[RESOLVED] Event Manager - Status

**bae820** · December 10, 2015

Hi

I am having an issue with GameEx being used in conjunction with Instant Sheller on Windows 8.1.

I boot up, but instead of going directly into GameEx, I get into this unspecified application called "The Event Manager - Status". It does not seem to do anything, and it disappears if I Alt-Tab into GameEx. If instead I shut down, and restart, without switching to GameEx, the computer then reboots into GameEx. If I reboot from GameEx, it boots up into this other program. So it's like it always boots into the program that it was NOT shut down from. Really annoying if every other time you power on the console, you get this silly application.

I disabled the Windows 8.1 Even Viewer services, so I have no clue what this could be. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

**tthurman** · December 10, 2015

Hello bae820, welcome to the GameEx forums.

Please post you gameex.ini and log for review.

See my link if you need assistance finding these.

**tthurman** · December 10, 2015

One thing you may want to check, are you running logitech setpoint software? If so, try disabling it from startup.

**bae820** · December 11, 2015

**tthurman** · December 11, 2015

Woah

This?

Looks like a nice setup, don't see many pre-builts with sanwa's, at least I'm not familiar with many.

**tthurman** · December 11, 2015

First off I can tell you are up against a number of obstacles.

You're running GameEx 10.19, which is from 2009, and long ago not supported. This is probably one of the reasons it's detecting your OS as Vista. It's showing net framework 2.0 installed, which is required for GameEx, but 3.5 would be the native version (I believe) for Vista, which includes everything necessary to support 2.0 applications.

I'm sorry to say, but I'm hesitant to make suggestions, as I feel the chances of something getting botched worse are most certainly there.

If I where to guess at a path, perhaps starting with net framework 3.5, then going to GameEx 14.41, but as you can see, this represents a huge jump in releases so it will likely be risky. I'd hold tight and see if anyone else has a suggestion, but I can't help but feel this is one of those instances where porting just represents to much changed to function dependably.

**bae820** · December 11, 2015

Hi tthurman

yes that Zombie. It is an awesome machine, and I definitely want it up and running and shining.

Net framework is the new one, and so is Windows (it's 8.1 not Vista, I do suppose that is because of the older version of GameEx). So other than the jump in GameEx, not much to worry about. I would even go and install the new version of GameEx, but for as long as I can, I want to try and keep the game setup the same.

I have the old system cloned, and working. I just feel it's time to move on to newer hardware. So not to worry about botching things up.

The funny thing about this issue is that it seems to be monitor-dependent. If I use an external older monitor which I have for diagnostic purposes, this does not happen. As soon as I hook up to Zombie's ProLite E2607WS, this pops up. Huh?

Win8.1 detects the Zombie's monitor correctly, so I really can't see what the issue could be. Every other time...

**bae820** · December 11, 2015

If I upgrade to the latest GameEx, it works the first time, but not afterwards. This is what I get.

