Re: older games dont work
From: hajas (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/02/04
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:23:10 -0800
I'm having also problems to run old games, and I read all
the documents that you point us. thanks.
The game Need for Speed 2 that works fine here in my work,
not works in my home, I tryed the compability mode but
don't works with any configuration. :(
I read about Service Pack 1, that is installed here in my
work where the game run without problems, but isn't
installed in my home. This could be the problem.
I saw that SP1 is a online update, but my machine with
winXP don't have internet access, I only have a slow
internet access at home in my old machine with modem 33.6.
Can I download the service pack 1 here from my work where
I have a fast connection and burn a CD and install SP1 at
my home? where can I download the SP1?
is this possible?
thanks,
Freddy
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Gibbs,
>
>Try installing and playing Warcraft using 95/98
Compatibility mode.
>(Note: The Battle.net edition of Warcraft should work as
is)
>
>To install a program using Windows XP's Compatibility
Mode, hold
>down SHIFT as you insert the game CD, use My Computer to
browse
>to the setup program, and then skip down to step 1 in the
list below:
>
>To run an installed program using Windows XP's
Compatibility Mode,
>first right click the program and "Send To..." / Desktop
(create shortcut).
>
> 1.. Right click on the shortcut to the program.
> 2.. Click on Properties.
> 3.. Click on the Compatibility tab.
> 4.. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and
select one of these:
> a.. Windows 95
> b.. Windows 98
> c.. Windows NT 4
> d.. Windows 2000
> 5.. Under Display settings, check mark the mode that
you think that is best:
> a.. Run in 256 colors.
> b.. Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
> c.. Disable visual themes.
>
> Click on Apply.Click on Ok.Double click on the program.
>
>Of course, let's not forget to check for any patches or
updates for that game.
>A good place to find them is:
www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
>
>If you'd like to learn more information about
compatibility mode, you can click the
>link in the Compatibility tab that reads "Learn more
about program compatibility",
>or watch this Application Compatibility Power Point
Presentation:
>http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc11220
2/WC112202.ppt
>
>--
>Cheers, Windows XP MVP
Shell / User
>Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=FH;[LN];gms
>Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
>MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=sz;en-us;top
>My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I
confer any rights.
>_________________________________________________________
>
>"Gibbs" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:A9CFB677-28B0-4BF4-A7FD-
5C8EFCF1AD8C@microsoft.com...
>| warcraft II tides of darkness looks like its about to
load screen goes black then it just kicks back out to my
desktop any
>sugestions?
>
>
>.
>
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