Windows XP: Em4.exe crashed without loading
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Posted 11 September 2007 - 08:42 PM
Just to be sure, are you definitely sure you followed all of the steps correctly and tried at least twice ?
What happened? a little more descriptive then no luck, lol....
Might just need a quick fix in those settings you know...
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What happened? a little more descriptive then no luck, lol....
Might just need a quick fix in those settings you know...
reply back...
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Posted 11 September 2007 - 11:56 PM
I did precisely what you outlined, I added Em4.exe, then changed the 2 settings, clicked Apply.
Tried to run 911fr, it didn't load. Rebooted, made sure the settings in the NV control panel had survived the reboot (they had) and tried to load 911FR again (I usually run the shortcut once or twice per attempt to make sure.
It does what its always done, when I run the shortcut (or the exe from the program files folder) em4.exe loads into the background for 10 seconds or so, then crashes, giving the Send / Don't Send option box from windows.
No log file, no game window.
(I also set those same settings for "Emergency 4" as you see in the attached image, and "Globally' so any program that loads uses those settings, it was the same
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I did notice one weird thing, when I had the NV control p anel open and ran em4.exe, when I tried to refocus the control panel, it "froze" for a few seconds and looked to be stuck inside a 1024 x 768 window in the upper left of my monitor. It went ahead and loaded and em4.exe crashed a couple of seconds later. Seems suspicious, but Ive tried loading the game with my monitor set to 1024x768 and even 800x600 and messed with every resolution setting I could and it didn't help
Tried to run 911fr, it didn't load. Rebooted, made sure the settings in the NV control panel had survived the reboot (they had) and tried to load 911FR again (I usually run the shortcut once or twice per attempt to make sure.
It does what its always done, when I run the shortcut (or the exe from the program files folder) em4.exe loads into the background for 10 seconds or so, then crashes, giving the Send / Don't Send option box from windows.
No log file, no game window.
(I also set those same settings for "Emergency 4" as you see in the attached image, and "Globally' so any program that loads uses those settings, it was the same
nvcp.jpg 19.77KB
119 downloadsI did notice one weird thing, when I had the NV control p anel open and ran em4.exe, when I tried to refocus the control panel, it "froze" for a few seconds and looked to be stuck inside a 1024 x 768 window in the upper left of my monitor. It went ahead and loaded and em4.exe crashed a couple of seconds later. Seems suspicious, but Ive tried loading the game with my monitor set to 1024x768 and even 800x600 and messed with every resolution setting I could and it didn't help
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Posted 12 September 2007 - 02:33 AM
F**k...... 
beats me man....
okay try this, i dont know if you have...but i think it worth the try.....
ill give you the link to check it out and see if that works and solves the problem...
Resolution Fix
beats me man....
okay try this, i dont know if you have...but i think it worth the try.....
ill give you the link to check it out and see if that works and solves the problem...
Resolution Fix
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Posted 12 September 2007 - 04:56 AM
Yup, I did that
Tried
1680x1050
1280x1024
1152x864
1024x768
800x600
and set my desktop accordingly, it had no effect on the game launch (or the game... not-launch
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Still waiting on Atari to reply back, they only do Email support, and they stated (AFTER I submitted it) that it may take 7 to 10 days for them to reply because "support is in transition"
Tried
1680x1050
1280x1024
1152x864
1024x768
800x600
and set my desktop accordingly, it had no effect on the game launch (or the game... not-launch
)Still waiting on Atari to reply back, they only do Email support, and they stated (AFTER I submitted it) that it may take 7 to 10 days for them to reply because "support is in transition"
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Posted 12 September 2007 - 06:19 AM
Sorry Mav, feel bad i cant help....See what Atari says...good luck man..
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Posted 12 September 2007 - 11:37 PM
how do you open Nvidia settings Panel.Try this and see if it works,
Go to Nvidia settings Panel
Under where it says,
Select a Task, 3D Settings, Manage 3D settings
Click
Program Settings
Do the following...
Click ADD
then add EM4.exe from the folder which it is contained in...
scroll down to,
Conformant texture clamp to,
Use OpenGL specification
and then also set,
Extension Limit to,
On to OFF...
Click Apply and try and launch the game....
reply back with the results...
hope it works...it did for me....
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 12:02 AM
If you have a fairly recent NVIDIA driver installed, it adds the NVIDIA icon to your taskbar (down by the clock) - its usually inactive so you may have o use the little (<) button to show all -- Then right click to get the menu and it says something like "Open NVIDIA Display Control Panel" or somesuch (I'm not my computer right now, or i'd give you a screenie)
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 01:42 AM
Thanks that worked for me.Try this and see if it works,
Go to Nvidia settings Panel
Under where it says,
Select a Task, 3D Settings, Manage 3D settings
Click
Program Settings
Do the following...
Click ADD
then add EM4.exe from the folder which it is contained in...
scroll down to,
Conformant texture clamp to,
Use OpenGL specification
and then also set,
Extension Limit to,
On to OFF...
Click Apply and try and launch the game....
reply back with the results...
hope it works...it did for me....
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 03:30 AM
I have an update, more informational than anything
I'll preface this by saying I am VERY much against software piracy. Don't steal games people! That said, I LEGALLY OWN this game and am trying to diagnose a problem.
I have confirmed that it is the stupid SecuROM copy protection that Atari is using that is keeping the game from launching... here's how.
