KOTOR 1+2: Vista Fix & Windows 7 Report

[Tonotza]

Maybe you would rip your own discs and daemon tools? Then just mount the cd1 and cd4 files when the installation wizard asks it.

[MuseMatt]

insert disk 1 instead of disk 4, as that is the disk it should be asking for. and follow the steps in post 2

[Ferc Kast]

i have a question with this guide; If i were to use Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, using an NVidia graphics card, could I simply use the XP Mode built-in without any complicated process to get KotOR 1 & 2 running? (Aside from installing the regular fixes & updates)

[MuseMatt]

Just follow the steps of post 2 and you should be fine. It's not thát complicated!

[Q]

Originally Posted by Ferc Kast

i have a question with this guide; If i were to use Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, using an NVidia graphics card, could I simply use the XP Mode built-in without any complicated process to get KotOR 1 & 2 running? (Aside from installing the regular fixes & updates)

No. The built-in XP mode in Pro and Ultimate comes in the form of a virtual machine and cannot support higher graphics functions.

I know that the guide is a mess and in dire need of an overhaul at the moment, but it does work. If you've got an Nvidia GPU the game should run fine.

[Dreco]

Hey all I'm new to these forums was just hoping if someone could help me with a problem with KOTOR 1+2 Ive already did the mss32.dll fix and i am using the widescreen hack i believe it to be, now when starting the game its all fine and i can get to the menu screen create a character and what not but when i click play game after character creation the screen just simply goes black but i can still hear everything that's going on but i cant do anything not even bring up task manager, my son is really drilling my head in to get the game to work so after googling i came across these forums and you all seem to no what your talking about, and just for the heads up i do use the actual cd's that came with the game, and my pc specs are:

mb: asus p5e
cpu: intel core 2 quad q6600 (overclocked from 2.4ghz to 3ghz)
ram: 6gig ram 800mhz
Soundcard: SupremeFX II Audio Card
Creative PCI-eXpress Sound Blaster
Graphics card: Gigabyte 2GB Radeon HD6970
Optical: 2 x Asus 22x DVD righter/burner
Power supply: 1000wat OCZ
OS: Windows 7 64bit home premium
Monitor: HP w2207h HDMI 22"
Headphones: Creative World of Warcraft Headset
Keyboard: Logitech g19
Mouse: SteelSeries Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse

might be to much but yeah if anyone could help me would be much appreciated thanks

[Q]

Hey.

1) Did you install the game according to the large-print instructions at the top of the second post in this thread?

2) I see that you're sporting the latest model of AMD graphics card, and a very nice one at that. Unfortunately, AMD's legacy GL support is horrible The newer your card, the less likely it will be that the game will run on it. There are a couple of things in that post that you can try, but, other than that, I can't help you.

I would try Googling for a fix. If you find one, please post it here.

[Cickist]

I was wondering, before I buy this game, will it run on my graphics card? My info for it is, mobile intel(r) 4 series express chipset family and I run it on windows 7. Any info would help tot make sure I can play the game before I buy it.

[Ferc Kast]

Originally Posted by Cickist

I was wondering, before I buy this game, will it run on my graphics card? My info for it is, mobile intel(r) 4 series express chipset family and I run it on windows 7. Any info would help tot make sure I can play the game before I buy it.

I'm not sure about that graphics card; But, this website checks your computer to see if it can run a specific game that you specify.

[Cickist]

Originally Posted by Ferc Kast

I'm not sure about that graphics card; But, this website checks your computer to see if it can run a specific game that you specify.

Thanks for the quick reply. Sadly everything else checks out, but my graphics card. :/ Thanks for the website information and the info.

~Edit. Strange though, another game I have on there says that my graphics card isn't good enough, but it plays just fine for me. :l

[Q]

I got TSL to run on my laptop which has the previous mobile 965 chipset and X3100 GPU. Your series 4 chipset is just one generation newer than mine and your X4500M GPU is a scaled-up version of the X3100, so it should work, in theory. People have had a lot of problems getting it to run on that particular chipset, though.

Just follow the directions in the second post of this thread.

[dom244]

Hi guys, i am pretty desperate. I bought original copy of kotor ii, after i played it several times on my old computer. But my new notebook with Win 7 64bit Home doesn't work.

