NEWS: GameEx 9.18 released

[Tom Speirs]

28th March, 2008 - GameEx 9.18

Fixes and performance update

Fixes background videos not playing if the theme has anibak turned on (slightly animated backgrounds)

Fixes issue where all video previews could be alphablended. Ths might involve a good performance increase on some systems

Fixes having background videos makes gameex not startup

Fixes several directdraw erros that could cause gameex to error and finish

Drawing text to the display has been optimized a little

An automatic optimisation is performed by GameEx on systems that are running slowly after a period of time to turn off AniBak

Hopefully GameEx will run on more systems now, and Ill see a few less error reports coming in

Also contains updated Italian translation by sbaby

There will also be two new themes available shortly with fixed video backgrounds that will only work best with this release and going forward thanks to the fixes. They will be uploaded shortly. COM and Abyss

I know its like a hundred releases in a week. But you should all know by now, I go in spurts

[DJ Infinity]

28th March, 2008 - GameEx 9.18

Fixes and performance update

Fixes background videos not playing if the theme has anibak turned on (slightly animated backgrounds)

Fixes issue where all video previews could be alphablended. Ths might involve a good performance increase on some systems

Fixes having background videos makes gameex not startup

Fixes several directdraw erros that could cause gameex to error and finish

Drawing text to the display has been optimized a little

An automatic optimisation is performed by GameEx on systems that are running slowly after a period of time to turn off AniBak

Hopefully GameEx will run on more systems now, and Ill see a few less error reports coming in

Also contains updated Italian translation by sbaby

There will also be two new themes available shortly with fixed video backgrounds that will only work best with this release and going forward thanks to the fixes. They will be uploaded shortly. COM and Abyss

I know its like a hundred releases in a week. But you should all know by now, I go in spurts

Rather see spurts than nothing at all. Thanx Tom. After I get all my arcade stuff I'll probably make another donation.

[Adultery]

Awesome stuff there!

My old lady says I go in spurts too... Don't know if that's really a good thing.

[Tom Speirs]

Awesome stuff there!

My old lady says I go in spurts too... Don't know if that's really a good thing.

Its probably not a good thing, but it works for me

[Brian Hoffman]

Its probably not a good thing, but it works for me

Thanks Tom!

I guess its time for another upgrade

[Hunk_4TH]

Thanks a lot for another awesome update Tom! Though when I let it update upon starting up I got this error. Any ideas? Thanks!

