Game Won't Run Now
Greetings!
A couple of days ago, the game just froze on me and I couldn't do anything but reboot. When I did that and tried to get back in, all I got on boot up was a blank window with the name at the top and then it disappeared. No error message at all, just gone.
I have completely removed the game (enhanced version) and reinstalled. I use Pinco's so I removed that as well.
Three attempts now, trying without Pinco's and still getting just the blank window. I happens where it would usually call up that full screen graphic before the log in screen.
The classic version wasn't affected and runs fine.
Any help most appreciated.
A couple of days ago, the game just froze on me and I couldn't do anything but reboot. When I did that and tried to get back in, all I got on boot up was a blank window with the name at the top and then it disappeared. No error message at all, just gone.
I have completely removed the game (enhanced version) and reinstalled. I use Pinco's so I removed that as well.
Three attempts now, trying without Pinco's and still getting just the blank window. I happens where it would usually call up that full screen graphic before the log in screen.
The classic version wasn't affected and runs fine.
Any help most appreciated.
"If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes."
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dunno, sounds really odd, and irritating
EDIT: I had such hopes but it was just the same.A half-sized window with the label Ultima Online which only flashes and then nothing.
EDIT: I was checking reddit and came across this. I'm not sure exactly how I get UO into debug mode but here's a lead:
"Broke it in a debugger and discovered it was in a tight infinite loop. I broke it out of the loop and the game finished loading. I'm going to see if I can get a dump to the developers so that they can fix it. I don't know why it happens or why it doesn't happen to other people."
Should delete Virus program before deleting UO. The File check fixes most issues. Changing the windows display settings fixes the rest.
You have changed way to much stuff.
https://download.cnet.com/Glary-Utilities/3000-18512_4-10508531.html
https://download.cnet.com/s/uninstallers/
I use this one https://download.cnet.com/IObit-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-75161625.html
There are a lot with 4+ user rating with 4+ editor rating
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I haven't actually changed anything. I just rename, test, rename usually.
I did set up exceptions in my antivirus and firewall and I turned off my VPN, which it doesn't seem to like.I was also running Pinco's, which I have also been trying to troubleshoot.I'm looking into whether it's a Windows 10 issue. Oddly, I had forgotten that, when it froze and I had to reboot, it wanted to do an update and was quite demanding, so I couldn't log in to check anything.
Also, on the uninstallers. I had run my fave, CCleaner, quite a few times, then thought to try Geek. I will try the others.
Meanwhile, got any good Netflix recommendations for the next time my head starts spinning? Thanks again for your help!
Have you tried running the compatibility troubleshooter? Right click on the uosa.exe file and choose the compatibility troubleshooter from the menu.
I will for sure let you know if I find a fix, since I'm pretty sure the odds are it will happen to someone else.Thing is too, somewhere in the back of my mind, I seem to recall fixing this once, but it was a long time ago.
Anyway, still looking for more ideas. Just think, after all this, the one to fix it is gonna at least qualify for MVP Big Brain Tech of the Year. Prolly qualifies you for a couple of mountain dews, I would expect.
Repair or remove programs in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028054/windows-10-repair-or-remove-programs
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-update/i-wish-to-restore-my-computer-back-to-factory/aa1a2ae2-1e6d-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
I tried compatibility mode but same result. I'm reading through the resources at the links you provided to see if that's the way to go.
I've removed my antivirus program and, of course, installed and removed several times. When I reinstall, I do it from a fresh download, in case there was a glitch.
I am nothing if not tenacious so I'll get to the bottom of this, even if it means a new computer! Ack!
Does any other modern game work? I know it works on classic but TBH so does a win94.
Right now I would look for a restore point prior to when the pain in the buttocks started.
Other than that I know my registry went bonkers a few times leading me to a complete factory restore.