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Nosteru Apr 24 @ 1:34pm
The Slormancer and Windows 7
Hello Developer,

Im a Windows 7 user still. Your game run smoothly on this OS for now. However as I know your game run on GameMaker I need to note you that recent versions of this Engine starting around 2024.11 builds it not working anymore.
I would like to know if the 1.0 realease will switch GameMaker to these latest version?
Because your Store Page show Win7 as min. So I just warn you about this issue.

The problem that GameMaker latest version use a feature what only work on Win8 and above.
This is what message we get on such engine:
"The procedure entry point MFCreateDXGIDeviceManager could not be located in the dynamic link library MFPlat.DLL."

Some source:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/mfapi/nf-mfapi-mfcreatedxgidevicemanager

https://yal.cc/gm2024-win7/

https://releases.gamemaker.io/release-notes/2024/11

Cheers
Eru

UPDATE: The 1.0 game working without issue on Windows 7! :steamthumbsup::steamhappy:
Last edited by Nosteru; May 16 @ 2:13am
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Torinux Apr 24 @ 6:54pm 
How are you running Steam on a W7 if it is supposed to only run on W10 and above? Using something similar to Win XP?
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Nosteru Apr 25 @ 2:58am 
Originally posted by TorinuxCthulhu:
How are you running Steam on a W7 if it is supposed to only run on W10 and above? Using something similar to Win XP?
Steam run without issue on Win7. It even updated the client untill 2024 November.
I dont use any special tool, it just work.
No support does not mean Steam not running on this OS. :)
The only difference that now we cant fresh install Steam on Win7 anymore as the installer download the latest build. However old installed Steam work as it only update Steam to last working client.
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Torinux Apr 25 @ 7:43am 
Originally posted by Nosteru:
Originally posted by TorinuxCthulhu:
How are you running Steam on a W7 if it is supposed to only run on W10 and above? Using something similar to Win XP?
Steam run without issue on Win7. It even updated the client untill 2024 November.
I dont use any special tool, it just work.
No support does not mean Steam not running on this OS. :)
The only difference that now we cant fresh install Steam on Win7 anymore as the installer download the latest build. However old installed Steam work as it only update Steam to last working client.
Oh, I see. :)
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Nosteru Apr 25 @ 7:46am 
Originally posted by TorinuxCthulhu:
Oh, I see. :)
You are also very welcome on my Cozy Win7 Thread if you have further question about that OS or any other technical question about anything. There is alot helpful person can give you good advices or information. :)
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/4349988612573450321/
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WallaceTheSane Apr 26 @ 1:57am 
Can't say I blame you. Win 7 was like XP, but somehow better. Never let that ♥♥♥♥ die lol.
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Nosteru Apr 26 @ 2:31am 
Originally posted by WallaceTheSane:
Can't say I blame you. Win 7 was like XP, but somehow better. Never let that ♥♥♥♥ die lol.
Win7 is an awesome user friendly and stable OS. Im using it since 2013.
I will swap to Linux Mint as next OS when Win7 become uncomfortable, Im leaving Windows.
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Mirai Apr 27 @ 7:00pm 
Originally posted by Nosteru:
Originally posted by WallaceTheSane:
Can't say I blame you. Win 7 was like XP, but somehow better. Never let that ♥♥♥♥ die lol.
Win7 is an awesome user friendly and stable OS. Im using it since 2013.
I will swap to Linux Mint as next OS when Win7 become uncomfortable, Im leaving Windows.

I've been using Linux Mint for awhile and for anyone looking to swap, the level of difficulty will come down to what software, programs and games you are hoping to carry over with you. But for many users who just browse the web, go on Youtube etc, and play games on STEAM, then they should be back up and running in an hour or so. I did have an error trying to install STEAM but fully updating the O.S. resolved the issue. Most games worked out of the box on STEAM, or at the least, I had to swap to Proton 9.x to get the game to run. At most, you might have to experiment with which Proton version works best for some games. But most were just install -> play.

My main issue was that while there are many very simple answers to many of the questions I had, people like posting the complicated answer instead. But for people who just browse the web and use STEAM, none of my issues would apply.
Last edited by Mirai; Apr 27 @ 7:02pm
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Nosteru Apr 28 @ 3:58am 
Originally posted by Mirai:
I've been using Linux Mint for awhile and for anyone looking to swap, the level of difficulty will come down to what software, programs and games you are hoping to carry over with you. But for many users who just browse the web, go on Youtube etc, and play games on STEAM, then they should be back up and running in an hour or so. I did have an error trying to install STEAM but fully updating the O.S. resolved the issue. Most games worked out of the box on STEAM, or at the least, I had to swap to Proton 9.x to get the game to run. At most, you might have to experiment with which Proton version works best for some games. But most were just install -> play.

My main issue was that while there are many very simple answers to many of the questions I had, people like posting the complicated answer instead. But for people who just browse the web and use STEAM, none of my issues would apply.
Thanks for your confirmation, I heard the same from other Linux users.
If you have question about Linux check in my thread I linked abow. We have there some friendly Linux user who gladly help with not too difficult answers.
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Nosteru May 13 @ 11:42am 
UPDATE: The 1.0 game working without issue on Windows 7! :steamthumbsup::steamhappy:
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Altijdwat May 13 @ 12:34pm 
W7 aint supported anymore. Any critical leaks won't be fixed. Its not wise to use W7.
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Nosteru May 13 @ 12:40pm 
Originally posted by Altijdwat:
W7 aint supported anymore. Any critical leaks won't be fixed. Its not wise to use W7.
Yeah sure. Common fearmongering I listen for 3-5 years now.
Dont worry about us, we are fine on Win7. :)
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Selvon May 15 @ 5:57pm 
Originally posted by Nosteru:
Originally posted by Altijdwat:
W7 aint supported anymore. Any critical leaks won't be fixed. Its not wise to use W7.
Yeah sure. Common fearmongering I listen for 3-5 years now.
Dont worry about us, we are fine on Win7. :)

Yes, because it was updated until last year because Microsoft extended their support while they fixed most of the issues getting people's PC to update to 11.

It is <extremely> bad to remain on an outdated OS that's connected to the internet, it's fine for an intranet only machine, but it opens you to the absolute worse kinds of security failures that can at the low end brick your machine, and at the high end result in your files and data being stolen.
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