GameEx Crashes Computer - Odd Problem

[TalkingBull]

I don't understand this but for some reason, GameEx is crashing one of my computers. It gives no errors and just freezes (Like the old days of Win98). Just freezes and I need to reset it. I ran some diagnostics of the system itself and found no problems whatsoever. I also tried a reinstall and the problem persists. Anyone else having this problem?

[Tom Speirs]

Need LOTS more info to have any chance

[lingpanda]

I don't understand this but for some reason, GameEx is crashing one of my computers. It gives no errors and just freezes (Like the old days of Win98). Just freezes and I need to reset it. I ran some diagnostics of the system itself and found no problems whatsoever. I also tried a reinstall and the problem persists. Anyone else having this problem?

Over Heating? Bad Memory Module?

[TalkingBull]

Over Heating? Bad Memory Module?

None of those. The problem is I don't get any info. Normally GameEx gives you an error report but instead, the PC crashes. I tested the computer first since I assumed it was a hardware/OS issue but it all checked out. The computer only crashes when I have GameEx running.

[lingpanda]

None of those. The problem is I don't get any info. Normally GameEx gives you an error report but instead, the PC crashes. I tested the computer first since I assumed it was a hardware/OS issue but it all checked out. The computer only crashes when I have GameEx running.

What exactly happens when it crashes? BSOD? Screen freeze? Can you Alt+Tab out? Maybe multiple instances of GE is running causing your comp. to crash.

[headkaze]

You can check your Event Viewer, Start->Settings->Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Event Viewer

[dmworking247]

This is happening to me too.

I only installed GamEx for the first time last night... (I'm running Win98SE on a PIII600 with 512MB Ram and a 32MB TNT card for the purpose of a Mame cabinet). At first I couldnt even load it as it bombed out saying a font wasnt found... so I looked it up and downloaded the core font pack and I can now load Gamex to the main menu.

The problem occurs when I pick anything from that main menu that launches something (eg Mame or some media) and the PC hangs there and then... the screen doesnt change, alt+tab doesnt do anything, and I have to hard-off the PC.

I'm new to this forum and came across this thread as it may be related... if anyone has any ideas please let me know!

Thanks!

[Tom Speirs]

Can you post your log files please (all of it).

Start > Programs > GameEx > Log File.

[TalkingBull]

Can you post your log files please (all of it).

Start > Programs > GameEx > Log File.

Tom,

I still don't know what was causing it.. I think it may actually have been MediaPlayer. I got frustrated and did a reformat/clean OS install and haven't had the problem since.

I wish I could have pinned down the problem but it looks like it was more a Windows problem than a GameEx problem. I only use that PC for media files so that explains it as far as I can tell.

[dmworking247]

Can you post your log files please (all of it).

Start > Programs > GameEx > Log File.

Here's my log file... I went into GameEx, chose mame, chose all games, then it froze.

17:56:17.3 21/01/2007: GameEx: Version 7.09: Starting Log

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Operating System Platform: Win32Windows

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Operating System Name: Windows 98

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Operating System Version: 4.10.67766446

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

17:56:17.8 21/01/2007: .net Framework 1.1 Installed

17:56:17.9 21/01/2007: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1

17:56:18.1 21/01/2007: Running Randomize()

17:56:18.2 21/01/2007: Loading PlugIns

17:56:18.7 21/01/2007: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

17:56:18.7 21/01/2007: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Running Misc startup tasks

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Setting Menu types

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Opening Configuration File

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Getting Configuration Values

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Using Theme: Default - BubbleBobble

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - BubbleBobble

17:56:18.9 21/01/2007: Launching HideOS.exe

17:56:19.0 21/01/2007: Hiding Taskbar

17:56:19.0 21/01/2007: Is Media Center running?

