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[Jotamide]

First of all, I know all the haters are gonna come and say "Why would you want to run the game on that piece of crap?" Well, some of us don't currently have the budget for a high-end gaming rig. Also 2 months ago I took a 16-hour long flight, brought my laptop and played ME1 all the way there.

Anyways, my specs are:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Edition
CPU: Core 2 Duo P7450 @
2.13GHz
RAM: 4GB
Video Card: Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express
Chipset Family (the one already mentioned)

I tried this with the retail and digital versions, I didn't had success with the retail one, but retrospectively I don't think I followed these exact specs. Anyways, my point is: this WILL work with a digital copy, with a physical one, I'm not sure.

Steps:

1 - Buy the game from an online distributor. I got it from the EA store, with Steam it should work fine too.

2 - Disable UAC (User Account Control).  This Link (http://www.mydigital...c-in-windows-7/) provides a lot of info on how to do it.

3 - Go to C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Mass Effect\\Binaries Right Click on "MassEffect.exe", then go to "Compatibility", check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)". I also did the same with "MassEffectConfig.exe", "MassEffectLauncher-MCE", and "MassEffectLauncher.exe" (this one is located on C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Mass Effect) just to be sure.

4 - Create a shortcut to "MassEffect.exe" and run the game double clicking on it. DO NOT TRY TO RUN IT USING THE LAUNCHER, as the game will crash miserably.

In terms of fps, is really crappy I admit. Only by setting everything in the lowest display quality and in 800x600 resolution is decently playable. Areas like the citadel will lag, but the rest goes pretty smooth.

Hope this helps anyone, good news is that at least for ME2 you don't have to do all of this hassle, it runs through the launcher perfectly on Win 7 with the Intel GMA x4500mhd (with low setting of course).

PS: As a bonus, I use this software to save resources and improve my fps: www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html

[Gorath Alpha]

Jotamide wrote...

First of all, I know all the haters are gonna come and say "Why would you want to run the game on that piece of crap?"

OK, now we know, but REALLY.  Aren't you terribly ashamed of yourself for it?  Demeaning a perfectly nice little game in such an unpleasant manner!  You are just an awful person!  You should be made to stand in a corner and take a time out the rest of the session . .

[Moondoggie]

Why would anyone want to play a game at the lowest resolution in the lowest quality? It'd take all the enjoyment out of the experience because you are getting nowhere near the full experience you could be getting. Throw out those silly Intel toys kiddies and go buy yourself a nice reasonably priced mid range proper graphics card that can give you a decent gaming experience.

[SSV Enterprise]

Gorath Alpha wrote...

Jotamide wrote...

First of all, I know all the haters are gonna come and say "Why would you want to run the game on that piece of crap?"

OK, now we know, but REALLY.  Aren't you terribly ashamed of yourself for it?  Demeaning a perfectly nice little game in such an unpleasant manner!  You are just an awful person!  You should be made to stand in a corner and take a time out the rest of the session . .

[bergklintmichael007]

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lol. I have this poster hangin up in my room.

[Kloreep]

I think this is the first time I can remember anyone has claimed to get ME to run on pre-Sandy Bridge Intel graphics. Kudos for doing what many would have said was impossible.

Though, "running ME" is perhaps a bit broadly defined. You do make the frame rate sound absolutely terrible.

Moondoggie wrote...

Why would anyone want to play a game at the lowest resolution in the lowest quality?

As the OP says: if you're stuck with a laptop.

[SSV Enterprise]

It's not as uncommon as you think, Kloreep.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbaU0Sl0moU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5hCzXM0fO8

[Jotamide]

SSV Enterprise wrote...

It's not as uncommon as you think, Kloreep.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbaU0Sl0moU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5hCzXM0fO8

All of these are for ME2, not for ME1...

Anyways, the fps is not the best, but actually if it were that bad I wouldn't even bother doing all of this to play it. Right now I don't have time, but I'll eventully upload a gameplay video with my settings and everything.

Modifié par Jotamide, 01 mars 2011 - 03:02 .

[SacredAlchemist]

hey Jotamide,

did as you suggested with the XP Service Pack 3 setting, however this came up.



http://www.freeimage...?37f62f1200.jpg

Modifié par SacredAlchemist, 12 juillet 2011 - 01:26 .

[Gorath Alpha]

You probably would've been more likely to reach him via a PM, instead of the comment to the thread. Personally, I still think that the results don't justify the effort, and the game was good enough that it deserves better.

[Jotamide]

SacredAlchemist wrote...

hey Jotamide,

did as you suggested with the XP Service Pack 3 setting, however this came up.



http://www.freeimage...?37f62f1200.jpg

Sorry for the delay. I've never seen that error before, although if you want to give it a second try, these are the icons that I have in compatibility mode.