I already do everything i think, but you are smart enough to see any mistakes.
1) update directx, set kompatibility and install the game
2) patch it, remove read only, crack it with your exe file, copy mss.dll
3) i tried also rewrite the .ini file ...there could be problem or in "Flipping policy change to Blit, because i don't have any of these terms in my driver software)
I have this one: http://media.bestofmicro.com/intel-c...-234723-13.jpg I tried several combinations here too.
and my hardware: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...phicsinfo.jpg/
Because, every .ini changes are here to nVidia or ati but i have firetruckin' Intel. Do you know any possible solutions? I also tried widescreen patch and update graphics driver.

I'm just thinking that i install second OS (win xp) to my notebook and play kotor there, if it works, but i don't wanna find xp 64 bit etc. I'd like play kotor on win7, thx.

EDIT: I was looking at the computer at work, and it also have Intel graphics but older software, and there is fipping policy, so i am sure now that's not in the new one.
Progress: I found the software i maybe need, but after download and extract files it's writing sth like "you don't have minimum requirements for software installation" really funny
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...&DwnldID=18228

[Q]

1) The .exe file in the guide isn't a crack; it's updated by SecuROM.

2) As for the .exe that's included with the widescreen patcher (the one by squizzy); that is a crack, and it might not work on an Intel mobile chipset. I couldn't get it to run on mine (mobile 965). KotOR2 supports 1280x768 natively, anyway, but you have to change the width and height settings in the .ini file because it isn't available in-game.

3) The newer Intel drivers don't have the option to set flipping policy. All you can really do is the Dantooine lag fix, try the original .exe from the patch (you didn't overwrite it, did you?) and if none of that works, download 3DAnalyze and mess with its settings.

[dom244]

Yea, i just called it crack, i overwrote it but i have backup. Well i have 1366x768 but i will also try 1280x768 if it helps and i try everything you said. Maybe just one more thing, what about Mss32.dll i should try with original one or changed one. Thx

SOLUTION: Wow, 2 nights at work and now i can play!! So, i used original patched kotor2.exe, mss32.dll is the new one and .ini file with dantoine lag fix and fullscreen=1 anyway, you are doing great job here with advices.

[Q]

Glad you got it running.

The Intel HD Graphics GPU (the one you have) seems to have a higher success rate than the previous-generation GMA 4500M.

[jagutiger12]

Ok all done.But how can i make it full screen?

[Q]

Say what?

Are you talking about non-windowed mode or widescreen?

[jagutiger12]

Well it appears like half of my screen...how can i make it appear full screen?

[Q]

That's because older games like KotOR use 4:3 aspect ratio. KotOR 2 supports 1280x768 natively, you have to enter the values in the .ini file as explained in the second post of this thread.

There are also widescreen mods for both games. Search for them in the KotOR subforum.

[Shab Khast]

I am trying to install SWKOTOR 1 on my pc, but I can't even install the game. I get an error message when the installer starts stating: The InstallShield Engine (iKernel.exe) could not be launched. Class not registered

My basic specs for this pc are: CPU - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
8.00GB RAM, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS

Please help me figure this out or at least point me in the right direction.

THANKS!!

[Q]

Are you using an administrator's account?

[Shab Khast]

yes i attempted to run setup as an administrator and in compatibility mode, i am not sure if this is an issue because I am using 64-bit Vista or if its something within windows itself that won't let me install the game.

[Q]

I have successfully installed both games on Vista x64 using the method outlined in the first two posts of this thread (which involves running setup.exe in XP SP2 compatibility mode).

[Shab Khast]

ok well thanks for the help anyway, I will just give up on this for now because it is way too frustrating for a game

[Kornetoff]

Hi dudes

I am new around here but let me try to help....

I have kotor 1 & 2, tried the walktrough to make kotor 1 to work in my computer.... but when the game starts it completely shut down my monitor, everything keep runing but no screen.....

Well, i have 2 display set up, and the magic works on my secondary display.... why ? Dunno yet might be a issue with DVI output or the native resolution.

My primary display is 1680 x 1050 native, DVI plugged

My secondary 1024 x 768 native, VGA

I will think about, try to switch cables and see what happens, will post folow up as soon as i see this trough.

