NEWS: GameEx 11.16

[Tom Speirs]

29th August, 2010 - GameEx 11.16

Additional system asset paths for game music and game tv commercials. You can get these files using the EmuMovies download service.

Improved picture and slide show transitions.

Jukebox Visualizations have also been improved.

Next audio track is now displayed on the now playing scroller.

Audio tag reading is improved

Improved memory management of audio files.

Ambiance correctly stops playing when needed.

Each list now independently retains its own view mode.

Changing view is now quick.

[Stub]

Wow Tom your on a tear this month.

[T. Goodchild]

The transitions are better but the views seem to be global. Is there a way to make them remember specific views to each emulator, jukebox or video page? I'm also getting jit errors when going from window to fullscreen mode and this update actually broke my visualizations in jukebox. Normally it takes two clicks to see it but now I see them faintly blink in the top left corner. Still gonna keep it though because of the speed increase in navigation.

[fRequEnCy]

Thanks Tom!

[celly]

This FE just gets better and better. Thanks Tom!

[Tom Speirs]

The transitions are better but the views seem to be global. Is there a way to make them remember specific views to each emulator, jukebox or video page? I'm also getting jit errors when going from window to fullscreen mode and this update actually broke my visualizations in jukebox. Normally it takes two clicks to see it but now I see them faintly blink in the top left corner. Still gonna keep it though because of the speed increase in navigation.

Which version did you upgrade from? Sounds like you have gone from the Direct2D version to the Direct3D version?

[Tom Speirs]

Which version did you upgrade from? Sounds like you have gone from the Direct2D version to the Direct3D version?

Anyone else have those issues? T. Can you post your log please.

[Draco1962]

Not sure if it is an 11.16 issue or not, but my introsound, focus, select, and launch FX are no longer working. I have highlighted in blue the references to DirectSound and unable to load DirectSound device. GameEx was able to play those sound files without a problem prior to the upgrade today. I get sound playing Jukebox, game avi snaps and games.

I also noticed something in the log file regarding version info. My theme is version 4 yet there are references to Version 3 animations and using Version 2 theme (in red).

EDIT - The Volume Adjustment sound is also non-existant whewn adjusting for Jukebox and Internet Radio. I am running latest codecs and driver for onboard sound. Any help appreciated.

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: GameEx: Version 11.16: Starting Log

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Operating System Name: Windows 7

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Operating System Version: 6.1.7600

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Aero running

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: .net Framework 3.0 Installed

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: .net Framework 3.5 Installed

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Intel® Core�2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz, 8126MB

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: 2.39Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Running Randomize()

20:33:34.0 8/29/2010: Loading PlugIns

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Running Misc startup tasks

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Setting Menu types

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Opening Configuration File

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Getting Configuration Values

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Using Theme: Carbon & Steel

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Carbon & Steel

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: CPWizard enabled

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: CPWizard path invalid. Not using CPWizard

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)

20:33:34.5 8/29/2010: Is Media Center running?

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Media Center Mode 2

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Warning: DirectDraw blitting set to NOT wait

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Snap Delay set to: 7

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Get other settings

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Start work for Form

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Getting Original Screen Size

20:33:34.7 8/29/2010: Opening Database Connection

20:33:36.0 8/29/2010: Initializing Component

20:33:36.3 8/29/2010: Retrieving resolution setting

20:33:36.3 8/29/2010: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

20:33:36.3 8/29/2010: MAME Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64

20:33:36.3 8/29/2010: daphne Path is: C:\Emulators\Daphne

20:33:36.3 8/29/2010: daphne EXE file is: daphne.exe

20:33:36.3 8/29/2010: Use daphne on. daphne.exe will launch games

20:33:36.4 8/29/2010: MAME EXE file is: MameUI64.exe

20:33:36.4 8/29/2010: ROM Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\roms

20:33:36.5 8/29/2010: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

20:33:36.5 8/29/2010: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\data\controls.ini

