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so i bumped it up to 2gb of ram (most it can handle) and still really slow. at this point i wish i had not uninstalled my previous version. anybody have previous version they can send me?

ram is cheap, so ill try that first and report back. just plan on running mame, no other emulators so well see.

ok, yea its pretty cheap so ill try that first and see if it helps, not sure if the system can go up to 4gb, if so ill do that

yea i am happy, now i need to figure out the lagging, its super slow. i only have 512 of ram, do you think if i go up to 2gb it will fix it? don't want to spend money on ram if it wont fix it

great news, i updated the video card driver and it works now! thanks so much null pointer and draco! now time for some fun

ok, ill try to replace the driver. where can i find information on the graphics card? i looked in the control panal and only saw it says legacy, no other information. thanks!

ah damn, i only play games up to like 95 so i wasn't having any issues with them. if anyone has a previous version of game ex from a few years ago, please let me know, i understand its not supported anymore, i just want to play my arcade machine again

ok, here is the error, so maybe this will give a clearer picture. i was looking in the programs and didn't see directx. do you know where i can look and see which version is installed, i can't find it. thanks for all the help, hopefully i can get this working soon! 11:09:09.2 8/30/2013: Opening Configuration File 11:09:09.6 8/30/2013: GameEx: Version 13.16: Starting Log 11:09:09.6 8/30/2013: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 11:09:09.6 8/30/2013: Operating System Name: Windows XP 11:09:09.6 8/30/2013: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 11:09:09.6 8/30/2013: Getting CPU and RAM info 11:09:09.7 8/30/2013: AMD Athlon XP 3200+, 959MB 11:09:09.7 8/30/2013: 2.2Ghz 11:09:09.7 8/30/2013: Running Randomize() 11:09:09.8 8/30/2013: Loading PlugIns 11:09:09.9 8/30/2013: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 11:09:09.9 8/30/2013: Setting default net connection limit to 15 11:09:09.9 8/30/2013: Running Misc startup tasks 11:09:09.9 8/30/2013: Setting Menu types 11:09:09.9 8/30/2013: Getting Configuration Values 11:09:10.0 8/30/2013: Using Theme: Default - Media Center 11:09:10.0 8/30/2013: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center 11:09:10.0 8/30/2013: Using Images from theme: Default - Media Center V1\MEDIA\ 11:09:10.1 8/30/2013: Launching HideOS.exe 11:09:10.1 8/30/2013: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 11:09:10.1 8/30/2013: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance) 11:09:10.1 8/30/2013: Hiding Taskbar 11:09:10.2 8/30/2013: Is Media Center running? 11:09:10.2 8/30/2013: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 11:09:10.3 8/30/2013: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 11:09:10.3 8/30/2013: Media Center Mode 2 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Snap Delay set to: 4 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Get other settings 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Start work for Form 11:09:10.7 8/30/2013: Getting Original Screen Size 11:09:10.8 8/30/2013: Opening Database Connection 11:09:12.0 8/30/2013: Initializing Component 11:09:12.3 8/30/2013: MAME Path is: C:\GameEx 11:09:12.3 8/30/2013: MAME EXE file is: Sleep.exe 11:09:12.4 8/30/2013: ROM Paths are: C:\GameEx\DEMO;C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME 11:09:12.4 8/30/2013: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini 11:09:12.4 8/30/2013: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\controls.ini 11:09:12.7 8/30/2013: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat 11:09:12.7 8/30/2013: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini 11:09:12.7 8/30/2013: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat 11:09:12.7 8/30/2013: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat 11:09:12.7 8/30/2013: Loading Controls.ini map file 11:09:12.7 8/30/2013: Snap Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\snaps 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Background Snap Path: Not Found 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: AVI Snap Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\video 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Flyer Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\flyers 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Cabinet Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Cabinet 3D Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets3d 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Title Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\titles 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: PCB Path: Not Found 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Panel Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cpanel 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Manual Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\manual 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Icon Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\icons 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Marquee Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\marquees 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Applying Language/Text 11:09:12.8 8/30/2013: Text/Language: English 11:09:12.9 8/30/2013: Loading Language/Text 11:09:13.0 8/30/2013: Loading Custom Emulators 11:09:13.0 8/30/2013: Loading Emulator 1: Atari 5200 11:09:13.0 8/30/2013: Loading Emulator 2: Nintendo SNES 11:09:13.0 8/30/2013: Loading Emulator 3: Nintendo N64 11:09:13.0 8/30/2013: Using Version 3 Themes Animations 11:09:13.0 8/30/2013: Retrieving resolution setting 11:09:13.1 8/30/2013: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS 11:09:13.1 8/30/2013: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS 11:09:13.1 8/30/2013: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage 11:09:13.2 8/30/2013: Initialising Direct3D 11:09:13.7 8/30/2013: Applying GameEx is Loading Image 11:09:13.7 8/30/2013: Setting Resolution to 1024x768 32 bit color 11:09:13.8 8/30/2013: Creating Surfaces 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Creating Back Buffer 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Loading graphic Surfaces 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Display is running at: 1024x768 32bit color, 60hz 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Adapter: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Max texture size: 2048x2048 11:09:14.1 8/30/2013: Available texture memory: 86MB 11:09:14.3 8/30/2013: --**-- 11:09:14.3 8/30/2013: Error: Error in the application. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Texture..ctor(Device device, Int32 width, Int32 height, Int32 numLevels, Usage usage, Format format, Pool pool) 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at Direct2D.Direct2d.Surface.CreateSpriteAndTextureIfNothing() 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at Direct2D.Direct2d.Surface.a(Bitmap& A_0, Device& A_1) 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at Direct2D.Direct2d.Surface..ctor(Bitmap Image, SurfaceDescription Description, Device Device) 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6, Boolean A_7, Boolean A_8) 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.f(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2) 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2) 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform..ctor() 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: It was detected you experienced a DirectX error. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: Please note the following for possible solutions to your problem: 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 1. Ensure you have the latest version of DirectX installed. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 2. Ensure you have the latest Manufacturer provided video card drivers. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: NOTE: Windows/Microsoft Update does not contain the latest. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: NOTE: Manufacturer normally means ATI, NVidia, or Intel. Not the brand. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: www.ati.com www.nvidia.com 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 3. If you do not have a modern video card try the following. 1. Turn off advanced Graphics. 2. Try a lower resolution. 3. Try turning on and using 16-bit colour 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 4. Ensure any required video codecs are installed. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 5. Try a different theme, or try running the theme at the resolution it was designed for 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 6. Try the latest version of GameEx. GameEx is updated all the time. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 7. If you performed an auto update to this version. Try performing a manual download and install. 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: Closing database connection 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: Disposing Plugins 11:09:14.4 8/30/2013: GameEx is exiting with errors 11:09:16.7 8/30/2013: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING 11:09:17.2 8/30/2013: Bye

