ePSXe doesn't work any more...

Benzo · July 13th, 2008, 02:16

Okay, so I recently built myself a new computer. It has an Intel Dual Core E4700 CPU, Nvidia 8800GT VGA and Vista Ultimate x64.
Now, I've come to put ePSXe back on by simply copying the old (working) folder onto the new PC and now whenever I start a game, either by CD-ROM or ISO, all I get is a black screen.
I've tested the BIOS and that works fine. I've tried different plugins for every option in the Emu and nothing happens.
Now I don't know if it's because I've gone from XP x32 to Vista x64, but I've not read about any incompatibilities so I've not thought that it was the OS.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ta

KrossX · July 13th, 2008, 03:03

Ehem... You did reconfigure everything again, right?

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**jonc2006** · July 13th, 2008, 03:03

epsxe creates registry entries upon installation so you need to download it and install it again. if that doesnt do it then make sure you patch your games with a .ppf patch since you are likely using PAL region games. also make sure you have DEP disabled because its been known to cause problems for some.

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Squall-Leonhart · July 13th, 2008, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonc2006

epsxe creates registry entries upon installation so you need to download it and install it again. if that doesnt do it then make sure you patch your games with a .ppf patch since you are likely using PAL region games. also make sure you have DEP disabled because its been known to cause problems for some.

The installer creates NO registry entries, all entries are created by the executable itself and the plugins it uses.

karas81 · July 13th, 2008, 05:26

Which CD-R plugin are you using?
switch to another one.

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AfterYou · July 14th, 2008, 03:01

I think the issue might be that you're using x64 Vista. Though I've never actually tested ePSXe on an x64 system, I do know that certain software, especially those that need to do low-level operations (such as some of the graphics handling in emulators), can have trouble working correctly on an x64 system.

However, if someone DOES have ePSXe working on an x64 system, please feel free to prove me wrong.

Hope this helps.

KrossX · July 14th, 2008, 03:29

@AfterYou: As you wish.... You're wrong. =P

I use x86-64 Windows OS, and ePSXe works properly (under WoW64) as it should since it's a 32bit non-driver-based application.

@On-Topic:

As Squall said, the entries appear on first start (if none is found) of the emulator and when configuring the plugins (or first run, with default values being setted). That's why I asked if the subject reconfigured everything again.

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NEOSEPHIROTH · July 14th, 2008, 07:41

actually epsxe does store its settings in a registory.... no matter where you move the installation, it shall remember your settings unless you reinstall windows.... then it starts up with the config wizard ( yet it was copied from identical epsxe when it was config prior to windows reinstallation)

PLEASE NOTE X64 OS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BUGGY WITH ALOT COMPATIBILTY ISSUES...NOW ITS EVEN WORSE SINCE VISTA HAS BEEN INTRODUCED...stick with windows xp pro 32

Last edited by NEOSEPHIROTH; July 14th, 2008 at 08:17..

Squall-Leonhart · July 15th, 2008, 10:25

right click epsxe.exe and click RunAs (Admin), disabling UAC may also fix this. as well as disabling DEP.

Set the plugins accordingly.

OP, post all your settings, and the name of the game you are trying to boot.

July 13th, 2008, 02:16	#1
Benzo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1	ePSXe doesn't work any more... Okay, so I recently built myself a new computer. It has an Intel Dual Core E4700 CPU, Nvidia 8800GT VGA and Vista Ultimate x64. Now, I've come to put ePSXe back on by simply copying the old (working) folder onto the new PC and now whenever I start a game, either by CD-ROM or ISO, all I get is a black screen. I've tested the BIOS and that works fine. I've tried different plugins for every option in the Emu and nothing happens. Now I don't know if it's because I've gone from XP x32 to Vista x64, but I've not read about any incompatibilities so I've not thought that it was the OS. Any help is greatly appreciated. Ta

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July 13th, 2008, 03:03	#2
KrossX クロッスエクス Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 3,645	Ehem... You did reconfigure everything again, right? __________________

July 13th, 2008, 03:03	#3
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	epsxe creates registry entries upon installation so you need to download it and install it again. if that doesnt do it then make sure you patch your games with a .ppf patch since you are likely using PAL region games. also make sure you have DEP disabled because its been known to cause problems for some. __________________ Antec 900/Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W/eVGA 780i SLI/Windows XP Media SP2 & Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1/Intel Core 2 Duo E8400@4.0GHz/Dual eVGA e-Geforce GTX280 1GB DDR3 SLI Enabled/Creative SB X-Fi XtremeGamer/Corsiar XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400 DDR2/Dual WD Caviar SE16 500GB 7200RPM HDDs The Official jonc2006™ Emotion Chart. Courtesy of PCXL-Fan after he tried to steal my identity on Steam because I am so awesome. Official jonc2006™ Fan Club Official jonc2006™ Trophy Collection

July 13th, 2008, 05:26	#5
karas81 .:Enigmatic Protagonist:. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TOKYO Posts: 2,283	Which CD-R plugin are you using? switch to another one. __________________ "I've had enough, there's no hope left for this pathetic clan." "Growth occurs when one goes beyond one's limits. Realizing that is also part of training."

July 14th, 2008, 03:01	#6
AfterYou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 5	I think the issue might be that you're using x64 Vista. Though I've never actually tested ePSXe on an x64 system, I do know that certain software, especially those that need to do low-level operations (such as some of the graphics handling in emulators), can have trouble working correctly on an x64 system. However, if someone DOES have ePSXe working on an x64 system, please feel free to prove me wrong. Hope this helps.

July 14th, 2008, 03:29	#7
KrossX クロッスエクス Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 3,645	@AfterYou: As you wish.... You're wrong. =P I use x86-64 Windows OS, and ePSXe works properly (under WoW64) as it should since it's a 32bit non-driver-based application. @On-Topic: As Squall said, the entries appear on first start (if none is found) of the emulator and when configuring the plugins (or first run, with default values being setted). That's why I asked if the subject reconfigured everything again. __________________

July 14th, 2008, 07:41	#8
NEOSEPHIROTH THE GREAT ONE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: midgar Posts: 49	actually epsxe does store its settings in a registory.... no matter where you move the installation, it shall remember your settings unless you reinstall windows.... then it starts up with the config wizard ( yet it was copied from identical epsxe when it was config prior to windows reinstallation) PLEASE NOTE X64 OS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BUGGY WITH ALOT COMPATIBILTY ISSUES...NOW ITS EVEN WORSE SINCE VISTA HAS BEEN INTRODUCED...stick with windows xp pro 32 Last edited by NEOSEPHIROTH; July 14th, 2008 at 08:17..

July 15th, 2008, 10:25	#9
Squall-Leonhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23,270	right click epsxe.exe and click RunAs (Admin), disabling UAC may also fix this. as well as disabling DEP. Set the plugins accordingly. OP, post all your settings, and the name of the game you are trying to boot.