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thecarrotdude 01-04-2008 04:55 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Still doesn't show my BG SoA saved games for some reason. I looked online and it said that I have to go to all programs >> games >> games explorer, then click on my game, click on the arrow next to play and click on 'saved games', unfortunately there is no 'saved games' to click on for BG SoA. If anyone else has vista, can you try this and see if you can see your saved games this way? (BTW I definitely have saved games, that was an unnecessary comment)

Kyrvias 01-04-2008 07:01 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
I too have run into the exact same issue. Shadowkeeper can find my saves, but I can't access them any other way, other than loading and saving ingame.

Stupid Vista.

thecarrotdude 01-05-2008 01:43 AM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Dang. Maybe if I completely explain my situation someone might know something. I have a RunDll virus on my laptop. The only thing I have saved of any importance is BG SoA saved game which I have been playing for a year now (spread out every now and then, during breaks, etc.) So I am trying to reformat my laptop so I can get rid of the virus. Kyrvias said "Shadowkeeper can find my saves" how do I do that, also does any one know how to remove the virus. That would save me a load of trouble. The error comes when I turn the lap top on, the window says I cant find some file, then I press okay, then everything on the screen disappears, and only the background left, then I have to restart it, etc, till it works.

ElfBane 01-05-2008 07:13 AM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Are you SURE it's a virus, and not just a corrupt file?
If it is indeed a virus, you may want to,,,,uhhh,,DL or install an AV program?!? YaThink?
It sounds as if you can get to the desktop after multiple boot attempts,,,is this so?

If you CAN get to the desktop occasionally, then you can do a search (DON'T USE INDEXING!!!!!) on the name of the savegame. It will tell you where it is.

I can save you some time, if you will listen. AS I SAID BEFORE.....Vista defaulted my BG1 saves to my Documents folder,,,in one of the 'user' folders. Try looking there.

thecarrotdude 01-05-2008 12:57 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ElfBane (Post 1197580)
Are you SURE it's a virus, and not just a corrupt file?
If it is indeed a virus, you may want to,,,,uhhh,,DL or install an AV program?!? YaThink?

Most people usually have AV programs, so comments like the one above would be considered useless and a waste of space. Some might even wonder why you put the effort of getting on the computer and then end up posting stupid comments. Lucky for you it turns out I didn't have an AV program after all. So thanks for the advice. Please tell me what else I need on my computer because you obviously know all the contents of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElfBane (Post 1197580)
If you CAN get to the desktop occasionally, then you can do a search (DON'T USE INDEXING!!!!!) on the name of the savegame. It will tell you where it is.

Maybe you should try reading some of the previous posts. Wait, I'll save you the trouble: I CANT FIND THEM USING SEARCH.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElfBane (Post 1197580)
I can save you some time, if you will listen. AS I SAID BEFORE.....Vista defaulted my BG1 saves to my Documents folder,,,in one of the 'user' folders. Try looking there.

Instead of telling me to listen, again, try reading a little bit. That's probably the only way you could save me time, since I wouldn't have to type these explanations. I COULDN'T FIND THEM. Maybe you would consider being a little more specific, since it sounds like you already found them before.

thecarrotdude 01-05-2008 02:00 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Okay I think I found them, so Kyrvias if you still cant find them go here.

C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\save

Firestormalpha 02-12-2008 11:54 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
May not be the smartest idea, I'm not sure, but I've always created a seperate folder just for my games, I usually put it right under C:\Games etc.
Some save files are under the user folders, but most older stuff I've found right in the games location.

pritchke 02-14-2008 12:46 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ElfBane (Post 1197580)
Are you SURE it's a virus, and not just a corrupt file?

VISTA is a virus thankfully it doesn't spread from machine to machine. :D

Firestormalpha 02-14-2008 02:33 PM

Re: BG2 and Vista
 
Well, Vista IS pretty bad, but I think calling it a Virus is a little harsh.


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