I downloaded a.. uh.. "Fixed exe" of the german 1.3 version of Emergency4's Em4.exe and replaced my own Em4.exe with it (I made a backup)
When I ran the new EXE, the game started immediately, the publisher movie didnt play (because they're from different publishers) but the Intro movie DID play. I could use the main menu and change game settings (I set everything to low just to be sure)
However, as expected when I tried to start a new campaign the game crashed (Could not find CD Copy Protection)
I copied my old EXE back and the non-loading resumed as before. Since an EXE of the same version, with the copy protection removed, loaded successfully, there's no choice but to conclude the protection is at fault.
If an admin feels this post violates the rules I am sorry. I am not condoning piracy or illegal activity, but rather diagnosing an issue with the legally distributed version.
And now I am going to rant a little. Its very stupid for publishers to use these encrypters and copy protection programs that are more of a hassle for legitimate users than the pirates. Sixteen Tons should have stayed with Strategy First, who pubished Em3. I ordered Em3 last week before I found Em4 online for sale. It arrived last night and I installed it today; It comes on 2 CDs and features no copy protection, no install key / serial number, and it doesn't even require a CD in the drive to play (if you install the videos to the Hard drive anyway)
Compared to Atari: Its Download only, has an ONLINE activation key, and features some anti-piracy software that loads every time you run the game, and in my case, is broken.
My hope now seems to be to get a refund from Atari and perhaps wait for the Direct 2 Drive version from IGN.. or a CD version.
I'll preface this by saying I am VERY much against software piracy. Don't steal games people! That said, I LEGALLY OWN this game and am trying to diagnose a problem.
I have confirmed that it is the stupid SecuROM copy protection that Atari is using that is keeping the game from launching... here's how.
I downloaded a.. uh.. "Fixed exe" of the german 1.3 version of Emergency4's Em4.exe and replaced my own Em4.exe with it (I made a backup)
When I ran the new EXE, the game started immediately, the publisher movie didnt play (because they're from different publishers) but the Intro movie DID play. I could use the main menu and change game settings (I set everything to low just to be sure)
However, as expected when I tried to start a new campaign the game crashed (Could not find CD Copy Protection)
I copied my old EXE back and the non-loading resumed as before. Since an EXE of the same version, with the copy protection removed, loaded successfully, there's no choice but to conclude the protection is at fault.
If an admin feels this post violates the rules I am sorry. I am not condoning piracy or illegal activity, but rather diagnosing an issue with the legally distributed version.
And now I am going to rant a little. Its very stupid for publishers to use these encrypters and copy protection programs that are more of a hassle for legitimate users than the pirates. Sixteen Tons should have stayed with Strategy First, who pubished Em3. I ordered Em3 last week before I found Em4 online for sale. It arrived last night and I installed it today; It comes on 2 CDs and features no copy protection, no install key / serial number, and it doesn't even require a CD in the drive to play (if you install the videos to the Hard drive anyway)
Compared to Atari: Its Download only, has an ONLINE activation key, and features some anti-piracy software that loads every time you run the game, and in my case, is broken.
My hope now seems to be to get a refund from Atari and perhaps wait for the Direct 2 Drive version from IGN.. or a CD version.
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 03:44 AM
If it's Atari's copy protection stuff that is stopping the game from loading, make THEM send you a fixed EXE activated with your serial number. There's no excuse for that crap. Either they fix it, or give you a refund (which they'll probably do because it's easier than giving you a fixed EXE)
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 04:06 AM
Actually I just realized that SecuROM has a thing for this very issue on their site:
http://www.securom.c....asp?t=2&ts1=11
At the bottom under other problems - thats exactly whats happening. I already made an Analysis file and sent it to them.
I should charge Atari 25$ an hour for tech support.. if they ever get back to me
http://www.securom.c....asp?t=2&ts1=11
At the bottom under other problems - thats exactly whats happening. I already made an Analysis file and sent it to them.
I should charge Atari 25$ an hour for tech support.. if they ever get back to me
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 04:58 AM
I would bet theyn won't, it's already day 3 for me wating on them. Now that my game loads, I have more problems the load times are signifigantly increased and when I try and upload the mod (in the game not with the mod installer) it freezes up and then I have to restart the computer. Any one got any ideas on this?Actually I just realized that SecuROM has a thing for this very issue on their site:
http://www.securom.c....asp?t=2&ts1=11
At the bottom under other problems - thats exactly whats happening. I already made an Analysis file and sent it to them.
I should charge Atari 25$ an hour for tech support.. if they ever get back to me
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 08:11 PM
SecuROM wins the race, and have fixed my problem.
They sent me a verified Em4.exe this morning, and it starts the game perfectly.
Lesson learned, when in doubt, blame the copy protection!
Thanks for all of the advice everyone. Now I can finally run LA MOD
They sent me a verified Em4.exe this morning, and it starts the game perfectly.
Lesson learned, when in doubt, blame the copy protection!
Thanks for all of the advice everyone. Now I can finally run LA MOD
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Posted 13 September 2007 - 08:51 PM
Never would have expected that!SecuROM wins the race, and have fixed my problem.
They sent me a verified Em4.exe this morning, and it starts the game perfectly.
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 10:25 PM
I deletted the last two posts, if you guys want to go blame copyprotection, do it in the off topic section or keep it for your own.
And If you've got a prob with copy protection, well, blame those that have illegal games.
And If you've got a prob with copy protection, well, blame those that have illegal games.
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