Game will not boot.

[Nike-it]

Try to change the game.ini file.
You need to set your default monitor resolution manually.
Just update the following lines:
setf ~screenresoultionx 1280
setf ~screenresoultiony 1024

[Rikku]

That didn't do anything.

I recently re-installed Windows and forgot to update the chipset (still haven't), could that be messing up the game? Any other info needed?

[Nike-it]

Sure it can. Try to install all latest drivers and DirectX.

[Rikku]

Originally Posted by Nike-it

Sure it can. Try to install all latest drivers and DirectX.

Everything minus the chipset software was installed. I'm guessing this bug is pretty rare or it wouldn't exist this late after release. Ironically, one of the reasons I like buying older games is because the bugs have been dealt with... =( lol. Is there any info I can provide you with that'll help you isolate the cause of the bug?

EDIT: ALL DRIVERS UP-TO-DATE AS OF NOW... and still nothing.

[mrbobc]

hey dude i registered specifically to help you out

i had this problem too and it turned out to be that i was using dual monitors. please tell me your using 2 monitors?!

the solution is simple, disable the monitor thats not your main desktop and start the game, it should start up normal

you only have to do this once. you can enable your monitor again at any time and then when you try and start the game up again, there should be no problem (even with your second monitor enabled)

[Rikku]

Originally Posted by mrbobc

please tell me your using 2 monitors?!

lol, no unfortunately. So is it a monitor problem? The other solutions are to change resolution, and yours is to disable a second monitor. Hmm, I'm gonna try using a different monitor just to see what happens.

[marvin1969]

I've now bought two copies of the KB:TL, one on DVD and one via Steam, and both have problems. DVD version can't load some missions and the Steam version won't launch at all. I tried the GAME.INI change to

setf ~screenresoultionx 1280

setf ~screenresoultiony 960

but that did not help at all. I enjoy the game and would play it and the sequels, but that doesn't seem realistic given the problems I'm still having.

[nantukoprime]

Try this, it worked for me so it might work for you. I'm using Vista 64 bit, but I remember similar settings in other versions of Windows.

In the game folder, right click on the game Application and go to Properties.

Click on the Compatibility tab, and checkmark the box labeled 'Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution.'

Hit Apply.

Now try to run it. If you can get through to the options screen, you can change your screen settings to how you like. I've noticed the game has problems with anything greater than 1440 x 900, but that just might be my system.