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qwertytam
2009-04-06, 13:17
Yes, yes I know, it's Windows 7 and it's still Beta, but it would still be nice if it worked:)
The startup gets to reading sources.xml and then crashes. I've tried running it as admin and under all of the different compatability (Vista/XP SP1/2/3 etc) and no luck. I've tried putting in a empty sources.xml (see third log) and still no luck, it still crahses (see second log).
XBMC log after clean install
http://pastebin.com/f54b39c5e
XBMC log after clean install with empty sources.xml
http://pastebin.com/f7e4b00b
Empty sources.xml
http://pastebin.com/f6e915129
System Specs
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66GHz
MB/GPU: Gigabyte G33 DS3R
OS: Windows 7 Build 7057.winmain.090505-2000 Evaluation copy
XBMC: v8.10
Any ideas?
I did a take ownership of the xbmc folder and all worked for me, search google for the take ownership registry key or get one here
http://www.askvg.com/add-take-ownership-option-in-file-folder-context-menu-in-windows-vista/
It looks like that's not a recent build of XBMC? If not, please try a newer one.
temmi2000
2009-04-06, 16:14
I also tried XBMC on Windows 7, and it worked pretty good.
one thing not workin: AC3-passthrough (DTS works) Donīt know if this is a bug of XBMC or of Windows 7. Using Realtek 889 onboard sound with up-to-date- drivers.
qwertytam
2009-04-06, 16:34
Tried taking ownership of the XBMC folders under %appdata% and program files, but still the same result.
XBMC v8.10 downloaded Jan 6.
qwertytam: as I said, please try a new version. That was released ages ago. See the stickies for newer builds.
natethomas
2009-04-06, 19:27
Yeah, that's a seriously old version. Also, double check to make sure your video driver is up to date.
Yeah, that's a seriously old version. Also, double check to make sure your video driver is up to date.
Yes, I second the video drivers suggestion. I went crazy messing around with the guisettings.xml file and whatnot, and all along it was just a matter of downloading newer video drivers.
Make sure you run it WITHOUT -p, this triggers portable mode and makes XBMC save it's settings under %PROGRAMFILES% which it's not allowed.
qwertytam
2009-04-07, 00:42
Downloaded and tried latest builds from ikons and kricker. Currently running 19301 from ikons.
Have the latest graphics drivers (v8.15.10.1620 for Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset, Intel GMA 3100)
Startup target: "K:\Program Files\XBMC\XBMC.exe" -fs
XBMC still crashing on startup, log below.
http://pastebin.com/f4f983ff1
I'm wondering if Win7 doens't like those drivers - they should be OpenGL 1.4 but the pastebin shows:
NOTICE: GL_VERSION = 1.1.0
XBMC required 1.4/2.0 of OpenGL
-stoli-
qwertytam
2009-04-07, 01:20
Graphics Card: Intel GMA 3100 on Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset
Downloaded latest available (v7.15.10.1666 from Intel vs v8.15.10.1620 available from Microsoft) from Intel website and that's fixed it. Upgraded OpenGL to v1.4. Any idea why Microsoft doesn't include a later version of OpenGL then 1.0?
natethomas
2009-04-07, 01:24
Any idea why Microsoft doesn't include a later version of OpenGL then 1.0?
They are microsoft? While I'm generally opposed to MS bashing, they don't have a great track record with open software.
So are you saying the program is working now?
qwertytam
2009-04-07, 01:32
Sure is:)
Hi
I have no idea what is the problem but I upgraded from Vista to Windows 7(latest version) and now XBMC (latest version too) is not working. Any idea?
thank you in advance
The problem is Windows 7 is a beta OS and not officially supported by XBMC yet.
Some people have made it work however but the vast majority of windows users are on XP/Vista so you may find issues no one else has seen yet. AKA you are beta testing by definition now.
Please see the sticky in this forum on how to properly report a bug/problem you are having.
We're happy to help, as we'd like XBMC to work when 7 comes out, but given the amount of information you've provided, there's nothing we can do.
Please see here: http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42708