing I didn't do was the Windows update. I am not bothered with this but it appears one of the updates may potentially break the MAME display.

Thanks.

[Tempest]

Possibly an nvidia update? I'm pretty sure my laptop was trashed by one of those recently.

[DazzleHP]

Possibly an nvidia update? I'm pretty sure my laptop was trashed by one of those recently.

Just to let you know, Tempest rarely makes a point unless he is on the money, and usually he is

[SpyhunterUK]

thanks. although i already have done the nvidia update so it does point to the windows update service, unless nvidia fixed it in their latest drivers.

Thanks for the comments, all working well now. I have decided to remove the emulators that I am having trouble with at this stage (not very many) and actually play the arcade rather than spend most of my time setting it up LOL

I will upoad images once it is in a cabinet, etc