gbpvr startup blank

[resnostyle]

hey guys,

just installed the new one. and as soon as i start up i get an outline of a box with nothing in it.

any help or ideas would be wonderful!

[JonnyCam]

Can you try running both GBPVR.exe and PVRX2.exe - I assume you have tried PVRX2 already?

So you get a black box, no menu etc?

Is this an upgrade or new install? What are your machine specs?

Maybe logs will help too - see the sticky if you don't know where they are.

Thanks

[resnostyle]

well this is a rather old machine... but i was able to run gbpvr... does that version still exist somewhere? i would have no problem using it instead.

this is a new install. and yes i am using pvrx2.

[JonnyCam]

Yeah, the old interface is under the GBPVR folder in the start menu.
Be aware that Sub said this will be removed in future releases.

What video card are you using for this? (as it could be an upgrade would allow you to continue with future GBPVR releases.)

But, use the old interface for now - and maybe you don't need to upgrade - does the program do everything you want now? (although updates to EPG data grabbers etc would limit you a little)

[resnostyle]

I am using ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2x video card.

[JonnyCam]

So were you using the overlay manager with the old interface?
The new one only runs in VMR9 Custom mode, which you card is not going to handle.

You really need DX9 hardware I think - maybe 8) but from a couple of sites your card is DX5/7 compatible only.
If you want to continue with GBPVR then you'll prob need a new card at some stage - maybe an ATI 9550, or something similar. not sure on price, but cheap now.

Cheers

[resnostyle]

yea.. i really need a faster computer desktop but im tryin get by... for the time being while i am financially challenged college student..

[JonnyCam]

As I said, as long as the program does everything you want at the moment, you don't have to upgrade - and you can always use XMLTV as your guide source etc in the future.

Plugins may be a problem, not sure if you use too many - keep good backups of any you are currently running in case they are removed.

[resnostyle]

my biggest temptation is to buy parts off of ebay and construct a make shift computer...

[JonnyCam]

Good idea,

maybe do a post on the hardware section, or general discussion on this forum asking if anyone has any spare gear for sale. (from around you area) At least you know it has been used for PVR activities and should work.

I'm sure a heap of people here have rooms & rooms of gear hoarded away "just in case"

Or go the ebay route. I'm sure you'll be able to find something.