Is anyone else getting "Softwrap file error" when trying to load GM7? If you are and have fixed it please post how you done so. Myself and a few other people i know are all getting this error.

EDIT:

Fixed to this issue was found by Rup13.


Note: After you have ran Game Maker 7 at least once, you should be able to reverse this process and still continue to use Game Maker 7 as normal. (this has not been confirmed with an unregistered version)

You need Windows 2000 or later. I hate it.

I have XP

Well get an OS that isn't an outdated relic then...

Yes, thank you I needed somewhere to post this. I am getting the error as well. I have Windows XP SP2 so it can't be what Daniel-Dane suggested. Chronic what version have you been trying because I am trying the Lite version (if it makes any difference)?

The 'Lite' version referers to it being unregistered and this is the only version that we can download. To make it pro, you need to enter your GM7 reg key by upgrading your GM 5/6 key.

So i guess the answer would be, the Lite version (as i can't get it to load to enter my key).

Did you also know that Windows ME is not supported by viruses anymore also?

Weird about the errors. I hope I am wrong .

Besides, I have XP on another computer that is currently occupied...

Oh yes sorry, what was I thinking, thanks for clearing that up in my mind. I'll see if I can think of a way to fix the problem.

I had Windows ME for a bout a year a long time ago. It didn't even need viruses to mess up...

My first PC that was, and very almost my last.

I have no idea what causes this. You might want to contact SOftWrap (or YoYo Games) about this.

Mark

Could it be GM not being able to connect to their server? Looks like they are down at the moment.

http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker

From what I've read so far on the Internet it is an API used when creating your software to secure certain parts and offer e-commerce features. I read about DRM on their website and I know this can be a problem on some computers, perhaps the error is occuring because there is a problem with the way it is handling DRM content (e.g. also used in Windows Media Player). I'll continue to research.

also the softwrap system uses bits of IE (even if that's NOT your default browser) which can cause some errors.

Found a solution and it now works . It is a problem with the sharing and security settings of the documents folder in All Users. To fix this problem follow these steps:

1) Go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\
2) Right click the folder 'Documents'
3) Select 'Sharing and Security'
4) Make sure the Sharing tab is selected
5) Under the section 'Network sharing and security', select the checkboxes next to 'Share this folder on the network' and 'Allow network users to change my files'
6) Apply changes (you'll notice the Documents folder change to Shared Documents).
7) Run GM and the error should be removed

Hope this helps people with the problem, and if it does, glad I could help .

I can confirm this as a working solution to the problem

I had to do step 5 in two goes though, reviewed steps below.


1) Go to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\
2) Right click the folder 'Documents'
3) Select 'Sharing and Security'
4) Make sure the Sharing tab is selected
5) Under the section 'Network sharing and security', select the checkboxes next to 'Share this folder on the network'. Click "Apply".
6) Under the section 'Network sharing and security', select the checkboxes next to 'Allow network users to change my files'. Click "Apply".
7) Apply changes (you'll notice the Documents folder change to Shared Documents).
8) Run GM and the error should be removed

After i ran Game Maker and upgraded to Pro, i was able to reverse this process and it seems that GM works fine.

Thanks to rup13 for the solution to this, I shall update the first post with this information.

that's weird, I don't have that folder shared and I don't have problems.

Glad you got it working Chronic, shame about having to do step 5 in two goes though.

@ghostgirl - It depends on what operating system and service pack you are running probably. Also if you don't have a network, and are running a direct connection to the Internet you may not need the folder shared. I don't know why some people do or don't at the moment, but all I can say is I am glad that this fixes the problem with those who couldn't .

Edit: If you run only one user on your computer then that could be the reason why as it doesn't need to share to insert the Softwrap directory. The problem I believe is caused by not being able to access the directories inside your Documents folder in All Users until you share it. This allows Game Maker to copy the needed files into the folder as it is now able to access it. You are able to reverse the process as the files will remain in the main directory and it can then find them.

The error showed up the first time, but the second time clicking the Upgrade button was enough to turn my version from Lite to Pro. Maybe that will work for others as well.


The softwrap registration process in french was messy. They have the good characters but the meta content-type doesn't show them (à, é, î, etc.). YoYo also seems to have problems with these characters, the "Your Gamemaker 7 Activation Code" email removed the î in my name.

Back to finishing my first extension. Which makes me wonder why Mark didn't associate the .ged and .gex file types (or at least the .ged one).

He should not have done that. I am also using a software called Game Editor.
Game Editor uses .ged as its project files. This could get messy.

My folder was shared, but I still had the softwrap error. I unshared the folder and then shared it again, which made the error go away. Strange.