[Mandalorians]

Ok so I've been playing Kotor 1 and 2 for forever and they didn't require any fix to run on my vista. Now however I have a new computer and its a windows 7, kotor 1 worked no problem but my Kotor 2 always crashes right after character creation. I get a few seconds of audio from that first video and then nothing. I've tried everything in the first 2 posts of this thread but they didn't work for me. Actually I haven't managed to update my game with the official update because every time I run the update (yes I did the manual download not the automatic update) it says that it can't find the old file. Anyways here are my computers properties please help if you have suggestions. Thanks.

Windows 7 64-bit

ReportDateTime=8/4/2011 8:27:03 AM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.00.420
GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\

[OS]
Name=WinXP
Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2
Service Pack=None
Status=Pass

[SwapFiles]
?:\pagefile.sys=0

[CPU]
CPUCount=4
CPUSpeed=2660
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=5
CPUStepping=5
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName=Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 480 @ 2.67GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=3896
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=366.42GB
Status=Pass

[Video]
Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD
Video Memory=2048
Desktop Resolution=1366x768x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX (9.0+) (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.2189
OpenGL Vendor=Intel
OpenGL Renderer=Intel(R) HD Graphics
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Pass
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Mandalorians]

Sorry for the double post but this is the error message that I get when my kotor2 crashes and I thought maybe someone else managed to fix the same error or it would help.

Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: swkotor2.exe
Application Version: 2.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 41eddf8f
Fault Module Name: StackHash_8ea0
Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00000000
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 8ea0
Additional Information 2: 8ea0476bc4dc1b4a84541713f868b73c
Additional Information 3: d063
Additional Information 4: d063338d7564c12191c41b831b737750

[Q]

If you're using the swkotor2.exe that's been updated by SecuROM with an unpatched game, that could cause the game to crash, since it's made for a patched game.

I would try reinstalling to see if you can get the game patched, then try the patched .exe before you try the SecuROM one.

[Mandalorians]

Ok so I just reinstalled using xp compatibility pack 2 and administrator and then I attempted to patch again using the patching file downloaded from the official site not the auto install and it still didn't go through. the exact error was "Old file not found. However, a file of the same name was found. No update done since file contents do not match."
I have been fiddling with this for some time now and I wanted to see if it mattered whether it was installed in "program files" or "program files (x86)" which is the default. Turns out that in "program files" the error is simply "Old file not found". I don't know why that would be but I thought it might help.

[Q]

Try downloading the patch again. Use this one if you have the US version of the game.

[Mandalorians]

Still a no go it came up with the same error. Forgive me if this is a dumb question because I'm not really a genius on computers but would there be a way to manually install the patch where I could pick its route and what file it mods or...?

[Q]

It's always found my installation folder with 64-bit Windows, but you could try moving the patch to the game's folder and running it from there.

[Mandalorians]

re-downloaded and moved the patch into kotor 2's folder. Still came up with the same error. Just for fun I tested it on my vista 32-bit downstairs and that one wouldn't patch either. I don't know if that means the common factor is me or...

[Jacaranda]

Hi there ok so i followed the first 2 posts to install kotor on my notebook with windows 7, it worked fine the first coupe of times, but now it stops working before it gets to the lucasarts add. I'm not sure whats happened? can anyone help? these are my specs:

System Model: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 03.60.48F.1A
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Card name: Radeon (TM) HD 6770M with 1008MB dedicated memory

[Q]

Try using the game's configuration utility to post your system specs:

Originally Posted by stingerhs

Post your system specs
Sometimes we're just not going to be able to help you if we don't know what kind of hardware you have on your machine. If you don't know what you have on your machine, then follow these steps below:

• Bring up the launcher menu for Kotor 1 or 2.
• Click on "Configure".
• Click the "Scan Hardware" button on the lower center of the window.
• Click "Yes" to continue.
• Click "Details" to view your system specs.
• Click "Save Report" and save the file to your desktop.
• Whenever you post your problem, open the file you just saved and copy and paste the contents to your post.

You can leave out the keymapping and everything after that.

Originally Posted by Mandalorians

re-downloaded and moved the patch into kotor 2's folder. Still came up with the same error. Just for fun I tested it on my vista 32-bit downstairs and that one wouldn't patch either. I don't know if that means the common factor is me or...

Are you running the patch in XP SP2 compatibility mode as an administrator?