17:56:19.0 21/01/2007: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

17:56:19.2 21/01/2007: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

17:56:19.2 21/01/2007: Media Center Mode 2

17:56:19.3 21/01/2007: Text/Language: English

17:56:19.3 21/01/2007: Applying Language/Text

17:56:19.6 21/01/2007: Snap Delay set to: 2

17:56:19.6 21/01/2007: Get other settings

17:56:19.9 21/01/2007: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

17:56:20.0 21/01/2007: Start work for Form

17:56:20.1 21/01/2007: Getting Original Screen Size

17:56:20.6 21/01/2007: Loading ICON

17:56:21.9 21/01/2007: Initializing Component

17:56:23.3 21/01/2007: Initialising Bass Audio Library

17:56:24.2 21/01/2007: Loading default loading screen

17:56:24.4 21/01/2007: Loading Custom Emulators

17:56:24.4 21/01/2007: Loading Emulator 2: Sega MegaDrive(GENS+)

17:56:24.6 21/01/2007: Loading Emulator 4: Pinball (Visual Pinball)

17:56:24.9 21/01/2007: Loading Emulator 5: Pinball (Future Pinball)

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Using 2D Animations

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Using General Font: HandelGothic BT

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Using Title Font: HandelGothic BT

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Initialising DirectDraw

17:56:25.9 21/01/2007: Creating DirectDraw Device

17:56:26.4 21/01/2007: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color

17:56:27.6 21/01/2007: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces

17:56:27.6 21/01/2007: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

17:56:27.6 21/01/2007: Creating Back Buffer

17:56:27.9 21/01/2007: Loading graphic surfaces

17:56:28.1 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surface Volume

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Arrows

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Toolbar

17:56:28.6 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds

17:56:32.3 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls

17:56:32.3 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo

17:56:32.3 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit

17:56:32.4 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Snaps

17:56:32.4 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars

17:56:32.6 21/01/2007: Creating Fonts

17:56:32.6 21/01/2007: Creating Menu Font

17:56:36.4 21/01/2007: Creating Game Font

17:56:37.7 21/01/2007: Creating Font Black

17:56:38.2 21/01/2007: Creating Font Black Small

17:56:38.5 21/01/2007: Creating Game Font Faded

17:56:40.8 21/01/2007: Creating Title Font

17:56:40.8 21/01/2007: Restoring Title Font From Cache

17:56:42.9 21/01/2007: Fonts Created Succesfully

17:57:08.3 21/01/2007: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: MAME Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: ROM Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\roms

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: Catver.ini is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\catver.ini

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: controls.ini is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\data\controls.ini

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: History.dat is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\history.dat

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\nplayers.ini

17:57:09.1 21/01/2007: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\mameinfo.dat

17:57:09.1 21/01/2007: Loading Controls.ini map file

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Snap Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\snap

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: AVI Snap Path: Not Found

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Flyer Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\flyers

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Cabinet Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\cabinets

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Title Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\titles

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Panel Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\cpanel

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Icon Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\icons

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Marquee Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\marquees

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: MAME CMD options: -triplebuffer -nowindow -joy

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Attempting to load game list

17:57:09.5 21/01/2007: Loading last used Game List

17:57:09.5 21/01/2007: Setting Music Volume

17:57:09.6 21/01/2007: Creating DirectSound Device

17:57:09.6 21/01/2007: Trying: Primary Sound Driver

17:57:09.6 21/01/2007: Loading Sound Files

17:57:10.2 21/01/2007: DirectSound Device Created Successfully

17:57:10.2 21/01/2007: Creating ICONS

17:57:10.3 21/01/2007: Recreating ICONS

17:57:11.2 21/01/2007: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support

17:57:11.7 21/01/2007: Unable to create a joystick device

17:57:11.8 21/01/2007: Playing intro sound file

17:57:11.9 21/01/2007: Initializing MCE Remote

17:57:11.9 21/01/2007: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!

17:57:12.0 21/01/2007: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame

17:57:13.1 21/01/2007: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully

[kroton181]

Sorry but I'm gonna add a "me too" to this thread. I have been away for about four months and downloaded the latest version yesterday. I have had no success in two days at getting gamex running. My logfile looks like the one above. i.e. no error is reported but the system is locked solid. The only way out is a reset and the same thing happens all over again. Even on the most basic settings I have had no success.

In addition, I cannot get any video working in Gamex and if I do attempt to set it up in either the advanced setup or the wizard then Gamex starts with a black screen, soundtrack is heard but there is no further response from Gamex. Task manager says Gamex is not responding and ctrl-alt-delete is the only answer.

