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[BobAlbright]

   Not sure why you are still seeing a mini screen, but I would suggest that you concentrate on getting VP to work properly. Don't get bogged down with Hyperpin until you get it working in VP editor. Then add Hyperpin. An Update like Outlane suggested might be worth a try! That , of course, would necessitate getting your cab on-line. I am paranoid, like you, about messing up my cab. I did not have it internet connected for the longest time, but did so when I needed to download those DX files . If you have internet wifi, just get yourself a wi-fi dongle thingie. Like you, I do not connect my cab to the internet for downloading tables. I download them  on my desktop and transfer with a USB stick. I'm so paranoid about getting malware, viruses etc.

Edited by BobAlbright, 06 February 2015 - 02:14 PM.

[roxy]

Thank you for your responses. The cabinet's computer is running Windows XP, Service Pack 3. Are updates available for this version ? I have not updated in the 2.5 years I've own it.

I am reluctant to put my cab computer online due to my extremely limited computer ability. If you think that is a definite factor, I'll certainly consider it.

I am now going to try to work through the machine again and see if I can better identify the specific problems. If you, or anyone, have any suggestions for attacking the problem, please let me know. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Outhere]

Yes it may and if it was me I would try to update

Even though Microsoft does not supporting xp anymore, There are updates
 

[roxy]

In reviewing the problem for VP 990, it is essentially a reduced sized window in VP that plays fine in miniature. It seems I remember a post in VP Forums with a similar problem but I haven't been able to locate it. As suggested, I didn't do anything with VP 990 in Hyperpin.

In going from VP 990 back to VP 915, the VP edit window is normal size and the game plays fine. All my existing tables also are playing fine in Hyperpin using VP 915, which I am delighted about. 😃

Is there a solution to this miniature window problem out there in pinball land ? I greatly appreciate everyone's effort. It is impressive.

[BobAlbright]

Are you SURE you changed the screen resolution to full screen windowed mode?

[roxy]

All you VP guys are great. Bob, you spotted my error from miles away. I had just revisited your "full screen" suggestion when I read your post. I had just found it in preferences - video - and checked it, things got better. The VP edit window is still reduced some but when I click play, the game fills the screen. 😆 Thank you so much.

In trying to play the games in VP 990 there are error messages, multiple error messages, and VP crashes. Some games look perfect and don't play, some play but no back glasses, and some play just fine. I never make things easy, do I ? Wisdom comes with age but not with computers.

It's so nice for one to be helped by so many - that's VP Forums people.

[BobAlbright]

The editor window doesn't fill the whole screen. That's normal. You'll need to be more specific about the errors you get and what table and version of the table. Glad you're getting somewhere

[roxy]

First and foremost I want to thank all you nice people for all the help you have been. You are good teachers to get a poor student like me to figure all this out by following your directions.

I would like to request a little more help and then I'll be done. Since I make computer mistakes quite often, I like to keep my existing files at the ready as a backup when adding something new.

What is the best way to do that when adding the most recent FPLaunch (FPL1.295wip10) to the Hyperpin folder ? May I leave all the files together in an FPL folder or do I place the individual files in separately in the HP folder ? Is there a way to label the files so as to differentiate which ones will be read and which ones will be ignored ? I would like to go back to my old FPL if I stumble along the way. Thank you.

[connorsdad]

You could rename the files adding OLD to the end of the file name or create a new folder and name it backup then copy and paste the files into there.

You should post your location roxy, I'm sure there's plenty of people on here who would call around to get your cab upto speed.

[roxy]

Thank you for your suggestions. It is just what I wanted to know. I added my location of Sacramento, CA to my profile. I am glad you mentioned that possibility.