Well, not even MS is giving support for XP anymore… Why not consider an upgrade to… linux or something?
Change the video driver to SDL in the RGUI interface. Test whether it makes a difference in the video output and speed.
For ePSXe, test with a driver named “GSdx.dll”, a video software-based renderer with excellent output. The link to the file is here: http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-GSdx (version 0.1.14). However, it may require testing with different versions of GSdx under 32-bit XP. I tried to attach the version I know to work, but the attachment size here is limited to 256 kilobytes.
@AndresSM: While I appreciate your help, your post doesn’t add anything to the table. The internets is full of posts of “why don’t you upgrade”? well, I’m actually “upgraded”, have a dual boot with XP and 7, but I want to make RetroArch work on both systems.
@bobster1.geo: thank you, you are giving me alternatives to avoid OpenGL is that right? What I really want is to use OpenGL, thus I’m asking if you guys got problems with it because if not I can refute the discussion with the nvidia representative so they can fix the drivers for XP. Can you confirm? Aside that I will test with SDL but I recall not working either… which is strange, gotta try again. The link you gave me is for PS2 right? I thought GSdx was directX? Anyways it doesn’t include the AVX build. : /
I can confirm that the “gl” mode is working on my XP (32-bit) system. The above suggestion was to test with directx or SDL (which may use dx or gl) to exclude other causes of the slowdown issue. And, yes, GSdx does have a hardware acceleration option, but also has a software mode; in my copy, it only displays the software modes. If the non-gl modes also show the slowdown issue, then it becomes more likely that the cause of the problem is not the gl mode itself. Best of luck with finding a resolution through Nvidia.
bobster1.geo, is your card nvidia? The problem is, it’s not a matter of driver or renderer d3d, sdl or gl. I launch retroarch and then go to settings->video, when I check my monitor refresh rate it’s (wrongly) about 30Hz, that’s when I know no game will play fine, whatever the core or driver I set it to. I also seem to have problems with d3d and sdl, but that’s only on RetroArch, on epsxe only gl goes slow.
I have two systems, one an old ATI and the other Intel. I previously used Nvidia, however. Have you run the dxdiag tests? Did you try different video resolutions (testing in window and full screen modes)? Are you connecting via HDMI or DVI? Did you test with a different video connector, if available, and video monitor? Have you installed a monitor specific driver? Do any games display this problem? Did you try an older version of Retroarch?
I fear my settings are more average than you think.
I’m testing RA on my monitor, by DVI cable. Yes it has a specific driver, but that’s not relevant since I also get stutter video and audio when plugged on TV (by HDMI if that tells you something). Windowed or full screen has no impact on performance.
Then you running RA on ATI and Intel GPU helps me nothing at all. I’m gonna try an older RA version. Previous to 1.0.0.0 as that one was already giving me issues.
I’m stuck on Windows XP for the time being because of antiquated video capture drivers. I don’t like it, but it’s either that or I spend $500 I don’t have rebuilding my entire computer from the ground up (I need a new motherboard, which means new RAM, new processor, maybe a new case and PSU). I’d love to be able to do that, but I can’t, and that’s the way it is.
Switching to Linux just for RetroArch seems like a bit of an extreme move. That’s like telling somebody to move to Alaska because the headlight on their car went out. I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with Alaska, and the government gives you a massive tax break just for living there at all, but really, now…
Just because Microsoft ended support for Windows XP (which isn’t even entirely true, they’ve provided three updates in the month and a half since) doesn’t mean the system has to be completely, entirely, and thoroughly abandoned. There are lots of reasons for lots of people to still be operating a system using XP.
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with being considerate to those people.
No one is going to intentionally break XP compatibility, but none of us have an XP system (understandable, of course, since it is a dead OS), so we can’t ensure quality/reliability. Anyone stuck on XP is welcome to start providing builds here on the forum, though, should something go awry.
Unrelated to RetroArch, if you’re planning to continue using XP, I recommend you not use your computer for anything involving passwords and definitely nothing related to money/banking. Sticking with that OS hooked up to the internet is akin to leaving your car unlocked with keys in the ignition: sure, you might be fine, but it’s kinda asking for trouble.
