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Title: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: Tamaskil on December 20, 2009, 09:13:38 am

Selecting FS2_open_3_6_10.exe from launcer

I got the error  "The procedure entry point alcGetString could not be located in the dynamic link library OpenAL32.dll"
and "failed to read flag file"

1- I have bought game from GOG and installed it.

2- Used Tureys launcher for full installation.

3- Installed newest version from openal from http://connect.creativelabs.com/openal/Downloads/oalinst.zip

I am running windows 7 x64.

Any ideas how to get this great game to work.
GOG exe will work but I wont be able to use openal???

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: portej05 on December 20, 2009, 09:18:26 am

Hiya!
Welcome to HLP/SCP/FSO (insert beam here, 'cause I can't find it :( )

You're on the right track - we will also need to check the debug log on the MediaVPs when you do get the executable running - we've had some problems with Tureys installer!

Our problem solving ninjas (and all round awesome guys) will be with you shortly!

The GOG executable isn't FSO - it's the retail executable, and lacks massive eye candy :).

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: The E on December 20, 2009, 09:20:29 am

Running Win 7 x64 as well, without problems.

Re-download and re-install OpenAL. Make sure the installer gets admin rights.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: Jeff Vader on December 20, 2009, 09:25:12 am

Should that fail, follow the instructions under the "OpenAL32.dll not found" part here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=56279.msg1180353#msg1180353) and remove any possible OpenAL files before reinstalling.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: Tamaskil on December 20, 2009, 09:26:22 am

Redownloaded and reinstalled openal and ran installer with admin rights but still get the same errror.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: The E on December 20, 2009, 09:27:37 am

Then follow the advice in the link Jeff Vader provided.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: Tamaskil on December 20, 2009, 09:31:46 am

Thanks for the help. I feel so stupid now after spending hours and hours to get this work.
I had openal.dll in freespace directory.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: Jeff Vader on December 20, 2009, 09:37:24 am

Quote from: Tamaskil on December 20, 2009, 09:31:46 am

I had openal.dll in freespace directory.

I was about to suggest that. But the question is, how did it get there? I haven't heard of cases where Turey's Installer would place OpenAL files to the \freespace2\ directory. Only ShivanSPS's pack used to do that.

Title: Re: Window 7 x64 Openal32 problem
Post by: Tamaskil on December 20, 2009, 09:55:57 am

My error, I missplaced the file in some point.