[RESOLVED] Game EX won't launch, what am I doing wrong?

[JonnyCD]

Here are the last few lines of the error message I get when trying to launch GEX.

I have watched online videos and thought I got the simplicity of the set-up process. It would appear I was wrong!!!

Can anyone shed light onto what I seem to be getting wrong?

Many thanks

Jon

19:14:54.9 12/06/2011: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS

19:14:54.9 12/06/2011: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

19:14:54.9 12/06/2011: Initialising Direct3D

19:14:56.1 12/06/2011: Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color

19:14:56.2 12/06/2011: Creating Surfaces

19:14:56.8 12/06/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

19:14:56.8 12/06/2011: Creating Back Buffer

19:14:56.9 12/06/2011: --**--

19:14:56.9 12/06/2011: Error: Error in the application.

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Texture..ctor(Device device, Int32 width, Int32 height, Int32 numLevels, Usage usage, Format format, Pool pool)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at x.c()

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at x.a(Bitmap& A_0, Device& A_1)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at x..ctor(Bitmap A_0, l A_1, o A_2)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.a(x& A_0, String A_1, l A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Int32 A_5)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.b(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag..ctor()

19:14:57.1 12/06/2011: Closing database connection

19:14:57.1 12/06/2011: Disposing Plugins

19:14:57.1 12/06/2011: GameEx is exiting with errors

19:14:59.3 12/06/2011: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING

[fRequEnCy]

Here are the last few lines of the error message I get when trying to launch GEX.

I have watched online videos and thought I got the simplicity of the set-up process. It would appear I was wrong!!!

Can anyone shed light onto what I seem to be getting wrong?

Many thanks

Jon

19:14:54.9 12/06/2011: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS

19:14:54.9 12/06/2011: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

19:14:54.9 12/06/2011: Initialising Direct3D

19:14:56.1 12/06/2011: Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color

19:14:56.2 12/06/2011: Creating Surfaces

19:14:56.8 12/06/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

19:14:56.8 12/06/2011: Creating Back Buffer

19:14:56.9 12/06/2011: --**--

19:14:56.9 12/06/2011: Error: Error in the application.

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Texture..ctor(Device device, Int32 width, Int32 height, Int32 numLevels, Usage usage, Format format, Pool pool)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at x.c()

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at x.a(Bitmap& A_0, Device& A_1)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at x..ctor(Bitmap A_0, l A_1, o A_2)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.a(x& A_0, String A_1, l A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Int32 A_5)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.b(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)

19:14:57.0 12/06/2011: at ag..ctor()

19:14:57.1 12/06/2011: Closing database connection

19:14:57.1 12/06/2011: Disposing Plugins

19:14:57.1 12/06/2011: GameEx is exiting with errors

19:14:59.3 12/06/2011: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING

Please include the full log in your posts. Are directx and video drivers up-to-date?

[JonnyCD]

Please include the full log in your posts. Are directx and video drivers up-to-date?

Hi and thanks for your reply.

It would appear that it is something to do with video one way or the other.

I'm using a trident blade card that I got years ago as I heard it was good with arcade monitors (which is what this setup will be used for). I have tried to find and installed what I believe to be the latest drivers and also DirectX says that it is up to date.

I'm trying to play around with resolutions in the advance configuration but am thinking about trying another card to to see if this is the problem.

I will include the latest error log to see if this helps you diagnose and help with my problem.

Many thanks in advance.....

18:14:53.4 13/06/2011: GameEx: Version 11.72: Starting Log

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: Operating System Name: Windows XP

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3000+, 1023MB

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: 2.1Ghz

18:14:53.5 13/06/2011: Running Randomize()

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Loading PlugIns

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Running Misc startup tasks

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Setting Menu types

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Opening Configuration File

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Getting Configuration Values

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Using Theme: Default - Default

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Default

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Launching HideOS.exe

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)

18:14:53.7 13/06/2011: Hiding Taskbar

18:14:53.8 13/06/2011: Using Cabinet Friendly Control System

18:14:53.8 13/06/2011: Is Media Center running?

18:14:53.8 13/06/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

18:14:53.9 13/06/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

18:14:53.9 13/06/2011: Media Center Mode 2

18:14:53.9 13/06/2011: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Advanced Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Snap Delay set to: 2

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Get other settings

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Using DirectInput for keyboard input

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Start work for Form

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Getting Original Screen Size

18:14:54.0 13/06/2011: Opening Database Connection

18:14:55.3 13/06/2011: Initializing Component

18:14:55.4 13/06/2011: Retrieving resolution setting

18:14:55.4 13/06/2011: MAME Path is: C:\Emus\MAME

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: ROM Paths are: C:\Emus\MAME\roms;C:\Emus\MAME\roms

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\data\controls.ini

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

18:14:55.5 13/06/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Snap Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\snaps

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: AVI Snap Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\video

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Flyer Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\flyers

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Cabinet Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Cabinet 3D Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets3d

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Title Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\titles

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: PCB Path: Not Found

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Panel Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cpanel

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Manual Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\manual

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Icon Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\icons

18:14:55.6 13/06/2011: Marquee Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\marquees

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Custom Emulators

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Emulator 1: [Arcade] Arcade (MAME)

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Emulator 2: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Emulator 3: [PC] Commodore 64 (CCS64)

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Emulator 4: [PC] Commodore Amiga (WHDLoad)

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Emulator 78:

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Loading Emulator Group 1: Games

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Using 2D Animations

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS

18:14:55.7 13/06/2011: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

18:14:55.8 13/06/2011: Initialising Direct3D

18:14:55.9 13/06/2011: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color

18:14:55.9 13/06/2011: Creating Surfaces

18:14:57.2 13/06/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

18:14:57.2 13/06/2011: Creating Back Buffer

18:14:57.5 13/06/2011: --**--

18:14:57.5 13/06/2011: Error: Error in the application.