21:14:52.8  3/28/2008:  GameEx: Version 9.18: Starting Log
21:14:54.0  3/28/2008:  Operating System Platform: Win32NT
21:14:54.0  3/28/2008:  Operating System Name: Windows XP
21:14:54.1  3/28/2008:  Operating System Version: 5.1.2600
21:14:55.7  3/28/2008:  Checking for versions of .net Framework installed
21:14:55.7  3/28/2008:  .net Framework 1.1 Installed
21:14:55.7  3/28/2008:  .net Framework 2.0 Installed
21:14:56.0  3/28/2008:  AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+, 3006MB
21:14:56.3  3/28/2008:  2Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's
21:14:57.5  3/28/2008:  Running Randomize()
21:14:57.5  3/28/2008:  Loading PlugIns
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Running Misc startup tasks
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Setting Menu types
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Opening Configuration File
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Getting Configuration Values
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Using Theme: Default - GameLauncher Original
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - GameLauncher Original
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Launching HideOS.exe
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Arcade Mode is on
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Hiding Taskbar
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Using Cabinet Friendly Control System
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Is Media Center running?
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Media Center Mode 0
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes
21:14:59.2  3/28/2008:  Snap Delay set to: 2
21:14:59.2  3/28/2008:  Get other settings
21:14:59.2  3/28/2008:  Reading MAME hall of fame
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Backing up Registry Wallpaper Settings
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Start work for Form
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Getting Original Screen Size
21:15:00.0  3/28/2008:  Opening Database Connection
21:15:10.1  3/28/2008:  Initializing Component
21:15:11.1  3/28/2008:  Retrieving resolution setting
21:15:11.1  3/28/2008:  Creating Radio Station Genres
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  Succesfully created station genres
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  MAME Path is: D:\Roms\Mame
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  daphne Path is: C:\Emulators\Daphne
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  daphne EXE file is: Daphne.exe
21:15:12.1  3/28/2008:  Use daphne on. Daphne.exe will launch games
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Model 2 Path Path is: C:\Emulators\Model2
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Multi Core/Hyper Threading detected. Looking for emulator_multicpu.exe
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Model 2 EXE file is: emulator_multicpu.exe
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Model 2 emulator with command line support detected
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Use Model 2 on. emulator_multicpu.exe will launch Sega Model 2 games
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  ZiNc Path is: D:\Roms\Mame
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  ZiNc EXE file is: ZiNc.exe
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Use ZiNc on. ZiNc.exe will launch PSX games
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  MAME EXE file is: Mame.exe
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  ROM Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\roms
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  Catver.ini is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\catver.ini
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  controls.ini is located at: c:\program files\gameex\data\controls.ini
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  History.dat is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\history.dat
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  nplayers.ini is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\nplayers.ini
21:15:12.4  3/28/2008:  MAMEinfo.dat is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\mameinfo.dat
21:15:12.4  3/28/2008:  Loading Controls.ini map file
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Snap Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\snap
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  AVI Snap Path: Not Found
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Flyer Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\flyers
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Cabinet Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\cabinets
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Title Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\titles
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  PCB Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\pcb
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Artwork Preview Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\artworkpreview
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Panel Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\cpanel
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Manual Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\manuals
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Icon Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\icons
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Marquee Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\marquees
21:15:12.7  3/28/2008:  Loading Custom Emulators
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using 3D Alpha Blended Animations. This could be slow
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using Deadzone
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using General Font: HandelGothic BT
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using Title Font: HandelGothic BT
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Attempting to load game list
21:15:13.9  3/28/2008:  Initialising DirectDraw
21:15:14.0  3/28/2008:  Applying GameEx is Loading Image
21:15:14.3  3/28/2008:  Creating DirectDraw Device
21:15:14.3  3/28/2008:  Using Device: ATI Radeon Xpress Series
21:15:15.2  3/28/2008:  246mb video memory available
21:15:15.9  3/28/2008:  Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color
21:15:16.2  3/28/2008:  Creating DirectDraw Surfaces
21:15:16.2  3/28/2008:  Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
21:15:16.3  3/28/2008:  Creating Back Buffer
21:15:16.5  3/28/2008:  Loading graphic Surfaces
21:15:16.5  3/28/2008:  Display is running at: 1024x768 32bit color, 60hz
21:15:16.6  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Volume
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Arrows
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Toolbar
21:15:16.8  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surface Unselected
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Home & Exit
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Snaps
21:15:17.8  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
21:15:17.9  3/28/2008:  Creating Fonts
21:15:17.9  3/28/2008:  Creating Game Font
21:15:18.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Menu Font
21:15:18.7  3/28/2008:  Restoring Menu Font From Cache
21:15:19.2  3/28/2008:  Creating Font Black
21:15:19.4  3/28/2008:  Creating Font Black Small
21:15:19.5  3/28/2008:  Creating Game Font Faded
21:15:20.6  3/28/2008:  Creating Title Font
21:15:20.7  3/28/2008:  Restoring Title Font From Cache
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Fonts Created Succesfully
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  199mb video memory left available
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Creating instance of global keyboard hook
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Starting GameExtender Publisher
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Text/Language: Custom
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Applying Language/Text
21:15:26.4  3/28/2008:  Initialising Bass Audio Library
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo -cheat
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Loading last used Game List
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Setting Music Volume
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Cannot Load Play List. Check Path and filename
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Creating DirectSound Device
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Trying: Primary Sound Driver
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Loading Sound Files
21:15:27.4  3/28/2008:  DirectSound Device Created Successfully
21:15:27.4  3/28/2008:  Creating ICONS
21:15:27.5  3/28/2008:  Restoring Cached ICONS from File
21:15:31.0  3/28/2008:  Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Unable to create a joystick device
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Playing intro sound file
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Initializing MCE Remote
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:  --**--
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:  ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:  Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:	 at l.ds()
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:	 at l.au()
21:15:34.2  3/28/2008:  Disposing Plugins
21:15:34.2  3/28/2008:  Closing database connection
21:15:34.3  3/28/2008:  Checking for applications to Launch On Exit