20:33:36.5 8/29/2010: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

20:33:36.5 8/29/2010: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

20:33:36.6 8/29/2010: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat

20:33:36.6 8/29/2010: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

20:33:36.6 8/29/2010: Loading Controls.ini map file

20:33:36.6 8/29/2010: Snap Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\snap

20:33:36.6 8/29/2010: AVI Snap Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\avisnap

20:33:36.6 8/29/2010: Flyer Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\flyers

20:33:36.8 8/29/2010: Cabinet Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\cabinets

20:33:36.9 8/29/2010: Cabinet 3D Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\marquees

20:33:36.9 8/29/2010: Title Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\titles

20:33:36.9 8/29/2010: PCB Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\pcb

20:33:36.9 8/29/2010: Artwork Preview Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\Artworkpreview

20:33:36.9 8/29/2010: Panel Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\cpanel

20:33:37.0 8/29/2010: Manual Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\Manual

20:33:37.0 8/29/2010: Icon Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\icons

20:33:37.0 8/29/2010: Marquee Path is: C:\Emulators\MameUI64\marquees

20:33:37.0 8/29/2010: Loading Custom Emulators

20:33:37.0 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 1: MAME

20:33:37.0 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 2: WinKawaks

20:33:37.1 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 3: Future Pinball

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 4: Visual Pinball

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 5: Visual PinMAME

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 6: [Console] Atari 2600 (Stella)

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 7: [Console] Atari 5200 (MESS)

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 8: [Console] Atari 7800 (ProSystem)

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 9: [Console] Nintendo GameCube (Dolphin)

20:33:37.2 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 10: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator 11: [Console] Nintendo NES (Nestopia)

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Loading Emulator Group 1: Arcade

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Could not load emulator group. Check emulators specified are valid.

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Using Version 3 Themes Animations

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Initialising Direct3D

20:33:37.3 8/29/2010: Applying GameEx is Loading Image

20:33:37.6 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Creating Primary Surface - Windowed Mode

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Creating Back Buffer

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Version 2 Theme being used. Loading.

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Loading Button Data

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Loading Font Data

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Loading Layout Data

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Loading Taskbar Data

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Loading graphic Surfaces

20:33:38.8 8/29/2010: Display is running at: 1680x1050 32bit color, 60hz

20:33:38.9 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Flags

20:33:39.0 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Volume

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Arrows

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Toolbar

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surface Unselected

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Snaps

20:33:39.1 8/29/2010: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars

20:33:39.2 8/29/2010: Creating Fonts

20:33:39.2 8/29/2010: Creating Game Font

20:33:39.9 8/29/2010: Creating Game Font Faded

20:33:40.2 8/29/2010: Creating Title Font

20:33:40.2 8/29/2010: Restoring Title Font From Cache

20:33:40.3 8/29/2010: Creating Font Black

20:33:40.4 8/29/2010: Creating Font Black Small

20:33:40.5 8/29/2010: Fonts Created Succesfully

20:33:40.5 8/29/2010: Initialising Bass Audio Library

20:33:40.5 8/29/2010: Creating instance of global keyboard hook

20:33:42.0 8/29/2010: Attempting to load game list

20:33:42.2 8/29/2010: Applying Language/Text

20:33:42.2 8/29/2010: Text/Language: English

20:33:42.4 8/29/2010: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo

20:33:42.4 8/29/2010: Loading last used Game List

20:33:42.7 8/29/2010: Creating DirectSound Device

20:33:42.7 8/29/2010: Trying: Primary Sound Driver

20:33:42.7 8/29/2010: Loading Sound Files

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Trying: Speakers / Headphones (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC (for 64-bit Windows))

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Loading Sound Files

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Trying: Digital Output Device (SPDIF Out) (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC (for 64-bit Windows))

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Loading Sound Files

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Unable to Create DirectSound Device

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Creating ICONS

20:33:42.8 8/29/2010: Recreating ICONS

20:33:43.4 8/29/2010: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support

20:33:44.9 8/29/2010: Using Device Logitech Dual Action

20:33:45.2 8/29/2010: Initializing MCE Remote

20:33:45.2 8/29/2010: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!

