[Fixed] Get KOTOR 1/2 Working on Vista

[Sith Holocron]

Originally Posted by Astrotoy7

The fix is a tiny file >> mss32.dll (372kb) HERE

Any chance that that a new source for this file could be found?

[Q]

The link in the second post is the newer one.

[kooky112]

Sith if that doesn't work try reinstalling the game in WXP2.

Patch the game and make sure to put in the movies patch also.

Next put the game on the lowest settings for graphics.

And to be on the safe side, run the game in administrative mode, and set the affinity.

After playing with my game settings I no longer have to set the affinity. It's on the lowest graphic settings and I do get the occasional lag but hey it's normall for any computer I run it on. I'm almost 100% sure that if I ran a no CD version of the game then I wouldn't have as much trouble but whatever. I do find that with my laptop things run smoother if I install the original game from the bought disc, then get the no cd crack. I had to do it for oen of my games because it wouldn't run properly with the laptop reading the game right from the disc. (stubborn much?)

[Q]

Have you even bothered to read the first two posts of this thread?

[mensch8maschine]

Hello!

My Kotor crashed at a specific cut-scene on Korriban, right at the beginning at the port where a Sith makes fun of a few hopefuls. Right after his first spoken sentence (presumably followed by Sith-lightning), the game crashes.

So i reinstalled EVERYTHING, following your instructions TO THE LETTER (something i hadnt done with the first install simply bc i didnt know about it ).

after overcoming some trouble with the widescreen patch i installed all my previous Mods (of which there are many), first using KMM for the non-TSL-patchable mods to exclude conflicts, then all the TSL patchables.

I then copied my old saves back and loaded the newest (worked just fine), walked up to my old "crash site", the cut-scene starts and BANG!, Kotor crashes at the EXACT same place!

So right now I'm looking for the culprit. As to my rig:

Vista 64, SP 3
put back DX 9.0 (even though DX 10 is shown everywhere else)
Nvidia Geforce 7900 GTX
AMD Phenom 9850 Quad
RAM 6 Gigs

1) I dialed down all the graphics options to a minimum, set cpu affinity to one core, ran everything in XP compatability (yes, also during installation), no difference.

2) During Mod installation i had 10 conflicts in the Yavin 1.5 mod regarding tga, uti and mdl files for sabers and robes. Could that be the reason? i had NO 2da conflicts.

3) While playing Yavin, there was a place in the mod where the same thing happened as above, so i just didnt go there and played on... Yavin also crashed in other places when there was too much force power-use going on, but i could reload and later pass these places...

4) can i use my newest savegames even if i remove the yavin mod? and how would i do that, since it used the TSL patcher and it copied about a million files into my override.

5) There are a few unique Yavin items in my inventory. would they just vanish or would my savegame be unplayable? would it be enough for me to just use a save from BEFORE going yavin-planetside?

I seem to be concentrating on Yavin, but there may still be other reasons...

reinstalled (again...), this time without Yavin, no change, crashes in the same place!

Is there a trick to skip that specific cut scene?

[cdstephens]

OK, I"m trying to install KOTOR 2 and have done everything as outlined in the first few posts but it still won't work on my laptop. It has Windows 7 and an Intel chipset, but if anyone needs specific specs I can get that. Basically whenever I start a new game, after the opening credits I hear beeping on the Ebon Hawk but the screen is black, and then the game crashes. The only thing I haven't done is email Securom for an exe because the game isn't telling me I'm using an emulator or anything. Before anyone asks, yes I am using a disk, not a no-CD crack. Any help would be appreciated. ^_^

In the meantime, I'm going to go to the Securom website and see if I can do anything there.

Edit: Egh, apparently they sent me an e-mail saying it's not their fault basically. Idk what to do....

Double edit: Nevermind, I undid the step which asks me to replace the .exe and it works for some reason.

[Q]

Let me guess: Intel Mobile Series 4 chipset (X4500 GPU)?

If so, then apparently you're not the first person to get KotOR2 running on one by NOT replacing the .exe. Maybe 7 plays nicer with the older version of SecuROM?

Your input is appreciated. I've been trying to figure this one out for months without the benefit of possessing the hardware in question. This may be the breakthrough I've been looking for.

