Mouse movement issues (Did I apply Microsoft ACT correctly)

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Mouse movement issues (Did I apply Microsoft ACT correctly)?

• Geneforge 1
• Windows 7 Professional SP1
• Intel i7-4770
• 64-Bit OS
• 16 GB RAM
• GeForce GTX 970
• Logitech Gaming Mouse G600
• 1920 x 1080  @60Hz  (this is my native res)
• Downloaded via Steam
• No Mods for this game
• No cheat programs
• verified game download via steam
• read both of the following threads
• Geneforge 1-3 extremely sluggish (XP 32 bit, Steam versions) http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/topic/19424-geneforge-1-3-extremely-sluggish-xp-32-bit-steam-versions/
• Avernum 4 slowdown issues (suggested fix included in thread) http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/topic/22005-avernum-4-slowdown-issues-suggested-fix-included-in-thread/
• I have also tried it loading the game with Change Resolution (Recommended) as well as not changing the resolution so that it is small

To my understanding I followed these steps

Launch the 32-bit version, create a new custom database, then a new application fix. Navigate to the affected game executable, select it, and then, on the second page of fixes, look for "ForceDirectDrawEmulation."
 
To make sure the fix stays, right-click the database and select "Install" which will apply the fixes when you launch the game outside the Compatibility Administrator.

 

 

 

I downloaded the ACT 5.6 ApplicationCompatibilityToolkitSetup.exe

• Installed it
• Ran the Compatibility Admin 32-bit
• Underneath Custom Database there was a New Database
• I right clicked it; create new > application fix
• the Create new Application fix, box pops up
• filled in the name of the program to be fixed "Geneforge 1"
• filled in the name of the vendor for this program "Spiderweb Games"
• I clicked on browse & went to the steam game folder
• selected Geneforge.exe
• clicked next
• Now the Compatibility modes appears
• I DID NOT select "Run this program in compatibility mode"
• I instead clicked NEXT to go to the 2nd page
• scrolled down to find ForceDirectDrawEmulation
• put a checkmark next to ForceDirectDrawEmulation
• clicked next
• clicked finish
• the menu closed
• Now, clicked on the Database & click the SAVE icon
• Database Name box appeared
• I named it "Mouse Fix - Geneforge 1"
• clicked Ok
• a NEW save box appears & is pointing to the Steam Geneforge 1 folder
• I named that file "Geneforge 1 2017-11-24" and it saved as a .sdb
•  then I Right Clicked on the DataBase & clicked Installed
• a new window pops up "The Database 'Mouse Fix - Geneforge 1' was successfully installed
• Load Geneforge 1 using steam
• game loads
• mouse cursor is still messed up & did not change at all (ie it moves very awkward & sluggish)

 

 

What did I do wrong?

Did I perform the install & "fix" correctly?

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by 1stHeretic