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-Ric-
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could u give me some hints on how to do that?
im clueless at this stuff lol
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im clueless at this stuff lol
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-Ric-
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thanks!
its working fine now and with a nice speed :-D
its working fine now and with a nice speed :-D
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blargiefarg
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sorry for not posting my problems, but the app log file shows no abnormalities, and i don't know if there is a separate app log file for the drivers, (i don't think there is.) so unless any one knows of a way to list my errors, all i can say is that ff7 runs fine, but the driver didn't do anything. i'm running vista sp1
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arew264
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Do you have an APP.LOG, and if so, is there a mention of OpenGL in the first 10 lines? If so, the driver loaded successfully and you can change settings in ff7_opengl.cfg. Otherwise, here's the giant instruction list of doom:
Make sure your graphics drivers are updated to the latest version.
Make sure you have the 1.02 patch from Eidos (other mods/patches will probably be okay, but if the driver doesn't work, try replacing ff7.exe with the original 1.02 version)
Open FF7Config.exe and make sure MIDI is all good.
Install the graphics driver by unzipping the latest release to the folder that contains FF7.exe.
Run the correct reg file to put the driver into the registry. (under Vista, type regedit into the search box in the start menu, run it as administrator, and import the correct reg file from the "file" menu)
Edit ff7_opengl.cfg and set fullscreen to false and resolution to 800x600.
Run the game and report back whether it works or not
If your game launches in a window, you're all set. You can change settings in ff7_opengl.cfg to whatever you want; just use a text editor like notepad and read the comments so you know what the options do.
Once the driver is installed, don't open FF7Config.exe again unless you reimport the correct reg file afterward.
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blargiefarg
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does it have to run in a window? also, do things screw up if i set it to a high resolution, such as 1168x1024?
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arew264
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No, you can set the resolution to whatever you want as long as your video card and monitor can handle it, and you can run fullscreen if you want as well.
I have you set fullscreen to false in the guide so it's very obvious if the driver doesn't load. Once you've got it loading, feel free to change whatever you like.
I have you set fullscreen to false in the guide so it's very obvious if the driver doesn't load. Once you've got it loading, feel free to change whatever you like.
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ff7rules
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I have recently got a new laptop and hadn't really been into the PC version before. Anyway i decided to get this and well it just doesn't work for me all i get is a black screen then it goes back to windows. My APP file is empty so i have no idea what the problem is, however my specs are in this link http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/447/myspecs.jpg
Is this a known problem or a new one? the game works great without the custom driver
Is this a known problem or a new one? the game works great without the custom driver
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Harruzame
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I suggest you go to the game tweaking thread.... :wink:
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pyrozen
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open the open_gl.cfg and keep disabling things until it works. Set your resolution at 800x600(for test purposes) and turn fullscreen off. Try that and if it still doesn't work, try disabling shaders and see where that gets you.
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ff7rules
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I have fixed the problem i needed to run it as an admin on vista thanks to all those who tried to help!
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drfeelgud88
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Remember: Vista = Run as Admin on EVERYTHING. Lol it's that annoying. :-o
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pyrozen
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I prefer
Vista = Reinstall XP and wait for Win7
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drfeelgud88
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I do too but meh, don't want to spend cash on it.I prefer
Vista = Reinstall XP and wait for Win7
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Tekkie.X
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For me it's stick with XP but maybe dual boot with Win7 once it's been out for a while.
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titeguy3
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Vista isn't *so* bad so long as you stick with 32-bit and turn off UAC first thing.
I'd say my Vista runs better with UAC off then XP did.
I'd say my Vista runs better with UAC off then XP did.
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Hellbringer616
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why 32bit? granted it's Windows 7 i'm using, But i'm using 64 bit and it works flawlessly.
On topic: Aali, what are you plans for the graphics driver's future? are you planing on adding new features? Or just fixing bugs that might pop up?
On topic: Aali, what are you plans for the graphics driver's future? are you planing on adding new features? Or just fixing bugs that might pop up?
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billy66bare
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What's up everybody
My bad, all is good!! Thanks Magixts!!! Thank you Aalis, though your drivers didn't work for me, they seemed to have helped many and kept this game alive!!
I recently decided to reup FF VIII. I had it on PS many years ago (8). Had 2 cards each with 100 hours of play, but never beat the final battle. I thought that going over 100 hours was bad?
Anyways. I have tried the patch alone, the patch with the drivers. The drivers with the loader, and the loader with the patch. I have tried changing the .cfg file settings. I have also tried lower resolutions, all the way down to the original for the game.
Every time I load, even with all my NVCP settings on very high (they don't seem to matter) it's very pixi-lated. There are no smooth lines. It looked better just plain straight off the disc, but I had the black box issue.
Is it just the game is sooooo old that there is no way to improve it further?
monitor res: 1680x1050
GPU 8500 GT SLI
Vista x64 (cause I know better! :-D )
Thanks in advance!
My bad, all is good!! Thanks Magixts!!! Thank you Aalis, though your drivers didn't work for me, they seemed to have helped many and kept this game alive!!
Anyways. I have tried the patch alone, the patch with the drivers. The drivers with the loader, and the loader with the patch. I have tried changing the .cfg file settings. I have also tried lower resolutions, all the way down to the original for the game.
Every time I load, even with all my NVCP settings on very high (they don't seem to matter) it's very pixi-lated. There are no smooth lines. It looked better just plain straight off the disc, but I had the black box issue.
Is it just the game is sooooo old that there is no way to improve it further?
monitor res: 1680x1050
GPU 8500 GT SLI
Vista x64 (cause I know better! :-D )
Thanks in advance!
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Hellbringer616
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run FF7 as admin and it should work, I assume you ran the vista64 reg file as well.
Now, it won't make the game look any more or less pixalated, it will however let you run at high resolutions, and use the settings in the nvidia control panel, and many many many more improvements (new world map textures when released and Team Avalanche 2d overhaul)
Now, it won't make the game look any more or less pixalated, it will however let you run at high resolutions, and use the settings in the nvidia control panel, and many many many more improvements (new world map textures when released and Team Avalanche 2d overhaul)
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pyrozen
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well, the normal 2D backgrounds will look the sam no matter what you do(until someone re-does them/if ever). The driver really shines in battles and on the world map. try cranking up the res and turning all your GFX settings to max and tell me you dont see a difference in battles from the stock settings.
Also, after you install the custom GFX driver, you cannot use the FF7 control panel anymore, otherwise it basically disables the custom graphics driver. If you have run the FF7 control panel, you must execute the .REG file that came with the custom graphics driver again to restore it to working order.
It looks great on my rig, and it's not even 1/10th of what your working with!
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Also, after you install the custom GFX driver, you cannot use the FF7 control panel anymore, otherwise it basically disables the custom graphics driver. If you have run the FF7 control panel, you must execute the .REG file that came with the custom graphics driver again to restore it to working order.
It looks great on my rig, and it's not even 1/10th of what your working with!
lee
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