LW not functioning under XP

[Morthotos]

I downloaded the free version of LW from Newtek.com and was happy using it under 98. But once I upgraded to XP the modeler still worked but the Layout suddenly started saying "Cannot Initalize".

I've tried everything I can think of and I know the exec is fine, a networked PC running 98 can run Layout but the same files won't work for me under XP.. I've also heard from at least 2 or 3 others that they have this exact same problem.

Any solutions? (Config file fix doesn't help, freash install of XP, tried it anyway and still no effect.)

[WCameron]

try deleting the CFG files in c:\Documents And Settings\YOURUSERNAME\

you'll have to re-add all your plugins afterwards though.


- Will.

[mattclary]

Sounds like video drivers. Yeah, I know Modeler still works, but...

[Morthotos]

WCameron, didn't I just say I did that anyway and it had no effect? I may not have said it as precisely as you, but I still said it.

Now.. Mattclary.. What video drivers have problems with LW in XP? I'm using a Ge Force 2 MX PCI, and I've got the latest drivers for it. Though other non Nvidia card users that I know have complained of the exact same problem. What drivers do you use? How can I fix it if it is the drivers?

And any further suggested if it's not the drivers?

[Aegis]

I think you still need the Sentinel drivers (even to run the LightWave demo) - some of the older releases were incompatible with WinXP - try downloading the latest ones (5.41.1) from www.rainbow.com

[Morthotos]

Sentinal eh? Hmm.. Never installed those drivers since 1) I never need to before and 2) I don't have a dongle... Guess it's worth a shot.. Can't get too much worse right now. :) Unless modeler stops functioning...

[Morthotos]

WOO! IT WORKED! hey thanks installing drivers for an object I didn't have was not something I'd considered but it WORKED! Hey thanks! (Didn't need new drivers just needed to install drivers period)

Well you guys have been a big help esspecially that last guy... um.... Aegis.. For suggesting a solution that actually was the solution!

Thanks again!
Bye!

[WCameron]

Yeah you did actually.
The phrasing threw me there for a moment
"Config file fix doesn't help"
Just didnt Parse it correctly.

- Will.

[mattclary]

No dongle, huh? Warez much?

[Morthotos]

Why do you ask? You "Warez Much" Mattclary?

[Aegis]

Don't be so quick to judge Matt :) Morthotos stated that he "downloaded the free version of LW from Newtek.com" - I guess he means he d/l one of the updates and is using it as a Discovery Edition.

Not everyone using LightWave who hasn't bought it is a pirate - I'm all for helping people out who wanna try a LightWave demo (note DEMO not crack/warez/etc.) before they decide whether to buy it or not. Judging people without all the facts ain't gonna make our community any bigger (or friendlier)...