NECQ 0 Posted March 2, 2007 Hello, i am getting an error while starting game: <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">Error compiling vertex shader VSShaderPool I've installed the game, started it, everything was working correct, i've changed details on max, play a mission, then i have closed the game, and tried to start it again, then the problem occurred, I am getting Black screen for about 1 second, after i get this error. But before the same day, few minutes ago it was working very well. I have no idea what might be wrong I've tried to reinstall it, delete save folder, even delete some registry, i also have installed the latest drivers for my graphic card and DirectX Machine: 7800GT Sound Blaster Audigy 2 AMD64 Athlon 3800 2GB ram Windows XP SP2 It is The CZECH version of the game and i cannot download any update, because of my Internet connection, downloading about 100mb would took a few days from my life... And again it was working before i didn't change anything, i didn't even restart my PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasad 1 Posted March 2, 2007 Other people have had similar troubles (specular?) which were solved by installing the very latest version of directX (february). Failing that, ArmA stores some (all?) user configuration files in your "My Documents" folder, try deleting or changing them. The patch would be highly recommended, maybe you could download it at an internet cafe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NECQ 0 Posted March 2, 2007 I have installed this directx_feb2007_redist, It might be good idea about downloading it in Internet Cafee, but the problem is, that i live far away from city, (more then far), i have no neighborhoods, no normal Internet connection, there are no shops and no gas or canalization, but i have great peace, clear air etc. As i sad, before it was working and it does not! I also have tried to delete files stored in My Documents in Arma folder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DragonFly 0 Posted March 3, 2007 I am also having the same problem. I get the same messege after I start ArMa. Even after I install the update 1.05 This are my specs AMD 3400+ 64bit 1.5 GB DDR GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB Vista Business 64bit I have got all the update for everything to include the latest Nvidia Driver/ I have even tried the Beta that got out 2 March 07 Latest Direct X update and all of my graphic settings are set to application decide settings I checked the Diag for Direct X and everything is fine I have tried to change the compatability setting so it can run as it was in Windows XP Serv Pack 2 Still nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DragonFly 0 Posted March 3, 2007 I am also having the same problem. I get the same messege after I start ArmA. Even after I install the update 1.05 This are my specs AMD 3400+ 64bit 1.5 GB DDR GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB Vista Business 64bit I have got all the update for everything to include the latest Nvidia Driver/ I have even tried the Beta that got out 2 March 07 Latest Direct X update and all of my graphic settings are set to application decide settings I checked the Diag for Direct X and everything is fine I have tried to change the compatability setting so it can run as it was in Windows XP Serv Pack 2 Still nothing  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yannpiot 0 Posted March 3, 2007 and the same problem again: after installing the 1.05 patch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flannk 0 Posted March 4, 2007 I have the same problem. Installed latest DirectX and ATi Catalyst 7.2 drivers. I'm using Windows Vista x32 Business, and an ATi Radeon X1800GTO card. ArmA worked perfectly fine (v1.04), I installed the patch without problems and when I started the game I immediately got this error. Then, I removed the config settings from the My Documents/ArmA folder and now I come a bit further in the game, I get a black screen (after getting all the V's in the boxes as a loading indicator) for a very short time (it looks like its actually starting ArmA), and then it returns to the desktop with this Error compiling vertex shader pool. My version is the 505 Games version. System: AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ 1.5GB DDR400 X1800GTO Nvidia NForce4 Ultra chipset    Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKAND 0 Posted March 4, 2007 Same problem here! my version is 505 games. game worked fine, patched 1.05, startted and worked fine and next day got this "Error compiling vertex shader VSShaderPool" AMD64 3800+ Athlon 7600 GS 512mb 1 GB Ram Windows Media Center HP Pavillion 7550 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKAND 0 Posted March 5, 2007 Answers anyone to this prob? I uninstalled ARMA and reinstalled it to 1.04. It must be something to do with registry cos it(1.05) worked fine just after installation Waiting for 1.06 or fined 1.05 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake Man 407 Posted March 5, 2007 You get this error when you run the 1.05 euro patch into 1.04 but try to start game with the OLD 1.04 executable. Yes you need to save the old exe OR the patch fail to update your exe to get into this problem. Just something I ran into today, thought the info might help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maruk 80 Posted March 5, 2007 You get this error when you run the 1.05 euro patch into 1.04 but try to start game with the OLD 1.04 executable. Yes you need to save the old exe OR the patch fail to update your exe to get into this problem.Just something I ran into today, thought the info might help. Correct, exe and data version should match. This problem reported seems to indicate version mismatch caused by a patch problem or by users putting different exe to game update to 1.05. