StartUpVideo=F:\MEDIA\Video\Video musicali\Genesis
Setup Wizard detects and shows this path correctly. I've tried with several videos and directories, with media files I can normally play in GameEx. If you notice my log, it seems that GameEx simply skips this step:
Log:
Spoiler
14:42:56.0 21/01/2012: Opening Configuration File
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: GameEx: Version 12.54: Starting Log
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Operating System Name: Windows XP
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.60GHz, 2047MB
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: 1,6Ghz
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Running Randomize()
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Loading PlugIns
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Running Misc startup tasks
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Setting Menu types
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Getting Configuration Values
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Using Theme: Space Invaders
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Space Invaders
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Launching HideOS.exe
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Hiding Taskbar
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Is Media Center running?
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Media Center Mode 2
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Snap Delay set to: 2
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Get other settings
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Using DirectInput for keyboard input
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Start work for Form
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Getting Original Screen Size
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Opening Database Connection
14:42:56.5 21/01/2012: Initializing Component
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: MAME Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: MAME EXE file is: MameUI32.exe
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: ROM Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\roms
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: Catver.ini is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\catver.ini
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: controls.ini is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\controls.ini
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: History.dat is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\history.dat
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: nplayers.ini is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\nplayers.ini
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: command.dat is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\command.dat
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\mameinfo.dat
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Loading Controls.ini map file
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Snap Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\snap
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Background Snap Path: Not Found
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: AVI Snap Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\avisnap
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Flyer Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\flyers
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Cabinet Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\cabinets
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Cabinet 3D Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\3dcabinets
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Title Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\titles
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: PCB Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\pcb
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Artwork Preview Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\artwork
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Panel Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\cpanel
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Manual Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\manuals
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Icon Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\icons
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Marquee Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\marquees
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Applying Language/Text
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Text/Language: Italian
14:42:56.9 21/01/2012: Loading Custom Emulators
14:42:56.9 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 1: Atari 2600
14:42:56.9 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 2: NEC TurboGrafx-16
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 3: Nintendo NES
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 4: SEGA Master System
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 5: Nintendo SNES
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 6: SEGA Genesis
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 7: Nintendo Game Boy
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 8: Nintendo Game Boy Color
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 9: Nintendo Game Boy Advance
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 10: Nintendo 64
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 11: Sony Playstation
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 12: Commodore Amiga
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 13: Pinball
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: gamebase support enabled.
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Using Version 3 Themes Animations
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Retrieving resolution setting
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Using General Font: Impact
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Using Title Font: Impact
14:42:57.2 21/01/2012: Initialising Direct3D
14:42:57.4 21/01/2012: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
14:42:57.4 21/01/2012: Setting Resolution to 1680x1050 32 bit color
14:42:57.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Creating Back Buffer
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Version 2 Theme being used. Loading.
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Button Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Font Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Layout Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Taskbar Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading graphic Surfaces
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Display is running at: 1280x800 32bit color, 60hz
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Adapter: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Max texture size: 2048x2048
14:42:58.1 21/01/2012: Available texture memory: 482MB
14:42:58.1 21/01/2012: Initialising Bass Audio Library
14:42:58.2 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Volume
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Arrows
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
14:42:58.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surface Unselected
14:42:58.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Snaps
14:42:58.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
14:42:58.5 21/01/2012: Creating Fonts
14:42:58.5 21/01/2012: Creating Game Font
14:42:58.8 21/01/2012: Creating Game Font Faded
14:42:59.3 21/01/2012: Creating Title Font
14:42:59.4 21/01/2012: Restoring Title Font From Cache
14:42:59.6 21/01/2012: Creating Font Black
14:42:59.7 21/01/2012: Creating Font Black Small
14:42:59.9 21/01/2012: Fonts Created Succesfully
14:42:59.9 21/01/2012: 4MB Video Memory Used
14:43:00.1 21/01/2012: Loading News Feed: http://www.gameex.net/gameexnews.xml
14:43:02.0 21/01/2012: Attempting to load game list
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Creating DirectSound Device
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Trying: Driver audio principale
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Loading Sound Files
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: DirectSound Device Created Successfully
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
14:43:02.5 21/01/2012: Using Device Dual Vibration Gamepad
14:43:02.6 21/01/2012: Initialising DirectInput for Keyboard support
14:43:02.7 21/01/2012: Loading Start Page
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Initializing MCE Remote
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Playing intro sound file
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
14:43:03.4 21/01/2012: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Exiting GameEx!
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing all videos
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Deleting temporary Karaoke videos
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing Image List
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing Fonts
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing Surfaces
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Saving Settings
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Closing GameExtender Viewer
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Shutting down Bass
14:43:22.7 21/01/2012: Closing HideOS.exe
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Disposing Plugins
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Disposing Plugins
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Closing database connection
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Bye
14:42:56.0 21/01/2012: Opening Configuration File
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: GameEx: Version 12.54: Starting Log
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Operating System Name: Windows XP
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.60GHz, 2047MB
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: 1,6Ghz
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Running Randomize()
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Loading PlugIns
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Running Misc startup tasks
14:42:56.1 21/01/2012: Setting Menu types
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Getting Configuration Values
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Using Theme: Space Invaders
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Space Invaders
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Launching HideOS.exe
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
14:42:56.2 21/01/2012: Hiding Taskbar
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Is Media Center running?
