Emulation problems on Dolphin 2.0

HugeSonicFan97 · May 30th, 2012, 09:45

I need help. I do not know how to fix this but every time I open up Dolphin and run a game in OpenGL I get this message "The instruction at "-x--------" referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "read"." and when I choose Direct3D9, my laptop freezes up. Then my third option is Software Rendering which it will play the game but the only problem is that it runs so slow. Is there a way I can fix any of these errors? The game I am trying to run is Sonic Gems Collection. My operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 2 version 2002 and the laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5100. I tried running the 3.0 version but it seems to have bigger problems: freezes the laptop in OpenGL and Direct3D9 and runs so much slower on Software Render. The computer is Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.40GHz, 2.39GHz, 512MB of RAM.

**fivefeet8** · May 30th, 2012, 15:22

Unfortunately, it seems your system is a bit too limited for Dolphin. The only thing I recommend is updating your drivers for your video card and update Directx. You should also be upgraded to Windows XP service pack 3.

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HugeSonicFan97 · May 30th, 2012, 19:06

I have my DirectX updated, not sure about my video card though. I'll check that out and post if I have another problem but thanks for the help

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 30th, 2012, 21:00

Well what he means was it's basically all round weak. Very weak actually by the standards of what we have now. And Dolphin wants a strong computer. Slow gameplay is basically a given with such a system so you won't be fixing that wherever you experience it.

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HugeSonicFan97 · May 30th, 2012, 22:41

Okay well I upgraded to Service Pack 3 and I have my DirectX updated and I can get it to stop freezing in DirectX mode but when I start the game it only has a black screen. Is there another emulator that will work on Windows XP or a different version of Dolphin that will work for me? I don't think i'm getting another laptop till like two or three months, depends on when my dad gets his retirement money. But right now I'm stuck with this laptop and my GameCube is broken and i'm just desperate to play this game again.

May 30th, 2012, 09:45	#1
HugeSonicFan97 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4	Emulation problems on Dolphin 2.0 I need help. I do not know how to fix this but every time I open up Dolphin and run a game in OpenGL I get this message "The instruction at "-x--------" referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "read"." and when I choose Direct3D9, my laptop freezes up. Then my third option is Software Rendering which it will play the game but the only problem is that it runs so slow. Is there a way I can fix any of these errors? The game I am trying to run is Sonic Gems Collection. My operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 2 version 2002 and the laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5100. I tried running the 3.0 version but it seems to have bigger problems: freezes the laptop in OpenGL and Direct3D9 and runs so much slower on Software Render. The computer is Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.40GHz, 2.39GHz, 512MB of RAM.

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May 30th, 2012, 15:22	#2
fivefeet8 &-)---\|--< Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Smallville Posts: 8,058	Unfortunately, it seems your system is a bit too limited for Dolphin. The only thing I recommend is updating your drivers for your video card and update Directx. You should also be upgraded to Windows XP service pack 3. __________________ Play emulated games online Main Rig\|\|Intel i7 2600k @4.4 ghz\|2x4 gb DDR3 1600\|Asrock Extreme7 Gen3\|EVGA GTX670 2GB\|EVGA GTX460 PhysX\|2x Seagate 160gb SATA150 Raid0\|250 gb Samsung SATA2 HD\| OCZ 240GB SSD SATA3 \|NEC 3520 4x/8x DVD+R/RW DL burner\|Rosewill 1000 Watt\|40" Sony Bravia 1080p\|Logitec 5.1 Speaker System w/10" Sub\|Windows 7 64bit Ultimate\|\| SimplyBuyIt - Health&Nutrition

May 30th, 2012, 19:06	#3
HugeSonicFan97 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4	I have my DirectX updated, not sure about my video card though. I'll check that out and post if I have another problem but thanks for the help

May 30th, 2012, 21:00	#4
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,424	Well what he means was it's basically all round weak. Very weak actually by the standards of what we have now. And Dolphin wants a strong computer. Slow gameplay is basically a given with such a system so you won't be fixing that wherever you experience it. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 30th, 2012, 22:41	#5
HugeSonicFan97 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4	Okay well I upgraded to Service Pack 3 and I have my DirectX updated and I can get it to stop freezing in DirectX mode but when I start the game it only has a black screen. Is there another emulator that will work on Windows XP or a different version of Dolphin that will work for me? I don't think i'm getting another laptop till like two or three months, depends on when my dad gets his retirement money. But right now I'm stuck with this laptop and my GameCube is broken and i'm just desperate to play this game again.