I got this same error (ff8.exe error) today and since I got no one to play the "Ragnarok cutscene" for me..here's how I fix it and made it to the next save point.
If you checked the error report on "ff8.exe" It'll mention the "
binkw32.dll" File. There's your culprit and most likely because you installed the "
Final Fantasy VIII (PC) Patch v1.2" in the beginning.
Here's what you do (FYI: I've only tried this on XP, im sure i'd work on vista, but that's only my speculation)
- Uninstall FF8
- Reinstall FF8
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DO NOT install Final Fantasy VIII (PC) Patch v1.2
- Then go to FF8config and on Graphics:
Renderer: Direct3D Hardware Accelaration
Display Resolution: 640 x 480 Full Resolution
Movie Resolution: Low
Performance: Check (Select) Everything BUT "Use High Res Fonts"
On Sounds: Uncheck Reberb (to improve performance)
Run FF8 and endure the 15 min story mode and Shazam! you can grab onto the ragnarok without getting any errors on your "FF8.exe".
My suggestion is that you use the "Final Fantasy 8 Launcher" created by Magixts >
http://rapidshare.com/files/80132624/ff8_launcher_v1.31.rar This will fix your graphic issues with the 8 bit texture thingy and it'll let you use your video card to improve in-game graphics. (remember to check on the READ ME file to learn how to use the expert mode for improving graphics while in game)
If the above proves itself to be ineffective, there's a few options you can try:
Get someone who doesnt get the error, to play the ragnarok cutscene for you, on his computer and then send you the saved file after the scene.
Also, you can always download the spanish version of Final Fantasy 8 (install cd and cd3 for this particular error) and play through the scene without getting the "ff8.exe error". I don't know why but somehow the spanish version does not contain that error.
If you're wandering how I know? it's because I'm from South America and I played up to the CD 4 of the Spanish PC version without any issues or .exe errors. Although I decided not to finish the Spanish version, and started all over again on the English version, cause those damn translators for the spanish version changed the names of limit breaks, locations, story facts, etc for no reason whatsoever eg: they changed squall's ultimate limit break name aka "Lion Heart" for "Summum" I mean what the f*** is that?.... anyway good luck to you ff8 junkies!
Btw, Feel free to repost this on different forums, cause I'm sure there's someone else out there who needs a hand on this great game!
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