Game Maker Community HUB/FAQs/Game Maker 7 FAQ

Registration
Do I need to buy a new key to use Game Maker 7 Pro?
 * No. You can upgrade your previous Game Maker 5 or 6 key for free at this page: http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/upgrade

When I try to upgrade my old key I get an error!
 * Relax. YoYo Games is still working out the kinks in its system. Go read a book, play a game, or read up on the new features in the manual. Come back in 30 minutes or so and try it again. If it still doesn't work, wait a bit longer, and come back again. Hopefully, the bugs will be worked out in a day or two.

The computer i am trying to register Game Maker 7 on does not have an internet access, can i still register?
 * YoYo Games is in the process of setting up an offline activation service which will be available soon. Please check regularly at the YoYo Games Glog regarding this direct link.

I am having problems when registering Game Maker 7, where can i get help?
 * Please send an email to [admin@yoyogames.com admin@yoyogames.com] and politely describe your problems to them.

Errors Running Game Maker 7
I get a Softwrap File Error 3 when trying to load Game Maker 7

I am having trouble with Game Maker 7 on Windows Vista
 * There have been a number of problems reported regarding this, please read the following topic for more help: Game Maker Community HUB/Game Maker 7 on Windows Vista.

Other FAQs
Do I need internet access to use Game Maker 7 Pro?
 * No. You will only need internet access during the activation process.

How many computers can I install Game Maker 7 Pro on?
 * You may use it on three (3) computers, according to the license agreement.

Can I use Game Maker 7 with Windows 98?
 * No. Game Maker 7 only works on Windows 2000 and above.

What is the difference between Lite and Pro versions?
 * In other terms, Lite means you have not registered Game Maker 7, where Pro means you have.

Is it possible to hide the YoYo Games logo at the bottom of the Game Maker 7 editor?
 * Yes this is possible. From the File Menu and select Preferences. On the General tab, click Don't show website image in the main window.

Can I still download previous versions of Game Maker?
 * Yes. Previous version of Game Maker can be downloaded at the Old Versions page.

Will I be able to continue development of my game with Game Maker 7?
 * Yes. Game Maker 7 can open .gm6 files, however there are some known incompatibilities.

'''Where can I find status updates on Game Maker and YoYo Games? Is there a source from the developers?'''
 * Yes. You can find information about Game Maker on YoYo Games' Glog.

I am unable to claim my GMC username at the YoYoGames
 * There are a number of possible issues here.

To solve this you will need to sign up again at YoYo Games as soon as possible, this will ensure that you keep your same username.
 * 1) You have just recently registered at the GMC and the details of your membership here are not yet in the YoYo Games database.
 * 1) You have recently changed email address at the GMC and are trying to use this to claim your username.

Try using the email address that you previously used. If you no longer have access to this address, you will need to contact YoYo Games at support@yoyogames.com and politely describe your problems to them.

Game Maker 7 makes my game exe files around 1mb larger, why? The game exe was compressed under Game Maker 6 but that was removed in Game Maker 7 for Vista compatibility. Also to make it possible for people who wanted to create shareware games, to let it be wrapped with another system as many companies require. The increase in size should be unnoticeable when compressed in to a zip or similar.