GameEx problem at windows 7 startup

[jombee]

I am having an ongoing problem with GameEx running when I start up my cab. I have searched the forum, but I cannot find any answers. I am using a new install of Windows 7 64bit home premium fully patched with the basic theme and the current version of GameEx. Everything works fine except when I first turn my cab on, or reboot. I have a shortcut of GameEx.exe in my startup folder, and GameEx does start when I boot up, but after I see the Blue GameEx "splash" screen, the program then minimizes to the taskbar and the cursor stays focused in the middle of the screen (I can still hear the GameEx sounds). Since I cannot move the cursor (it keeps springing back), I have to open the tasks, and switch to GameEx for things to get going again. Any help would really be appreciated!

[Kustom Kid]

If you're using it as a dedicated cab Instant Sheller is probably going to be your best bet. http://www.gameex.net/Community/InstantSheller/tabid/73/Default.aspx I have no experience with it, but I'm sure several people on here have used it, and can help with any issues that may come up.

[jombee]

If you're using it as a dedicated cab Instant Sheller is probably going to be your best bet. http://www.gameex.net/Community/InstantSheller/tabid/73/Default.aspx I have no experience with it, but I'm sure several people on here have used it, and can help with any issues that may come up.

Thanks a lot for your reply! I was aware of this, but wanted to avoid using it so I could still have easy access to the desktop/files when needed. The sheller does work perfectly, and I no longer have any problem when it is used.

[Brian Hoffman]

Jombee,

Your problem really lies with the way windows works. When windows boots you have a bunch of programs that also start running. Your system try populates with all sorts of programs. These programs are probably stealing focus from gameex.

You have two options.

1. Disable any startup and tray icons you do not need. That may fix it.

2. See how long after you first boot your cab that it takes for things to stop loading in your tray. An AHK script can be made to sleep for that amount of time then load gameex.

Good luck!

Brian

[Draco1962]

Have you considered setting it up so you can access it via Remote Desktop? This would allow you to remote into the machine and perform whatever maintenance you need form another system. Likely you would not even have to bring GameEx down to do so as you won't actually be in the same session as the main user (GameEx in this instance).

[jombee]

Jombee,

Your problem really lies with the way windows works. When windows boots you have a bunch of programs that also start running. Your system try populates with all sorts of programs. These programs are probably stealing focus from gameex.

You have two options.

1. Disable any startup and tray icons you do not need. That may fix it.

2. See how long after you first boot your cab that it takes for things to stop loading in your tray. An AHK script can be made to sleep for that amount of time then load gameex.

Good luck!

Brian

Hi Brian, thanks for your reply!

I've already tried option one, and the only thing other than GameEx that loads at startup is the trisync program that needs to load for my Monitor. GameEx does completely start, and I see the startup splash screen, but before the Menu appears, it minimizes and the cursor is locked in the middle of the screen, and I can still hear the GameEx sounds. So its not just a normal minimizing of a startup program. As far as option 2, ive only got two programs loading, so its pretty much instant.

[jombee]

Have you considered setting it up so you can access it via Remote Desktop? This would allow you to remote into the machine and perform whatever maintenance you need form another system. Likely you would not even have to bring GameEx down to do so as you won't actually be in the same session as the main user (GameEx in this instance).

Hi Draco, that isn't a bad idea, ive got 5 computers on my home network. But I would like to be able to work on the cab while standing at it if possible.