20:33:45.2 8/29/2010: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame

20:33:49.0 8/29/2010: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully

20:34:03.9 8/29/2010: Exiting GameEx!

20:34:03.9 8/29/2010: Saving Settings

20:34:06.7 8/29/2010: Disposing Plugins

20:34:06.7 8/29/2010: Closing database connection

20:34:06.8 8/29/2010: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit

20:34:06.8 8/29/2010: Media Center was not open when starting GameEx, so not launching

[Tom Speirs]

Not really sure but I dont think its related to the latest version. Do you have ambiance setup by any chance?

The v2/v3 theme thing is correct. v4 themes are a combination of the two.

[Draco1962]

Not really sure but I dont think its related to the latest version. Do you have ambiance setup by any chance?

The v2/v3 theme thing is correct. v4 themes are a combination of the two.

Ambience is turned off.

[T. Goodchild]

Anyone else have those issues? T. Can you post your log please.

I updated from 11.14. I can try a clean install if it helps. The missing visualizations are the weird part. I've always however had to click on it twice for some reason. Another "bug" or feature that I find weird is on the start page when I mouse over all games, it only ever shows snaps for my mame games and not my other 10 emulators. I've also had problems with alpha paging on the video page, it works with games though.

18:34:41.8 8/30/2010: GameEx: Version 11.16: Starting Log

18:34:41.8 8/30/2010: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

18:34:41.8 8/30/2010: Operating System Name: Windows XP

18:34:41.8 8/30/2010: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: .net Framework 1.0 Installed

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: .net Framework 1.1 Installed

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: .net Framework 3.0 Installed

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: .net Framework 3.5 Installed

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Processor, 3327MB

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: 4Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Running Randomize()

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Loading PlugIns

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Running Misc startup tasks

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Setting Menu types

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Opening Configuration File

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Getting Configuration Values

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Using Theme: Newest1366

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Newest1366

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Launching HideOS.exe

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Hiding Taskbar

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Is Media Center running?

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Media Center Mode 0

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Snap Delay set to: 7

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Get other settings

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Start work for Form

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Getting Original Screen Size

18:34:41.9 8/30/2010: Opening Database Connection

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: Initializing Component

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: Retrieving resolution setting

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: MAME Path is: D:\Games\ARCADE

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: ROM Path is: D:\Games\ARCADE ROMS

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: command.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\command.dat

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: Loading Controls.ini map file

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: Snap Path is: D:\Games\GAME EX SNAPS\MAME

18:34:42.0 8/30/2010: AVI Snap Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Flyer Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Cabinet Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Title Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: PCB Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Panel Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Manual Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Icon Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Marquee Path: Not Found

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Custom Emulators

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 1: Gameboy

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 2: Nintendo

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 3: SNES

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 4: Genesis

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 5: 32X

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 6: Sega CD

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 7: 32XCD

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 9: Dreamcast

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 10: Playstation pSX

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 12: Nintendo 64

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 13: Playstation 2

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Loading Emulator 14: Gamecube Wii

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Using 3D Alpha Blended Animations.

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Using General Font: Verdana

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Using Title Font: White Rabbit

18:34:42.1 8/30/2010: Initialising Direct3D

18:34:42.2 8/30/2010: Setting Resolution to 1366x768 32 bit color

18:34:42.2 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces

18:34:44.2 8/30/2010: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

18:34:44.2 8/30/2010: Creating Back Buffer

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Version 2 Theme being used. Loading.

