BVE 4 for Vista

[m106crosstown 0]

If you look at the following post, you could get BVE 2 and 4 running for Vista.

 

http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13429

 

I tried it and it works. I am able to play both BVE 2 and BVE 4 on my computer.

[INDman 413]

I thought that by making them work it did something to your PC that you could not undo and it was not 100% certian that BVE would even work. Did anyone else hear that?

[m106crosstown 0]

I thought that by making them work it did something to your PC that you could not undo and it was not 100% certian that BVE would even work. Did anyone else hear that?

 

I did this and it works on my computer. I don't have any problems and I had BVE for 3 weeks now. Maybe it might be other types of computers

[R33WF SLC 0]

I've tried it to no result.

I think its in part to my graphics card.

I feel so deprived.

B)

[Brighton Local 702]

I just got a new laptop, and tried installing BVE...

This is what happens when I click..

 

 

Help??B)

[4 Train 0]

I just got a new laptop, and tried installing BVE...

This is what happens when I click..

 

 

Help??B)

 

I had the same problem. Did you install the dll files? Also check to see your graphic card is on your laptop. If you have ATI graphic card you are golden. I dont believe it wont work with anyother card. Good luck.

[Brighton Local 702]

I had the same problem. Did you install the dll files? Also check to see your graphic card is on your laptop. If you have ATI graphic card you are golden. I dont believe it wont work with anyother card. Good luck.

 

Please elaborate in detail what these mean:D:p

[m106crosstown 0]

I had the same problem. Did you install the dll files? Also check to see your graphic card is on your laptop. If you have ATI graphic card you are golden. I dont believe it wont work with anyother card. Good luck.

 

Please elaborate in detail what these mean:D:p

 

If you look at the website I gave before you will see 3 files to download. Just in case, here's the website:

 

http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13429

 

Follow the steps and BVE will work. Also, with this BVE will only work if you have an ATI Card. Nothing else will work (at least for now). This works only for BVE 4, not BVE 2 (it will close down).

[Kexpress 0]

I heard that BVE 1,2,3 and 4 will never work on Winodws Vista. I heard the BVE 5 will be coming soon and it will work on Windows Vista. Look it up form this website http://mackoy.cool.ne.jp/

[R62A 1991 2]

Make sure User Account Control is on once you have the DLL files installed. Then, BVE2 will run FOR SURE after you restart your computer. At least it did for me.

[UlmerPark B6 0]

Make sure User Account Control is on once you have the DLL files installed. Then, BVE2 will run FOR SURE after you restart your computer. At least it did for me.

I thought you had to turn off the UAC.

[R62A 1991 2]

I thought that too. But it wasn't working with it off. I turned it on, and it worked.

[Taylors Law 2]

No Issues here with BVE 2 or 4 for Vista...I think I chose compatibility mode for them though and they worked fine...anyone know when the new BVE is coming out??

[shizz76 0]

can someone please help me download bve 2 for windows vista I keep getting a error message could not initialize direct 3d I was sent here by my friend curake 79 looking forward to hear from you:)

[Radioguy 2]

Argh. I thought this was a bump to say there was a new Vista-compatible version. There are too many reports of issues with running the older ones.

[Y2Julio 206]

Just use OpenBVE. BVE for Vista sucks.

[Radioguy 2]

Alright, I took the plunge. However, I need a walkthrough on the controls. So far, I've only gotten a train to crawl backwards, and I'm not sure how I even did that.

[Y2Julio 206]

In OpenBVE go to Customize controls. It should list the controls.

[Radioguy 2]

I did, and following that, the Z key should get me going, but it doesn't. I'm probably missing something, though. I haven't bothered installing BVE due to the reports of incompatibility with Vista, and I get the feeling that OpenBVE is geared for old hacks at BVE.

 

EDIT: No problems now. This is great fun.

Edited November 17, 2008 by Radioguy

[Y2Julio 206]

I have the controls set as:

Power off: A

Power on: Z

Brake off: ,

Brake on: .

Forward: F

Back: V

 

that only applies to trains with two controllers. for trains with one controller it's:

Brake on: Q

Power off/Brake off: A

Power on: Z

 

oh, also, remember, you gotta set up the ATS on by doing ctrl + s

other wise the train will play a long beep if you leave the station without activating it.

[Radioguy 2]

I have the controls set as:

Power off: A

Power on: Z

Brake off: ,

Brake on: .

Forward: F

Back: V

 

that only applies to trains with two controllers. for trains with one controller it's:

Brake on: Q

Power off/Brake off: A

Power on: Z

 

oh, also, remember, you gotta set up the ATS on by doing ctrl + s

other wise the train will play a long beep if you leave the station without activating it.

 

Thanks. I missed the ATS when I ran the G, and had to mute the speakers.

 

I'm using an xbox360 usb controller for some of the keys, but the fact that some cars have one or two controls has been an issue. I have to remap the keys and memorize which is which. I also notice that on some routes it's easier to derail than others. Is that something written in by the devs?

[Y2Julio 206]

Yeah, when you start it up, go to options, deselect derail, collision and toppling. You will no longer have to worry about taking that 20MPH curve at 70MPH

[Radioguy 2]

I wasn't complaining. I should get the hang enough of it to know by heart when I should slow down.

 

The derailments don't seem too messy, either. That may be the only disappointment so far. Not that I'm looking for blood, gore and rolling heads, but it's a very smooth roll over to one side. Almost like going to sleep. I was expecting some noise at least.

[Y2Julio 206]

I wasn't complaining. I should get the hang enough of it to know by heart when I should slow down.

 

The derailments don't seem too messy, either. That may be the only disappointment so far. Not that I'm looking for blood, gore and rolling heads, but it's a very smooth roll over to one side. Almost like going to sleep. I was expecting some noise at least.

The first time it happened, I thought my graphics card got messed up. lol

[Bstyles 50]

I wasn't complaining. I should get the hang enough of it to know by heart when I should slow down.

 

The derailments don't seem too messy, either. That may be the only disappointment so far. Not that I'm looking for blood, gore and rolling heads, but it's a very smooth roll over to one side. Almost like going to sleep. I was expecting some noise at least.

Yes, but the point of the game is trying not to derail, so I guess the actions you want out of derailment weren't thought of.