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s8n 0 Posted March 5, 2007 I noticed this error message only when I tried to run the V.I.R.U.S Mod - but Arma runs fine without any error msg. only the modification executables seems to be problematic fior me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKAND 0 Posted March 5, 2007 You get this error when you run the 1.05 euro patch into 1.04 but try to start game with the OLD 1.04 executable. Yes you need to save the old exe OR the patch fail to update your exe to get into this problem.Just something I ran into today, thought the info might help. Correct, exe and data version should match. This problem reported seems to indicate version mismatch caused by a patch problem or by users putting different exe to game update to 1.05. Do what now? Â I patch 1.05 and start 1.05 with 1.04 arma.exe Or patch 1.05 when i have original 1.04 arma.exe in arma directory or something??? i am at work now so can`t test it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yannara 0 Posted March 5, 2007 I got this error message first at the start and the game didn't work at all. This happened when I tried to run 1.05 version with earlier nocd-file (which worked with 1.04 version). After this I re-installed the game and it works fine patched with DVD inserted (without nocd file). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maruk 80 Posted March 5, 2007 I patch 1.05 and start 1.05 with 1.04 arma.exeOr patch 1.05 when i have original 1.04 arma.exe in arma directory or something??? i am at work now so can`t test it. You patch to 1.05 and play with 1.05 exe. Or you don't patch to 1.04 and play with 1.04 exe. What you can't do is to mix up exe and data from two different versions of the game. Note: Cracks are not discussed or supported on this board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickboy 13 Posted March 5, 2007 Things are getting more funny and funny nowadays... Customer cr*cks game with no-cd patch, patches game to new version, cr*ck for old version is put back, and then they start complaining on the official support forums of the game, this truelly roflsmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yannara 0 Posted March 5, 2007 Note: Cracks are not discussed or supported on this board. I hope you all don't mind me saying this, but using "noCD" files automaticly doesn't mean that the game is taken from p2p without paying anything. For me, it's just very annoyng do keep this DVD disk all the time in my DVD-Rom because it makes a lot of noise. If I like some game and play it a lot, I always buy it and I use always noCD if it's available. Like in gamecopyworld is written, that sites support the use of those patches as a backup, not pirated versions. But this is the endless issue of opinion, so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKAND 0 Posted March 6, 2007 It`s ALIVE!!! ALIVE I SAY! It was an .exe file what caused this stupid stupid thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKAND 0 Posted March 7, 2007 I dumped all mods..... reinstalled.... patched 1.05 and started playing. Simple I used no-cd exe in 1.04 cos my freaking DVD player accepts arma dvd in 6-10 try.  So now i don`t use no-cd crap  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 0 Posted March 7, 2007 Can we get this back on track and find out whats being done about this issue. I have the 505 version and it was working ok since the release of the patch until today. I have the correct patch installed and the game is a legit purchase. Windows XP sp2 up to date DirectX 7900 GT Audigy 1.5 Gb RAM AMD 64 3700+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dread73 0 Posted March 8, 2007 Can we get this back on track and find out whats being done about this issue. I have the 505 version and it was working ok since the release of the patch until today. I have the correct patch installed and the game is a legit purchase.Windows XP sp2 up to date DirectX 7900 GT Audigy 1.5 Gb RAM AMD 64 3700+ The game has just been released here in Oz, went out and bought it today. Installed the DVD version (505 Games) and it works fine - WOOT! Downloaded both versions of patches, International and Euro Installed Euro patch - no errors installing On boot into game - I get the Error Compiling vertex shader VSTerrain Uninstalled, manually deleted files from Program Directory and Users folder, did a manual look at the registry and all BIS settings are gone Reboot and reinstall DVD Version - works fine Installed International Patch - no errors installing On boot into game - Error compiling vertex shader VSTerrain! So, I now have a game I've just paid $90AUD for and if I patch it to the latest version it won't run. Any ideas would be appreciated Windows Vista Business x32 AMD 64 3800 X2 2gb RAM 6600GT Latest nVidia drivers for chipset and video. Direct X fully up to date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dread73 0 Posted March 11, 2007 Anyone got some ideas for this?? I've installed and uninstalled this game 10 times already...can't get it to run 1.05 at all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertfox 2 Posted March 20, 2007 All problems described in this thread are caused by HANDLING ERRORS. - You have applied 3rd party modifications to your game. - You have/had more than one Arma version installed - You have/had a demo installed and did not uninstall it properly - You applied a wrong patch version or tried to do so - You applied "no CD" patches - You had Antivirus programs running while patching the game - You have installed the game under a wrong operating system The first person to report this error with a clean Installation of WXP32, and with a correctly installed, and up2date patched game, without modifications, will win a cake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites