Newest version of GameEx crashes on start-up

[IMBerzerk]

I loaded up the new version 9.94 and am not getting anywhere. I just starts, and immediately crashes. I'm unfortunately at work, but I can break-down what I did to load it and describe what error I am getting. If there is something I can post when I get home, let me know what it is. This is the first time I've had a serious issues with GameEx that I could not figure out by the error log, so I'm a bit stumped.

First, I renamed my older GameEx folder to GameEx1 as to not loose my config files.

I loaded 9.94, no issues. All processed fine. However, I did not run the setup wizard, I opted to exit out and copy over my files.

I then renamed the Data and Themes folders of 9.94 so I can copy over my old stuff... as I do with every new load.

I started GameEx, the screen flashed black, then showed the desktop, then gave the GameEx error screen...

it mentioned something about a DirectX issue, boolen counts... something or another... and gave me a list that asked me to update my drivers, check my settings... etc... try a different theme... which I did, back to default, and it still crashed.

So I then renamed all the folders in the 9.94 fodler and copied all my old folders into the new install to see if that helped... same reaction.

When I load GameEx, I do it discretely as to avoid having to uninstall it and I use the old Icons so everything should still point to the same location.

Seems with this new version, this method I have been using for the past umpteen updates did not work.

Any thoughts? I am also using a version 2 theme called Future Retro, which has been in place since I've had GameEx running on the cabinet.

Thanks guys

[Tom Speirs]

Post the log. There is a new image file (A).png, which I suspect is missing from your install.

[IMBerzerk]

Post the log. There is a new image file (A).png, which I suspect is missing from your install.

OK, will do once I get home. Thanks Tom.

[IMBerzerk]

Tom, here it is... and remember, this is something I caused, not an error with GameEx, but what I did that caused this I don't know. I've loaded GameEx the same way for months.

Thanks again....

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: GameEx: Version 9.94: Starting Log

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Operating System Name: Windows XP

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3700+, 2047MB

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: 2.21Ghz

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Running Randomize()

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Loading PlugIns

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Running Misc startup tasks

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Setting Menu types

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Opening Configuration File

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Getting Configuration Values

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Using Theme: Default - Default

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Default

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Launching HideOS.exe

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Hiding Taskbar

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Using Cabinet Friendly Control System

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Is Media Center running?

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

19:07:15.2 3/28/2009: Media Center Mode 2

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Snap Delay set to: 3

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Get other settings

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Using DirectInput for keyboard input

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Start work for Form

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Getting Original Screen Size

19:07:15.3 3/28/2009: Opening Database Connection

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Initializing Component

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Retrieving resolution setting

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: MAME Path is: G:\Mame

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: daphne Path is: G:\Daphne

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: daphne EXE file is: Daphne.exe

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Use daphne on. Daphne.exe will launch games

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: ROM Path is: G:\Mame\roms

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Catver.ini is located at: G:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: History.dat is located at: G:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: nplayers.ini is located at: G:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: G:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Loading Controls.ini map file

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Snap Path is: G:\Mame\snap

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: AVI Snap Path is: G:\Mame\avis

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Flyer Path is: G:\Mame\flyers

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Cabinet Path is: G:\Mame\cabinets

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Title Path is: G:\Mame\titles

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: PCB Path is: G:\Mame\pcb

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Artwork Preview Path is: G:\Mame\artwork

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Panel Path is: G:\Mame\cpanel

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Manual Path: Not Found

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Icon Path: Not Found

19:07:15.4 3/28/2009: Marquee Path is: G:\Mame\marquees

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Custom Emulators

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 1: Fairchild Channel F

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 2: GCE/MB Vectrex

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 3: Mattel Electronics Intellivision

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 4: Atari 2600/VCS

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 5: Atari 5200

19:07:15.5 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 6: Coleco Vision

19:07:15.6 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 7: Atari 7800

19:07:15.6 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 8: Emerson Arcadia 2001

19:07:15.6 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 9: Nintendo NES

19:07:15.7 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 10: Commodore 64

19:07:15.7 3/28/2009: Loading Emulator 11: Magnavox Odyssey 2

19:07:15.8 3/28/2009: Using 3D Alpha Blended Animations. This could be slow

19:07:15.8 3/28/2009: Using General Font: Arial

19:07:15.8 3/28/2009: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

19:07:15.8 3/28/2009: Initialising DirectDraw

19:07:15.9 3/28/2009: Applying GameEx is Loading Image

19:07:15.9 3/28/2009: Creating DirectDraw Device

19:07:15.9 3/28/2009: Using Device: Primary Display Driver

19:07:16.1 3/28/2009: 119mb video memory available

19:07:16.1 3/28/2009: Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color

19:07:16.1 3/28/2009: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces

19:07:16.1 3/28/2009: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

19:07:16.2 3/28/2009: Creating Back Buffer

19:07:16.2 3/28/2009: Loading graphic Surfaces

19:07:16.2 3/28/2009: Display is running at: 1024x768 32bit color, 60hz

19:07:16.2 3/28/2009: Creating Surfaces Flags

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: --**--

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: Error: Value does not fall within the expected range.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: at Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw.Surface..ctor(String filename, SurfaceDescription desc, Device dev)

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: at j.a(Surface& A_0, String A_1, SurfaceDescription A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4)

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: at j.c(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: at j.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Int32 A_5)

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: at j.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: at j..ctor()

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009:

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: It was detected you experienced a DirectX error.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: Please note the following for possible solutions to your problem:

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 1. Ensure you have the latest version of DirectX installed.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 2. Ensure you have the latest Manufacturer provided video card drivers.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: NOTE: Windows/Microsoft Update does not contain the latest.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: NOTE: Manufacturer normally means ATI, NVidia, or Intel. Not the brand.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: www.ati.com www.nvidia.com

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 3. If you do not have a modern video card try the following. 1. Turn off advanced Graphics. 2. Try a lower resolution. 3. Try turning on and using 16-bit colour

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 4. Ensure any required video codecs are installed.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 5. Try a different theme, or try running the theme at the resolution it was designed for

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 6. Try the latest version of GameEx. GameEx is updated all the time.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: 7. If you performed an auto update to this version. Try performing a manual download and install.

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009:

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: Closing database connection

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: Disposing Plugins

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: GameEx is exiting with errors

19:07:16.3 3/28/2009: Deleting search cache

19:07:18.1 3/28/2009: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING

[Tom Speirs]

Yeah your missing (A).png from the default theme.

[IMBerzerk]

Yeah your missing (A).png from the default theme.

OK, I'll completely delete the install, and reload. But how do I copy over all of my emulator settings from one install to the other? Are they all listed in the config folder?

thanks again

[Tom Speirs]

Basically you dont need to do anything other than install GameEx to the same location,. Take a backup before hand if you like.

GameEx automatically upgrades itself.