SBCG4AP ep. 5 problem

[tehMEATpie]

OK. i downloaded and installed my 8-bit is enough and everything went fine. I then proceeded to click on the icon on my desktop, and launched the game. a few seconds later, an error message pops up saying "DLL has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." does anyone know A) what that means, or B) how to fix it?

here's the error signature if it helps at all:
AppName: homestar105.exe AppVer: 2008.12.12.16293 ModName: homestar105.exe
ModVer: 2008.12.12.16293 Offset: 001fa0b8

[Will]

Have you been playing the other HSR episodes? Is this the only one giving you problems?

[tehMEATpie]

Yes, I have all the other SBCG4AP episodes for PC, and this is the only one with the problem.

[Will]

Ok, well if all of the other ones are currently working then it's probably a problem with corrupted data. I'd suggest clearing out your temporary internet cache, uninstalling the game, and then redownloading the whole thing from scratch. It's the most likely issue in that circumstance.

[tehMEATpie]

er, remind me again what an internet cache is... because depending on what that means i might've already tried that.

[Will]

Go into your internet browser and go to Options or Preferences. Usually there is a button that says "Delete Temporary Internet Files" or "Internet Cache" or something along those lines. Do that, and then redownload the game.

[tehMEATpie]

Will this delete my other episodes?

[Falanca]

No. It will only delete your "setup" of the fifth episode completely from your computer. Has absolutely nothing to do with the other episodes.

[tehMEATpie]

BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH it still isn't working! any other ideas?

[Will]

How far back was your previous save?

[tehMEATpie]

I never started the game. (edit) well, I never GOT to start the game.

[Will]

OH! Sorry, my fault. I was thinking this was the OTHER homestar 105 thread. Weird that there are two of them at once.

So if a fresh download didn't fix it, you could probably try updating your drivers and DirectX. Do you know how to do that?

[tehMEATpie]

no.

[DjNDB]

If you post a dxdiag log we can look them up for you.

dxdiag
Windows XP: Go to your start menu and click on run. Type in "dxdiag" and hit enter
Windows Vista / 7: Press the windows key on your keyboard or click on the start menu. Type in "dxdiag" and hit enter.

Now click on the button that says "save all information".
It will prompt you to save a file. Save it where you can find it.

Then zip the file and attach it to a message.

[tehMEATpie]

OK here you go

[Leak]

Originally Posted by tehMEATpie

OK here you go

Well, that Intel 82855 graphics controller only supports DirectX 8, and I'm pretty sure the game needs a DirectX 9 capable graphics card. Also, that Pentium M in your notebook is probably also underpowered to run the game...

I'm afraid your best bet would be to either get a new computer or ask support for a refund.

np: Pluramon ft. Julee Cruise - Difference Machine (Dreams Top Rock)

[DjNDB]

Originally Posted by tehMEATpie

OK here you go

Card name: Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Driver Date/Size: 7/30/2004 13:19:52, 37951 bytes


Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Date and Size: 6/23/2004 13:42:46, 266880 bytes

Whoa, that's some old drivers.

Try setting the display color depth to 32 bit.

If that doesn't fix it or you feel like updating stuff you can also try to install the latest Intel graphics driver and Audio Driver. If the original Intel driver fails to install you can install the one from the same Driver site instead. It's at least a bit fresher than the one you have now.

[tehMEATpie]

YESSS!!! SCORE!!! the 32-bit switch did the trick! looks like I forgot to switch it back after playing ZSNES. Thanks so much guys!