[Dirhyn]

I can't seem to make this work. I thought I had the best of PC, since all the ini fixes were already done, but it seems like it wasn't. Problem is, when I patch the game, I am asked to insert a disk ( I don't have one, bought my game at direct2drive). Any idea how to fix this?

I get a black screen upon launching the game. (prior to aplying the patch and SEcuROM updates)

Thanks!

[Q]

If you got it from D2D it should already work on Vista/7, and if it doesn't you should talk to them.

[Daaad123]

Hi! Tis is my first LucasForum post, so yay!

I recently bought KOTOR off of Steam and I managed to play it up until the escape from Taris. I boarded the Ebon Hawk and all I got was a black screen for the next half hour. I restarted my com and tried again. This time I got to just after the Malek cutscene when I got the black screen again. Restarting my com again I tried to get through it but this time it stopped on the loading screen for the turret section.
I tried starting from the beginning again but now it happens right after I board the escape pod.
I'm running Vista (Not sure which version)

(Note: I don't know what other info to add.)

[Dirhyn]

Since D2D is taking too much time to answer my problems, I am once again turning to the pros in here.

here is what my hardware scan tells me. Btw, the graphic card detected is NOT my graphic card. maybe this is my problem?
I have a nvidia GT 130M.

[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=17/04/2011 1:30:48 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
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
?:\pagefile.sys=0

[CPU]
CPUCount=1
CPUSpeed=1995
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=7
CPUStepping=6
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName=Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P7350 @ 2.00GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=1024
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=117.26GB
D: (NTFS), UNICODE=1.71GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=E:\,F:\
Drives=TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633M ATA Device

[Video]
Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD
Video Memory=4096
Desktop Resolution=0x0x0
DirectX=DirectX (9.0+) (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=3.3.0
OpenGL Vendor=NVIDIA Corporation
OpenGL Renderer=GeForce GT 130M/PCI/SSE2
NVidia Driver=(null)
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Fail
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=@oem36.inf,%usb\vid_045e&pid_075d&mi_02.devic edesc%;Microsoft LifeCam Cinema.
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor.ini

[Sound Options]
Sound Init=0
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
Sound Effects Volume=85
Movie Volume=100
Force Software=0
EAX=0
Disable Sound=0
Number 3D Voices=16

[enigma8817]

Hey all, I had a concern about the Kotor 2 mods made to restore the cut content. I was wondering if anyone has/is using any of them and could you give a rundown of which one is better and possibly a how-to guide to get it running right. Any insight to this would be appreciated.

-enigma8817

[Q]

Which one is better?

There's only one restoration mod that I'm aware of that's basically complete, though it is still being tweaked. The other is the bug-ridden beta of a mod that was never completed.

[bnndy]

has a fix been found for the intel chipset series? i get the same error as the others, it starting up fine, but crashing after the first scene. ive done everything listed in the second post, and nothin. ive uninstalled it, and reinstalled and it seemed to go further into that little cut scene, but still crashed.

[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 please specify which version of Windows you are using because the game can't ID anything newer than XP.

[bnndy]

I have Win7, i believe ive done all the steps to run it, ran it in compatibility and even the 3D change for the video card. kotor works fine, dont know why this has so much problem.

[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=6/23/2011 10:52:56 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.10.427
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=1
CPUSpeed=2094
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=7
CPUStepping=10
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName=Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6500 @ 2.10GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=3968
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=97.92GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=D:\,F:\,G:\,H:\,I:\,J:\,K:\,L:\,M:\
Drives=HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20F ATA Device

[Video]
Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD
Video Memory=2048
Desktop Resolution=1440x900x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.1883
OpenGL Vendor=Intel
OpenGL Renderer=Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Pass
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor2.ini

[Display Options]
FullScreen=1
Disable Movies=0
Disable Intro Movies=0
Sort Modules=1
Width=1280
Height=768
BitsPerPixels=32
RefreshRate=60

[Sound Options]
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
Sound Effects Volume=85
Movie Volume=85
Number 3D Voices=16
Number 2D Voices=24
2D3D Bias=0.50
Force Software=1
EAX=0
Sound Init=0
Disable Sound=0

