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Hey guys,
I'm an old member... way back, like from 2000.
I recently got a new computer and am trying to install STW:Warlord edition on the computer. The installation works, if I click to open the program the screen changes... making it look like the game will be loaded, but then it stops... and then the game doesn't load. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but I can't figure out the problem.
My computer is a Dell inspiron 600m.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
-Zen Blade
Hello Zen Blade,
How're you doing?
I don't know about a solution, maybe you better ask the tech guys in the Apothecary?
Graphic driver?
Hey Tosa,
Still map making I see.
I'm doing ok.
How's everything going with you?
Yeah, I'll go check with the apothecary people. This computer is only 5 months old though... I had hoped everything would be simple.
-Zen Blade
Hi Zen blade,
we had your problem seveal times in the past months.
You can do a search in Apothecary and Sword Dojo.
But my best guess is that your Windows Media Player
is not the default player for .mov files.
If you're running WinXP or NT you may also want to run
Shoggy in "compatibility mode". (right click your
shortcut for this setting).
Hope it works
~:cheers:
Hello Zen_Blade,
I had the same problem for months. Do as R'as said. It are probably the .mov files.
Have you seen that some of your old mates are back too? TenkiWarPRIEST and TenkiSoraroti are back to STW MP. Kurando and Koga No Goshi have been active at the .org lately too. ~:)
:bow: To you.
Hope you fix it and get to play again. ~:)
Drisos ~:cheers:
well,
windows media player says I have the current version. It is also the default player for all media files.... however, I don't see any selection within windows media player for the ".mov" files...
any more ideas? any more specifics?
-Zen Blade
I would think you would have to find a .mov file on your computer somewhere, right click and make wmp the default player for this type of file.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen_Blade
where are these ".mov" files in the STW folder?
I couldn't find any there. Or these files solely on the CD?
grrr... this is kinda annoying. My new comp can't play an old game.
I'll figure it out eventually.
-Zen Blade
Ups didI say .mov?
My fault.
I meant the mpg files in Evanims or Movies folder.
Double click them and you'll see which application is associated.
It should be Windows Media player.
:bow:
all the mpg's were fine.
However, I was looking at some other files and I came across some audio that had been switched to musicmatch for some reason. I just converted them back to windows media player... that might have been the problem (wave and mp3 files).
I'll try when I get home tonight.
-Zen Blade
no luck so far...
unfortunately... same thing. preliminary loading screen comes up, then goes down... no intro ever appears.
-Zen Blade
any more ideas anyone?
-Zen Blade
Ok,
so I tried a bunch of stuff... nothing worked.
my video/graphics card is a "Radeon mobility 9000". anyone know if there are some driver issues with that or anything?
-Zen Blade
I remember TenkiSoratoti saying he had this problem, and he fixed it. You could try pm'ing him to ask him how he did it. I saw this in the stw mp thread.
here's his reply
"I had the exact same problem and never found out why it happened. However, the problem resolved itself when I re-formatted my Hard Drive."
-I don't think I will be doing that....
sigh,
-Zen Blade
Don't give up! STW is worth the efforts as you probably remember. ~:)
At www.totalwar.com is a similar thread. Look in the 'Shogun' part and for a thread: 'STW drops to desktop at lauch'
Try to find help elsewere too, I mean at a forum for tech help. (not apothecary, just a non-TW forum)
Hope you solve it soon. :bow:
47Ronin Drisos
Alas,
I have failed.... my sword greets me warmly.
uhhh... this sucks. why is it that "advanced technology" sucks?
-Zen Blade
hi... i decided today to play stw again, i have the original game cd release. i installed the game and downloaded the patch. when i double click the shortcut i get the same problem that zen_blade has. i have tryed compatability mode but the problem is still there. i hope that someone finds an anwser to this problem, i have checked the web, but all i can find are posts with the same problem and no workaround.
i will leave the install on my harddrive for a couple of days, if i find no anwser to this problem, then i guess it is just the scenario of 'old game..not compatable with new technology'.
Hi, I'm a new member of the forums. I had the same problem and have just find a "solution" that worked for me. In my case the problem was not in Shogun, but in Starforce.
For those that don't know what Starforce is: it's a copy protection software that is included in some games (more each day it seems). In this thread in the Wargamer's forum you can find a guide to know if you have Starforce installed and a link to an uninstaller: http://www.wargamer.com/forums/tm.asp?m=100639
I used the utility mentioned in that thread to remove Starforce, and after restarting the computer, STW worked fine. So you can try this to see if it's your case too.
santi...many thanks.
stw works now that i have removed starforce from my pc.
It WORKED!!!
Wow, that thing really sucks.
now I can play again.
-Zen Blade
Glad to see you got it sorted Zen_Blade and slap.
Welcome to the .Org Santi.
Nice to see a new member helping out. ~;)
Jochi
Welcome to the .org, Santi and slap! ~:wave: ~:)
Great first post, Santi. You immediately proved to be helpful! :bow:
Glad to see things are working again.
Glad it worked for both of you too ~:cheers:
Cool, I can't tell you how many times I've seen this question asked.
Stickied.
Good idea, sasaki! :thumbsup:
I remember a lot more threads about this. If I run into one with some good advice in it, I'll post a link here. ~;)
See you in the foyer soon, Zen_Blade! :bow:
Well, here is one:Quote:
Originally Posted by drisos
Link to thread on this subject.
~:cheers:
Hi folks,Im brand new to this forum - been following this thread just recently because Im having the same problem.Ive tried the before mentioned suggestions with no luck :( So I just wondered if anyone here has any more information on the cause.I have had STW running on this machine before - the only change that I can think of is service pack 2.Has anyone else had problems with SP2 and app's not running?
My system specs:
Time of this report: 7/31/2005, 11:35:47
Machine name: SHODAN
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 184MB used, 1063MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
Heres a little more gfx/display info:
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8X
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8X
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0281&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7730 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/12/2005 00:34:00, 3879808 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: No
WHQL Date Stamp: None
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 5/12/2005 00:34:00, 3189376 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41C1-11CF-827D-0A2000C2CB35}
If anyone can see any problems in the above report I'd be grateful for a heads up.
Hey guys, Im new here. I had this same problem, I disabled Space Force, and it worked for me also! I am so happy! Thanks for the info, you deserve a medal.
santi, you are a master of time and space!! It's great to have this up and running again + I'd almost given up hope.
Zen Blade... man, what can I say; it's been too long bro + good to see you! :bow: