Cheat Console in Vista

MacTavish · 08-01-2007, 12:25 AM

Hello again. I have finally gotten Kotor to work on Windows Vista but the cheat console doesn't work. I have checked the .ini (EnableCheats=1) and everything, but I push the ~ button and nothing happens. Does this always happen or is there a way to fix this?

LUCIUS AQUILA · 08-01-2007, 01:29 AM

Are you playing TSL? If so, the console is invisible.

MacTavish · 08-01-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LUCIUS AQUILA

Are you playing TSL? If so, the console is invisible.

No, I am playing Kotor 1.

**RedHawke** · 08-01-2007, 09:51 AM

Moving to Padawans Lounge...

**ChAiNz.2da** · 08-01-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Siralos

Hello again. I have finally gotten Kotor to work on Windows Vista but the cheat console doesn't work. I have checked the .ini (EnableCheats=1) and everything, but I push the ~ button and nothing happens. Does this always happen or is there a way to fix this?

First off, (I'm not familiar with Vista file handling, forgive me).. I'd check to make sure your ini changes stuck. You may have to be logged as an Admin in order to 'write to file'. Changes to a read-only file will just revert back to original (if it even allows you to save at that point).

Also, when pressing the "~" key... look in your top left corner of the screen. The cheat console is rather anti-climatic and can be easily overlooked

The only thing you'll see is a ">" symbol.. no fancy lists, panels etc for cheats. Many times it'll blend in with the background graphics depending on where you're at.

MacTavish · 08-01-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

First off, (I'm not familiar with Vista file handling, forgive me).. I'd check to make sure your ini changes stuck. You may have to be logged as an Admin in order to 'write to file'. Changes to a read-only file will just revert back to original (if it even allows you to save at that point).

Also, when pressing the "~" key... look in your top left corner of the screen. The cheat console is rather anti-climatic and can be easily overlooked

The only thing you'll see is a ">" symbol.. no fancy lists, panels etc for cheats. Many times it'll blend in with the background graphics depending on where you're at.

I have used the cheatconsole many times before on my XP computer, but for some reason on my Vista computer it doesnt work.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 08-01-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Siralos

I have used the cheatconsole many times before on my XP computer, but for some reason on my Vista computer it doesnt work.

Aaah.. then forgive the dialect/tone of my last post, ya never know around here.. hehehe

Are you using the Vista version .exe listed in this thread? (last post #24):

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=176499

Not sure, but it may help (or hinder if you're currently using it). I haven't had the chance to test it, not having Vista, however I can't help but wonder if the new .exe may have solved (or removed) the accessible cheat console

MacTavish · 08-01-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

Aaah.. then forgive the dialect/tone of my last post, ya never know around here.. hehehe

No harm done,

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Originally Posted by ChAiNz.2da

Are you using the Vista version .exe listed in this thread? (last post #24):

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=176499

Not sure, but it may help (or hinder if you're currently using it). I haven't had the chance to test it, not having Vista, however I can't help but wonder if the new .exe may have solved (or removed) the accessible cheat console

Yes, I downloaded the exe for Vista cause that was the only way it would work. But if the cheat console was removed, oh well...

Thanks for the help!

**ChAiNz.2da** · 08-01-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Siralos

But if the cheat console was removed, oh well...

Well, you've always got KSE to use

andargor's Holowan Extradimensional Emporium might also be something you'd be interested in

http://www.andargor.com/

**RedHawke** · 08-01-2007, 10:32 AM

If the cheat console is not available hopefully you can use KSE instead.

Edit: Drat! I was Ninja'd by ChAiNz!

I ninja'd joo!

~ Cz

Shem · 08-01-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Siralos

Yes, I downloaded the exe for Vista cause that was the only way it would work. But if the cheat console was removed, oh well...

Thanks for the help!

On my end that would suck because I love using turbo.

MacTavish · 08-01-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shem

On my end that would suck because I love using turbo.

Yeah turbo is really helpful when your on Kashyyyk.

**ChAiNz.2da** · 08-01-2007, 03:48 PM

cheaters

Though I can't say much.. hehehe. I just invest in one tier of Force Speed since it's nothing a .2da edit or trip to the KSE can't make up for ya'

jessefett · 08-03-2007, 03:54 AM

I had this problem when I first installed kotor. You see microsoft did some crap with the way files are alterd and they sure dont tell you that. So what you do is go to your kotor folder at the top there'll be a "compatibility files" button. So click that, you are given a different .ini and there all your alterations will stay assuming you save ofcoarse. Many people have had this problem and not just with kotor. Microsoft should've provided a good readme so you dont get confused. It took me about a month and a half figure out how to do this. I think I was the first one to discover it cause on other vista gamer support forums they sure dont know the answer to this when its so simple.