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Loading Button Data

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Loading Font Data

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Loading Layout Data

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Loading Taskbar Data

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Loading graphic Surfaces

18:34:44.3 8/30/2010: Display is running at: 1366x768 32bit color, 60hz

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Flags

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Volume

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Arrows

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Toolbar

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo

18:34:44.4 8/30/2010: Creating Surface Unselected

18:34:44.5 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Snaps

18:34:44.5 8/30/2010: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars

18:34:44.5 8/30/2010: Creating Fonts

18:34:44.5 8/30/2010: Creating Game Font

18:34:44.5 8/30/2010: Creating Game Font Faded

18:34:44.6 8/30/2010: Creating Title Font

18:34:44.6 8/30/2010: Restoring Title Font From Cache

18:34:44.7 8/30/2010: Creating Font Black

18:34:44.7 8/30/2010: Creating Font Black Small

18:34:44.7 8/30/2010: Fonts Created Succesfully

18:34:44.7 8/30/2010: 4MB Video Memory Used

18:34:44.7 8/30/2010: Initialising Bass Audio Library

18:34:44.7 8/30/2010: Creating instance of global keyboard hook

18:34:44.8 8/30/2010: Attempting to load game list

18:34:44.8 8/30/2010: Applying Language/Text

18:34:44.8 8/30/2010: Text/Language: English

18:34:44.8 8/30/2010: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo

18:34:44.8 8/30/2010: Loading last used Game List

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Loading Start Page

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Creating DirectSound Device

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Trying: Primary Sound Driver

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Loading Sound Files

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: DirectSound Device Created Successfully

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Using Device UnKnown??

18:34:44.9 8/30/2010: Using Device Saitek P2900 Wireless Pad

18:34:45.0 8/30/2010: Using Device Saitek P2900 Wireless Pad

18:34:45.0 8/30/2010: Initializing MCE Remote

18:34:45.0 8/30/2010: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!

18:34:45.0 8/30/2010: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame

18:34:45.2 8/30/2010: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully

18:35:19.6 8/30/2010: Exiting GameEx!

18:35:19.6 8/30/2010: Saving Settings

18:35:21.5 8/30/2010: Disposing Plugins

18:35:21.5 8/30/2010: Closing database connection

18:35:21.5 8/30/2010: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit

[Tom Speirs]

Thanks. In regard to the visualizations can you try the default - media center theme please. The rendering of the visualizations was significantly changed in this release, so its not really weird. Were you getting the JITs when resizing the window with 11.14?

[Draco1962]

Not really sure but I dont think its related to the latest version. Do you have ambiance setup by any chance?

The v2/v3 theme thing is correct. v4 themes are a combination of the two.

Tom - I am attaching my DirectX Diagnostic log. I'm not sure if it will be of any use to you. From what I can see I am not having a problem with it anywhere else. I setup arcade ambience and it plays the mp3 without a problem...

[Tom Speirs]

I updated from 11.14. I can try a clean install if it helps. The missing visualizations are the weird part. I've always however had to click on it twice for some reason.

Can you please try the visualizations in 11.17. If it still does not work post the log again.

Thanks.

Tom.

[T. Goodchild]

Can you please try the visualizations in 11.17. If it still does not work post the log again.

Thanks.

Tom.

Ok I tried a clean install of 11.17. I deleted the gameex folder and only copied over the config ini. I'm also using the default theme. The visualizations still need 2 clicks to start and then it appears for a second then just stays black. The views work perfectly and faster now and remember their respective settings. I still got another jit error when windowing and it may have been around 11.14, as I try to update it on every release. I've attached a screenshot and logs of gamex and the jit error if it helps.

1117log.txt

jitlog.txt

[Draco1962]

Tom - I am attaching my DirectX Diagnostic log. I'm not sure if it will be of any use to you. From what I can see I am not having a problem with it anywhere else. I setup arcade ambience and it plays the mp3 without a problem...

Tom - I installed 11.17 - sitll not able to hear soundfx, also received the following debug error log:

See the end of this message for details on invoking

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************

Error in the application.

