Uplink OS is a total graphical modification to 2001's indie cult hit Uplink: Trust is a Weakness by Introversion Software. It aims to bring a fresh look to the game's cyberpunk visuals and a much needed upgrade to its interface and usability.

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[v104] "Could not create the Display! Reverting to safe mode." returns (Games : Uplink - Trust is a Weakness : Mods : Uplink OS : Forum : BUGS : [v104] "Could not create the Display! Reverting to safe mode." returns) Locked
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Oct 20 2017 Anchor

Hey,

I always enjoyed playing Uplink with the UplinkOS mod, but since recently, I've bought a computer so I don't have a shitty laptop anymore. when I started playing Uplink again I downloaded UplinkOS. but the mod didn't seem to work for me... I hope there is a way I can fix this because since I've played with the mod for a long time I can't easily go back to the default Uplink.

Thanks in advance.

If you need my systemspecs here they are:

GPU: GTX 1060 3gb

RAM: 16gb

CPU: i5-7500

OS: Windows 10 64-bit

Debug:


NEW GAME 19:7, 20/10/2017
===============================================
Version : 1.04
RELEASE
Win32 Build
Version 1.04 (GOLD)
Compiled on Mar 5 2017 at 01:17:06

Loading uplink options from E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Uplink\users/options...failed

=====DEBUGGING INFORMATION ENABLED=====
Initialising Steam...Could not initialize Steam: Function not found.
Loading application data
Successfully loaded data archive data.dat
Successfully loaded data archive graphics.dat
Successfully loaded data archive loading.dat
Successfully loaded data archive sounds.dat
Successfully loaded data archive music.dat
Successfully loaded data archive fonts.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch2.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch3.dat
Finished loading application data
Init_Game called...creating game object
Finished with Init_Game
Init_Fonts called...setting up system fonts
Registering fonts...done
Loading system fonts into memory...
done
Unregistering fonts...done
Finished with Init_Fonts
Init_Sound called...setting up sound system
Compiled with SDL_mixer version: 1.2.7
Running with SDL_mixer version: 1.2.7
Finished with Init_Sound
Init_Music called...loading modules
Finished with Init_Music

An (unrecognised) Uplink Internal Error has occured
===================================================
============== B E G I N C O R E D U M P =================
retAddress = 00AC3883
retAddress = 00B86E11
retAddress = 00CB8CFE
retAddress = 75AE8744
retAddress = 775F582D
retAddress = 775F57FD
retAddress = 00000000
============== E N D C O R E D U M P =====================


===============================================
NEW GAME 19:8, 20/10/2017
===============================================
Version : 1.04
RELEASE
Win32 Build
Version 1.04 (GOLD)
Compiled on Mar 5 2017 at 01:17:06

Loading uplink options from E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Uplink\users/options...failed

=====DEBUGGING INFORMATION ENABLED=====
Initialising Steam...Could not initialize Steam: Function not found.
Loading application data
Successfully loaded data archive data.dat
Successfully loaded data archive graphics.dat
Successfully loaded data archive loading.dat
Successfully loaded data archive sounds.dat
Successfully loaded data archive music.dat
Successfully loaded data archive fonts.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch2.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch3.dat
Finished loading application data
Init_Game called...creating game object
Finished with Init_Game
Init_Fonts called...setting up system fonts
Registering fonts...done
Loading system fonts into memory...
done
Unregistering fonts...done
Finished with Init_Fonts
Init_Sound called...setting up sound system
Compiled with SDL_mixer version: 1.2.7
Running with SDL_mixer version: 1.2.7
Finished with Init_Sound
Init_Music called...loading modules
Finished with Init_Music

An (unrecognised) Uplink Internal Error has occured
===================================================
============== B E G I N C O R E D U M P =================
retAddress = 00AC3883
retAddress = 00B86E11
retAddress = 00CB8CFE
retAddress = 75AE8744
retAddress = 775F582D
retAddress = 775F57FD
retAddress = 00000000
============== E N D C O R E D U M P =====================

Edited by: poepser132

Oct 27 2017 Anchor

I am getting the same thing

I have never used the mod before ... But I always loved uplink ... puled the trigger and bought it for the 5th time on steam

as I had seen you can't use any existing saves I never even open the original version before modded it



===============================================
NEW GAME     13:52, 27/10/2017
===============================================
Version : 1.04
RELEASE
Win32 Build
Version 1.04 (GOLD)
Compiled on Mar  5 2017 at 01:17:06

Loading uplink options from C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Uplink\users/options...failed

=====DEBUGGING INFORMATION ENABLED=====
Initialising Steam...done.
Loading application data
Successfully loaded data archive data.dat
Successfully loaded data archive graphics.dat
Successfully loaded data archive loading.dat
Successfully loaded data archive sounds.dat
Successfully loaded data archive music.dat
Successfully loaded data archive fonts.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch2.dat
Successfully loaded data archive patch3.dat
Finished loading application data
Init_Game called...creating game object
Finished with Init_Game
Init_Fonts called...setting up system fonts
Registering fonts...done
 Loading system fonts into memory...
done
Unregistering fonts...done
 Finished with Init_Fonts
 Init_Sound called...setting up sound system
Compiled with SDL_mixer version: 1.2.7
Running with SDL_mixer version: 1.2.7
Finished with Init_Sound
Init_Music called...loading modules
Finished with Init_Music

An (unrecognised) Uplink Internal Error has occured
===================================================
============== B E G I N  C O R E  D U M P =================
retAddress = 00183883
retAddress = 00246E11
retAddress = 00378CFE
retAddress = 768233AA
retAddress = 775A9F72
retAddress = 775A9F45
retAddress = 00000000
============== E N D  C O R E  D U M P =====================

Technical Details
Brand Name Lenovo
Series ThinkServer TS140
Item model number 70A4000HUX
Processor 3.4 GHz Core i7-4770
RAM 32 GB DDR3 ECC
Memory Speed 1600 MHz
Hard Drive SSHD 1Tb/8Gb 7200 rpm
Graphics Coprocessor NVDIA GTX 960
Card Description 16x PCIe
OS Windows 7 x64 Ultimate


might of figured out a way to fix it

  1. [Optional] Copy C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.dll to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Uplink
  2. This is so you can run the EXEs from the folder directlly not steam
  3. Start Steam [just has to be logged in; SysTray is fine]
  4. Run original Uplink EXE [I named mine UplinkPreOS.exe]
  5. Create a user, then after your connected to gateway, log out
  6. access setting > disable full screen > set to smaller resolution
  7. 'Retire' the user you created
  8. exit UplinkPreOS
  9. start Uplink [OS v104GOLD]
  10. if uplink doesn't crash but is not visible then in the task bar
  11. Right Click Uplink
  12. Chose exit
  13. it will not close but then when you Single Left click you'll see a Uplink pop out
  14. Right Click on that one
  15. Left click on MOVE
  16. It's most likely at the bottom right under the time/date so push UP & LEFT Arrows untill you can see some part of the window
  17. then use the mouse to move it faster
  18. left click one to place the window where you want it

... I still can't get full screen working

poepser132 do you have multi monitors [or Video cards even, like integrated and PCIe]

Edited by: ahze85283

Nov 29 2017 Anchor

ahze85283 I do have 2 monitors but they are both connected to the same GPU

Sorry for the late reply, I kinda gave up :P

It does work for me aswell now, but like you said. The fullscreen option will just make it a little box consisting of the hide and close buttons.

Thanks anyway since the game is playable for me now :D

Edited by: poepser132

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