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Media Center Mode 2
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Custom Keyboard Input enabled: Getting custom codes
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Snap Delay set to: 2
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Get other settings
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Using DirectInput for keyboard input
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Start work for Form
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Getting Original Screen Size
14:42:56.3 21/01/2012: Opening Database Connection
14:42:56.5 21/01/2012: Initializing Component
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: MAME Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: MAME EXE file is: MameUI32.exe
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: ROM Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\roms
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: Catver.ini is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\catver.ini
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: controls.ini is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\controls.ini
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: History.dat is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\history.dat
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: nplayers.ini is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\nplayers.ini
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: command.dat is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\command.dat
14:42:56.7 21/01/2012: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: F:\EMULATORS\GameEx\DATS\mameinfo.dat
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Loading Controls.ini map file
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Snap Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\snap
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Background Snap Path: Not Found
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: AVI Snap Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\avisnap
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Flyer Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\flyers
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Cabinet Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\cabinets
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Cabinet 3D Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\3dcabinets
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Title Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\titles
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: PCB Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\pcb
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Artwork Preview Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\artwork
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Panel Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\cpanel
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Manual Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\manuals
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Icon Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\icons
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Marquee Path is: F:\EMULATORS\MAME\marquees
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Applying Language/Text
14:42:56.8 21/01/2012: Text/Language: Italian
14:42:56.9 21/01/2012: Loading Custom Emulators
14:42:56.9 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 1: Atari 2600
14:42:56.9 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 2: NEC TurboGrafx-16
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 3: Nintendo NES
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 4: SEGA Master System
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 5: Nintendo SNES
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 6: SEGA Genesis
14:42:57.0 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 7: Nintendo Game Boy
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 8: Nintendo Game Boy Color
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 9: Nintendo Game Boy Advance
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 10: Nintendo 64
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 11: Sony Playstation
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 12: Commodore Amiga
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Loading Emulator 13: Pinball
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: gamebase support enabled.
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Using Version 3 Themes Animations
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Retrieving resolution setting
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Using General Font: Impact
14:42:57.1 21/01/2012: Using Title Font: Impact
14:42:57.2 21/01/2012: Initialising Direct3D
14:42:57.4 21/01/2012: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
14:42:57.4 21/01/2012: Setting Resolution to 1680x1050 32 bit color
14:42:57.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Creating Back Buffer
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Version 2 Theme being used. Loading.
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Button Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Font Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Layout Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading Taskbar Data
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Loading graphic Surfaces
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Display is running at: 1280x800 32bit color, 60hz
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Adapter: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700
14:42:58.0 21/01/2012: Max texture size: 2048x2048
14:42:58.1 21/01/2012: Available texture memory: 482MB
14:42:58.1 21/01/2012: Initialising Bass Audio Library
14:42:58.2 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Volume
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Arrows
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
14:42:58.3 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
14:42:58.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surface Unselected
14:42:58.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Snaps
14:42:58.4 21/01/2012: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
14:42:58.5 21/01/2012: Creating Fonts
14:42:58.5 21/01/2012: Creating Game Font
14:42:58.8 21/01/2012: Creating Game Font Faded
14:42:59.3 21/01/2012: Creating Title Font
14:42:59.4 21/01/2012: Restoring Title Font From Cache
14:42:59.6 21/01/2012: Creating Font Black
14:42:59.7 21/01/2012: Creating Font Black Small
14:42:59.9 21/01/2012: Fonts Created Succesfully
14:42:59.9 21/01/2012: 4MB Video Memory Used
14:43:00.1 21/01/2012: Loading News Feed: http://www.gameex.net/gameexnews.xml
14:43:02.0 21/01/2012: Attempting to load game list
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Creating DirectSound Device
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Trying: Driver audio principale
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Loading Sound Files
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: DirectSound Device Created Successfully
14:43:02.3 21/01/2012: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
14:43:02.5 21/01/2012: Using Device Dual Vibration Gamepad
14:43:02.6 21/01/2012: Initialising DirectInput for Keyboard support
14:43:02.7 21/01/2012: Loading Start Page
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Initializing MCE Remote
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Playing intro sound file
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
14:43:02.8 21/01/2012: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
14:43:03.4 21/01/2012: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Exiting GameEx!
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing all videos
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Deleting temporary Karaoke videos
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing Image List
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing Fonts
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Disposing Surfaces
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Saving Settings
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Closing GameExtender Viewer
14:43:22.5 21/01/2012: Shutting down Bass
14:43:22.7 21/01/2012: Closing HideOS.exe
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Disposing Plugins
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Disposing Plugins
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Closing database connection
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit
14:43:24.1 21/01/2012: Bye
Please, what do you guys think? Am I missing something or what?