At a guess this is video card or codec related but I've used the same codec pack with Gamex previously over an extended period of time (Gamex versions from about 3.xx to 6.xx). New Video card in the interim is 8800GTS and I know that it's most likely the cause of my video problem but that doesn't explain the hanging when scrolling through the game list.

If everyone else is having fun and their systems and software are working, I'm very happy for them. I only mention any of this because clearly there are a few other people having similar problems and if they're not as patient as I am they will have already given up. There is a problem here and I wish I could be more helpful in trouble shooting it but if there is no problem reported in the logfile I'm not sure what else I can do to help.

[Tom Speirs]

Sorry but I'm gonna add a "me too" to this thread. I have been away for about four months and downloaded the latest version yesterday. I have had no success in two days at getting gamex running. My logfile looks like the one above. i.e. no error is reported but the system is locked solid. The only way out is a reset and the same thing happens all over again. Even on the most basic settings I have had no success.

In addition, I cannot get any video working in Gamex and if I do attempt to set it up in either the advanced setup or the wizard then Gamex starts with a black screen, soundtrack is heard but there is no further response from Gamex. Task manager says Gamex is not responding and ctrl-alt-delete is the only answer.

At a guess this is video card or codec related but I've used the same codec pack with Gamex previously over an extended period of time (Gamex versions from about 3.xx to 6.xx). New Video card in the interim is 8800GTS and I know that it's most likely the cause of my video problem but that doesn't explain the hanging when scrolling through the game list.

If everyone else is having fun and their systems and software are working, I'm very happy for them. I only mention any of this because clearly there are a few other people having similar problems and if they're not as patient as I am they will have already given up. There is a problem here and I wish I could be more helpful in trouble shooting it but if there is no problem reported in the logfile I'm not sure what else I can do to help.

Post your log.

[Tom Speirs]

Here's my log file... I went into GameEx, chose mame, chose all games, then it froze.

17:56:17.3 21/01/2007: GameEx: Version 7.09: Starting Log

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Operating System Platform: Win32Windows

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Operating System Name: Windows 98

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Operating System Version: 4.10.67766446

17:56:17.7 21/01/2007: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

17:56:17.8 21/01/2007: .net Framework 1.1 Installed

17:56:17.9 21/01/2007: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1

17:56:18.1 21/01/2007: Running Randomize()

17:56:18.2 21/01/2007: Loading PlugIns

17:56:18.7 21/01/2007: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

17:56:18.7 21/01/2007: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Running Misc startup tasks

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Setting Menu types

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Opening Configuration File

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Getting Configuration Values

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Using Theme: Default - BubbleBobble

17:56:18.8 21/01/2007: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - BubbleBobble

17:56:18.9 21/01/2007: Launching HideOS.exe

17:56:19.0 21/01/2007: Hiding Taskbar

17:56:19.0 21/01/2007: Is Media Center running?

17:56:19.0 21/01/2007: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

17:56:19.2 21/01/2007: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

17:56:19.2 21/01/2007: Media Center Mode 2

17:56:19.3 21/01/2007: Text/Language: English

17:56:19.3 21/01/2007: Applying Language/Text

17:56:19.6 21/01/2007: Snap Delay set to: 2

17:56:19.6 21/01/2007: Get other settings

17:56:19.9 21/01/2007: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

17:56:20.0 21/01/2007: Start work for Form

17:56:20.1 21/01/2007: Getting Original Screen Size

17:56:20.6 21/01/2007: Loading ICON

17:56:21.9 21/01/2007: Initializing Component

17:56:23.3 21/01/2007: Initialising Bass Audio Library

17:56:24.2 21/01/2007: Loading default loading screen

17:56:24.4 21/01/2007: Loading Custom Emulators

17:56:24.4 21/01/2007: Loading Emulator 2: Sega MegaDrive(GENS+)

17:56:24.6 21/01/2007: Loading Emulator 4: Pinball (Visual Pinball)

17:56:24.9 21/01/2007: Loading Emulator 5: Pinball (Future Pinball)