-2005530520 (D3DERR_DEVICELOST)

at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Device.Reset(PresentParameters[] presentationParameters)

at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Device.OnParentResized(Object sender, EventArgs e)

at System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnResize(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnResize(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnSizeChanged(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.UpdateBounds(Int32 x, Int32 y, Int32 width, Int32 height, Int32 clientWidth, Int32 clientHeight)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.UpdateBounds()

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmWindowPosChanged(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmWindowPosChanged(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)

at af.a(Message& A_0)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

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mscorlib

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll

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GameEx

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Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/GameEx.exe

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System.Windows.Forms

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

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System

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

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System.Drawing

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

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Microsoft.DirectX.DirectSound

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Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX/1.0.2911.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX.dll

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NetVideoPlayer

Assembly Version: 1.0.3785.34211

Win32 Version:

CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/NetVideoPlayer.DLL

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Microsoft.VisualBasic

Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll

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FFDShowAPI

Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

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CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/FFDShowAPI.DLL

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Interop.DvdCore

Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

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CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/Interop.DvdCore.DLL

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Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput.dll

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ArtDownloader

Assembly Version: 0.0.0.0

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CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/ArtDownloader.DLL

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Interop.WMPLib

Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

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CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/Interop.WMPLib.DLL

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AxInterop.SHDocVw

Assembly Version: 1.1.0.0

Win32 Version: 1.1.0.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/AxInterop.SHDocVw.DLL

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Interop.iTunesLib

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Win32 Version: 1.13.0.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/Interop.iTunesLib.DLL

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msvcm90

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Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw

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Win32 Version: 5.04.00.2904

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.DirectDraw.dll

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System.Data

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Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Data/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Data.dll

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Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.dll

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System.Xml

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System.Configuration

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll

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System.Transactions

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CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Transactions/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Transactions.dll

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System.EnterpriseServices

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.EnterpriseServices/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.EnterpriseServices.dll

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Microsoft.DirectX

Assembly Version: 1.0.2902.0

Win32 Version: 5.04.00.2904

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.dll

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System.Web

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Web/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Web.dll

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Interop.AVGAComObj

Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/GameEx/Interop.AVGAComObj.DLL

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************** JIT Debugging **************

To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this

application or computer (machine.config) must have the

jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.

The application must also be compiled with debugging

enabled.

For example:

<configuration>

<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />

</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception

will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer

rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Tom Speirs]

Please try the attached.

GameEx.zip

[Draco1962]

Please try the attached.

I had upgraded to 11.18 and still same results, also tried the gameex.exe you provided. No Debug log generated, but still no sound FX . I have attached a copy of my log - same error with loading directsound device.

[Tom Speirs]

Its actually failing loading the sound files rather than creating the device. Id check your theme and for corrupt wav files.

[Draco1962]

Its actually failing loading the sound files rather than creating the device. Id check your theme and for corrupt wav files.

They were playing fine in the theme a few days ago and are playable in winamp and WMP so not sure what changed. I replaced them with the ones from the default theme and they worked. I also replaced them from the zipped copy of the theme and they worked. So, unless there were any changes in the updates that affect format specifics for WAV or MP3 files, then there is something on my end that has changed.

.:.EDIT: I finally isolated the sound effect file causing the issue, replaced it with a good copy and all is right with the world again.

[Tom Speirs]

Please try the attached.

Can you please try T. Goodchild.

Many thanks.

[T. Goodchild]

Can you please try T. Goodchild.

Many thanks.

Sorry got held up at work. Ive replaced the 11.16 exe with the attached zip and still had the jit and visualization problems. I then upgraded to 11.20 and it fixed the jit windowing but not the visualization. Will keep you posted on newer rev's.

[Tom Speirs]

Thanks and no problem. Can you do me a favour and see if you get a JIT playing a video or DVD full screen?

I added some logging to the visualizations so let me know if the log shows anything new too please.

Cheers.

Tom.

[T. Goodchild]

Thanks and no problem. Can you do me a favour and see if you get a JIT playing a video or DVD full screen?

I added some logging to the visualizations so let me know if the log shows anything new too please.

Cheers.

Tom.

It only happens in the game ex interface. I use kmplayer for videos but I could try the default player if it helps. The visualization starts for a second showing the album art in the lower right corner and the viz in the top left corner for a split second then just a black screen. No big deal I'm sure it'll get resolved in future builds no rush.