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Title: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Dkrtemp on 2006-12-04 20:24:54

Well, i've installed the game and now when i want to play it, the screen goes black, and the back to desktop :(
I tried to install the duck codec, i checked the direct x thing, i downloades the 1.02 patch, im going crazy i cant make it work, here are the ff7 specs
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1135/config11tr9.jpg)
(http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/8286/config2xh7.jpg)

Plz anyone, help me  :cry:

P.D. I do own the original game

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: steven on 2006-12-04 20:33:24

I also have a prob like yours. I just reformatted my pc and I reinstalled this game. (I only have the 1.02 patch right now and ff7 music) When it starts up it has the sound of the Edioes screen, but it just has a black screen. The computer then freezes and I can't even get the task manager to show up so I had to restart my pc :(

PS: I have the full install with the fmv's run off my HDD.

PS: my pc space are

CPU: AMD athlon xp 1800+
OS: Win XP (sp2)
MoBo: msi
Ram: 512MB
Video Card: Gforce 6600 GT (with latest Drivers)
Sound: Onboard With 5.1 creative sound system :D

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Borde on 2006-12-04 20:40:54

Are you using the spanish version of the 1.02 patch? The original version (don't know if EIDOS has bothered pointing to the localized versions lately) was only for the US version.

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Dkrtemp on 2006-12-04 21:19:32

Im using the englis version, and i think my ff7 is in english, should i try with the spanish patch?

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Cazador on 2006-12-05 01:00:33

hmm well if you think its the english version then the english patch should work but try uninstalling the game and reinstalling then putting the Spanish patch on

and uhh Steven, try it without ff7 music and see what happens

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Dkrtemp on 2006-12-05 02:53:54

Is the english version and i'm using the englis patch =O, but im still having the problem

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: ChaosControl on 2006-12-05 10:33:43

Install Omega drivers for your videocards. (go google it)

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Dkrtemp on 2006-12-05 15:18:47

i have an ati video card, should i install the omega drivers?

Edit: I have installed the omega driver, but the problem is the same  :? should i change a config or something like that ?

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: corpse on 2006-12-05 18:44:53

Have you tried software mode?

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: Dkrtemp on 2006-12-05 19:41:22

Yes i have, and i have the same problem :(

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: steven on 2006-12-06 21:10:50

Quote from: Cazador on 2006-12-05 01:00:33

hmm well if you think its the english version then the english patch should work but try uninstalling the game and reinstalling then putting the Spanish patch on

and uhh Steven, try it without ff7 music and see what happens

I did that and I tryed compatability(sp) mode on 95, but it still happens :(

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: miracle.flame on 2006-12-16 18:23:28

Have you solved it yet?

I had the same problem after installing the latest fddshow filter resp. latest K-lite mega codec pack. The screen was black and the sound of Eidos logo was heard. After that it freezes.

I solved it by disabling TrueMotion videos handling by fddshow filter like on this screenshot:
(http://fem1.uniag.sk/Miroslav.Jezik/ff7/Image1.jpg)

Title: Re: Can't open ff7 :(
Post by: steven on 2006-12-16 20:31:24

I think you may have just solved my prob. I am going to try that. :)

EDIT: It worked thank you :)