64bit and EMU .. work ok?

askyn · #1 06-30-2009, 07:58 PM

Hi all /wave

Im about to pre-order windows 7, but had a question reguarding 64bit and emu.

That is, does emu have any issues with running on a system with a 64bit os loaded?

Even more specific, has anyone installed the RC of win7 64bit and had any issues running emu?

Thank you much ahead of time.

**GeorgeS** · #2 06-30-2009, 10:00 PM

I tried for 2 days to get mysql working with Win7 64bit. No luck. Really ticked me off that it failed. MySQL online support appears to be a hit or miss with these issues, as others have asked similar questions.

So it installed ok as a service, but I could not remotely log into it. Also, the mysql??.exe worked ok, but that's about it.

I am also looking for someone to give a writeup if/when they succeed.

GeorgeS

**trevius** · #3 06-30-2009, 10:06 PM

If you are just wanting to play EQEmu, it probably runs fine, though you might need to set XP compatibility mode or something on it.

If you are wanting to run a server, then you are probably in for various issues as GeorgeS mentioned.

blackdragonsdg · #4 06-30-2009, 11:56 PM

With Windows 7 being a slightly modified version of Vista there is no reason why it should not work. I run Vista x64 and I don't have any issues. Yes, there are some things that will be different but a bit of patience and being willing to ask for help on the forums will generally get you through most problems that arise.

Mysql setup seems to be the worst part of the initial setup because it usually does fail but that also happens under XP. A simple reconfiguration of the settings fixes the setup gliche. That problem arises from the program trying to start a service that is already runnning and that is not possible.

And no compatibility mode is not necessary. The need for compatibility mode under Vista is lack of updating by the user. At Windows 7 launch it will be equal to Vista SP3 so compatibility issues should be non existant.

chrsschb · #5 07-01-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdragonsdg

And no compatibility mode is not necessary. The need for compatibility mode under Vista is lack of updating by the user. At Windows 7 launch it will be equal to Vista SP3 so compatibility issues should be non existant.

I have Vista 64 Ultimate with every update, patch, fix, etc installed and can NOT play EQ on it. After 5-10 minutes I crash. If I zone, I crash. If someone looks at me funny, I crash. If a mob his me for an exorbitant amount of damage, I crash.

So now I dual-boot XP and when I want to play EQ I just reboot and boot into XP instead. No more problems.

Shendare · #6 07-01-2009, 12:17 AM

Windows 7 will come with a built-in Windows XP SP3 virtual machine for backward compatibility, a majorly good idea on Microsoft's part.

blackdragonsdg · #7 07-01-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrsschb

I have Vista 64 Ultimate with every update, patch, fix, etc installed and can NOT play EQ on it. After 5-10 minutes I crash. If I zone, I crash. If someone looks at me funny, I crash. If a mob his me for an exorbitant amount of damage, I crash.

So now I dual-boot XP and when I want to play EQ I just reboot and boot into XP instead. No more problems.

Just because EQ crashes when you try to use it does not mean it is a compatibility problem between EQ and Vista. I will just assume that your computer meets or exceeds the recommended requirements for Vista.

Did you install dx9c? Are your video drivers updated? Is there any crash data that you can provide? Do any other programs crash for no reason? If so which ones?

Speedz · #8 08-17-2009, 11:39 PM

I'm using:

Win7 64bit,
ActivePerl-5.8.9.825-MSWin32-x86-288577.msi,
mysql-5.4.1-beta-winx64.msi
Rev884-Bots,
peqdb_Rev922,
EQEmuLoginServer

I am trying to do an offline server due to internet being crap.

All starts and connects together fine, the only issue I have is my client refuses to accept user/passwords that are in the database.

KingMort · #9 08-17-2009, 11:52 PM

Raid Addicts has been 64 bit for quite some time thanks to the efforts of Ndnet, Gaeorn and probably others who I have forgotten to mention but so far things are working great for the most part..

pfyon · #10 08-18-2009, 12:29 AM

Perhaps a dumb question, but did you insert the passwords as their sha hash? Plaintext won't work.

Speedz · #11 08-18-2009, 01:34 AM

I have entered the passwords via copy paste hash from the output when client tries to connect, I have tried adding via sql import, yes I tried plain text too lol (I knew it was a long shot and likely wouldn't work).

I setup the server to connect useing eqemu's login servers which throws a hash in the database (I connect and run just fine this way).

I just can't mimic the setup in a no internet environment.

wolfwalkereci · #12 08-18-2009, 06:36 AM

I run vista 32bit on one machine with various issues that a quick search on google provided fixes for and absolutly no problems with my other computer on vista 64bit. Its hit or miss, at times I run into strange issues such as eqw wont work and if I try to load 2 clients on one machine with the eqgame.exe it crashes. I use a modified patcher from another emu pointed at the directory of the game server I want to play on and it works fine.

Windows is a pain since your best friend could have the exact same system and never have a problem and your pist off that your nice machine can not run the game.

If you just bought a machine and have vista with cd key and xp with cd key I see no reason why not to just install both and then you can choose which to boot into.

avakai · #13 08-19-2009, 12:01 PM

Its running for me, I'm running both my computers in win 7 64 bit..no problems at all.

Yeormom · #14 08-21-2009, 01:38 AM

EverQuest client graphic issues seem to be more related to your install of DirectX and your video card drives. Some people play flawlessly without ever changing a single setting in Vista64/7-64 while others have horrifying problems with Windows XP.

At one point, Vista shipped with DX10 and without DX9 so it had to be installed first, which most games do on their own. However, EverQuest uses a newer DX9 rollout which most packaged games do not include. If you're having trouble, it's at least worth a try to go grab a DX9 update from Microsoft's website.