Error Log When Exiting A Video

[sty151]

Hello,

I am getting the attached error log when I exit a video in GameEx. I have also had trouble when GameEx starts (and before this when exiting from a video) of GameEx minimizing to the toolbar. I found someone else who had a similar problem and they solved it by removing Nvidia's desktop software. I did this and it didn't seem to fix it. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Sty151

log.txt

[Michael]

Hello,

I am getting the attached error log when I exit a video in GameEx. I have also had trouble when GameEx starts (and before this when exiting from a video) of GameEx minimizing to the toolbar. I found someone else who had a similar problem and they solved it by removing Nvidia's desktop software. I did this and it didn't seem to fix it. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Sty151

try turning attract mode of and see if it still errors

[bkenobi]

It's possible that your video codec is launching something to the system tray. If so, it will steal focus from GameEx without you knowing it's doing it. As I recall, if you get the official version of the Divx codec it will do this (someone correct me if I'm wrong). There is another version out there that doesn't have the system tray icon and will not do this.

[sty151]

Thanks for your help. I tried disabling the attract mode and a fresh install of my graphics drivers but this didn't help. I don't think I'm using the official divx codec. I'm using the ffdshow from the GameEx link.

To describe in more detail, GameEx's loading screen comes up then GameEx minimizes; I click on it from the system tray it goes to start page and if I don't use the navigation controller quick enough it will minimize again. It always minimizes after playing a video (avi and mp4) and now exits and gives me the error log.

GameEx is running on a dedicated cabinet. It's pretty old (slow), it isn't connected to the internet and I don't update most things on it. I've been using the same custom theme for over a year and have been noticing the minimization problem for 3-4 months. The error report is relatively new. My son would appreciate any help you can give (heâ??s the one that watches movies on it). Otherwise it plays games fine.

Sty151

[Nologic]

Okay give this a go...uninstall all codec's and codec packs...reboot then install CCCP...course thats assuming your not running a Win9x box.

[sty151]

Thanks, the CCCP codec pack fixed the error log and minimization after playing a video. But I'm still having the minimization problem when GameEx starts up. Anyone got any ideas about that one?

[Brian Hoffman]

Try disabling your plugins.

Just for kicks.

[sty151]

Okay, an update on my minimizing issues. The CCCP codex did not fix the error log issue. It's just didn't happen a few times. It's back now and the minimization at start is also still happening. Along with the other things I mentioned I have disabled my plugins, changed themes, and because if I move the joystick around while it's starting up it will only minimize once before taking me to the start page I turned off my custom inputs. None of this helped. I even hooked my cab up to the internet (dial-up) to let windows update in case that was the issue. 24 hours later without a phone and I still have the same problems. Anyone got any ideas what I'm doing wrong or haven't checked?

Thanks again for all of your help,

Sty151

[Nologic]

Try limiting attract to only the following video's:

Z:\Game Commercials\(DC) Ready 2 Rumble Boxing (U)(2) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(GBA) Gameboy Advance System (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(2600) Space Jockey (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(2600) Freedom Stick (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(5200) Q-Bert (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(PSX) Ape Escape (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(NES) Dr Mario (U)(2) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(NES) Adventure Island 2 (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(PSX) Crash Team Racing - Grandma (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(GBA) E-Reader (U) - AD.avi

Z:\Game Commercials\(2600) Atari Promotions 3 (U) - AD.avi

The reasoning for this is that maybe other vid's are damaged in some manner...and these according to your log appear to have played successfully.

Additionally review some of the suggestions posted in this thread.

[sty151]

Well, knock on wood, the minimizing issue seems to have stopped. Unfortunately I can't pinpoint any one thing to help others with. The last thing I did was to completely reinstall anything that had to do with video (codecs, players, drivers, etc.) and let my cabinet download all the Window's update's it wanted. Thanks to all who helped.

Sty151

[Brian Hoffman]

Well, knock on wood, the minimizing issue seems to have stopped. Unfortunately I can't pinpoint any one thing to help others with. The last thing I did was to completely reinstall anything that had to do with video (codecs, players, drivers, etc.) and let my cabinet download all the Window's update's it wanted. Thanks to all who helped.

Sty151

Glad to hear its working now... Thanks for posting back.