Deus Ex crashes on splash screen

[Krynn72]

I just installed Deus Ex GOTY, and when I tried playing it, this is what I got.

I tried googling it, and found an Eidos FAQ that listed a similar problem, but the only solutions were the usuall drivers update, get dx7 or higher, or something to do with it loading a corrupted map, which doesnt make sense in my case since its crashing on the splash screen.

Anyone know what the dealio is? Oh, and I tried running it in win98 compatibility, but in vain.





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EDIT: Got it. I had to copy all the CD's files onto my desktop, install from there, change some of the .ini contents, and now it works perfect.

 

[Saturos]

EDIT > deleted Nevermind. I didn't read the EDIT stating that you've fixed it. Silly me. BTW: Do you have to use any multi-core compatibility tweaks for you older games being that you have a quad-core and all? I heard that older games have trouble with the "multi-core" thing. The main reason why I've decided to stick with a single core for a while longer in fact. Just too lazy to be arsed with compatibility tweaks.

 

[99.vikram]

Sigh. There should be a sticky about the ImageCfg.exe tool. It modifies your program (permanently) to use only one core, thus eliminating any problems.

 

[Saturos]

Sigh. There should be a sticky about the ImageCfg.exe tool. It modifies your program (permanently) to use only one core, thus eliminating any problems.

Read again. Krynn fixed it. I agree though. There really should be a sticky about multi-core compatibility for older games. Though, nobody ever reads the stickies anyways.

 

[Krynn72]

I dont think it was a problem with having a multiple core processor, since I just had to install it off of my hard disk.

Also, how did you know i have a quad core? Thats creepy.

 

[ericms]

Since you probably use a resolution of 1280x1024 or higher you might want to get this fix. It'll let you play in your native resolution without scaling the HUD up to the massive quantity it normally does.

http://thenamelessmod.com/downloads/miscfiles/

 

[Saturos]

Also, how did you know i have a quad core? Thats creepy.

I work for MJ12, so I have memory enhanced bio-modifications that helps me remember every single post. That, and I have direct access to the Aquinas neural network hub. Oops, that was supposed to be top secret. Mr. Simons is gonna kill me. :O

 

[Krynn72]

Pfft, Simons cant do shit. I watched his interrigation and all he did was cry to his other MiB.