GameEx Support File Data

30:29.2 12/11/2015: Opening Configuration File
30:29.3 12/11/2015: GameEx Lite: Version 14.41: Starting Log
30:29.3 12/11/2015: Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Aero running
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Getting CPU and RAM info
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Intel® Core i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3503MB
30:29.4 12/11/2015: 3.19Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Running Randomize()
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Setting default net connection limit to 15
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Running Misc startup tasks
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Setting Menu types
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Getting Configuration Values
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Using Theme: Copy of Default - GameLauncher
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Copy of Default - GameLauncher
30:29.4 12/11/2015: Using Images from theme: Default - Media Center V1\MEDIA\
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Launching HideOS.exe
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Hiding Taskbar
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Is Media Center running?
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Media Center Mode 2
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Advanced Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Snap Delay set to: 2
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Get other settings
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
30:29.5 12/11/2015: SlikStik support enabled
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Using DirectInput for keyboard input
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Start work for Form
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Getting Original Screen Size
30:29.5 12/11/2015: Opening Database Connection
30:31.0 12/11/2015: Initializing Component
30:31.1 12/11/2015: MAME Path is: C:\mame
30:31.1 12/11/2015: MAME EXE file is: mameui32.exe
30:31.2 12/11/2015: ROM Path is: C:\mame\roms
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
30:31.2 12/11/2015: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
30:31.2 12/11/2015: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
30:31.2 12/11/2015: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
30:31.2 12/11/2015: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Loading Controls.ini map file
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Snap Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Database Snap Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Background Snap Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: AVI Snap Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Flyer Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Cabinet Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Title Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: PCB Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Panel Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Manual Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Icon Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Marquee Path: Not Found
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Applying Language/Text
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Text/Language: English
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Loading Language/Text
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Using 2D Animations
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Retrieving resolution setting
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Using General Font: Arial
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Using Title Font: Arial
30:31.2 12/11/2015: Game Launcher Mode Enabled
30:31.3 12/11/2015: Initialising Direct3D
30:31.4 12/11/2015: Mouse Input is disabled
30:31.4 12/11/2015: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
30:31.4 12/11/2015: Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color
30:31.4 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Creating Back Buffer
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Loading graphic Surfaces
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Display is running at: 1024x768 32bit color, 60hz
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Adapter: Intel® HD Graphics
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Max texture size: 8192x8192
30:31.5 12/11/2015: Available texture memory: 1774MB
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Initialising Bass Audio Library
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Volume
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Arrows
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
30:31.6 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
30:31.7 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
30:31.7 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
30:31.7 12/11/2015: Creating Surface Unselected
30:31.7 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit
30:31.7 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Snaps
30:31.7 12/11/2015: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
30:31.8 12/11/2015: Creating Fonts
30:31.8 12/11/2015: Creating Game Font
30:32.1 12/11/2015: Error: A generic error occurred in GDI+.
30:32.1 12/11/2015: at System.Drawing.Image.Save(String filename, ImageCodecInfo encoder, EncoderParameters encoderParams)
30:32.1 12/11/2015: at System.Drawing.Image.Save(String filename, ImageFormat format)
30:32.1 12/11/2015: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.cm()
30:32.2 12/11/2015: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.RestoreSurfaces(Boolean JustDispose, Boolean NoDispose, Boolean ONLYDispose)
30:32.2 12/11/2015: 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)
30:32.2 12/11/2015: 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)
30:32.2 12/11/2015: 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)
30:32.2 12/11/2015: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.InitDirectDraw(Boolean nodispose, Boolean reinit, Boolean DontLoadSurfaces)
30:32.2 12/11/2015: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)
30:32.2 12/11/2015: at GameEx.GameEx.MainForm..ctor()
30:32.2 12/11/2015: Closing database connection
30:32.2 12/11/2015: GameEx is exiting with errors
30:32.2 12/11/2015: Deleting search cache
30:32.5 12/11/2015: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING
30:32.7 12/11/2015: Bye

**Draco1962** · December 11, 2015

Based upon the errors I have several questions:

It appears that you are using onboard video as opposed to a video card. Is there a separate video card for the cab? If so, have you tried to install it on the new mobo? Have you identified the make/model/type of video card and checked to see if there are drivers that are 8.1 compatible?

Likely the monitor is being assigned generic Windows drivers. Have you checked to see if there are 8.1 compatible drivers for the monitor?

If this is a much older system, it is possible that neither the video card (if present) and monitor are not compatible with later versions of Windows.

**bae820** · December 11, 2015

I am in fact using onboard video; but this was the case also in the old system, no special video card. There are no drivers for the monitor, neither for XP nor 8.1. Also, the monitor and video and in fact everything works just fine; it is just that when the system is booted on the larger monitor, every other time (provided it was shutdown from GameEx and not from this "other" application called The Event Manager - Status) boots into GameEx, even shows the game list for a moment, then switches to this strange application which in effect is just a blank screen with the GameEx window minimized. I can then Alt-Tab into GameEx and all works fine but obviously that is very annoying to have to do .

**tthurman** · December 11, 2015

Windows 8/8.1 32 bit driver was updated for that processor in June, may want to give it a try.

**Draco1962** · December 11, 2015

What is the Event Manager application?

**bae820** · December 12, 2015

Hi Shuwatch and Draco1962

the drivers on the system are actually newer than the ones at Intel so unfortunately that does not work.

What I wouldn't give to know what Event Manager - Status is...

edit: the times that this Event Manager - Status is not visible it seems like the other running application (apart from GameEx) is the Gameextender - maybe that fails to load every other time?

**bae820** · December 12, 2015

Removed the Intel driver. Now everything works :S

**Draco1962** · December 12, 2015

So issue is resolved and everything is now running OK?

**bae820** · December 12, 2015

Yeah!

[RESOLVED] Event Manager - Status

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