Z Engine on Win 7 x64

[pepar]

This seems like an active Win 7 gaming site, so . . .

I downloaded and installed the 64-bit zengine file from Ideazon/Steel series. The install appeared to go smoothly, but when it completed and the app tried to run, all I got was a rapidly appearing and disappearing window in the upper left of my screen saying "Please Wait . . . Compacting Database." I cannot end the process via Task Manager; only a forced reboot works.

My googling has turned up mostly Microsoft Access (database) hits, which puzzles me even more.

Has anybody experienced this?

TIA!

 

[Captain Zero]

Best thing to try first - Install/Run as Admin by right-clicking on the app.

 

[pepar]

Best thing to try first - Install/Run as Admin by right-clicking on the app.

Tried running it as admin. No joy. Should I try installing it as admin?

 

[Captain Zero]

Tried running it as admin. No joy. Should I try installing it as admin?

Yes. It's generally a good idea although I'm not certain of the 'official' recommendations, I do as a rule of thumb. Especially for drivers!

 

[Punisher5555]

To get my zengine to work I let the Microsoft update install it first. It works perfect. After that you can install the one from their website.

 

[pepar]

To get my zengine to work I let the Microsoft update install it first. It works perfect. After that you can install the one from their website.

So you plugged it into the computer and then went to Windows Update which was offering a driver? I can give that a try, but it is the Z-Engine app that is my problem.

Installing it as admin didn't make any difference . .

 

[pepar]

To get my zengine to work I let the Microsoft update install it first. It works perfect. After that you can install the one from their website.

Thanks, but that wasn't it. "The best driver for your device is already installed."

FWIW, the device (Fang) is properly detected by the OS and I can "type" with it. It is the Z-Engine app that doesn't work. I have sent an email to Ideazon/SteelSeries.

Are you using the 64-bit version of the Z-Engine app?

 

[Punisher5555]

This is how I did it.

1. Fresh/clean install of Win7 x64 with everything plugged in.
2. Turned off all that annoying security crap. i.e.. firewall, etc..
3. Made myself admin.
4. Used Microsoft Update to update everything in the system.
5. Then installed the x64 zEngine software.
6. When I started the zEngine to pick my game it downloaded some new game profiles.
7. Works perfect.

The Logitech 64 bit software for all their pads/wheels works perfect too.

My rig:
HP xw8200
Dual 3.4Ghz Xeons
8Gbyte RAM
4 - SCSI 10,000 RPM Hard Drives in RAID 10
Nvidia 8800 GTS 512
Merc zboard keyboard
Logitech Rumblepad
Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel
Full Saitek x52 Joystick/Throttle/Pedals
Win7 7100 RC x64

 

[pepar]

This is how I did it.

1. Fresh/clean install of Win7 x64 with everything plugged in.
2. Turned off all that annoying security crap. i.e.. firewall, etc..
3. Made myself admin.
4. Used Microsoft Update to update everything in the system.
5. Then installed the x64 zEngine software.
6. When I started the zEngine to pick my game it downloaded some new game profiles.
7. Works perfect.

The Logitech 64 bit software for all their pads/wheels works perfect too.
Win7 7100 RC x64

My Win 7 x64 RC install is not "fresh" as I have other apps installed, nor have I turned off the firewall, but it is completely updated. And I ran the zengine executable as admin. At this point, I don't care to take the nuclear option and start with a freshly formatted hard drive and reinstall the OS. I am however building another computer that I was going to use for familiarizing myself with 64-bit Linux, but I will install Win 7 x64 on it forst to try another time with Z Engine.

Thanks.

 

[sesskie]

My problems with Zengine in Windows 7 are a little different, I dont have any issue isntalling both the 32 and 64 bit versions, or starting the Zengine program, but whenever I try to edit a mod's exe trigger, I cant get the window that elts me navigate to the exe I want to add to the trigger list.

In fact, anything that involves the Zengine navigating through folders (actions such as exporting mods, importing mods, editing trigger exes, etc) doesnt work, whenever I click the "..." button, nothing happens.

Im lucky that I still have a saved mod for my games, as double-clicking teh mod file will upload it into teh Zengine manager, but it is still a niusance - has anybody else enountered this problem?

Also, I dont know if it is related, but despite having installed the 64bit version of zengine, it appears on my task manager as zboard.exe *32. Is this normal?