[Brian Hoffman]

Thanks a lot for another awesome update Tom! Though when I let it update upon starting up I got this error. Any ideas? Thanks!

21:14:52.8  3/28/2008:  GameEx: Version 9.18: Starting Log
21:14:54.0  3/28/2008:  Operating System Platform: Win32NT
21:14:54.0  3/28/2008:  Operating System Name: Windows XP
21:14:54.1  3/28/2008:  Operating System Version: 5.1.2600
21:14:55.7  3/28/2008:  Checking for versions of .net Framework installed
21:14:55.7  3/28/2008:  .net Framework 1.1 Installed
21:14:55.7  3/28/2008:  .net Framework 2.0 Installed
21:14:56.0  3/28/2008:  AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+, 3006MB
21:14:56.3  3/28/2008:  2Ghz - 2 Cores or CPU's
21:14:57.5  3/28/2008:  Running Randomize()
21:14:57.5  3/28/2008:  Loading PlugIns
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Running Misc startup tasks
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Setting Menu types
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Opening Configuration File
21:14:57.9  3/28/2008:  Getting Configuration Values
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Using Theme: Default - GameLauncher Original
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - GameLauncher Original
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Launching HideOS.exe
21:14:58.1  3/28/2008:  Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Arcade Mode is on
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Hiding Taskbar
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Using Cabinet Friendly Control System
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Is Media Center running?
21:14:59.0  3/28/2008:  Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Media Center Mode 0
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
21:14:59.1  3/28/2008:  Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes
21:14:59.2  3/28/2008:  Snap Delay set to: 2
21:14:59.2  3/28/2008:  Get other settings
21:14:59.2  3/28/2008:  Reading MAME hall of fame
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Backing up Registry Wallpaper Settings
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Start work for Form
21:14:59.9  3/28/2008:  Getting Original Screen Size
21:15:00.0  3/28/2008:  Opening Database Connection
21:15:10.1  3/28/2008:  Initializing Component
21:15:11.1  3/28/2008:  Retrieving resolution setting
21:15:11.1  3/28/2008:  Creating Radio Station Genres
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  Succesfully created station genres
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  MAME Path is: D:\Roms\Mame
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  daphne Path is: C:\Emulators\Daphne
21:15:12.0  3/28/2008:  daphne EXE file is: Daphne.exe
21:15:12.1  3/28/2008:  Use daphne on. Daphne.exe will launch games
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Model 2 Path Path is: C:\Emulators\Model2
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Multi Core/Hyper Threading detected. Looking for emulator_multicpu.exe
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Model 2 EXE file is: emulator_multicpu.exe
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Model 2 emulator with command line support detected
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Use Model 2 on. emulator_multicpu.exe will launch Sega Model 2 games
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  ZiNc Path is: D:\Roms\Mame
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  ZiNc EXE file is: ZiNc.exe
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  Use ZiNc on. ZiNc.exe will launch PSX games
21:15:12.2  3/28/2008:  MAME EXE file is: Mame.exe
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  ROM Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\roms
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  Catver.ini is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\catver.ini
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  controls.ini is located at: c:\program files\gameex\data\controls.ini
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  History.dat is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\history.dat
21:15:12.3  3/28/2008:  nplayers.ini is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\nplayers.ini
21:15:12.4  3/28/2008:  MAMEinfo.dat is located at: c:\program files\gameex\DATA\mameinfo.dat
21:15:12.4  3/28/2008:  Loading Controls.ini map file
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Snap Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\snap
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  AVI Snap Path: Not Found
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Flyer Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\flyers
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Cabinet Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\cabinets
