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| USB Install? 29/06/2015 at 17:34 #73751 | |
Robski10
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I wanted to know if you can install all files for the program on a USB, and so it doesnt save anything on the desktop, because if i play the game on another computer, it says that there is a missing file. Thanks, Robski10 NOTE: Apparently there is a missing .bpl file that was never installed) Last edited: 30/06/2015 at 13:45 by Robski10 Reason: Adding mose specific info Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 29/06/2015 at 22:14 #73759 | |
BarryM
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" said:I wanted to know if you can install all files for the program on a USB, and so it doesnt save anything on the desktop, because if i play the game on another computer, it says that there is a missing file.Simsig does not save anything on the Desktop other than an icon. The majority of Simsig is computer restrictive. A licence is required. You can save games to a USB device using the Folder Options in the Loader. Barry Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 29/06/2015 at 22:22 #73760 | |
Steamer
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" said:The majority of Simsig is computer restrictive. A licence is requiredA significant amount of SimSig (more than half) does not require a license. " said: if i play the game on another computer, it says that there is a missing file.I'd guess that the missing file is the font file used to display the track layout- the simulation will be looking for it in the usual font location on the computer you're running the simulation on. There may be a way to trick the simulation into finding it on the USB stick, but if there is, I don't know how to do it. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Last edited: 29/06/2015 at 22:24 by Steamer Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 29/06/2015 at 23:30 #73762 | |
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BarryM
2158 posts |
 Sorry! I should have said 41% are restrictive!Barry Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 01/07/2015 at 19:49 #73787 | |
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slatteryc
254 posts |
not sure if SimSig-on-a-stick was a design goal. You MIGHT shoehorn an XP virtual machine with SimSig onto a stick though
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| Additional info 02/07/2015 at 15:13 #73812 | |
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Robski10
6 posts |
I want to play the game on a school system so I don't have administrative rights to download the fonts onto the computer.
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 15:37 #73815 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
" said:I wanted to know if you can install all files for the program on a USB, and so it doesnt save anything on the desktop, because if i play the game on another computer, it says that there is a missing file. Hi yes it wll work all you need to do is instll it on to usb and point it towards usb folder you want it in I am dyslexic so please consider this when reading my posts Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 15:50 #73816 | |
headshot119
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" said:" said:Please ignore all of this advice as it's wrong!I wanted to know if you can install all files for the program on a USB, and so it doesnt save anything on the desktop, because if i play the game on another computer, it says that there is a missing file.Hi yes it wll work all you need to do is instll it on to usb and point it towards usb folder you want it in In order to play Simsig properly you need to have installed the system files, which will install the Simsig font. Obviously if you are using a school system you are unlikely to have these privileges and Simsig won't display correctly. I would also point out for completeness that it's usually against most school and colleges policies for you to run software like Simsig without permission. Universitys don't usually have a problem with it. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 16:53 #73819 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
" said:" said:" said:Please ignore all of this advice as it's wrong!I wanted to know if you can install all files for the program on a USB, and so it doesnt save anything on the desktop, because if i play the game on another computer, it says that there is a missing file.Hi yes it wll work all you need to do is instll it on to usb and point it towards usb folder you want it in Well then did I get SimSig to work on my usb at home and on a removal hard drive I am dyslexic so please consider this when reading my posts Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 17:04 #73821 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
Probably because you used it on a PC with the system files already installed.....
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 17:12 #73822 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
Nope went on first time when on first time with install
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 17:25 #73823 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
I'm afraid you're mistaken... If you try to run the latest version of the loader without the font files installed  that error message will appear.In .exe sims, and possibly earlier version of the loader Simsig would display using your systems default font.  Part of the Carlisle sim for illustrative purposes. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Last edited: 02/07/2015 at 17:25 by headshot119 Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 17:31 #73824 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
well karl this is my proof that it works [attachment=3304]Doc1.pdf[/attachment] exeter for example Post has attachments. Log in to view them. I am dyslexic so please consider this when reading my posts Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 18:21 #73826 | |
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Muzer
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" said:well karl this is my proof that it works I suspect you're mistaken. So, you plug the USB hard drive into a computer that has NEVER TOUCHED ANYTHING SIMSIG-RELATED and run SimSigLoader.exe directly from the hard drive, what happens? I suspect what you did is ran the installer on the same computer that you're running SimSig on. This is NOT what we are talking about in this thread. Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 18:25 #73828 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
i run the SimSig installer from my usb stick back on to usb stick and it works end of the day it works all fine for me
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 20:47 #73832 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
2078 posts |
The installer will work from anywhere you download it to - that doesn't mean the sims will.
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:05 #73833 | |
Peter Bennet
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" said:well karl this is my proof that it worksThe proof is where's the SimSig fonts, on your stick? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:07 #73834 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
" said:" said:No because for fonts to be recognized by Windows you have to install them somehow. Which moves them onto the drive Windows is installed on.well karl this is my proof that it worksThe proof is where's the SimSig fonts, on your stick? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:12 #73835 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:" said:Which is why I asked him the question (in retrospect possibly a leading question - I'm out of practice)." said:No because for fonts to be recognized by Windows you have to install them somehow. Which moves them onto the drive Windows is installed on.well karl this is my proof that it worksThe proof is where's the SimSig fonts, on your stick? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Last edited: 02/07/2015 at 21:15 by Peter Bennet Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:25 #73837 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
yes fronts are on the stick it a Intel Compute Stick Atom 32GB HDMI Windows 8.1 http://www.dabs.com/products/intel-compute-stick-atom-32gb-hdmi-windows-8-1-B63X.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc%20product%20search&utm_campaign=Computing%20-%20Desktops%20and%20Monitors%20-%20Desktop%20PCs&gclid=CNedoqmxvcYCFbPKtAod3uUFrg I am dyslexic so please consider this when reading my posts Last edited: 02/07/2015 at 21:26 by tjfrancis Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:27 #73838 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
That explains it then, it's not a USB storage drive is it :doh :doh :doh
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:29 #73840 | |
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tjfrancis
359 posts |
so i am the first one then to get it to work on a usb stick then
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:37 #73841 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
2078 posts |
Tony, it is HDMI not USB - two very different things. At least two developers have told you why USB on a computer that has not previously used SimSig WILL NOT WORK. Log in to reply |
| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 21:37 #73842 | |
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JamesN
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It's not really a USB stick in the manner the OP was asking...
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| USB Install? 02/07/2015 at 22:50 #73845 | |
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RainbowNines
272 posts |
OP: You're almost definitely not going to be able to install files onto a computer that's part of a network like a school. I'm not even sure universities would allow you to download and run .exe files (not because SimSig is dodgy, because .exe files are) If I might be so preachy, I'm not sure you should be using your time at school to play SimSig, regardless of how addictive it might be 
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