[Jacaranda]

Whoops Sorry bout that :
[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=8/19/2011 7:36:46 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.19
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v1.03.514077
GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR\

[OS]
Name=WinXP
Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2
Service Pack=Service Pack 2
Status=Pass

[SwapFiles]
?:\pagefile.sys=0

[CPU]
CPUCount=8
CPUSpeed=1995
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=10
CPUStepping=7
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName= Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=1024
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=846.94GB
D: (NTFS), UNICODE=1.82GB
F: (FAT32), UNICODE=80MB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=E:\
Drives=hp BD ROM BC-5541H,hp BD ROM BC-5541H ATA Device

[Video]
Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD
Video Memory=1024
Desktop Resolution=1366x768x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX (9.0+) (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=4.1.10428 Compatibility Profile Context
OpenGL Vendor=ATI Technologies Inc.
OpenGL Renderer=Radeon (TM) HD 6770M
Vid Card Status=Warning
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=Speakers and Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor.ini

[Sound Options]
Sound Init=0
Music Volume=32
Voiceover Volume=100
Sound Effects Volume=85
Movie Volume=100
Force Software=0
EAX=0
Disable Sound=0
Number 3D Voices=16
Number 2D Voices=24
Environment Effects Level=0.60
2D3D Bias=1.50
Environment Effects=1

[Game Options]
GUIsInScreenShot=1
EnableScreenShot=0
Reverse Mouse Buttons=0
Hide InGame GUI=0
Use Small Fonts=0
Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000
Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000
Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000
Hide Unequippable=0
Tutorial Popups=1
Subtitles=1
Mini Map=1
Floating Numbers=1
Status Summary=1
Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1
Mouse Sensitivity=33
Auto Level Up NPCs=0
Mouse Look=0
AutoSave=1
Reverse Minigame YAxis=0
Combat Movement=1
Enable Tooltips=1
Difficulty Level=1
TooltipDelay Sec=1.000000
Memory Access=1
Memory Level=1
Disable Movies=0

[Movies Shown]
Movie 0=112
Movie 1=0
Movie 2=0
Movie 3=0
Movie 4=0
Movie 5=0
Movie 6=0
Movie 7=0
Movie 8=0
Movie 9=0
Movie10=0

[Alias]
HD0=.\
OVERRIDE=.\Override
TEMP=.\Temp
MODULES=.\Modules
LOGS=.\Logs
LOCALVAULT=.\LocalVault
DMVAULT=.\DMVault
SERVERVAULT=.\ServerVault
STREAMMUSIC=.\StreamMusic
TEMPCLIENT=.\Tempclient
SAVES=.\saves
CURRENTGAME=.\currentgame
TEXTUREPACKS=.\texturepacks
STREAMWAVES=.\StreamWaves

[Graphics Options]
RefreshRate=60
Height=600
Width=800
V-Sync=0
Anisotropy=16
Frame Buffer=1
Anti Aliasing=8
Texture Quality=2
Emitters=1
Grass=1
Soft Shadows=0
Shadows=1
Brightness=57
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=1

[Autopause Options]
Mine Sighted=1
End Of Combat Round=0
Enemy Sighted=1
Party Killed=1
Action Menu=0
New Target Selected=1

[config]
firstrun=0

[Q]

I see no Dantooine lag fix:

Originally Posted by stingerhs

• First, figure out where the .ini is installed. Default is "C:\Program Files\Lucasarts\swkotor(2)\swkotor(2).ini". If its not in that location, then your going to have to do some searching around on the hard drive a bit.
• When you find it, just double-click on the file to open it in Notepad.
• Scroll down the file until you find the Graphics Options
• Under the last line ("last line" as in the last line of the list of entries under "Graphics Options", NOT the last line of "swkotor(2).ini"), add "Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1", without the quotes.
• Goto File, then Save.

Also, you have an AMD video card, and AMD/ATi video cards are notoriously bad with these games. There are a couple of workarounds in post #2. They're pretty old, but worth a try.

[Jacaranda]

Just been trying the lag fix, whenever I try to save the file it says access denied, is there something else i should do first? changed it from "read only" but hasn't made a difference?

[Q]

Are you using an administrator's account?

[Jacaranda]

Yup, i tried again and it worked!! thank you