21:15:12.5  3/28/2008:  Title Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\titles
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  PCB Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\pcb
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Artwork Preview Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\artworkpreview
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Panel Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\cpanel
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Manual Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\manuals
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Icon Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\icons
21:15:12.6  3/28/2008:  Marquee Path is: D:\Roms\Mame\marquees
21:15:12.7  3/28/2008:  Loading Custom Emulators
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using 3D Alpha Blended Animations. This could be slow
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using Deadzone
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using General Font: HandelGothic BT
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Using Title Font: HandelGothic BT
21:15:12.9  3/28/2008:  Attempting to load game list
21:15:13.9  3/28/2008:  Initialising DirectDraw
21:15:14.0  3/28/2008:  Applying GameEx is Loading Image
21:15:14.3  3/28/2008:  Creating DirectDraw Device
21:15:14.3  3/28/2008:  Using Device: ATI Radeon Xpress Series
21:15:15.2  3/28/2008:  246mb video memory available
21:15:15.9  3/28/2008:  Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color
21:15:16.2  3/28/2008:  Creating DirectDraw Surfaces
21:15:16.2  3/28/2008:  Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
21:15:16.3  3/28/2008:  Creating Back Buffer
21:15:16.5  3/28/2008:  Loading graphic Surfaces
21:15:16.5  3/28/2008:  Display is running at: 1024x768 32bit color, 60hz
21:15:16.6  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Volume
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Arrows
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
21:15:16.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Toolbar
21:15:16.8  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surface Unselected
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Home & Exit
21:15:17.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Snaps
21:15:17.8  3/28/2008:  Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
21:15:17.9  3/28/2008:  Creating Fonts
21:15:17.9  3/28/2008:  Creating Game Font
21:15:18.7  3/28/2008:  Creating Menu Font
21:15:18.7  3/28/2008:  Restoring Menu Font From Cache
21:15:19.2  3/28/2008:  Creating Font Black
21:15:19.4  3/28/2008:  Creating Font Black Small
21:15:19.5  3/28/2008:  Creating Game Font Faded
21:15:20.6  3/28/2008:  Creating Title Font
21:15:20.7  3/28/2008:  Restoring Title Font From Cache
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Fonts Created Succesfully
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  199mb video memory left available
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Creating instance of global keyboard hook
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Starting GameExtender Publisher
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Text/Language: Custom
21:15:26.2  3/28/2008:  Applying Language/Text
21:15:26.4  3/28/2008:  Initialising Bass Audio Library
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo -cheat
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Loading last used Game List
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Setting Music Volume
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Cannot Load Play List. Check Path and filename
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Creating DirectSound Device
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Trying: Primary Sound Driver
21:15:27.2  3/28/2008:  Loading Sound Files
21:15:27.4  3/28/2008:  DirectSound Device Created Successfully
21:15:27.4  3/28/2008:  Creating ICONS
21:15:27.5  3/28/2008:  Restoring Cached ICONS from File
21:15:31.0  3/28/2008:  Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Unable to create a joystick device
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Playing intro sound file
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Initializing MCE Remote
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
21:15:31.3  3/28/2008:  Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:  --**--
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:  ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:  Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:	 at l.ds()
21:15:31.5  3/28/2008:	 at l.au()
21:15:34.2  3/28/2008:  Disposing Plugins
21:15:34.2  3/28/2008:  Closing database connection
21:15:34.3  3/28/2008:  Checking for applications to Launch On Exit

did you try changing your theme?

[Hunk_4TH]

Oh nah I was using the Game Launcher theme I'll try changing it thanks!

