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does anyone knows FFVII XP patch that actually works? (FFVII PC version does not support windows XP, causing problems especially with direct X graphic card). Since I upgraded my computer to XP, i was unable to play FFVII (well technically, yes, but only saved filed until the next part it uses "direct x" that's when i can't "advance" and my computer freezes). I tried downloading some patch, but they were even more buggy
Any information would be helpful, including where i can download ffvii ps version thanks

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My copy of the CD-ROM FFVII (which a friend burned for me) works fine on my XP computer.

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Quote (Bismark87 @ 20th November 2003 02:06)

does anyone knows FFVII XP patch that actually works? (FFVII PC version does not support windows XP, causing problems especially with direct X graphic card). Since I upgraded my computer to XP, i was unable to play FFVII (well technically, yes, but only saved filed until the next part it uses "direct x" that's when i can't "advance" and my computer freezes). I tried downloading some patch, but they were even more buggy
Any information would be helpful, including where i can download ffvii ps version thanks

Do you have the latest version of DirectX installed?

FF7 works fine on XP, in theory, except for the chocobo races, which crash. The XP patch floating around is for that.

You may have problems running it in 3D mode with some graphics cards. For NVidia ones, you should at least 30.xx drivers and download the NVidia/TNT patch, BUT only extract the FF7config.exe out to replace the original. Don't use the updated ff7.exe.

Also try the upside-down movie patch, since it may fix other video things.

Sometimes it works fine for me, and sometimes it doesn't work at all. I can't get it working in 3D at all any more. Perhaps this relates to DirectX9 and NVidia DirectX9 drivers (try DirectX8 and 30.xx maybe).

Quote (FraudulentTommah @ 20th November 2003 01:40)

Do you have the latest version of DirectX installed?

i think the problem is "too latest"
i've heard of the upside down fix patch, but does that also make Direct X protable to the game?
Yes, i believe the direct X is the problem, i just don't know exactly.

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DX should always be forward compatible, but some of your video card drivers for DirectX9 might not be. The video fix is nothing to do with DX, but it's worth a go anyway.

Does the game work if you set it to software mode in the configuration thing? If so, it is probably a DirectX problem. Otherwise, it may be something else. FF7PC was pretty poorly written, sadly, and it's increasingly hard to make it work. You might like to consider running the PlayStation version via an emulator, which can improve the graphics in a similar way to the PC version.

A few words about the upside-down movie patch: When I played the game, the movies came up normally, but when I watched the movie files with Windows Media Player, they were upside down, and to view them correctly I needed a mirror. Is that supposed to be the case?

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It shouldn't be. Try the patch, if you haven't already - it's unlikely to do any harm. If you already have, I've no clue

Quote (Tiddles @ 21st November 2003 03:11)

You might like to consider running the PlayStation version via an emulator, which can improve the graphics in a similar way to the PC version.

This is probably your best bet in all honesty. I tried for over a week to get FF7PC to cooperate with XP, but it just wouldn't have any of it. The PSX version along with ePSXe works like a charm and the hassle in getting FF7PC to work is only going to increase as time goes.

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Quote (Tiddles @ 20th November 2003 07:23)

FF7 works fine on XP, in theory, except for the chocobo races, which crash. The XP patch floating around is for that.

You may have problems running it in 3D mode with some graphics cards. For NVidia ones, you should at least 30.xx drivers and download the NVidia/TNT patch, BUT only extract the FF7config.exe out to replace the original. Don't use the updated ff7.exe.

Also try the upside-down movie patch, since it may fix other video things.

Sometimes it works fine for me, and sometimes it doesn't work at all. I can't get it working in 3D at all any more. Perhaps this relates to DirectX9 and NVidia DirectX9 drivers (try DirectX8 and 30.xx maybe).

Are you talking about FF7 XP patch?
first of all, link to NVidia/TNT download didn't work...
and would anyone tell me how I can check what directx i'm using? >_>

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Start/Run, and put dxdiag in the box. Run that and it'll tell you the DirectX version. For your driver versions, go to Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, open Display Adapters, and right-click and get properties on whatever's there (check the Driver tab).

As I said, the FF7 XP patch only fixes a crash in the chocobo races.

The NVidia/TNT patch is floating around somewhere, as is the upside-down movie fix. Try the Eidos site. If I were to look for them, I'd just go there or to Google, which you could do yourself just as easily.

Once again, it doesn't work all that well on XP regardless of patches, so you might want to just forget about it or consider installing Windows 98 somewhere.

thanks Tiddles! Finally it worked.
And you were right, I didn't need XP patch to play on XP. (although i do want chocobo racing so i might have to install that soon).
Hmmm now my midi lags...it never happened before am I the only one with that problem?

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Have anyone heard about Aeris revive patch? My friend said he had one of those, allowing him to control Aeris after she dies (he said she doesn't say anything though...).

This post has been edited by Bismark87 on 29th January 2004 05:44

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