This recent official version works on XP: http://www.libretro.com/index.php/retro … changelog/. This shows that the developers have been supporting XP and I’ve heard no statements to the contrary. There is no sense evolving the thread into a debate about which operating system is better, much like arguing about your favorite sports team.
No problem bobster1.geo, the sparker was the brief troll-packed post of AndresSM. Some people can’t simply let others have their own preferences, I like XP because it is snappy, and it is and will always be my fallback OS, it is almost like a swiss clock, whereas Win7 is like that monster of a machine that does things by itself (automations fest by sir Microsoft) and nobody knows why. I use both on dual boot, and now for gaming purposes I rely on 7, no wonder about that unfortunately.
About my issues with OpenGL, I bought a new card and use latest driver and now RetroArch works, as desmume and other GL based emus. It now reports GL version of 4.4, so XP is not limited to 4.3 as it was thought. The card I was using a Quadro 600 was limited to driver version 321, so I don’t know what was to blame if the 4.3 GL version of the 321 driver, or something else broken by nvidia.
I’m not trolling I’m giving an explanation, and some options.
I NEVER STATED THEY ARE DROPPING SUPPORT FOR XP.
I’m usually quite calm and I don’t really get into these kind of arguments. Still, stop trying to read other people’s intentions. Not everyone is you. I don’t give brash responses attacking people. UNLIKE YOU.
You always act as if you were entitled, quite demanding and acting as if you knew everything.
BTW you should try to learn what a troll really is.
Hi
small bump t the thread
Still impossible to use stable release 1.0.0.2 on XP SP3
“The procedure entry point InitializeConditionVariable could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.DLL”
For sure retroarch is looking for some function the XP kernel32 dont have
Any ideas?
Any news about XP compatibility?
I asked aliaspider to test 1.0.0.3 beta in XP and he said it worked out-of-the-box, can you give that a try?
Hello. I am a new Windows XP user and ran into the same problems. I will describe them here with my solutions:
1) First downloaded 1.0.0.2 and got an error on startup. The mentioned command is apparently only for Vista and up. ERROR 1: “The procedure entry point InitializeConditionVariable could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll.” SOLUTION: Used the 1.0.0.3 beta
2) RetroArch now starts with an error in the command window and a black screen with no visible menu. ERROR 2: “RetroArch [ERROR] :: dylib_load :: Failed to load library, error code: 0x7e” SOLUTION: Since I could not see the menu I edited video_driver in retroarch.cfg. Changing the value from gl to d3d resulted in an instant crash, but sdl2 worked perfectly. The error remains though.
I am now able to navigate the menus and set all the necessary paths. I am using the latest nightly cores (dec 31th). Offline play works like a charm.
3) However, I am unable to start netplay. I set Netplay Enable to ON, entered Port (+forwarded). Client and Spectator are OFF. ERROR 3: “Failed to initialize netplay.” SOLUTION: I found the corresponding thread on the forum… reading now.
Just wanted to say thanks to all the developers for working on RetroArch. I only recently discovered it and the concept of using cores is an excellent idea. I cannot judge netplay yet, but it is a very welcome feature.
Oh and Happy New Year! 
Hello everyone i just joined this forums just for getting help (i can’t create a new topic) So my problem is i downloaded retroarch 1.7.3 and when i click on it it says “retro arch has stopped working” so i googled for fixes i founded that open retroarch.cfg and change video_driver = “gdi” that works (i tried others too like xmb, rgui, gl, etc but same stopped working) but the menu looks really ugly any help in that?
Oh and yes my OS is Win7 32bit and i have Intel Integrated GPU 82945G (256MB)
Thanks to anyone who helps
Looks like the only step up you could do with that GPU is to set your video_driver to “d3d9” and then change the menu_driver to “rgui”. That menu is still considered “ugly” by most, but it should be fully functional, and you’ll be able to use Cg shaders, hardware-accelerated fullscreen, etc. The only thing you won’t be able to do is use GL hardware-rendered cores like the N64 cores.
d3d9 users (like myself) need to enter d3d9 as the driver. d3d is not a valid option.
whoops, you’re right. Edited.