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[Adultery]

The title says it all. After exiting a video, GameEx crashes. It's XviD and it plays fine in Media Player and on my Media Sharing server. Log file attached.

I should also mention it's extremely laggy when I try to watch it within GameEx.

[TSpeirs]

Do you get a hard crash (window error) too? I think this is the same issue as you currently have with the web browser. Its not easy for me to fix unfortunatly as I cant duplicate it on any machine I have access to.

[Draco1962]

What browser/version? I have had to work an some issues for my work clients with IE 8 due to old plug-ins/add-ons. When they reinstalled IE 8 compatible versions these resolved. Keep in mind that IE has more integration with Windows Explorer from XP forward but especially in Win Vista/7.

[TSpeirs]

The issue I am referring to is not related to the browser but a bug in GameEx when it changes the display settings to show the browser and also play videos and DVDs. Unfortunatly the error cannot be trapped in code and I can't duplicate it. I think it only affects a few folks.

[Adultery]

Is there any way I can help you isolate it? All I get is a GameEx crash. Windows works just fine after. When the browser craashes I usually get a JIT debugger window, but this doesn't produce one. Does it matter that the preview seems to play and it only crashes after launch of the video itself?

[sty151]

I have the same problem on my cab. Intro video works fine but any time I exit a video or it ends GameEx crashes. I even reinstalled XP but got the same problem. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I will probably upgrade that computer (for another reason) soon and hopefully not have this problem anymore. But I'm available as well if it will help.

[TSpeirs]

Sty, please post your log. Adultery can you try the default theme please? Also are you using any background videos?

Sty, do you know when it last worked?

To confirm if it is the same related issue I thought. Does it happen running GameEx windowed?

[Adultery]

Unless you mean preview videos, there shouldn't be anything else running in the bg. I will try running in windowed mode first, then I will try using the default theme. I wonder if its related to my high resolution I run?
I'll report back with my findings as soon as I can get to it (I'm working right now).

[keithdok]

Reposting in this thread as it seems more of a current issue.

Getting the same thing on mine. I'm not sure if it was the update today or not, because coincidentally I just added my videos to it again today. Running at 640x480 on a standard def TV.

One thing I've noticed: If I tell GameEx "Do Not Change Resolution", the crash happens upon exiting the video. However, if I tell GameEx to specifically use 640x480 as its resolution, the videos will start playing but give a different error at the start of the video that doesn't stop the video from playing but does seem to mess up the overlay. But, after that error, it won't crash when I exit the video. I hope that makes sense?

In summary:
GameEx not changing resolution = crash on exiting any video
GameEx changing to a specific resolution = error when starting video, no overlay, but no crash on exiting

Tried it with GameEx set to Windowed or Fullscreen. Same results. It also doesn't seem to matter what theme I'm using. I tried it with Default - Hybrid Blue and the Default MCE themes.

This is on Windows XP.

Here is my log from when it crashes on exiting a video.

