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Could this be another case of a program like AutoCAD or DWG TrueView controlling the .scr files.
If so, Morgan has a fix, here.... https://www.feldoncentral.com/Sachs/...&id=14#autocad |
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#42 |
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That was my original thought, but it seems like those programs would attempt to bring up the file as their own filetype. In this case, MA3 is running, but the wrong section of code is being executed.
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#43 |
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![]() Ad_Enuff - for some reason, your system is not recognizing the .scr filetype, and adding the proper program argument (-s in this case). When you double-click on the file, Windows is supposed to interpret it as "[filepath]MA3Beta.scr -s". You say that this is a work computer - is it possible that someone has disabled the screensaver capability on it?
![]() I have to say, my works XP GD Build isn't perfect by any means, but I'm unsure why this has stopped working since 10a. On my home PC in Vista 64bit, it works perfectly....its my work laptop that's seen the issue and as mentioned previously a 50% hit in FPS. When I'm in teh office again on Friday, I'll investigate the SCR -s and see if thats the issue and maybe ask someone else to test it on their laptop.
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#44 |
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When running the Beta10 version is it normal for the info banner on the top left to run as well? Is it possible to turn this off?
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#45 |
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Sure, just press S.
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#46 |
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Dumfries, VA
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Beta 10
It's working GREAT for me on my Dell laptop (a D630), and the clams are really neat.
I can't get it to run on my home Dell (D800), though. It's a video card driver issue that I haven't been able to figure out. Everything smears when it updates the background. I haven't yet found the right version of the drivers to make it stop smearing. Thank You for all your work!!! I really enjoy MA3 (and it's earlier versions, too!!) v/r Bruce |
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I'm not sure which Dell video card you have at home, but if I remember correctly they are bad about forcing you to use their adapted version of drivers. Standard drivers will not work, which means you are going to be severely limited on what choices you have.
If you find one that works well, it might be a help to post which video card you have and which driver version worked for you. Best of luck.......................
Michael
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#48 |
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![]() The Key Code part of the program has not been changed.
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#49 |
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Beta 10 (the introduction of moving clams) was the first that no longer accepted the MA2.6 key
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![]() pvernam - send me a private message with your info.
Ad_Enuf - That's a very odd bug. What happens when you right-click the icon and choose "Test"? Rosenfritz - Glad it's working for you! ![]() Sorry - I was wrong about Wait for Vertical... It worked to solve the background tearing the first time I ran it that way, but after a reboot, I had to go back to 16 bit on the right hand (secondary) monitor. I turned off Wait for Vertical, and "as advertised" it runs smoother. So, I'm back to the same problem.... I was really hoping that'd do it! |
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![]() Ad_Enuff - for some reason, your system is not recognizing the .scr filetype, and adding the proper program argument (-s in this case). When you double-click on the file, Windows is supposed to interpret it as "[filepath]MA3Beta.scr -s". You say that this is a work computer - is it possible that someone has disabled the screenaver capability on it?
![]() Take away the -s and it stops working. Changing the extention to EXE works as well. Again due to my Works GD build being rather shabby anyway, I'm unsure if its the build or a genuine bug within the screensaver itself. Just to confirm, the screensaver on my Home machine (Vista 64Bit) works flawlessly.
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#52 |
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For some reason, your computer has forgotten how to add a "-s" anytime it sees a .scr extension. I've never seen this before, and have no idea what would cause it.
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![]() For some reason, your computer has forgotten how to add a "-s" anytime it sees a .scr extension. I've never seen this before, and have no idea what would cause it.
![]() Having said that - scrfile (the definition of .scr) behavior is defined in the registry. Here's where you would find the "-s" behavior: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command] @="\"%1\" /S" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\scrfile\shell\ open\command] @="\"%1\" /S" Ad_Enuff, if you understand editing the registry (or using .reg files), fixing that should fix the behavior. |
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![]() First, since this is a work computer, it's possible that some almost-astute system manager has done this deliberately. There are malicious programs out there that take advantage of the fact that .scr extensions are essentially equivalent to .exe extensions.
Having said that - scrfile (the definition of .scr) behavior is defined in the registry. Here's where you would find the "-s" behavior: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command] @="\"%1\" /S" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\scrfile\shell\ open\command] @="\"%1\" /S" Ad_Enuff, if you understand editing the registry (or using .reg files), fixing that should fix the behavior. ![]()
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