all on 30/7/2012 at 13:06
Quote Posted by nickie
You've started all over again from scratch?
yes,
twice thrice now...
Thanks, I've downloaded this and attempted to open DarkWidescreen with it. However, nothing happens, still... or almost: for a split second, a window pops up, but it disappears before I have the opportunity to read its contents. So far I was able to glimpse the word "introuvable", which in English means "not found".
Still no luck. I've already checked the FAQ, but I'm assuming I missed something.
:erg:
edit:
I've also tried applying the ddfix for T1. But this still doesn't change the outcome. Hence, so far:
1. I've installed thief using the "d:\setup.exe -lgntforce" trick.
2. I've installed the 1.33 patch
3. I've installed the tfix: unofficial patch for thief 1/gold.
4. I've installed the ddfix for Thief1
Am I doing too much? I remember it being much simpler to get thief running on vista...
Fizbop on 30/7/2012 at 17:44
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Eh, good question. I bough this laptop because it was lightweight and very efficient with writing software. It says core i3 on it, does that mean anything? I'm a noob when it comes to hardware, I know...
:p
ok when you run the game go to the task manager click on the processses then click on the Thief.exe file click set affinity if you have more then one core on your laptop it will show more than one checked uncheck all but one of them.
Also you may need to set the game to run in windows xp to do this click on the icon for thief goto properties click on combatablity mode click on windows xp I think service pack 3 also click disable visual themes. Lastly click apply. once you do this you should be able to play the game.
This is how I got it to work. Sorry if it doesn't work for you but this is the best way I can explain how to do it.
all on 30/7/2012 at 18:44
Quote Posted by Fizbop
ok when you run the game go to the task manager click on the processses then click on the Thief.exe file click set affinity if you have more then one core on your laptop it will show more than one checked uncheck all but one of them.
The weird thing about this new computer is that does not let me set the affinity... when I click on Thief.exe in the task manager (it actually shows as "thief.exe* 32", and then select "set affinity", a window pops up saying "accès refusé" or "access refused" in English. This is very surprising to me. However, in my opinion, this has very little to do with core affinity, since I can't even launch the game properly (as far as I know, dual core problems arise after a few seconds ingame, and not during the pre-game menus).
Quote Posted by Fizbop
Also you may need to set the game to run in windows xp to do this click on the icon for thief goto properties click on combatablity mode click on windows xp I think service pack 3 also click disable visual themes. Lastly click apply. once you do this you should be able to play the game.
Yes, I've done that already. I've tried everything from Windows 98 to XP to Vista, and nothing works...
Has anyone else ever encountered anything like this?
To sum up the problem, as soon as I click on "skip training" or "start training", the game crashes...
Fizbop on 30/7/2012 at 19:06
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The weird thing about this new computer is that does not let me set the affinity... when I click on Thief.exe in the task manager (it actually shows as "thief.exe* 32", and then select "set affinity", a window pops up saying "accès refusé" or "access refused" in English. This is very surprising to me. However, in my opinion, this has very little to do with core affinity, since I can't even launch the game properly (as far as I know, dual core problems arise after a few seconds ingame, and not during the pre-game menus).
I think your problem is that you are not the administartor or logged in as administrator. I'm actually glad you found wher eit was. I would say either log on as admin or go to the place you got your laptop and as them how to go by doing that. Or if you know who the admin is ask them to log on. Though I never seen access refused before I think this would fix it. Actually I had the same problems you did. When I hit training it would crash when i would skip training it would crash. The dual core is a problem. but not the menu's you should be able to at least go to that.
Also did you set the properties run as administrator this may allow you to set the affinty as well.
Just trying to think of things to help you out. I did have the same problems you did.
all on 30/7/2012 at 20:31
Quote Posted by Fizbop
I think your problem is that you are not the administartor or logged in as administrator. I'm actually glad you found wher eit was. I would say either log on as admin or go to the place you got your laptop and as them how to go by doing that. Or if you know who the admin is ask them to log on. Though I never seen access refused before I think this would fix it. Actually I had the same problems you did. When I hit training it would crash when i would skip training it would crash. The dual core is a problem. but not the menu's you should be able to at least go to that.
Also did you set the properties run as administrator this may allow you to set the affinty as well.
Just trying to think of things to help you out. I did have the same problems you did.
I've already set thief and its files to run as administrator... Furthermore, I'm the only user of this computer, and I bought it new, so I assume I'm logged in as the administrator. Or am I wrong regarding this?
Fizbop on 30/7/2012 at 21:20
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I've already set thief and its files to run as administrator... Furthermore, I'm the only user of this computer, and I bought it new, so I assume I'm logged in as the administrator. Or am I wrong regarding this?
Sometimes you need to check to see if you are logged in as the administrator. Sometimes it will just log you on as yourself instead of the administrator. Without personally being there I don't know how to do it without being ther emyself. I'm doing the best I can to help you. I know how to make it work on my pc. I'll see if I can dig more on this for you about setting the affinity for you. Doing the best that I can. :) I honestly feel that if you can get this to one core it will work for you. I'm not 100% sure but I'm doing the best I can. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
EDIT: Here's what I found apparently you need to accept a UAC terms to be able to set the affinity. I think... I'm not 100% sure here's the information I found for you.
'Show processes from all users' Accept the UAC prompt.
This will run Task Manager with your administrator privileges. You should now be able to set affinity.
nickie on 31/7/2012 at 06:55
Quote Posted by all
1. I've installed thief using the "d:\setup.exe -lgntforce" trick.
2. I've installed the 1.33 patch
3. I've installed the tfix: unofficial patch for thief 1/gold.
4. I've installed the ddfix for Thief1
Am I doing too much? I remember it being much simpler to get thief running on vista...
It's hard to say! I recently installed a TG on my Win 7 laptop and did nothing except set affinity.
In answer to your question about when it crashes with a dual core problem, it has always been on clicking 'skip training' or 'continue' for me. If you're denied access, you could try (
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127533) FlipTiB.
voodoo47 on 31/7/2012 at 08:18
I would try a clean install + official patch, rename LGVID.AX, set the affinity (with FlipTiB for example) and see whether you get ingame or not. playing without any enhancements is still better than not playing at all.
all on 31/7/2012 at 21:19
Quote Posted by voodoo47
I would try a clean install + official patch, rename LGVID.AX, set the affinity (with FlipTiB for example) and see whether you get ingame or not. playing without any enhancements is still better than not playing at all.
I finally managed to set affinity to a single core!! :D However, I still crash when I click on "start training" or "skip training". :(
I even tried to rename lgvid.ax...