[Graphics Options]
V-Sync=0
Anisotropy=1
Frame Buffer=0
Anti Aliasing=0
Texture Quality=0
Grass=0
Soft Shadows=0
Shadows=0
Brightness=57
RefreshRate=60
Height=768
Width=1280
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=1

[Game Options]
UnlockedPlanetSongs=1
Enable Tooltips=1
Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000
Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000
Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000
TextureVariation=0
BodyVariation=0
AppearanceType=0
PCGender=0
GameCompleted=0
CurSithLord=0
Hide InGame GUI=0
Use Small Fonts=0
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=44
Difficulty Level=1
Auto Level Up NPCs=0
Mouse Look=0
AutoSave=1
EnableScreenShot=0
Reverse Mouse Buttons=0
Reverse Ingame YAxis=0
Reverse Minigame YAxis=0
Combat Movement=1
TooltipDelay Sec=1
Disable Movies=0

[Q]

1) You need to do the Dantooine lag fix.

2) If it still dosen't run, try using the original swkotor2.exe from the patch instead of the one from SecuROM.

[bnndy]

I still couldnt get it to work. This seems like a non winnable battle.

[Grz]

I have Windows Vista with a Nvidia 8800 GTS 512 with the newest drivers (kotor cant seem to reconize it)
I got part 1 working after a bit but I cant get TSL to work properly, the best I've managed so far is succesfully loading after creating a character, however I load immidiately into the Ebon Hawk as my MPC (not T3) while having terrible FPS and freezes. (this is without the securom .exe but otherwise following all the fixes and I tried with but the game would crash before reaching the main menu)

swkotor2.ini
[Display Options]
FullScreen=1
Disable Movies=0
Disable Intro Movies=0
Sort Modules=1
Width=800
Height=600
BitsPerPixels=32
RefreshRate=60

[Sound Options]
Music Volume=4
Voiceover Volume=11
Sound Effects Volume=8
Movie Volume=17
Number 3D Voices=32
Number 2D Voices=32
2D3D Bias=1.00
Force Software=0
EAX=0
Sound Init=0
Disable Sound=0

[Graphics Options]
V-Sync=0
Anisotropy=1
Frame Buffer=0
Anti Aliasing=0
Texture Quality=0
Grass=1
Soft Shadows=0
Shadows=1
Brightness=63
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=1
Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1

[Game Options]
UnlockedPlanetSongs=1
Enable Tooltips=1
Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000
Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000
Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000
TextureVariation=0
BodyVariation=0
AppearanceType=0
PCGender=0
GameCompleted=0
CurSithLord=0
Hide InGame GUI=0
Use Small Fonts=0
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=44
Difficulty Level=1
Auto Level Up NPCs=0
Mouse Look=0
AutoSave=1
EnableScreenShot=0
Reverse Mouse Buttons=0
Reverse Ingame YAxis=0
Reverse Minigame YAxis=0
Combat Movement=1
TooltipDelay Sec=1


Hardware scan

[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=13-7-2011 21:54:41
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.10.427
GameInstallLocation=D:\Games\KotOR 2\

[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=2
CPUSpeed=2593
CPUFamily=15
CPUModel=11
CPUStepping=2
CPUVendor=AMD
CPUName=AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=2048
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=61.46GB
D: (NTFS), UNICODE=130.98GB
J: (NTFS), UNICODE=30.37GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=E:\,K:\
Drives=DVDRW PATA 20X20X12X ATA Device

[Video]
Video Card Name=
Video Memory=2048
Desktop Resolution=0x0x0
DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=3.3.0
OpenGL Vendor=NVIDIA Corporation
OpenGL Renderer=GeForce 8800 GTS 512/PCI/SSE2/3DNOW!
NVidia Driver=(null)
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Fail
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=Primair geluidsstuurprogramma
Status=Pass

[Q]

Are you setting CPU affinity to a single core every time you launch the game?

[Grz]

Yes, but it seems to automatically happen everytime I start the game.

