Bio Shock PC Demo Out Now!

[pauldarkside]

Attempting to run the demo under Vista x64, I get an error about msxml6.dll, followed by an error about not being able to start the "gameExplorer". I've updated my 8800GTS to the new beta ones released to coincide with the demo. Oh the joy of gaming under Vista. I've got a feeling it's do do with a Windows Update on 14th August, where they patched some holes in the msxml core, but I've not confirmed that... I've not even found anyone getting the same error

I've run it successfully using Vista Ultimate x64 with all publicly available updates and Nvidia's new beta drivers. I installed those two performance and compatibility hotfixes but I'm not sure if they affect this game or your resolve the problem you're experiencing. It might be worth a try in your case (?)

[JimNastics]

Yep I installed those two updates through Windows Update when they first came out, so I'm at the same stage as you. Strangely, when I install the demo, it doesn't place a folder in the start menu... I have to find the Bioshock folder in Computer and run it from there. Hoping this is just an issue with the demo and the full game will work ok!

[pauldarkside]

Using the advanced installation option doesn't create Start Menu items by default. I'm not sure what it does in Express mode though. Considering Vista is supposed to consolidate game shortcuts in one folder I guess there's less of a requirement to create additional links.

[Merlin4458]

what 2 hotfixes? linky

[tigerboyce]

ive had 0 problems with it on my vista x64 at all. Downloaded through steam.

I loved it. This is really going to be a great game..

I really loved the Dx10 stuff at the very start where the plane wreckage is reflecting all the flames coulours into the dark water. True eye candy stuff.

[notsobig]

Will let everyone know later today how it gets on.

You are da man. Thanks

[kalniel]

what 2 hotfixes? linky

938194 Vista Compatibility and Reliability Pack
This update resolves a number of individual issues which may be affecting some computers running Windows Vista. These issues have been reported by customers using the Error Reporting service, product support, or other means. Installing this update will improve the reliability and hardware compatibility of Windows Vista in a variety of scenarios. Some examples of the improvements contained in this update are:

* Improved reliability and compatibility of Vista when used with newer graphics cards in several specific scenarios and configurations.
* Improved reliability when working with external displays on a laptop.
* Increased compatibility with many video drivers.
* Improved visual appearance of games with high intensity graphics.
* Improved quality of playback for HD-DVD and Blue-Ray disks on large monitors.
* Improved reliability for Internet Explorer when some third party toolbars are installed on Vista.
* Improved Vista reliability in networking configuration scenarios.
* Improved the reliability of Windows Calendar in Vista.
* Improved reliability of systems that were upgraded from XP to Vista.
* Increased compatibility with many printer drivers.
* Increased reliability and performance of Vista when entering sleep and resuming from sleep.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=938194

938979 Vista Performance and Reliability Pack
This update resolves a number of individual issues which may be affecting some computers running Windows Vista. These issues have been reported by customers using the Error Reporting service, product support, or other means. Installing this update will improve the performance and responsiveness for some scenarios and improves reliability of Windows Vista in a variety of scenarios. Some examples of the improvements contained in this update are:

* Improves performance in resuming back to the desktop from the Photo and Windows Energy screensaver.
* Resolves an issue where some secured web pages using advanced security technologies may not get displayed in Internet Explorer on Windows Vista.
* Resolves an issue where a shared printer may not get installed if the printer is connected to a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 system and User Access Control is disabled on the Vista client.
* Resolves an issue where creating AVI files on Vista may get corrupted.
* Improves the performance in calculating the ‘estimated time remaining’ when copying/moving large files.
* Improves performance in bringing up Login Screen after resuming from Hibernate.
* Resolves an issue where synchronization of offline files to a server can get corrupted.
* Resolves a compatibility issue with RAW images created by Canon EOS 1D/1DS Digital SLR Camera which can lead to data loss. This only affects RAW images created by these two specific camera models.
* Resolves an issue where a computer can lose its default Gateway address when resuming from sleep mode.
* Improves the performance when copying or moving entire directories containing large amounts of data or files.
* Improves the performance of Vista’s Memory Manager in specific customer scenarios and prevents some issues which may lead to memory corruption.


http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=938979

There's another one coming in two days for systems with 4gb RAM/graphics cards with large memory.

[Mad-Max]

http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=116347

[pauldarkside]

Yeah, well perhaps the game deserves two threads

[IBM]

http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=116347

In addition to which, that thread's title clearly states 'BioShock PC Demo Tonight!' whereas this one is 'Bio Shock PC Demo Out Now!'

They are obviously in no way related. Thus a new thread was born. Praise da lord!

[JimNastics]

Attempting to run the demo under Vista x64, I get an error about msxml6.dll, followed by an error about not being able to start the "gameExplorer". I've updated my 8800GTS to the new beta ones released to coincide with the demo. Oh the joy of gaming under Vista. I've got a feeling it's do do with a Windows Update on 14th August, where they patched some holes in the msxml core, but I've not confirmed that... I've not even found anyone getting the same error

Just to follow this up, the only way I could get it to run was to set compatibility mode to WinXP SP2... worth a try if any other Vista users out there have similar problems.

[PenguinJim]

Bioshock - Limited Edition Steelcase (DVD ROM) Being Picked Today 1 £24.99

gtech please correct your sig.

Eight of Barrichello's ten thanks are from gtech thanking him for saying the PS3 is great. Is there any way to disable gtech's thanks? I found the thanks system to be a really good way of showing appreciation in the Shopping section and in the Help section, but when an "informed forum user" like gtech cheapens it to such a degree, and it can be perverted to provide Barrichello with ten thanks, it's not really a system worth having. 'Thanks for saying good things about the PS3'. Eight times.

[magneticman]

Penguin, how many threads are you going to post that in, it's basically spamming..

[PenguinJim]

Errr... three. I PMed gtech and admins yesterday, and have had no response. I didn't think three friendly posts in three different sections would cause calamitus, but I'll take any advice you have to give on being misquoted and unfairly represented. Although you did go straight to the post, rather than the PM - as you're asking me a direct question, isn't that basically spamming..?

Edit: I'm sorry, magneticman, this isn't meant to offend you. If you're a proper Hexus forumer, you've seen the damage gtech has been doing. You'll understand my frustration with him misquoting me and his apparent ignorance of what "Unread: 1" means for his inbox. You'll appreciate, if you use that handle on other forums, that an online reputation does mean something. And you'd probably PM me if you understood that and genuinely were asking me a question. Please feel free to PM me. I'm a nice guy! I'm primarily here to find bargains for Hexusites and thank them for their bargain-finding!

[magneticman]

what difference is there between what it says in his sig and what you said, he basically summarised it :s

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Played it about an hour ago, lights off, surround sound, Awesome game!