so i put directx 9 on and downloaded that shark codec program, but have no clue how to use it. i did look up and i have a legacy video card, but not sure how to update my driver, no info when i hit properties.

yea but what codecs do i need?

ok, so the directx 11 i downloaded and installed wouldn't work then? i did put the sp3 because that what said was compatible with the new game ex. guess ill put on directx 9 then. still don't think it will work, wonder what changed from the old version to the new version

i am also having this issue. i was using an old version of game ex from a few years ago and it kept crashing, so i figured i would update it with the new version. so i installed it and now it won't boot up and has this error. i installed directx 11 and updated windows xp with service pack 3 (its an old compaq i am using) but still nothing. how do i mess around with the graphics or know which video codecs i need? sucks cause i love this program!

the rest of the sound is fine though, so ill try that then. thanks

thanks for that, very helpful. here is what is in my ini file: [Emulator_3] Enabled=True STARTPAGENAME=[PC] Commodore C64 (CCS64) TITLETEXT=Commodore C64 StartPageLogo=[PC] Commodore C64 ROMFilter= RomPath=C:\Emulators\c64\roms SnapPath=c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Snaps\ TitlePath=c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Titles\ BoxPath=c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Boxes\ CartPath=c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Cartridges\ ManualPath=c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Manuals\ ControlPanelPath=c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Controls\ InstructionsPath= WorkingPath=C:\Emulators\c64\CCS64 V3.4 Offical MapKeys=True WaitBeforeKeys= SendKeys= ReplaceDash=False ReplaceUnder=True Capitals=False RemoveBrackets=True ShowDesktop=True Debug=False MAPFile= AlsoLaunch= Command=CCS.exe "[ROMPath]\[RomFile]" -window -autorun OLDatZip= LaunchBefore= LaunchAfter= configFile=[Mapping Off] Exit (Process Close) ExcludedFiles= CustomBackground= PlayMusic=False DontShowInfo= PlaySelectionMusic=False SelectionMusicFolder= PCGame=False DATABASE=[PC] Commodore C64 UseDbName= GamesIn7Zips=False PlayInScreenSaver=False ShowMostPlayed=True RandomMostPlayed=False CDCheck=False CDCheckFile= [GENERAL] DumbyValue=

i went into the emulator setup section, but didnt see how to export the info. is this the log.txt file you were talking about? Logo: "C:\Program Files\GameEx\THEMES\Default - Media Center\MEDIA\LOGOS\[PC] Commodore C64.png" does not exist. Snap/Video Path: "c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Snaps\" does not exist. Title Snap Path: "c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Titles\" does not exist. Box Art Path: "c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Boxes\" does not exist. Cartridge Art Path: "c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Cartridges\" does not exist. Game Manuals Path: "c:\emulators\Commodore C64\Manuals\" does not exist.