[mdjones21]

Hi, I see to be having the same problem as most people with these Intel chipsets. I'm running Windows 7 with the Intel HD Graphics card, and my game crashes after character creation. I have unchecked Read-Only from the SWKotOR2 folder, have everything in XP SP2 compatibility mode and as administrator. Also, I did install and reinstall according to the steps in post two. Still no go. Any input would be appreciated.

Edit: Here are the results from the scan.


[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=7/14/2011 1:50:15 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.00.424
GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\

[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=4
CPUSpeed=2261
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=5
CPUStepping=2
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName=Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 350 @ 2.27GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=1024
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=289.04GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=D:\,E:\
Drives=HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30F,HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30F ATA Device

[Video]
Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD
Video Memory=2048
Desktop Resolution=1280x768x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.2119
OpenGL Vendor=Intel
OpenGL Renderer=Intel(R) HD Graphics
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Pass
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor2.ini

[Display Options]
FullScreen=1
Disable Movies=0
Disable Intro Movies=0
Sort Modules=1
Width=800
Height=600
BitsPerPixels=32
RefreshRate=60

[Sound Options]
Sound Init=0
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
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
Environment Effects Nonstreaming=1
Environment Effects Streaming=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=1
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

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

[Grz]

While looking for a fix that I hadnt tried yet I found mention that Windows 2000 compatibility sometimes works better then XP and this has allowed me to succesfully make a character and complete the prologue without problems, maybe this could help some others too.

[Q]

Originally Posted by Grz

Yes, but it seems to automatically happen everytime I start the game.

Interesting. Vista did not used to do this. I haven't used Vista since 7 came out, and that feature could've been included with the improvements that MS made to Vista since then.

Originally Posted by mdjones21

Hi, I see to be having the same problem as most people with these Intel chipsets. I'm running Windows 7 with the Intel HD Graphics card, and my game crashes after character creation. I have unchecked Read-Only from the SWKotOR2 folder, have everything in XP SP2 compatibility mode and as administrator. Also, I did install and reinstall according to the steps in post two. Still no go. Any input would be appreciated.

Edit: Here are the results from the scan.


[SWKotOR]
ReportDateTime=7/14/2011 1:50:15 PM
SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60
GameExists=1
GameVersion=v2.00.424
GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\

[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=4
CPUSpeed=2261
CPUFamily=6
CPUModel=5
CPUStepping=2
CPUVendor=Intel
CPUName=Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 350 @ 2.27GHz
Status=Pass

[Memory]
RAM=1024
Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]
C: (NTFS), UNICODE=289.04GB
Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]
DriveLetters=D:\,E:\
Drives=HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30F,HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30F ATA Device

[Video]
Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD
Video Memory=2048
Desktop Resolution=1280x768x32 @ 60Hz
DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)
OpenGL Version=2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.2119
OpenGL Vendor=Intel
OpenGL Renderer=Intel(R) HD Graphics
Vid Card Status=Warning
Vid Card Driver Status=Pass
GL Status=Pass
DX Status=Pass

[Audio]
Sound Card Name=Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Status=Pass


;Game Options from swkotor2.ini

[Display Options]
FullScreen=1
Disable Movies=0
Disable Intro Movies=0
Sort Modules=1
Width=800
Height=600
BitsPerPixels=32
RefreshRate=60

[Sound Options]
Sound Init=0
Music Volume=85
Voiceover Volume=85
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
Environment Effects Nonstreaming=1
Environment Effects Streaming=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=1
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

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

1) Try using the original swkotor2.exe from the patch instead of the one updated by SecuROM.

2) If that doesn't work, try contacting SecuROM for a new .exe using the link in post 2.

Originally Posted by Grz

While looking for a fix that I hadnt tried yet I found mention that Windows 2000 compatibility sometimes works better then XP and this has allowed me to succesfully make a character and complete the prologue without problems, maybe this could help some others too.

I've never heard of that approach, but I'll most certainly look into it. Your input is appreciated.

[Bilirubin]

Hello all,

Is there a DX11 version of the DirectX patch in post two of the thread, or will the linked to file still work?

(Sorry for the visitor message Q, was having acct reactivation issues)

[Al_Ciao]

Q --

Thank you for your second post on this thread!

Two things.

1. Perhaps this thread title could be amended to include Windows 7 in the title? That was the reason I originally skipped over it.