In C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Electronic Arts\\Mass Effect™: "MassEffectLauncher.exe"
In C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Electronic Arts\\Mass Effect™\\Binaries: "MassEffect.exe", "MassEffectConfig.exe"

I set them to Windows XP (SP3), you can maybe try older versions until one works ok.

Also, I really don't know what version you have. I got mine on EADM (now Origin) so that might have some influence. Anyways, if it still doesn't work try to call customer support, they're always helpful (and give free stuff out )

Good luck!

[Nef_B]

Gorath Alpha wrote...

Jotamide wrote...

First of all, I know all the haters are gonna come and say "Why would you want to run the game on that piece of crap?"

OK, now we know, but REALLY.  Aren't you terribly ashamed of yourself for it?  Demeaning a perfectly nice little game in such an unpleasant manner!  You are just an awful person!  You should be made to stand in a corner and take a time out the rest of the session . .

You know what, screw you and the horse you rode in on. I know you feel all superior with your fancy gaming computer, but some of us have to make do with what we have okay? I don't have 1000 dollars to waste on a new computer, and this guy is trying to make the damn thing work for people like me. I respect him for that. However, every time I see someone asking for help, you talk down to them. Then, when they offer a fix, you still talk down to them. So please, with all due respect (absolutely none), stop being such a damned fool.

The Man WIth No Name out.

[Nef_B]

Jotamide wrote...

First of all, I know all the haters are gonna come and say "Why would you want to run the game on that piece of crap?" Well, some of us don't currently have the budget for a high-end gaming rig. Also 2 months ago I took a 16-hour long flight, brought my laptop and played ME1 all the way there.

Anyways, my specs are:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Edition
CPU: Core 2 Duo P7450 @
2.13GHz
RAM: 4GB
Video Card: Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express
Chipset Family (the one already mentioned)

I tried this with the retail and digital versions, I didn't had success with the retail one, but retrospectively I don't think I followed these exact specs. Anyways, my point is: this WILL work with a digital copy, with a physical one, I'm not sure.

Steps:

1 - Buy the game from an online distributor. I got it from the EA store, with Steam it should work fine too.

2 - Disable UAC (User Account Control).  This Link (http://www.mydigital...c-in-windows-7/) provides a lot of info on how to do it.

3 - Go to C:Program Files (x86)Mass EffectBinaries Right Click on "MassEffect.exe", then go to "Compatibility", check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)". I also did the same with "MassEffectConfig.exe", "MassEffectLauncher-MCE", and "MassEffectLauncher.exe" (this one is located on C:Program Files (x86)Mass Effect) just to be sure.

4 - Create a shortcut to "MassEffect.exe" and run the game double clicking on it. DO NOT TRY TO RUN IT USING THE LAUNCHER, as the game will crash miserably.

In terms of fps, is really crappy I admit. Only by setting everything in the lowest display quality and in 800x600 resolution is decently playable. Areas like the citadel will lag, but the rest goes pretty smooth.

Hope this helps anyone, good news is that at least for ME2 you don't have to do all of this hassle, it runs through the launcher perfectly on Win 7 with the Intel GMA x4500mhd (with low setting of course).

PS: As a bonus, I use this software to save resources and improve my fps: www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html

You are a gentleman and a scholar. I hope you recieve 300 (women) virgins in the afterlife.

[Fredvdp]

Nef_B wrote...

Gorath Alpha wrote...

Jotamide wrote...

First of all, I know all the haters are gonna come and say "Why would you want to run the game on that piece of crap?"

OK, now we know, but REALLY.  Aren't you terribly ashamed of yourself for it?  Demeaning a perfectly nice little game in such an unpleasant manner!  You are just an awful person!  You should be made to stand in a corner and take a time out the rest of the session . .

You know what, screw you and the horse you rode in on. I know you feel all superior with your fancy gaming computer, but some of us have to make do with what we have okay? I don't have 1000 dollars to waste on a new computer, and this guy is trying to make the damn thing work for people like me. I respect him for that. However, every time I see someone asking for help, you talk down to them. Then, when they offer a fix, you still talk down to them. So please, with all due respect (absolutely none), stop being such a damned fool.

The Man WIth No Name out.

Was that one year old post really worth replying to? He was being sarcastic. Don't take it so personal.

Modifié par Fredvdp, 13 août 2012 - 11:15 .

[Just-Me]

We can't accuse any sorehead of actually being a Troll, no matter what they act like, but that sort wouldn't know sarcasm from sensibility.