*Edit* Changed the theme that did the trick

[Dave H]

mmm.. this is strange.. I updated... but when it loads, I get the splash page..and then it goes black... i hear the jukebox kick in, but no menu... and have to ctrl+alt+del to get out... I was on the mce glossy..and tried changing to the gameex animated..but still the same.. black screen

[Tom Speirs]

Oh nah I was using the Game Launcher theme I'll try changing it thanks!

*Edit* Changed the theme that did the trick

Its fixed in 9.19. Now available.

As for the issue above, thats probably because GameEx is trying to play a video and it cant. It was not playing background videos before when it should have. Id check your theme folders for avi and mpegs.

[Dave H]

I searched C:\Program Files\GameEx\THEMES\ for *.avi and *.mpg and the only file it came up with was

bak.avi in C:\Program Files\GameEx\THEMES\Default - Galaxian\MEDIA so I switched to that theme and tried loading but still the same black screen.

I even re-downloaded the default themes and overwrote existing files but it still goes black after the 'loading' splash screen.

Any other ideas?

I also upgraded to 9.19.

TIA

[Tom Speirs]

I searched C:\Program Files\GameEx\THEMES\ for *.avi and *.mpg and the only file it came up with was

bak.avi in C:\Program Files\GameEx\THEMES\Default - Galaxian\MEDIA so I switched to that theme and tried loading but still the same black screen.

I even re-downloaded the default themes and overwrote existing files but it still goes black after the 'loading' splash screen.

Any other ideas?

I also upgraded to 9.19.

TIA

Can you post your log please, what was the last version of GameEx that worked for you?

[Orclord]

Can you post your log please

Ohhhhhh I'm so tempted....

[Tom Speirs]

Can you post your log please, what was the last version of GameEx that worked for you?

Also please zip up and post gameex.ini.

Orc, I dont have the bandwidth for that kind of material anyway.

[Orclord]

Orc, I dont have the bandwidth for that kind of material anyway.

*Ahem*

I was thinking more about teh kind you sorta "Drop"....

[Tom Speirs]

*Ahem*

I was thinking more about teh kind you sorta "Drop"....

Yeah, so was I I can be a little dry at times.

[Orclord]

Yeah, so was I I can be a little dry at times.

You can get some cream for that......

[Dave H]

ok.. really strange.. i'd unplugged the HTPC to build one of my other machines... I plugged it back in today and switched the theme back to glossy to get a new log to post.. and uhm.. it works...

Absolutely no idea what happened there as i'd done several reboots incase it was that.

So err.. no errors now.. all working great

[bkenobi]

Sorry?

[Tom Speirs]

Sorry?

Log (British) = Turd (American).

[bkenobi]

So err.. no errors now.. all working great

[KriSX]

been keeping my eye on this program... very impressed...

i am currently designing my mame/emulation system and i think i've found the front end i'll be using...

will definitely donate once i'm ready, keep up the good work

EDIT: quick question... i know its a bit off topic... but does GameEx work well with the X-Arcade Tankstick? i want to try and avoid having to use a keyboard and mouse... just hoping the tankstick is able to navigate and select stuff on the gameex interface without problems... cheers

[headkaze]

EDIT: quick question... i know its a bit off topic... but does GameEx work well with the X-Arcade Tankstick? i want to try and avoid having to use a keyboard and mouse... just hoping the tankstick is able to navigate and select stuff on the gameex interface without problems... cheers

Absolutley, GameEx works with any arcade input device, whether that be X-Arcade, keyboard, IPAC's, KeyWiz, joystick, mouse, trackball, U360, MCE Remote etc. etc.

[KriSX]

Absolutley, GameEx works with any arcade input device, whether that be X-Arcade, keyboard, IPAC's, KeyWiz, joystick, mouse, trackball, U360, MCE Remote etc. etc.

sweet... thanks!

[Canti]

Absolutley, GameEx works with any arcade input device, whether that be X-Arcade, keyboard, IPAC's, KeyWiz, joystick, mouse, trackball, U360, MCE Remote etc. etc.

Touchscreen?