EHM 2007 on Windows Vista - Questions and Solutions

The Hutch · Post by **The Hutch** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:40 am

I never would have found out either if it wasn't for TBL, I spent a long time ignoring the most recent patch assuming I could never use it. So much wasted time re-installing my game thinking I had messed up my career.

pnch3737 · Post by **pnch3737** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:33 am

ok so i recently had to re-format, so i decided to go with vista, but cannot get ehm to work.
I install EHM 2007 then apply the 3.04 patch(also tried getting it to run w/o the patch too), then click the icon to start the program, and all i get is a pop up that says invalid data.

i tryed the "run as admin" mode, and same thing. could this be a bad installer?(i have determined its not the installer, as i got a different one straight from SI and that didnt work either) i'll post a screenshot of the error mesage

Post by **archibalduk** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:37 pm

Hmm that's a new one on me. Are you running with any modifications (e.g. updated databases)? Did you run the installer for both the original install and the patch using the "run as admin" mode?

Ketro · Post by **Ketro** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:00 am

I was trying to run the trial while waiting for my Paypal transfer to go through so I can buy it... I downloaded the updated rosters and patched it to 3.04, installed it, ran as administrator, tried to register the trial, and now I'm getting this error message when I try to run it:

No restrictions - at least one of the days, executions or hours must be restricted
15

Does anyone have any idea what this is? Thanks in advance.

Post by **archibalduk** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:40 am

Hey Ketro, welcome to TBL!

The error sounds more like an eLicence issue rather than it being a Vista error. I'd recommend unlicensing your game and uninstalling. Then do a clean install and attempt to register again. You can actually uninstall and reinstall on the same computer without unlicensing but, because it sounds like an eLicence issue, I'd suggest unlicensing as well.

Vista doesn't seem to like eLicence very much and so I can't open the eLicence section of the Vista Control Panel to unlicense. I have, however, found a work around from OOTP Baseball's website (they also use eLicense):

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/earlier-versions-ootp-closed-claim-fixed/127135-vista-elicense-control.html wrote:For those who may encounter any similar situations, I did hear back from eLicense/ViaTech over the weekend. Here's the deal:

If you create a shortcut icon to the ootp2006 executable file (or modify an existing one), and in the Target field append "-unlicense" to the launch command for the shortcut (don't include the quote and place the text outside the path's quotations in the Target field) it will force the licensing dialog screen to appear when you launch OOTP. From there you can unlicense the game. I tested it this morning and using the -unlicense tag does indeed work.

From the tone of the email it sounds like they know the eLicense Control applet does not work with Vista and I would imagine the issue will be addressed by the time Vista ships in January (of 2020).

Let me know how it works out and if you need any more help

Ketro · Post by **Ketro** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:25 pm

That seems to have fixed it, thanks a ton! There goes the rest of my weekend.

pnch3737 · Post by **pnch3737** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:20 pm

archibalduk wrote:Hmm that's a new one on me. Are you running with any modifications (e.g. updated databases)? Did you run the installer for both the original install and the patch using the "run as admin" mode?

humm i'll try running the installer and patch as admin and get back to you

i usually use updated databases, but this issue is with a fresh install

pnch3737 · Post by **pnch3737** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:52 pm

ran installer as admin and tried to launch game as admin=didnt work

ran installer and patch as admin, tried to launch game=didnt work

i'm really sad not getting to play EHM on my computer after installing vista, esp since others are able to get it to work

Post by **archibalduk** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:40 pm

Have you unlicensed your copy and tried running just the demo? If it's not the admin issue or an addon issue then it makes me wonder if it's a licensing issue. To unlicense in Vista, read my post here: http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/vi ... hp?p=68516

pnch3737 · Post by **pnch3737** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:56 pm

archibalduk wrote:Have you unlicensed your copy and tried running just the demo? If it's not the admin issue or an addon issue then it makes me wonder if it's a licensing issue. To unlicense in Vista, read my post here: http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/vi ... hp?p=68516

i added that text to the target, still says invalid data

Post by **archibalduk** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:48 pm

So it won't even unlicense???

pnch3737 · Post by **pnch3737** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:45 pm

archibalduk wrote:So it won't even unlicense???

correct, i added that text to the target and ran the program, all it does is pop up INVALID DATA and it never starts

dat33 · Post by **dat33** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:15 pm

I used this to get my game into small screen http://www.sigames.com/sibase.php?type=view&id=147 now whenever I try to open my game I get a runtime error. It says "Runtime Error! Program: ...Interactive/... The application has requested Runtime terminate it in an unusual way. Please contact the application's support team for more information." It works fine without the small screen stuff.

Post by **Tasku** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:17 pm

Maybe a silly question, but since you didn't say, starting with the basics: did you have screen resolution higher than 1024x768?

dat33 · Post by **dat33** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:19 pm

Screen resolutionn is 1366x800

Post by **Tasku** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:21 pm

Have you tried just unticking the full screen option in the game preferences?

I'm not using Vista (anymore), but that article at SI is from 2006, and propably more related to XP than Vista. Maybe the commands have changed a bit?

dat33 · Post by **dat33** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:23 pm

Yeah I tried just unticking the full screeen option and I got the same message as people earlier in the thread something about my screen resolution

Post by **Tasku** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:26 pm

Have you tried a tad bigger screen? Your screen height is not far from the 768 minimum.

Other than that, I dunno. Hard to say.

Deleted 25-08-19 · Post by **Deleted 25-08-19** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:34 pm

Everything works very good on my Vista Home Premium, i had XP, but not legal, so i cannot crack it, so i bought Vista. I feel now that EHM works even better on Vista

Screen res. is 1280 x 1028 and works good in Windowed mode, nothing parametres etc. were needed.

Sorry my really bad english, iam just youngster from finland

selne · Post by **selne** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:58 pm

Ronc wrote:... I feel now that EHM works even better on Vista

Are your players happier now? Dancing around with superb moral ?

AK46 · Post by **AK46** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:58 am

I just did the "-small_screen -windowed" and it worked but, here's what I got now:

The height doesn't bother me that much, i'm just missing the date, I can live whit that lol. But the width is bothering me. Any way I can have the full width? Btw, my resolution 1280*800. I tried lowering my resolution to 1024*768 but it brings me to full screen instead of windowed mode. And I can't maximize it.

Thanks in advance!

jbsnadb · Post by **jbsnadb** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:14 pm

That's what my game looks like too. It's just something I've learned to deal with. If you figure out a way to change it, please let us know.

mne2 · Post by **mne2** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:53 pm

There is no way to change the resolution of the game. Also if you want the date to display - why don't you set your taskbar to auto hide?

djax06 · Post by **djax06** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:28 am

Hey Guys,

I am having the 'Game Wont Even OPEN' issue right now.. I just purchased it tonight and tried to run it but it wont even open, it does nothing. I tried to run it as the admin but that too does nothing.. I am on VISTA!

I have tried several times uninstalling and re installing it but to no avail..

Can I squeeze any more help from anyone?!!

djax06 · Post by **djax06** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:27 am

djax06 wrote:Hey Guys,

I am having the 'Game Wont Even OPEN' issue right now.. I just purchased it tonight and tried to run it but it wont even open, it does nothing. I tried to run it as the admin but that too does nothing.. I am on VISTA!

I have tried several times uninstalling and re installing it but to no avail..

Can I squeeze any more help from anyone?!!

It almost feels as though there is something blocking it from actually opening up.. because remember I havent even licensed it yet.. EEEEEEEEEEK