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Using 2D Animations

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Using General Font: HandelGothic BT

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Using Title Font: HandelGothic BT

17:56:25.6 21/01/2007: Initialising DirectDraw

17:56:25.9 21/01/2007: Creating DirectDraw Device

17:56:26.4 21/01/2007: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color

17:56:27.6 21/01/2007: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces

17:56:27.6 21/01/2007: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

17:56:27.6 21/01/2007: Creating Back Buffer

17:56:27.9 21/01/2007: Loading graphic surfaces

17:56:28.1 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surface Volume

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Arrows

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text

17:56:28.5 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Toolbar

17:56:28.6 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds

17:56:32.3 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls

17:56:32.3 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo

17:56:32.3 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit

17:56:32.4 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Snaps

17:56:32.4 21/01/2007: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars

17:56:32.6 21/01/2007: Creating Fonts

17:56:32.6 21/01/2007: Creating Menu Font

17:56:36.4 21/01/2007: Creating Game Font

17:56:37.7 21/01/2007: Creating Font Black

17:56:38.2 21/01/2007: Creating Font Black Small

17:56:38.5 21/01/2007: Creating Game Font Faded

17:56:40.8 21/01/2007: Creating Title Font

17:56:40.8 21/01/2007: Restoring Title Font From Cache

17:56:42.9 21/01/2007: Fonts Created Succesfully

17:57:08.3 21/01/2007: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: MAME Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: ROM Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\roms

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: Catver.ini is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\catver.ini

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: controls.ini is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\data\controls.ini

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: History.dat is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\history.dat

17:57:09.0 21/01/2007: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\nplayers.ini

17:57:09.1 21/01/2007: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\PROGRAM FILES\GAMEEX\DATA\mameinfo.dat

17:57:09.1 21/01/2007: Loading Controls.ini map file

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Snap Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\snap

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: AVI Snap Path: Not Found

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Flyer Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\flyers

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Cabinet Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\cabinets

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Title Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\titles

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Panel Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\cpanel

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Icon Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\icons

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Marquee Path is: C:\Emulation\Mame32\marquees

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: MAME CMD options: -triplebuffer -nowindow -joy

17:57:09.2 21/01/2007: Attempting to load game list

17:57:09.5 21/01/2007: Loading last used Game List

17:57:09.5 21/01/2007: Setting Music Volume

17:57:09.6 21/01/2007: Creating DirectSound Device

17:57:09.6 21/01/2007: Trying: Primary Sound Driver

17:57:09.6 21/01/2007: Loading Sound Files

17:57:10.2 21/01/2007: DirectSound Device Created Successfully

17:57:10.2 21/01/2007: Creating ICONS

17:57:10.3 21/01/2007: Recreating ICONS

17:57:11.2 21/01/2007: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support

17:57:11.7 21/01/2007: Unable to create a joystick device

17:57:11.8 21/01/2007: Playing intro sound file

17:57:11.9 21/01/2007: Initializing MCE Remote

17:57:11.9 21/01/2007: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!

17:57:12.0 21/01/2007: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame

17:57:13.1 21/01/2007: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully

I think your system may be too underpowered for GameEx. It does not meet the minimum requirements. You may be better with MAMEWAH, gamelauncher or a nottso graphic extensive front end.

Other than upgrade your system and OS things to try are as follows.

1. Get the latest version.

2. Turn on 16-Bit Colour.

3. Turn off advanced graphics.

4. Run at a lower resolution.

[JamminJ]

I'm having this same problem as described above since 2 updates ago. Here's my log file.

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: GameEx: Version 7.77: Starting Log

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Operating System Name: Windows XP

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: .net Framework 1.1 Installed

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: AMD Athlon XP 2400+

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: 2Ghz

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Running Randomize()

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Loading PlugIns

22:28:15.7 3/16/2007: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Running Misc startup tasks

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Setting Menu types

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Opening Configuration File

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Getting Configuration Values

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Using Theme: Default - Galaxian

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Galaxian

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Launching HideOS.exe

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Hiding Taskbar

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Is Media Center running?

