libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Windows XP/Vista build doesn't work on Windows XP

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platform: windows xp
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Description

I tried to launch latest RetroArch build on Windows XP (32 bit), but it just doesn't start with the error like "The parameter is incorrect" (I'm Russian, don't know how it's in English version OS). I tried to install/reinstall DirectX/MSVC Runtimes, but it didn't help. Windows 98/2000 RA build runs normally on XP though...

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the latest RetroArch build on 32-bit Windows XP and compare it with the Windows 98/2000 build, noting the exact English error if possible. Done means the Windows XP/Vista build launches successfully on Windows XP without the reported parameter error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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