Please help....displays the error, folder is shared. But the folders inside will not change.

Nvm. I got it!

Folder is shared ... repeated all the steps ... still having the problem (softwrap error)
Can anyone help ?

Have you tried ticking both checkboxes on that panel instead of just the first one? I will attempt to help you just would like to know whether you have tried restarting after sharing folder as well?

Edit: Also can you access your Shared Documents (C:\Documents and Settings\All sers\Documents) or (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents)?

Update:
Due to some problems people may be having, I have constructed a hotfix consisting of my guide and a hotfix to add the needed files automatically. Hopefully this will work and help people in need.

Download Softwrap Hotfix for GM7 (5sg.co.uk)

I didnot restart.
My folder was shared before only.
But the program was not running.
So I unchecked and rechecked agin ... both the options
Then also no result.
Should I restart ?

How to make use of your hotfix ?

Technically you shouldn't need to restart, I was just wondering whether it made a difference on some computers. I made the hotfix because it might have just helped it work for you. All you do is follow the instructions in the readme file (ignore the first section if folder is already shared). I had no guarantee the fix would do anything, but it was possible it would.

@Chronic: Remember to edit your first post in this topic to delete the line about whether reversing works with the Lite version as this has been proved.

To everyone trying to do this: REMEMBER also to press 'Allow network users to change my files'. Ignore all stuff it might say, it said I cant change it because acces denied, but it worked just fine. Reverting everything back to normal after done might be wise, thou.

Thanks for posting this. I tried that and it worked. Very strange. Blame YoyoGames and incompetent Softwrap engineers, I suppose.
I don't think I would have found that solution if you hadn't posted. Thanks.

Wait a second! First off my computer is in Danish:
And i had no problems at all (on vista) with registreing... And i used softwrap

Ditto. But so what?

I was running GM 7 just fine since it was released untill 4 days ago. I got a blue screen (winXP pro SP2) and PC restarted and since then whenever I run GM 7 I get 2 errors one after another and it dosen't run. The errors are "Softwrap file error3" and when i click ok "Error: Inconsistent files". I tried everything, installing and uninstalling GM, removing the whole GM directory and installing, even removing the Registry values (except the GM registration ones, don't want to mess up my registration). No luck.

This really ley me down as i'm currently trying to finish a project in time for the competition.

Luckily for me I managed to find a way to run GM7, and I'll be using that for now cause i don't want to risk and not beeing able to work on the game.

To run GM7 basically I run the installer and when it finishes I let it run GM7. It works only once, only when u run it from the installer after the installation.

P.S. I tried all the stuff you guys suggested, but no luck, I think my case is more complex.

I'm terribly sorry for the really big bump but i too have gotten the errors above (verbatim). I tried that installing method and it worked. I also tried the default way (the steps in the first post on sharing and security).

But is says that i have a lite edition when i have pro edition. And when trying to play the game, this window comes up (clicking the green play button)


I demand a way how to fix and my pro edition returned without use of the other 2 reserve use of the code (meaning that i don't want it like i used the code on two computers since i can only use the code 3 times) or a full refund of the 20 dollars i spent.



Sorry for sounding noobish but i had to get something done

I sorry for big bump too, but I doed these:
1.Game Maker was run normally
2.Computer restarted for no reason
3.I got softwrap error
4.I reinstalled GM without uninstalling
5.It not worked until I run GM opening a GM File (Double-click .gmk)

I have PRO

I'm having a similar problem to scream(had both of those messages). I re-installed, tried to use GM6 as a temporary substitute(which wouldn't even open. No error no nothing.). Man I hate Vista(sighs irritatedly). GM7 Lite. PLEEEEEAAAAASE help! I really need this for my game. My other comp doesn't have internet. This comp is Vista.

And please don't narc on me for bumping an old topic. I need it's contents. BTW I tried to switch the folder to shared, I couldn't even FIND the folder, let alone make it shared.

Thx MegaManFan1

C:\Users\Public\Public Documents

I don't see the specific setting mentioned, but try setting the permissions to full for your user or allow sharing, etc.

It's not workin' for me.

That helps.

It does?

EDIT:
Okay I am now trying to run it off of the disk I have a copy saved to.

EDIT2:
IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I deleted the GM7 folder, gmaker.exe and re-downloaded and installed it, and it worked!!! :lmao:
Thx for trying tho. But I got it fixed on my own.

Ouch, These experiences don't look good, I hope GM8 Gets it working right...

I thought I read there is gonna be NO softwrap in GM8. (Shrugs) I could very well be wrong.