Quick Noob Mod Question

12-19-09, 03:41 PM

Hi,

Apologies if this has been answered somewhere before, but as I'm sure you all appreciate, this forum is somewhat <ahem> deep in places....

Using Windows 7 and the Generic Mod Enabler, does it matter if you run it in "Admin Mode" or not?

Reason I ask is that if I enable something in it using "Admin Mode" it shows as mod(s) enabled- Ok, thats fine.
But, if I then simply double click the JMGME icon and run it, the mods do not show as enabled...so, does this matter a hoot?

Some things you can tell are obviously there- major mods, etc., but there are some things that are not immediately apparent if they are present and correct or not- I'm referring to the minor gameplay behavioral tweaks here.

I'm still finding my way with this game, and a big thanks to all the people here who help us noobies!!

Great site and always something of interest to find- the historical anecdotes and commentary are fascinating!!

Respect

irish1958 · 12-19-09, 07:42 PM

The JSGME readme states the program should be run as an administrator. From the readme:
"
- MICROSOFT VISTA USERS: If you are running the Generic Mod Enabler on Vista and are having problems with mods "taking" (the usual symptom is that the MODS folder itself is not created when the Generic Mod Enabler is first run), then simply right-click JSGME.exe in Windows Explorer and select "Run as Administrator". Alternatively, right-click JSGME.exe and select "Properties". In the properties window select the "Compatibility" tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode" and in the box below select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)". In some instances you may need to apply both solutions."

Welcome aboard. The game and mod manuals and readmes are your friend; I suggest you read them.

The game manual for GWX3.0 Gold is the best game manual ever written. I suggest you read it.

12-26-09, 05:26 AM

Thanks for the reply.

You're right of course, I admit taking a bit of time to read and understand these things wasn't my first port of call.

I've re-installed the lot correctly and now have the RFB loading screen which I didn't have before, thought something was amiss...

Hope you had a good Christmas over there in Indiana!

Thanks.

Pisces · 12-26-09, 11:41 AM

Installing the game to some other location than inside the Program Files folder solves this problem entirely. You need administrator rights because Vista and 7 treats stuff in Program Files with special precautions.

12-19-09, 03:41 PM	#1
rededge Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Quick Noob Mod Question Hi, Apologies if this has been answered somewhere before, but as I'm sure you all appreciate, this forum is somewhat <ahem> deep in places.... Using Windows 7 and the Generic Mod Enabler, does it matter if you run it in "Admin Mode" or not? Reason I ask is that if I enable something in it using "Admin Mode" it shows as mod(s) enabled- Ok, thats fine. But, if I then simply double click the JMGME icon and run it, the mods do not show as enabled...so, does this matter a hoot? Some things you can tell are obviously there- major mods, etc., but there are some things that are not immediately apparent if they are present and correct or not- I'm referring to the minor gameplay behavioral tweaks here. I'm still finding my way with this game, and a big thanks to all the people here who help us noobies!! Great site and always something of interest to find- the historical anecdotes and commentary are fascinating!! Respect

12-19-09, 07:42 PM	#2
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	The JSGME readme states the program should be run as an administrator. From the readme: " - MICROSOFT VISTA USERS: If you are running the Generic Mod Enabler on Vista and are having problems with mods "taking" (the usual symptom is that the MODS folder itself is not created when the Generic Mod Enabler is first run), then simply right-click JSGME.exe in Windows Explorer and select "Run as Administrator". Alternatively, right-click JSGME.exe and select "Properties". In the properties window select the "Compatibility" tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode" and in the box below select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)". In some instances you may need to apply both solutions." Welcome aboard. The game and mod manuals and readmes are your friend; I suggest you read them. The game manual for GWX3.0 Gold is the best game manual ever written. I suggest you read it. __________________ Irish1958

12-26-09, 11:41 AM	#4
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Installing the game to some other location than inside the Program Files folder solves this problem entirely. You need administrator rights because Vista and 7 treats stuff in Program Files with special precautions. __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

12-26-09, 05:26 AM	#3
rededge Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thanks for the reply. You're right of course, I admit taking a bit of time to read and understand these things wasn't my first port of call. I've re-installed the lot correctly and now have the RFB loading screen which I didn't have before, thought something was amiss... Hope you had a good Christmas over there in Indiana! Thanks.