Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Draclvr]
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02/22/10 08:17 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, Draclvr! Maybe I should mention that my computer is running Win 7 Professional in case that makes a difference as to how tolerant of older games the OS is.
Judy, I did have a problem with the audio after I installed Grim with the launcher. Looking at the game files, I didn't see the update so I added that, then took the extra step of making it compatible with Win98 (probably should have chosen Win95, but...). I see the game icon has the little shield that informs me I'm running it as Administrator. Windows did make a snarky comment afterward to the effect that the game wasn't compatible with 7 but it's working fine.
If you haven't played Grim before, you're in for a treat. Believe it or not, those odd looking characters become real to you and you hate for the game to end.
"cocked a snook"? Maybe I should know what that means since I'm running Win 7!"
Mary, If you'd like to try cocking a snook, put your thumb to your nose, waggle all your fingers at the object of your disdain and, for good measure, stick out your tongue. *g* When I was a kid, it was also known as the five-finger salute. That was (cough) a short while back.
Thanks again for the welcome, guys. I'm really glad to have found you.
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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03/09/10 10:22 AM
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Hi, Bru27. I don't have this one, but maybe someone else has tried it.
I really need to get this thread updated with some of the entries above.
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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03/09/10 04:27 PM
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I have an HP Pavillion with 291 GB of free memory and Windows 7 that is about 6 months old. I can't get Mass Effect 2 to start. Not computer savvy at all. Tried stopping my virus protection. Nothing works. Tried to go on EA's website and everytime I go to their Customer Support page, my computer throws a fit, says there is a problem with the page and closes it. Very frustrated.  Andrea
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: judith]
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03/09/10 10:37 PM
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Judith, is NT4 one of the options in the compatibility list?
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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03/09/10 10:46 PM
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Andrea, can you tell us what happens when you try to start Mass Effect 2? Also, it would help to know a couple of things about your computer as Mass Effect 2 requires a dual core processor at 1.8 Ghtz as a minimum. What video card or chip do you have? There is a list of video cards/chips that will not support this game. Supported Chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or greater; ATI Radeon X1600 Pro or greater. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Intel and S3 video cards are not officially supported in Mass Effect 2.
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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03/10/10 09:03 AM
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Great, Bru. I'll add it to the list.
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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03/11/10 01:41 AM
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Tried last night to install Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island, but NO go.  Don't think it likes my win7 Pro 64-bit  Did all possible things to get it to work: - Installed with Admin rights (also the shortcut after) - Installed with and without AntiVirus etc. - All Compatibilty settings. - Latest (working) NVidia graphics driver. - Changing Country settings (suggested in their forum) - Downloaded and tried their alternativ Game Launcher (also suggested in their forum) Guess I have to install on my XP unless someone here have a magic fix 
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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03/11/10 12:51 PM
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You've been a busy girl, Becky! Misslilo, I'll add that as a no-go to the list.
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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I'll change the entry for this game then.
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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Wait wait - I got it to work too  Seems it doesn't like Stardocks Windows Blinds - as soon as I unloaded it, the game worked!!!
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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From the link misslilo provided: Tired of your computer having the same old look as every other computer? Want to give your Windows PC its own unique style? Stardock WindowBlinds will let you apply thousands of different skins (visual styles) to change the look and feel of your entire desktop. WindowBlinds is so flexible that users can create skins that mimic the look and feel of other operating systems. Err, why would someone want to mimic the look and feel of a different OS? (Just curious.)
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Re: Windows 7 and Games
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3-16 today. Age of Mythology installed smooth. Started playing the tutorial but really don't have the patience for this game. Maybe tomorrow. Played great, no quirks. Game needs a product code that's on the cardboard disc thing.
Titan Quest installed great, all 5 discs however couldn't play because it needs virtual memory installed, whatever that means. A code is required that's on the back of the instruction manual.
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