Eaw

nyguy72000 · 10-24-2009, 06:26 PM

I installed European Air War flight sim. When I click on the "play" button, I get the followiing message: D:\eaw.exe is not a valid Win32 application. Can anyone help me with this?
Windows 7 is my OS. Thanx!

Zealex · 10-25-2009, 09:44 AM

Windows 7 retail or RC? 64 or 32 bit?

nyguy72000 · 10-25-2009, 07:15 PM

Retail; 32-bit. BTW, I encountered the same problem when
I had VISTA. Was hoping the new OS would fix this. Obviously, it didn't. Thanx for replying to my thread.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 10-25-2009, 08:17 PM

The game probably does not work with Windows 7. That error usually indicates a corrupt registry and or failing hard drive.

**Aus_Karlos** · 10-26-2009, 01:41 AM

The game was built back in 1998 and unfortunatly the game was built with 8-bit graphics. Since the release of the 6 series of Nvidia the drivers no longer contain 8-bit code so if you do get the game to launch EAW will throw a 7217 error at you.
Try downloading the latest patch 1.28v (42mb)

Edit:
Reading more into this interesting site there are people trying to re-write the graphics code to 16-bit meaning it can be played on any system that has the latest graphics card.
http://eaw.wikispaces.com/EAW+7217+e...+and+solutions

Edit again:
Found some fixes i belive.
ERROR 7217
This file provides the a fix for running EAW after error 7217. For a new user who is not 'PC technically minded' or who does not feel ready to work with Online Air Wars (OAW).
Created by Jelly - Sydbod.
(File size 688 KB).
http://www.sandbaggereaw.com/EAWKeyF...-12E7217V3.zip
This file provides a fix for running EAW after error 7217. For a user who is 'PC technically minded' or who does run Online Air Wars (OAW).
Created by Jelly.
(File size 8.4 Meg).
http://www.sandbaggereaw.com/EAWKeyFiles/JIMMSN7217.zip

nyguy72000 · 10-27-2009, 12:20 AM

Thanx for looking at my Thread, Aus. Unfortunately, I am unable to bring up the websites you posted for me. I just get a blank page, even for the patch.

Zealex · 10-27-2009, 09:07 AM

What version of 7 you have, basic, home premium, pro, ultimate? If you have pro or above you can get winxp mode, maybe it will work in there. Also what is your cpu?

nyguy72000 · 10-27-2009, 11:56 PM

I have Premium. What's a CPU? I have AMD Athlon X2 4050e processor; NVIDIA 9500; 320 GB Hard Drive; 5 GB Memory.

**Aus_Karlos** · 10-28-2009, 12:49 AM

Hmm the links arn't working for me now either.
Well ive managed to find a new link for the patch
http://www.sandbaggeruk.com/EAWindex.html

The download rate is a little slow but at least it works. As for the fixes ive yet to come across another site that hosts the files.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 10-28-2009, 09:00 AM

The game is not compatible with a 64-bit OS, which is what you have.

nyguy72000 · 10-28-2009, 07:15 PM

I have a 32 -bit system, thank you.

nyguy72000 · 10-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Hi Aus! Well, I successfully downloaded the patch. I just wish I could play the game! Lol! Thanx again.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 10-28-2009, 08:59 PM

Then if you have a 32-bit OS you have about 2.5 GB of ram that isn't even being used, as you have 5 GB and a 32-bit OS will only address about 3.2 GB of ram.

10-24-2009, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
nyguy72000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 OS: Windows vista	Eaw I installed European Air War flight sim. When I click on the "play" button, I get the followiing message: D:\eaw.exe is not a valid Win32 application. Can anyone help me with this? Windows 7 is my OS. Thanx! Last edited by nyguy72000; 10-24-2009 at 06:27 PM.

10-25-2009, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,159 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Eaw Windows 7 retail or RC? 64 or 32 bit? __________________ Xfire Steam Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers DirectX 9.0c Game-O-Meter System Information for Windows(SIW) Revo Uninstaller

10-25-2009, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
nyguy72000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 OS: Windows vista	Re: Eaw Retail; 32-bit. BTW, I encountered the same problem when I had VISTA. Was hoping the new OS would fix this. Obviously, it didn't. Thanx for replying to my thread.

10-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,264 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eaw The game probably does not work with Windows 7. That error usually indicates a corrupt registry and or failing hard drive. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.

10-26-2009, 01:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,461 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit, Ubuntu x64, Windows 7 x64 Beta My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Eaw The game was built back in 1998 and unfortunatly the game was built with 8-bit graphics. Since the release of the 6 series of Nvidia the drivers no longer contain 8-bit code so if you do get the game to launch EAW will throw a 7217 error at you. Try downloading the latest patch 1.28v (42mb) Edit: Reading more into this interesting site there are people trying to re-write the graphics code to 16-bit meaning it can be played on any system that has the latest graphics card. http://eaw.wikispaces.com/EAW+7217+e...+and+solutions Edit again: Found some fixes i belive. ERROR 7217 This file provides the a fix for running EAW after error 7217. For a new user who is not 'PC technically minded' or who does not feel ready to work with Online Air Wars (OAW). Created by Jelly - Sydbod. (File size 688 KB). http://www.sandbaggereaw.com/EAWKeyF...-12E7217V3.zip This file provides a fix for running EAW after error 7217. For a user who is 'PC technically minded' or who does run Online Air Wars (OAW). Created by Jelly. (File size 8.4 Meg). http://www.sandbaggereaw.com/EAWKeyFiles/JIMMSN7217.zip __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Folding@Home

10-27-2009, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
nyguy72000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 OS: Windows vista	Re: Eaw Thanx for looking at my Thread, Aus. Unfortunately, I am unable to bring up the websites you posted for me. I just get a blank page, even for the patch.

10-27-2009, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,159 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Eaw What version of 7 you have, basic, home premium, pro, ultimate? If you have pro or above you can get winxp mode, maybe it will work in there. Also what is your cpu? __________________ Xfire Steam Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers DirectX 9.0c Game-O-Meter System Information for Windows(SIW) Revo Uninstaller

10-27-2009, 11:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
nyguy72000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 OS: Windows vista	Re: Eaw I have Premium. What's a CPU? I have AMD Athlon X2 4050e processor; NVIDIA 9500; 320 GB Hard Drive; 5 GB Memory.

10-28-2009, 12:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,461 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit, Ubuntu x64, Windows 7 x64 Beta My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Eaw Hmm the links arn't working for me now either. Well ive managed to find a new link for the patch http://www.sandbaggeruk.com/EAWindex.html The download rate is a little slow but at least it works. As for the fixes ive yet to come across another site that hosts the files. __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Folding@Home

10-28-2009, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,264 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eaw The game is not compatible with a 64-bit OS, which is what you have. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.

10-28-2009, 07:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
nyguy72000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 OS: Windows vista	Re: Eaw I have a 32 -bit system, thank you.

10-28-2009, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
nyguy72000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 OS: Windows vista	Re: Eaw Hi Aus! Well, I successfully downloaded the patch. I just wish I could play the game! Lol! Thanx again.

10-28-2009, 08:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,264 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Eaw Then if you have a 32-bit OS you have about 2.5 GB of ram that isn't even being used, as you have 5 GB and a 32-bit OS will only address about 3.2 GB of ram. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.