Anyone here good at analyzing why games don't work?

Posted on 2017-03-15, 13:31

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by VirtuaIceMan

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I've got a copy of the fairly rare/dismal racing game Kraze, by 7Seas/Candella. It was working on Win10 fine last year, but now boots up and does nothing (not even the pre-launch splash screen). I ran it through Process Monitor and it seems to get so far then just stops. I don't know if the issue is …

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Re: Rogue Squadron CPU compatibility

Posted on 2017-03-07, 23:21

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by VirtuaIceMan

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Here's how I installed it on my 64bit Win8.1 machine (now upgraded to Win10, so should be similar/the same procedure). My signature has my system spec. None of this may be necessary if you're on 32bit (apart from step 4). 1. Copy CD-ROM contents to folder on PC 2. Copy setup32.exe from Is3Engine.zip …

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Re: Rally Cross Challenge (Anco) - did a DOS version ever exist?

Posted on 2017-03-03, 14:58

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by VirtuaIceMan

in Milliways

in Milliways

I thought I'd update on this: Anco published the game, it was made, as mentioned, by Ultra Graphix. Thanks to an ex-Anco employee, who told me that Ultra Graphix was a 2 man team. I eventually contacted both team members but neither had a copy of the game, and couldn't remember what happened to it. …

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Re: ATI experimentation

Posted on 2017-03-02, 22:34

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in PC Emulation

Okay I suspect the graphics issue is to do with Nvidia software settings, as if I set resolution in their software it renders fine at that res. The Windows Compatibility override to show at 640x480 is ignored though,with the game running at whatever res desktop is set to, so part goes off the edge …

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Re: ATI experimentation

Posted on 2017-03-02, 20:23

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in PC Emulation

I actually think the music bug might be in the original game. I tried using _inmm.dll instead and it made no difference. There's a video of the original game on ATI hardware and it too only seems to play the first track, even when set to random. I'll do a screenshot in a bit and will update...

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Re: ATI experimentation

Posted on 2017-02-26, 11:11

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in PC Emulation

In fact, even if I set my screen to 800x600 or use compatibility mode of 640x480, the wrapper always does fullscreen as 1920x1440, only showing a small part of the screen!

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Re: ATI experimentation

Posted on 2017-02-26, 01:15

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in PC Emulation

Just been playing with WipEout (thanks to vetz) and I have 2 questions (that either vetz and/or barracuda415 could answer): 1. The music only seems to run when running off a burnt CD in my drive (which I have no problem with), however, in-game the "Random" CD track option (changeable whilst racing) …

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-24, 00:35

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

Ahh just Googled it, I needed to launch command prompt as Administrator, Indeo 5 now works again! Although the videos still flicker, but at least I can choose a track now!

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-24, 00:31

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

I launch a command window, go into C:\windows\SysWOW64 and run: regsvr32 ir50_32.dll If I try to unregister it with regsvr32 /u ir50_32.dll then I get a similar message, but referring to DllUnregisterServer instead.

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 19:59

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

p.s. converting them to Indeo 3.2 worked, but they're really flickery (possible something I shouldn't have selected in VirtualDub). Will try again later.

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 19:56

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

I read online about re-activating the Indeo 5 codec using a regsrvr command, but that just throws an error now. What error (and why do I have to ask)? It says: "RegSvr32 The module "ir50_32.dll" was loaded but the call to DllRegisterServer failed with error code 0x8000ffff. For more information …

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Re: Advice needed regarding serial port Hot Wheels mouse

Posted on 2017-02-23, 15:09

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by VirtuaIceMan

in Windows

in Windows

Thanks, I've ordered a serial-to-PS/2 convertor, to see if I get anywhere with that. Otherwise I may need to install Win98SE (don't have earlier) on my older PC (which has a working serial port, but is running XP).

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 13:39

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

I successfully converted the Indeo 5.1 videos back to Indeo 3.2, which is what the (working) F1 99 vintro video uses. Will see if the game accepts them later, or not...

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 10:47

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by VirtuaIceMan

in Windows

in Windows

If anyone else has Formula 1 99 (by Psygnosis) then see if you can run the videos in the Avi folder (or if they work in-game, apart from the intro video).

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 10:41

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

I read online about re-activating the Indeo 5 codec using a regsrvr command, but that just throws an error now. What error (and why do I have to ask)? I'm at work now, it was some alphanumeric thing. I think I did register Indeo on Win8.1 fine, and it was working on Win10 but since recent updates …

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 10:40

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

Okay it seems to convert to Indeo 3.2 in VirtualDub on a virtual XP machine (lol) so will see where that gets me.

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 10:26

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

Virtualdub just says: "Couldn't located decompressor for format 'IV50' (Indeo Video 5.x)", requiring a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec, and that DirectShow codecs (i.e. used by Windows Media Player) are not suitable. I think I'll have to try on WinXP.

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Re: Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 09:55

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

I might try an old copy of Adobe Premiere 5.1 RT on WinXP later, to see if it allows conversion. Unless anyone knows a better program (ideally free)?

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Formula 1 99 vs Indeo 5

Posted on 2017-02-23, 09:52

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by VirtuaIceMan

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in Windows

I was just running F1 99 on PC, and whilst the game launches fine (intro video is Indeo 3.2 or something ancient), the track preview videos don't display (as use Indeo 5.1) and the error message that they can't be played is crashing the game (whether using native D3D or dgVoodoo2 DX wrapper). This …

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Re: Is this the possibility of a Power VR SGL Wrapper?

Posted on 2017-02-22, 16:35

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by VirtuaIceMan

in PC Emulation

in PC Emulation

I just bought a copy of Moon Racer, so will help however I can! p.s. I was actually in touch with the former CEO of Virtuality KK who made Moon Racer (and Revolte), who I was hoping could help me locate a copy, then one appeared on eBay! I hope one day the wrapper might show some graphics for it, …

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