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Media Center Mode 2

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Snap Delay set to: 2

22:28:15.8 3/16/2007: Get other settings

22:28:15.9 3/16/2007: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black

22:28:15.9 3/16/2007: Backing up Registry Wallpaper Settings

22:28:15.9 3/16/2007: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

22:28:15.9 3/16/2007: Start work for Form

22:28:15.9 3/16/2007: Getting Original Screen Size

22:28:15.9 3/16/2007: Initializing Component

22:28:16.3 3/16/2007: Creating Radio Station Genres

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: Succesfully created station genres

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: MAME Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: ROM Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\roms

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: controls.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\data\controls.ini

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

22:28:16.4 3/16/2007: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Loading Controls.ini map file

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Snap Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\snap

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: AVI Snap Path is: D:\Finished Torrents\[Crashtest Video Collection]

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Flyer Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\flyers

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Cabinet Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\cabinets

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Title Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\titles

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Panel Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\cpanel

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Manual Path: Not Found

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Icon Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\icons

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Marquee Path is: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\marquees

22:28:16.5 3/16/2007: Loading Custom Emulators

22:28:16.7 3/16/2007: Using 2D Animations

22:28:16.7 3/16/2007: Using General Font: HandelGothic BT

22:28:16.7 3/16/2007: Using Title Font: HandelGothic BT

22:28:16.7 3/16/2007: Initialising DirectDraw

22:28:16.8 3/16/2007: Applying GameEx is Loading Image

22:28:16.8 3/16/2007: Creating DirectDraw Device

22:28:16.8 3/16/2007: Using Device: RADEON X850 Series

22:28:17.0 3/16/2007: Setting Resolution to 1280x1024 32 bit color

22:28:17.0 3/16/2007: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces

22:28:17.0 3/16/2007: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

22:28:17.2 3/16/2007: Creating Back Buffer

22:28:17.2 3/16/2007: Loading graphic Surfaces

22:28:17.3 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs

22:28:17.3 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Volume

22:28:17.3 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Arrows

22:28:17.4 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text

22:28:17.4 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Toolbar

22:28:17.4 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds

22:28:23.3 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls

22:28:23.3 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo

22:28:23.4 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit

22:28:23.4 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Snaps

22:28:23.4 3/16/2007: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars

22:28:23.5 3/16/2007: Creating Fonts

22:28:23.5 3/16/2007: Creating Menu Font

22:28:25.3 3/16/2007: Creating Game Font

22:28:26.0 3/16/2007: Creating Font Black

22:28:26.2 3/16/2007: Creating Font Black Small

22:28:26.3 3/16/2007: Creating Game Font Faded

22:28:27.5 3/16/2007: Creating Title Font

22:28:34.5 3/16/2007: Fonts Created Succesfully

22:28:34.5 3/16/2007: Starting GameExtender Publisher

22:28:34.5 3/16/2007: Text/Language: English

22:28:34.5 3/16/2007: Applying Language/Text

22:28:34.6 3/16/2007: Initialising Bass Audio Library

22:28:35.2 3/16/2007: MAME CMD options: -triplebuffer -nowindow -joy

22:28:35.2 3/16/2007: Attempting to load game list

22:28:35.4 3/16/2007: Running: Mame32.exe -help

22:28:35.4 3/16/2007: Running: D: D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\Mame32.exe -help > D:\MAME\MAME32 v0.111 COMPLETE!\MAME32\help.txt

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Detected MAME Version as: 0.113

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Now Outputing Mame32.exe - Help

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: --BEGIN--

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: M.A.M.E. v0.113 (Mar 6 2007) - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Copyright © 1997-2007 by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME Team

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: MAME is an emulator: it reproduces, more or less faithfully, the behaviour of

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: several arcade machines. But hardware is useless without software, so an image

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: of the ROMs which run on that hardware is required. Such ROMs, like any other

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: commercial software, are copyrighted material and it is therefore illegal to

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: use them if you don't own the original arcade machine. Needless to say, ROMs

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: are not distributed together with MAME. Distribution of MAME together with ROM

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: images is a violation of copyright law and should be promptly reported to the

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: authors so that appropriate legal action can be taken.

