Dolphin on Vista -> file write error

DaFunky · December 4th, 2008

Hello guys,

I feel a bit stupid because I can't even use Dolphin on my vista X86. Let me explain (searches on this forum didn't return anything) :

I launch DolphinWx.exe (in a directory placed at the root of my system drive), then I try to go to "configure menu". Then I get a message "Could not read .\User\Wii\shared2\sys\SYSCONF please recover the file to this location".
In fact this file is present (I have extracted the 1349 version, or some other versions too). Then when I set the ISO directory and click OK, I get "Error creating directory" errors.

I've checked the files, they are not read only. I've checked the user rights, I've granted "total control" to all users and groups. I've tried to force "Windows XP" compatibility, ran it with "Administrator privileges", but nothing changed. Once, I don't know why, I could launch and configure the app without problem, but now it is not working anymore.

I used 1349 and 1378 builds (with the last DirectX update)

Thanks for your help

Last edited by DaFunky; December 4th, 2008 at 01:27..

50CALBR · December 4th, 2008

Good troubleshooting on your part. I have not come across this error before. Hopefully one of the Devs can help you.

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nunito · December 4th, 2008

off topic:
Vista sucks in dolphinwx (32bits or 64bits) down 10fps in some games.
:/

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shuffle2 · December 4th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by nunito

off topic:
Vista sucks in dolphinwx (32bits or 64bits) down 10fps in some games.
:/

Don't spread lies, this is total FUD.

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DaFunky · December 4th, 2008

Thanks for your answer.
I can't explain why my vista refuses to grant write access to Dolphin. I've read somewhere that to give an app a maximum rights, I had to move it to my "documents" folder, but it didn't change anything.

I have even installed a fresh version of Vista Ultimate x86 (for another reason) and the problem is still here.

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Rguima · December 4th, 2008

Definitely I'll keep visiting this thread. It might be very useful.
No 'maximum rights' to give on my Vista Home Premium x86.

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December 4th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
DaFunky Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: France,Alsace Posts: 2	Dolphin on Vista -> file write error Hello guys, I feel a bit stupid because I can't even use Dolphin on my vista X86. Let me explain (searches on this forum didn't return anything) : I launch DolphinWx.exe (in a directory placed at the root of my system drive), then I try to go to "configure menu". Then I get a message "Could not read .\User\Wii\shared2\sys\SYSCONF please recover the file to this location". In fact this file is present (I have extracted the 1349 version, or some other versions too). Then when I set the ISO directory and click OK, I get "Error creating directory" errors. I've checked the files, they are not read only. I've checked the user rights, I've granted "total control" to all users and groups. I've tried to force "Windows XP" compatibility, ran it with "Administrator privileges", but nothing changed. Once, I don't know why, I could launch and configure the app without problem, but now it is not working anymore. I used 1349 and 1378 builds (with the last DirectX update) Thanks for your help Last edited by DaFunky; December 4th, 2008 at 01:27..

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December 4th, 2008	#2 (permalink)
50CALBR Grabbin Pills... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 204	Good troubleshooting on your part. I have not come across this error before. Hopefully one of the Devs can help you. __________________

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nunito Mario Kart WII user** Join Date: May 2008 Location: chile Posts: 105	off topic: Vista sucks in dolphinwx (32bits or 64bits) down 10fps in some games. :/ __________________ Intel C2D E7300 @ 4.2ghz/ i45 tpower Biostar 2GB 1066mhz DDR2 C4 AMD Radeon HD4850 /690-1160

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DaFunky Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: France,Alsace Posts: 2	Thanks for your answer. I can't explain why my vista refuses to grant write access to Dolphin. I've read somewhere that to give an app a maximum rights, I had to move it to my "documents" folder, but it didn't change anything. I have even installed a fresh version of Vista Ultimate x86 (for another reason) and the problem is still here. __________________

December 4th, 2008	#6 (permalink)
Rguima Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 40	Definitely I'll keep visiting this thread. It might be very useful. No 'maximum rights' to give on my Vista Home Premium x86. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9GHz Kingston 2GB DDR2-667MHz Sapphire ATI Radeon HD2600XT 256MB GDDR3 Maxtor 40GB + 80GB Cooler Master eXtreme Power 500W Windows XP Pro SP3 x86