2. In your second post, it mentions enhanced movies and music for KotOR 2. Where are these? I went to Lucasarts.com (where the official patch is), but didn't find it.

Thanks again.

[Karstedt]

Just to add my 2 cents about compatibility modes. XP SP2 mode was very unstable for me on Win7 x64. I'm having much better luck with the Win2000 compatibility mode.

[brandondano]

@Al_Ciao: he meant the site that his links lead to, Here ya go, just look for them under the official release part

@Q I gots myself a little problem with Intel as well (Mobile Intel 4 Express Chipset Family) and ive done everything you said and i still cant get passed the 1st movie. Movie, no problem, but after that, black screen, droid (T3 i would guess.) and then crashes. i find it weird tho because i have not one problem with Kotor II on meh Windows 7 desktop, but i do with this windows 7 laptop here... ive coppied the files from my desktop to my laptop before, witch didnt work. I got kotor 1 to work no problem at all after following your post XD mabye a few "Sith Lords" dont like Mr. Bill Gates....



EDIT: ok, now when it crashes i dont even hear T3 beep..... i didnt do anything to it either XD dont know if that will help or not, but yeah....

EDIT2: well, i tried taking a few of the saves from meh desktop (one was in telos, one in Korriban, and other was Trayus Core or w/e its called) to see if the claim that only the begining parts and the endgame was broke, well, my korriban didnt work either. thought that might want to be known XD

[Razinon]

Hey everyone!

I seem to be having a unique problem... one that I couldn't find anywhere else.

I installed the game and it runs perfectly up until, in Peragus, I loot the body in the morgue with the plasma torch. Kreia then gets up to begin a dialog and, without fail, the game crashes. It runs incredibly smoothly while I am doing anything else, but I cannot get beyond this point. I have quite a few mods installed, don't know if that is relevant or not. I am running Vista 64, and am getting this as the error thing...


GLU32.dll is the faulty module or whatever it is called.

Does anyone have any idea how I can fix this? Thanks!

EDIT: another tidbit of info.... I cannot disable all of the files to read-only. I click properties, deselect read only, press apply, and wait about 15 seconds while it says "changing attributes..." and goes through everything (mostly in streamvoice and override). Upon completion, I press ok at the bottom. However, when I reopen the properties, the "read-only" box remains checked! Then I repeat the same process, and the same thing happens. I am thinking that maybe since these files are read-only (since I can't change them) that that is what's causing my problems. I have tried quite a few work aroudns to this read-only problem, but to no avail. Anyone have any ideas?

[Q]

That read-only thing is normal. The property has been removed, even if Windows says that it hasn't.

Please use 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.

[hedop]

No idea whether this is the right thread but after I applied the changes I mentioned earlier in my thread I was able to play until Dantooine but now the game starts crashing my AMD driver every 5-10 minutes when I'm hiking through the planes. A little help would be appreciated what might cause this problem.

[Q]

Have you tried any of the AMD/ATi-specific suggestions in post #2?

[Zayle]

THANK YOU!

This is incredibly helpful and you're both incredibly awesome.

[Q]

Thanks. The guide is actually due for a serious overhaul, and should be far easier to follow once it's done.

[.:Lord Revan:.]

Hey I installed Kotor 1 and 2 and so far they are running with no problem, is there anything I should be worried about; like a crash somewhere in the middle of the game?

[Q]

If they're running OK, count your blessings.

[kainknine]

Hello i followed these instructions and when i click on configure my computer mouse freezes then gos black and back to the desktop saying amd driver failled im using a cracker version i do own the game but the cds are un readable im running windows 7 64 bit is there any way to fix this?.

[Q]

There are places where you can get your discs buffed or you can contact LucasArts for a new set.

Or you can get it brand spanking new for $10.50.

[jertruax]

I know I'm resurrecting an old thread, but I hope somebody can help. I performed all of the fixes in post #2 except the Dantooine lag fix (I'll do that later). The game hasn't crashed once since then. The problem is the game will not load manual saves. It loads auto saves just fine. I wouldn't care except I can't usually devote that much time to the game at one time. I searched and couldn't find an answer. Thanks

[Q]

Are the manual saves from a previous installation?