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Usage: MAME gamename [options]

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: MAME -showusage for a brief list of options

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: MAME -showconfig for a list of configuration options

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: MAME -createconfig to create a mame.ini

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: For usage instructions, please consult the file windows.txt

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: --END--

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007:

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Loading last used Game List

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Setting Music Volume

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Cannot Load Play List. Check Path and filename

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Creating DirectSound Device

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Trying: Primary Sound Driver

22:28:36.0 3/16/2007: Loading Sound Files

22:28:36.1 3/16/2007: DirectSound Device Created Successfully

22:28:36.1 3/16/2007: Creating ICONS

22:28:36.1 3/16/2007: Recreating ICONS

22:28:36.7 3/16/2007: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support

22:28:36.7 3/16/2007: Using Device Saitek P3000 Wireless Pad

22:28:36.8 3/16/2007: Playing intro sound file

22:28:36.8 3/16/2007: Initializing MCE Remote

22:28:36.8 3/16/2007: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!

22:28:36.8 3/16/2007: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame

22:28:37.5 3/16/2007: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully

Thanks, I don't know what to do. It seems to load fine, and will stay fine until I move the pointer to ANY menu item. Then the pc freezes and I must hit the reset button.

[Tom Speirs]

J, can you please try a different theme just to rule that out.

Thanks.

[JamminJ]

J, can you please try a different theme just to rule that out.

Thanks.

I already had done that, trying the default with the same results. I'm now going to try not using start page zoom animation, since it doesn't lock up until I point at a menu bar item.

[Tom Speirs]

I already had done that, trying the default with the same results. I'm now going to try not using start page zoom animation, since it doesn't lock up until I point at a menu bar item.

Is it ok just using the keyboard?

Also, are you talking about a menu item, ie on the left of the screen, or an item in the gamelist?

[JamminJ]

I'll try that now, Thanks!

[JamminJ]

nope, when I used the keyboard to move down from the MAME bar, it locked up again. As a note my pc speakers make a loud high pitched sound that loops when this locks up.This is a fresh install of GameEx(since I thought maybe my original was corrupt.)

[Tom Speirs]

nope, when I used the keyboard to move down from the MAME bar, it locked up again. As a note my pc speakers make a loud high pitched sound that loops when this locks up.This is a fresh install of GameEx(since I thought maybe my original was corrupt.)

Can you post your gameex.ini so I can try and duplicate the issue. I assume your talking about the menu bar on the left and when in MAME, yes?

[JamminJ]

[Tom Speirs]

Can you post your gameex.ini so I can try and duplicate the issue. I assume your talking about the menu bar on the left and when in MAME, yes?

Can you try a completely fresh install, in other words in a different install location other than C:\program files\gameex. Once we figure it out we can put it back.

Also, did you change anything else on your sysyem, new hardware new drivers or anything (new graphics drivers??). The way its crashing sounds like it might be something to do with that.

[Tom Speirs]

Can you try a completely fresh install, in other words in a different install location other than C:\program files\gameex. Once we figure it out we can put it back.

Also, did you change anything else on your sysyem, new hardware new drivers or anything (new graphics drivers??). The way its crashing sounds like it might be something to do with that.

Also please try the attached GameEx.exe (replace the existing). Im pretty sure it will work, as I think I figured it where its failing for you with something introduced last few versions. However this would indicate a graphics card hardware/driver issue.

Cheers.

GameEx.zip

[JamminJ]

Also please try the attached GameEx.exe (replace the existing). Im pretty sure it will work, as I think I figured it where its failing for you with something introduced last few versions. However this would indicate a graphics card hardware/driver issue.

Cheers.

Thanks so much for such quick responses. I made no driver updates or hardware changes. I did do some windows updates.(critical ones only) I will try what you've suggested here and let you knowthe results.

[JamminJ]

You were right Tom. It's working great now.

Now, I noticed a video driver upgrade for my card (ATI X850) that was put out on Feb 21, 2007. Since I now have a working and non-working versions of GameEx installed I'm thinking I should try the driver update and see if that fixes the non-working version of GameEx.