Patch 1.08 doesn't boot thread

[heliosjet 0]

the securom arma.exe file doesn't fix the issue.

- european DVD version (505 games)

[BF2_Trooper 0]

Note, that US and European version use different disc so you can't download European exe and use it with US DVD and vice versa.

As soon as Securom confirms the fix and provides us with new executables we're going to provide new official hotfix and updated patches using the updated executables.

So will this fix both the bug that prevents ArmA from booting and the 7001 bug?

[Totala 0]

Still no news from SecuRom ... still not able to play ArmA since patch 1.08

[BF2_Trooper 0]

Still no news from SecuRom ... still not able to play ArmA since patch 1.08

Yes but at least now the devs seem to be talking to Securom for us, and have now mentioned that magic word we've all been waiting for - Hotfix!

[Horus 83]

..As soon as Securom confirms the fix and provides us with new executables we're going to provide new official hotfix and updated patches using the updated executables.

Same response from Atari

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">...I am happy to report that SecuRom has identified the problem and that they are working on a hotfix that will fix this issue. They just passed a copy of the fix to the developer and then the developer (after they test it, etc.) will pass it to Atari US and we will release it on atarisupport.com

We will also be re-releasing the 1.08 patch with the fix installed in it already shortly after.

I will notify everyone once we have released the hotfix, it should come very soon...

Mattlab

Atari, Inc.

Digital Downloads and E-Commerce Producer

[Electricleash 133]

For a bit of 'Light' reading (for those needing time to kill while we wait) theres a rather interesting topic on the NWN2 forums, seems they're latest 1.06 patch has securom issues also.

The poster has some interesting theories about the how-too's of Securom, no fixes here mind, but it throws up some interesting ideas... enjoy:

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[BF2_Trooper 0]

For a bit of 'Light' reading (for those needing time to kill while we wait) theres a rather interesting topic on the NWN2 forums, seems they're latest 1.06 patch has securom issues also.

The poster has some interesting theories about the how-too's of Securom, no fixes here mind, but it throws up some interesting ideas... enjoy:

Bioware Forums

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And for the 100th time, Command & Conquer 3 also has the same 7001 bug.  World in Conflict the beta had the 7001 bug until a patch came along that fixed it.  I truely hope Securom has learned from it's mistake cause right now I'm paranoid about wether or not games in the coming months will boot up.

Anyways, now that the devs are working on this issue, this proves that keeping a thread alive with constant complaining does solve problems! So we the people won! We won man, we beat the system!

[Minuteman 0]

Anyways, now that the devs are working on this issue, this proves that keeping a thread alive with constant complaining does solve problems! So we the people won! We won man, we beat the system!

You're tragically stupid if you think the whining and hate is what prompted Maruk to pull through for us.

[-SoF-Max 0]

Well I have fixed my problem, just wanted to let you guys know just in case it might help anyone else.

I play another game, Supreme Commander, and had the same issue basically except in that game I got a splash screen then back to desktop with no error.

Well I had given up on this game and decided I would troubleshoot that one, while in the forums a guy mentioned he fixed his issue by turning off a program he had that forced his refresh rate to a certain amount.

I started thinking, wait I have an ATI tweaking program I use and I think I have changed a couple setting and forced the refresh rate on one of my monitors, I have dual monitors. Its called ATI Tray Tools and it has all sorts of options and tweaking options and basically an easier way for me to changed my settings as I am an avid FPS gamer and like the most frames per a second I can get.

Well I right clicked on the program and exited it, and both my programs work now. I haven't gone through and messed with each setting, but I was so happy I will leave that for another day.

Things I would suggest, if you have any video tweaking programs, Riva Tuner, ATI Tray tools, or anything else, disable it or set it back to defaults. Also trying changing some resolution, AA, AF, and Refresh Rates in your current Nvidia or ATI control panels. See if any of this helps. I hope it helps someone besides me because I was just about to uninstall this game forever. I am a little ticked that Arma and my other game worked perfectly before and I still have used this program for a long time, but o well.

[BF2_Trooper 0]

Anyways, now that the devs are working on this issue, this proves that keeping a thread alive with constant complaining does solve problems!  So we the people won!  We won man, we beat the system!

You're tragically stupid if you think the whining and hate is what prompted Maruk to pull through for us.

Well I PMed Maurk and all he told me a few weeks ago was that they would do nothing about this and leave it all to Securom.  Oh, and did I mention my thread about the Securom bug got locked shortly after?