Spoiler

20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: GameEx: Version 11.51: Starting Log
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: Operating System Name: Windows XP
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: .net Framework 3.0 Installed
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: .net Framework 3.5 Installed
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: AMD Athlon™ XP 3000+, 1023MB
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: 2.16Ghz
20:32:52.2 1/20/2011: Running Randomize()
20:32:52.3 1/20/2011: Loading PlugIns
20:32:52.3 1/20/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
20:32:52.3 1/20/2011: Running Misc startup tasks
20:32:52.3 1/20/2011: Setting Menu types
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Opening Configuration File
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Getting Configuration Values
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Using Theme: Default - Hybrid Blue
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Hybrid Blue
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Is Media Center running?
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Media Center Mode 2
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Snap Delay set to: 5
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Get other settings
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Start work for Form
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Getting Original Screen Size
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Opening Database Connection
20:32:52.4 1/20/2011: Initializing Component
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: Retrieving resolution setting
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: MAME Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: ROM Path is: Z:\ROMS\MAME
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: controls.ini is located at: C:\Emulation\GameEx\data\controls.ini
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: History.dat is located at: C:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: command.dat is located at: C:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
20:32:52.5 1/20/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file
20:32:52.8 1/20/2011: Snap Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\snap
20:32:52.8 1/20/2011: AVI Snap Path is: Z:\ROMS\Videos\Arcade Collections\MAME [Videos][AVI-SQ][MAME .128][EmuMovies 20081109]
20:32:52.9 1/20/2011: Flyer Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\flyers
20:32:52.9 1/20/2011: Cabinet Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\cabinets
20:32:52.9 1/20/2011: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found
20:32:53.0 1/20/2011: Title Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\titles
20:32:53.1 1/20/2011: PCB Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\pcb
20:32:53.2 1/20/2011: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found
20:32:53.3 1/20/2011: Panel Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\cpanel
20:32:53.4 1/20/2011: Manual Path is: C:\Emulation\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\manual
20:32:53.5 1/20/2011: Icon Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\icons
20:32:53.5 1/20/2011: Marquee Path is: C:\Emulation\MAME\Extras\Core\marquees
20:32:53.5 1/20/2011: Loading Custom Emulators
20:32:53.5 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 4: Nintendo SNES
20:32:53.6 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 5: Sega 32x
20:32:53.6 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 6: Sega CD
20:32:53.6 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 7: Sega Genesis
20:32:53.6 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 8: Sega Master System
20:32:53.6 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 9: NEC TurboGrafx-16
20:32:53.7 1/20/2011: Loading Emulator 10: Nintendo NES
20:32:53.7 1/20/2011: Using 2D Animations
20:32:53.7 1/20/2011: Using General Font: Microsoft Sans Serif
20:32:53.7 1/20/2011: Using Title Font: Microsoft Sans Serif
20:32:53.7 1/20/2011: Initialising Direct3D
20:32:53.8 1/20/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
20:32:54.1 1/20/2011: Setting Resolution to 640x480 32 bit color
20:32:54.1 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces
20:32:54.9 1/20/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
20:32:54.9 1/20/2011: Creating Back Buffer
20:32:55.5 1/20/2011: Loading graphic Surfaces
20:32:55.5 1/20/2011: Display is running at: 640x480 32bit color, 60hz
20:32:55.6 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Flags
20:32:55.9 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
20:32:56.5 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Volume
20:32:56.5 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Arrows
20:32:56.5 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
20:32:56.5 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
20:32:56.8 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
20:32:56.8 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
20:32:56.9 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
20:32:56.9 1/20/2011: Creating Surface Unselected
20:32:57.0 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit
20:32:57.0 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Snaps
20:32:57.0 1/20/2011: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
20:32:57.5 1/20/2011: Creating Fonts
20:32:57.5 1/20/2011: Creating Game Font
20:32:58.0 1/20/2011: Creating Game Font Faded
20:32:58.1 1/20/2011: Creating Title Font
20:32:58.5 1/20/2011: Creating Menu Font
20:32:58.6 1/20/2011: Creating Font Black
20:32:58.7 1/20/2011: Creating Font Black Small
20:32:58.7 1/20/2011: Fonts Created Succesfully
20:32:58.7 1/20/2011: 1MB Video Memory Used
20:32:58.7 1/20/2011: Initialising Bass Audio Library
20:32:58.7 1/20/2011: Creating instance of global keyboard hook
20:32:59.5 1/20/2011: Attempting to load game list
20:33:02.3 1/20/2011: Applying Language/Text
20:33:02.3 1/20/2011: Text/Language: English
20:33:02.4 1/20/2011: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
20:33:02.4 1/20/2011: Loading last used Game List
20:33:02.5 1/20/2011: Loading Start Page
20:33:02.7 1/20/2011: Creating DirectSound Device
20:33:02.7 1/20/2011: Trying: Primary Sound Driver
20:33:02.8 1/20/2011: Loading Sound Files
20:33:03.3 1/20/2011: DirectSound Device Created Successfully
20:33:03.3 1/20/2011: Creating ICONS
20:33:03.3 1/20/2011: Restoring Cached ICONS from File
20:33:10.4 1/20/2011: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
20:33:10.5 1/20/2011: Using Device Controller (Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows)
20:33:10.5 1/20/2011: Initializing MCE Remote
20:33:10.5 1/20/2011: Playing intro sound file
20:33:10.5 1/20/2011: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
20:33:10.5 1/20/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
20:33:12.0 1/20/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
20:33:32.0 1/20/2011: Open Video: v:\TV\Good Eats\Good Eats - S07E14 - Spice Capades [digitaldistractions].avi
20:33:40.1 1/20/2011: Playing Video: v:\TV\Good Eats\Good Eats - S07E14 - Spice Capades [digitaldistractions].avi
20:33:50.9 1/20/2011: 21 Consecutive Exceptions Occured
20:33:50.9 1/20/2011: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
20:33:51.2 1/20/2011: at ag.q(Boolean A_0)
at ag.ad()
20:33:51.2 1/20/2011: Trying reinitialising the display after sleeping for 4 seconds
20:33:51.2 1/20/2011: Exception count will be dropped to 15
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: --**--
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: 21 Consecutive Exceptions Occured: Exiting
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: Closing database connection
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: First Exception:
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: at ag.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: at ag.ad()
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: Last Exception:
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: at ag.q(Boolean A_0)
20:33:55.2 1/20/2011: at ag.ad()

[Adultery]

Is this in any way related to the AGP video cards? Maybe the small handful of us still haven't made the switch to PCI-E? It's probably a long shot...

[keithdok]

Adultery, on 21 January 2011 - 04:21 AM, said:

Is this in any way related to the AGP video cards? Maybe the small handful of us still haven't made the switch to PCI-E? It's probably a long shot...

Well, my GameEx box is an AGP nVidia FX 5200!

[mesk]

my gaming machine has a geforce 6200 AGP,and I use mame intro videos fine

Adultery,I also have had problems trying to watch video in gameex,but only when I tried watching in 1920X1080,if I set it to another res,like 1152X864 they play fine

[Draco1962]

I had posted a similar response to GoesTheBunnies a while back. You may need to look at your Bios for your video aperture settings. It may take a little " googling" to find how this should be set depending on your AGP video card and the amount of VRAM you have on it, but you may need to adjust the video aperture in Bios to make sure that you are not opening up too much for the data pipe to handle at once.

[Adultery]

I just ordered a (seemingly) rare dualcore agp board that will double my RAM. Now I'm worried.

[TSpeirs]

Would you mind checking and answering my questions above?

[Draco1962]

I wouldn't be worried about it. AGP is usually fine so long as the aperture settings in BIOS settings meet the manufacturers recommendations. I think Tom needs to know if you are running any backgournd, vids, does this happen in windowed mode?

[keithdok]

TSpeirs, on 23 January 2011 - 01:38 AM, said:

Would you mind checking and answering my questions above?

Happens even when using default theme.

Happens running windowed or fullscreen.

Not running background videos.

Last it worked was a year or so ago on this same box, no hardware changes since then (e.g. ever). Between now and then we didn't have a spare TV to hook it to, just reconnected it the other day.

[Adultery]

After testing just now I can confirm that the default theme does not work. No background vids, and does crash GameEx in windowed mode. Escape takes forever to do anything and the result is a crash.

[TSpeirs]

What codecs do you have installed? Could be a codec issue potentially.

[Adultery]

Shark007 Vista codec pack.