Help with Project64

[Jamz]

I downloaded the Project64 package from the emulator thread on this forum and unzipped the rar file. I then clicked on Project64.exe to start up the program and started to load my ROM but was stopped by this error:

Attempt to open zip file failed.
Missing or corrupt zip file - check path and file.
You may need to restart the application.

I decided to try unzipping the Project64_1.7.0.49.zip instead and started up that version of the program
Once i loaded my ROM it started this time but was very laggy.

I want to set up my emulator for texture dumping/mods so i downloaded Mudlords Rice Video Plugin to the Project64_1.7.0.49 folder and set the video plugin to it in the settings window.

When i loaded my ROM this time i got an error:

Failed to open Flashram.

What am i doing wrong?

Thanks for reading.

 

[AKI Man]

Umm strange...

Well Snesmaster40 posted a wonderful WWF No Mercy installation guide here...

http://s4.zetaboards.com/Old_Skool_Reunion?topic=8789506/1/#new

It has all the info you need to get setup!!

Hope it helps bud!

 

[Deleted User]

If it said "failed to open flashram", you probably still have a pj64.exe file running. Open your task manager... stop the process, then open it up, again. I've had that happen to me a bunch of times.

Freeware can be buggy, sometimes.

 

[Jamz]

Thanks AKI Man and Flying Toaster for your replies.

Your solutions to the 'Flashram' error worked so thanks for that.
I looked through the installation guide but didnt find anything about the zip file error im getting with Project64 1.6.
With 1.7 i attempted to load the textures that came with the emulator pack but it wont get passed the intro credits before it crashes and i get the windows 'Project64 has stopped working' message.

Here is my computer info if this helps:
Windows Vista Home
Service Pack 2
AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile ZM-82 2.20 GHz
4.00 GB RAM
32-bit Operating System
DirectX 11

Thanks again for your replies

 

[AKI Man]

Seriously....

Your PC is way better than mine, so you should have no issue. I know if you are windowns 7/Vista problems can occur, but you are using Vista so its ok!!

Glad its sorted.

 

[Deleted User]

I used to run Vista with PJ 1.6, which I still use today on my other computer that is running XP.

I would recommend that one, honestly.

So the PJ64 folder is completely unzipped? I usually keep it on my desktop to avoid extra problems, for some reason I've heard it works for a lot of guys.

You don't have to unzip the rom, though. I haven't personally used 1.7, El Guapo has a bit, though. I'll see if I can get the guy to chime in.

 

[Super El Guapo]

1.7 is kinda shitty I only use it for the memory editor, stick with 1.6 everything should have worked in the pack you got so you might wanna try a new ROM and cheek your settings with this http://s4.zetaboards.com/Old_Skool_Reunion?topic=8252844/1/#new

 

[Jamz]

Thanks for the replies.

I've just unzipped the emulator pack to my desktop and then clicked on the .exe and i still get the error about a zip file.
I also matched my settings to the ones on that page and still no luck.
Im currently downloading the WWF No Mercy.zip as i deleted the original and ill try that..

 

[Jamz]

I tried loading the Rom without unzipping the file. I didnt get the zip error this time but it did crash after the intro credits . I've tried everything you all advised with not much luck what else would you suggest? Thanks for the help and time so far.

 

[Jamz]

Hey everyone, im still unable to run textures on Project64. I've download the emulator off this forum onto my other computer with is a desktop also running on vista and tried everything thats advised on this post with still no luck. I got as far as start match load screen when it crash on me.

Sorry for the short reply im in a rush.

Thanks

 

[Deleted User]

Do the textures load at least? If you can make it to the start match screen and then it crashes, you may want to untick some of your cheats.

 

[Jamz]

Yes the textures load when i start up the Rom, and i didnt have any cheats ticked when i tried it.

Thanks for your reply

 

[Jamz]

Yes the textures load when i start up the Rom, and i didnt have any cheats ticked when i tried it.

Thanks for your reply