[BF2_Trooper 0]

Max @ June 22 2007,02:36)]Well I have fixed my problem, just wanted to let you guys know just in case it might help anyone else.

I play another game, Supreme Commander, and had the same issue basically except in that game I got a splash screen then back to desktop with no error.

Well I had given up on this game and decided I would troubleshoot that one, while in the forums a guy mentioned he fixed his issue by turning off a program he had that forced his refresh rate to a certain amount.

I started thinking, wait I have an ATI tweaking program I use and I think I have changed a couple setting and forced the refresh rate on one of my monitors, I have dual monitors.  Its called ATI Tray Tools and it has all sorts of options and tweaking options and basically an easier way for me to changed my settings as I am an avid FPS gamer and like the most frames per a second I can get.

Well I right clicked on the program and exited it, and both my programs work now.  I haven't gone through and messed with each setting, but I was so happy I will leave that for another day.

Things I would suggest, if you have any video tweaking programs, Riva Tuner, ATI Tray tools, or  anything else, disable it or set it back to defaults.  Also trying changing some resolution, AA, AF, and Refresh Rates in your current Nvidia or ATI control panels.  See if any of this helps.  I hope it helps someone besides me because I was just about to uninstall this game forever.  I am a little ticked that Arma and my other game worked perfectly before and I still have used this program for a long time, but o well.

Well Supreme Commander did have a Securom bug of some sort but the devs actually released a patch that got rid of Securom itself.

[heliosjet 0]

the latest securom fix may work for Atari users (and a hotfix is in the works) however it doesn't work at all for European DVD users (published by 505 games).

Just to clarify.

[4 IN 1 0]

i still think the BIS inhouse CP is the BEST as long as the keygen stays the same and crackers stay their hands OFF future patch

[NeMeSiS 11]

Anyways, now that the devs are working on this issue, this proves that keeping a thread alive with constant complaining does solve problems!  So we the people won!  We won man, we beat the system!

You're tragically stupid if you think the whining and hate is what prompted Maruk to pull through for us.

Well I PMed Maurk and all he told me a few weeks ago was that they would do nothing about this and leave it all to Securom.  Oh, and did I mention my thread about the Securom bug got locked shortly after?

Have you even read Maruks post? They do leave the fixing to securom?

[BMARTINS 0]

If they don t fix it soon will have to find a non "legit" way to play a original game... Ridiculous isn't.

I read a reply about the graphic driver's and tweaks above... Also tried that even deleted my arma key manually from registry. I want to play the game Wich I like very much and above all to use the corrections the patch might have and play with friends of mine which do not have the same problem as I have. But I am not whiling to destroy my computer configuration that good for all other games I also play.

[4 IN 1 0]

If they don t fix it soon will have to find a non "legit" way to play a original game...  Ridiculous isn't.

I read a reply about the graphic driver's and tweaks above... Also tried that even deleted my arma key manually from registry. I want to play the game Wich I like very much and above all to use the corrections the patch might have and play with friends of mine which do not have the same problem as I have. But I am not whiling to destroy my computer configuration that good for all other games I also play.

i assume that you are using the same way as the folks on another non english forum did

[Lamineur_1976 0]

Hello,

They send me this one who works for me...

I put the link and good luck all

http://www.securom.com/support....rma.zip

[Maddog011 0]

Unfortunately this is Morphicon version not ATARI 1.06.

Still can't play ARMA.

[linuxkrn 0]

Hello,

They send me this one who works for me...

I put the link and good luck all

http://www.securom.com/support....rma.zip

Again, this isn't the same Atari 1.06 DVD version, I get wrong disc inserted message.

Still no fixes for us yet.

[aliengmr 0]

here is the link for the atari dvd version, it works but now i get a pixel shader error.

http://www.securom.com/support....rma.zip

[maruk 80]

To summarize, we have from Securom these links now:

Working exe for Morphicon/505Games European/International version

Hopefully it will help.

Edit:

Working exe for Atari American version 1.08

This link provided by Securom for Atari edition is not good yet as they put there by mistake exe at version 1.06.

[aliengmr 0]

I am now getting an error saying "Error compiling pixel shader PSWhite" anyone have an idea what that is?

[Minuteman 0]

I get the same pixel shader error with the Atari DVD version. But it's progress, atleast!

[sickboy 13]

Any of you using addons?

If you have some modifications installed, this error could be very well about having an old dta\bin.pbo file in some mod(folder) etc.

[aliengmr 0]

yea I had addons and Im doing a clean install now, I had a feeling that might have been the problem, just wasnt sure