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Texture..ctor(Device device, Int32 width, Int32 height, Int32 numLevels, Usage usage, Format format, Pool pool)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at x.c()

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at x.a(Bitmap& A_0, Device& A_1)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at x..ctor(Bitmap A_0, l A_1, o A_2)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at ag.a(x& A_0, String A_1, l A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Int32 A_5)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at ag.b(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: at ag..ctor()

18:14:57.6 13/06/2011: Closing database connection

18:14:57.7 13/06/2011: Disposing Plugins

18:14:57.7 13/06/2011: GameEx is exiting with errors

18:14:59.5 13/06/2011: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING

[Draco1962]

Hi Jon - if you have another compatible GPU to install in place of the Trident I would recommend that. While I have not worked with one in years, I recall having quite a few problems with drivers and BSOD issues related to them when working on other people's PCs. If you have access to an ATI or nVidia card and are willing to give it a go, let me know how things turn out.

[JonnyCD]

Hi Jon - if you have another compatible GPU to install in place of the Trident I would recommend that. While I have not worked with one in years, I recall having quite a few problems with drivers and BSOD issues related to them when working on other people's PCs. If you have access to an ATI or nVidia card and are willing to give it a go, let me know how things turn out.

Hey Draco and thanks for your reply

I have tried the PC with an old Matrox card and that has solved the launch issue.

Although I set up GEX with the wizard and pointed ROMS and such to the default locations its only coming up with the demo's of Donkey Kong and Pac Man??!?!

I need to have another look at that but what I'm asking now is the best way to set GEX up with a view to using the version 1 of Ultimarcs Arcade VGA on a Jamma cab. The cab is already set up and using mamewah FE but this PC is a hardware upgrade that I'm wanting GEX to run with multiple emulators. I guess what I'm asking is, is there any documentation some where that talks you through setting GEX up for use with an arcade cab. Also on the arcade VGA settings in the advance set up does this also include support for the afore mentioned version 1?

Any help with this would be much appreciated. I'm also guessing at this point that the Blade 64 card is useless with GEX?

Many MANY thanks

Jon

[Draco1962]

Jon - I am glad you got this up and running with the other GPU. I am not sure if it is a deal breaker for you with the Blade card or not, but I do know that whenever working on PCs for friends that were having problems with various apps and had the Trident Blade video cards installed, installing another card resolved the issues. I am not sure if it is a conflict with the hardware itself or just poorly written device drivers or both, just that they have caused problems.

You have several issues going on here so we probably need to start with the basics. I am going to point you to How To Ask For Help so you can see what kind of info we will need to assist you in resolving your issues. We will need copies of your gameex.ini and log.txt files to start. If you are seeing the demos, then likely the issue is in the paths and these files will help us to determine what needs to be changed.

I will probably need help from other mods/users regarding your questions for the Ultimarc VGA and Jamma cab specifics but I think it beneficial to get you started with a sound GameEx foundation first.

[JonnyCD]

Jon - I am glad you got this up and running with the other GPU. I am not sure if it is a deal breaker for you with the Blade card or not, but I do know that whenever working on PCs for friends that were having problems with various apps and had the Trident Blade video cards installed, installing another card resolved the issues. I am not sure if it is a conflict with the hardware itself or just poorly written device drivers or both, just that they have caused problems.

You have several issues going on here so we probably need to start with the basics. I am going to point you to How To Ask For Help so you can see what kind of info we will need to assist you in resolving your issues. We will need copies of your gameex.ini and log.txt files to start. If you are seeing the demos, then likely the issue is in the paths and these files will help us to determine what needs to be changed.

I will probably need help from other mods/users regarding your questions for the Ultimarc VGA and Jamma cab specifics but I think it beneficial to get you started with a sound GameEx foundation first.

Hi and thanks again for all your time and help

I will probably just ditch the Blade card as I bought it years ago and the information from then probably isn't as relative now. My main goal now is to get the new MB and hardware into my existing cab and install the version one VGA card as I'm sure there are settings and previsions in the GEX set up to accommodate such a configuration.

Do you think its a good idea to start from scratch as far as the GEX initial set up is concerned? For example I was thinking of downloading each emulator I wanted through the set up process and then surely the paths can't be wrong. Is this a good way to go?

Also my main concern (without researching such issues as yet) is the transition of the system to using arcade controls rather than mouse or keyboard. I'm assuming this shouldn't be a problem as FE such as mamewah handle this easily.

So thanks again and I shall crack on with the new install.

Jon

[Draco1962]

Sorry for the late response. I think it sound to let GEX download and install as you suggested. You will need to enter each emulator's option to setup the paths as GEX will not do that for you. Good luck and I will mark this issue as resolved. Keep us posted and feel free to ask if you need further help!