Incidentally I am running RC 7100.

 

[pepar]

My problems with Zengine in Windows 7 are a little different, I dont have any issue isntalling both the 32 and 64 bit versions, or starting the Zengine program, but whenever I try to edit a mod's exe trigger, I cant get the window that elts me navigate to the exe I want to add to the trigger list.

In fact, anything that involves the Zengine navigating through folders (actions such as exporting mods, importing mods, editing trigger exes, etc) doesnt work, whenever I click the "..." button, nothing happens.

Im lucky that I still have a saved mod for my games, as double-clicking teh mod file will upload it into teh Zengine manager, but it is still a niusance - has anybody else enountered this problem?

Also, I dont know if it is related, but despite having installed the 64bit version of zengine, it appears on my task manager as zboard.exe *32. Is this normal?

Incidentally I am running RC 7100.

I've noticed that Task Manager lists it as "zboard.exe *32" as well and just assumed that the "64-bit-ness" of the program was that it is x64-compatible.

What puzzles me on this issue is that, at this very early date, I would think that everyone's Win 7 x64 RC installation should be identical with only hardware differences. Many report no problems at all and here we are with it not working. Unfortunately, we will get no help from Ideazon/SteelSeries as they have responded to my tech support inquiry with "we will support Win 7 when it is released."

If anyone with z-engine working on Win 7 x64 RC is still following this thread, is your z-engine listed as 32-bit or 64-bit in Task manager?

 

[Punisher5555]

I will take a look at mine when I get home. I will try to edit a layout too as I have never done that. I just pick the game I am playing and go.

 

[sesskie]

Editing buttons and such for each custom mode seems to work fine, I only have trouble when I try to import/export custom mods, or edit the trigger exes.

tbh its also a function I rarely use, but since the program seems to no longer be getting the support it used to when ideazon ran things, it would be practical to be able to take, say, my mod for TF2 and add an exe for Modern Warfare 2 (when its released) to it so I can use the same keys in both games.

 

[Punisher5555]

After testing mine is still working perfectly. Even with uninstalling and reloading it.

Yes, it seems to load the 32bit version, not the 64bit. The first clue is that is installs into the x86 directory, not the regular 64bit program files. Second clue is that *32 in the task manager.

Does anyone know if it is the same in Vista64?

 

[brettzt]

My problems with Zengine in Windows 7 are a little different, I dont have any issue isntalling both the 32 and 64 bit versions, or starting the Zengine program, but whenever I try to edit a mod's exe trigger, I cant get the window that elts me navigate to the exe I want to add to the trigger list.

In fact, anything that involves the Zengine navigating through folders (actions such as exporting mods, importing mods, editing trigger exes, etc) doesnt work, whenever I click the "..." button, nothing happens.

Im lucky that I still have a saved mod for my games, as double-clicking teh mod file will upload it into teh Zengine manager, but it is still a niusance - has anybody else enountered this problem?

Also, I dont know if it is related, but despite having installed the 64bit version of zengine, it appears on my task manager as zboard.exe *32. Is this normal?

Incidentally I am running RC 7100.

Greetings,

I was able to fix this problem for myself by disabling the program's skinning. Open the Z engine software, click tools, then skins, and at the bottom tick "Do not use skins". Hope this helps anyone having ths issue.

brettzt

 

[pepar]

The latest version for x64 Vista now works on my Win 7 x64 installation, but I need to launch it manually . . two times. This might have something to do with me not running the applet in the background at startup. It seems to function normally, but until I actually play a game I won't know for certain.

 

[Wanderlust]

brettzt thank you!! I registered just to say that. I've not had issues until I went to add a new game this morning. You the man!

 

[brettzt]

brettzt thank you!! I registered just to say that. I've not had issues until I went to add a new game this morning. You the man!

Glad I could help.

 

[pepar]

I am good. I do launch the program, see a small window open briefly in the upper left of the screen, launch it again and the icon appears in my tray. I then launch the game - Oblivion - and it plays fine.

This is on Win 7 x64 RC. I am a happy boy.

 

[gwalschl]

I'm experiencing same issue!

Hi All,

I am experiencing the same issue as Pepar. I'm at my wits end as to try to figure out how to get the Fang Z-Engine to work under Windows 7 64 bit edition RTM. Pepar, what finally worked for you?

Any help greatly appreciated!